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Feral Combat 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chandler Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Szpilka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur Szpilka told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chandler Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Artur Szpilka!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannon misses with a low kick.
Szpilka looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Szpilka thows a body shot but no joy.
Cannon blocks a low kick nicely.
Cannon feints and as Szpilka raises his hands in defense, Cannon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cannon scoring with some ground and pound.
Cannon cracks Szpilka with a solid left hand.
Cannon trying to control the position from guard on top but Szpilka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cannon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cannon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Szpilka is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannon slips nicely into half guard.
Szpilka is still in real trouble! Can Cannon finish him?
Cannon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cannon lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Szpilka! More strikes land and this one is all over! Cannon jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chandler Cannon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Gentry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billspury Boughdoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Gentry could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Billspury Boughdoy's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Gentry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Billspury Boughdoy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boughdoy throws a leg kick that misses.
Gentry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boughdoy.
Gentry blocks a leg kick.
Gentry shoots in and bounces Boughdoy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gentry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boughdoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gentry is one step ahead there.
Boughdoy wants to stand and escape but Gentry is having none of it.
Gentry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gentry's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentry is in close to Boughdoy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gentry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We're going to have a standup here because Matt Gentry wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gentry blocks the body kick.
Boughdoy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gentry is out of range.
Boughdoy misses with a body kick.
Gentry looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gentry controlling the pace.
Gentry in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Boughdoy tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gentry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Gentry!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Gentry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francis Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Lister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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155 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Francis Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Lister!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drake tries to clinch there but Lister circles away.
Drake closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lister's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lister bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drake's guard.
Lister postures up in Drake's guard and throws a big left but Drake blocks it.
Drake throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Drake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Drake is looking for a triangle here but Lister uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lister trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Drake is pushing Lister's head away, looking to escape. Lister manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drake keeps working.
Lister misses with the ground and pound.
Lister wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drake, who protects the arm well.
Drake wants to control but Lister postures up.
Lister is trying to get an arm triangle but Drake is defending well.
Drake can't do much from the bottom here.
Lister lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Drake down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake is trying to get back to half guard.
Drake is working hard here to advance position.
Lister trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Lister avoids the strikes from the bottom by Drake.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lister is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drake has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lister looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Drake is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lister wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drake keeps working.
Lister has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drake struggling a bit here.
Lister trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Drake can't do much from the bottom here.
Drake tries to buck Lister off but Lister is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake is trying to control Lister's posture but Lister avoids it.
Lister creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Drake sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lister looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drake manages to get back to half guard.
Drake tries to get to full guard but Lister has control of the leg.
Drake wants to control but Lister is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lister thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drake's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Francis Drake will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Drake checks a low kick from Lister.
Lister shoots in and bounces Drake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Drake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lister won't allow Drake to get back to his feet.
Lister trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Drake tries to strike from the bottom.
Lister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lister is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake keeping full guard, as Lister tries to pass.
Drake throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Drake manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lister wants to try and get back to his feet.
Drake is looking to work his way around to Lister's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Drake tries to control but Lister wriggling away.
Drake is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lister has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lister!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lister stopping the sweep attempt from Drake.
Drake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lister wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Lister from controlling successfully.
Lister makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drake working for submissions but it's allowed Lister to get to half guard.
Drake flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lister is trying to control. Drake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lister is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drake gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drake throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Lister from controlling successfully.
Drake working for a triangle but Lister defends it easily.
Drake pulls Lister in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake is trying to control the position but Lister postures up.
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 Francis Drake will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lister looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lister tries to sprawl but Drake drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Drake is thwarting Lister's attempts to control the position.
Drake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Drake is looking for a kimura here.
Lister moves into full guard.
Lister looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lister managing to control the position.
Lister being controlled here, momentarily.
Lister is trying to keep Drake in close.
Drake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lister wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Drake is working Lister over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lister is adopting a defensive guard.
Drake wants to control from the top but Lister keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lister falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lister misses with a low kick.
Drake keeps Lister at a distance using the push kick.
Lister keeps the fight on the outside.
Drake tries to clinch but Lister moves away
and Lister counters with a left to the body.
Drake wants to clinch
and Lister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lister finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lister swats away the attempt to clinch by Drake.
Lister throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drake decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lister's guard.
Lister had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drake defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Drake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lister is keeping the position for now.
Drake stays in close to Lister's body and controls the position.
Francis Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drake 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 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Drake!
An out of breath and clearly excited Francis Drake thanked Golden Supplements [O.R.G] for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Dorrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dorrance comes to the cage accompanied by Thou Shalt Always Kill. Edmund Dorrance has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Edmund Dorrance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Drake!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorrance moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Drake thows a body shot but no joy.
Dorrance checks a low kick from Drake.
Nice shot by Dorrance.
Dorrance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drake.
Drake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drake lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dorrance will feel that in the morning.
Drake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dorrance.
Drake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Drake.
Drake throws a body punch but Dorrance moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Dorrance does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dorrance throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake has closed the distance and engaged Dorrance in a clinch.
Dorrance wants to break free but Drake has control.
Drake manages to break the clinch.
Dorrance throws a series of strikes that have Drake backpedaling.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Drake fails with the takedown.
Drake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dorrance wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drake.
Dorrance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Donald Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorrance misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dorrance's calf.
Drake moves into range and clinches up with Dorrance.
Drake has Dorrance pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dorrance manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Edmund Dorrance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Drake.
Drake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dorrance's efforts to push away.
Dorrance working hard to break the clinch.
Dorrance stops a takedown attempt from Drake.
Drake is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorrance lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dorrance misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dorrance checks the leg kick.
Drake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drake throws a sloppy head kick and Dorrance moves out of range easily.
Drake throws a head kick but Dorrance moves out of range.
No luck for Drake with that takedown attempt.
Drake looks winded!
Dorrance cracks Drake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dorrance lands a nice hook to Drake's body. Drake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dorrance keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dorrance blocks a head kick by Drake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dorrance paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drake dodges the punch combination from Dorrance.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dorrance paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dorrance throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drake on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Dorrance.
Dorrance scores with a one two! Drake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorrance throws a series of punches but Drake avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dorrance throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch combination from Dorrance misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drake, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Dorrance dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Dorrance as he connects with a hook.
Drake walks into a straight right hand from Dorrance.
Dorrance scores with a jab.
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drake shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dorrance's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Drake trying to control but Dorrance is working from the bottom.
Dorrance wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Drake decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Drake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorrance tries to bum rush Drake with a series of wild strikes but Drake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dorrance misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Dorrance.
Drake throws a nice head kick!
Drake shoots in but Dorrance avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dorrance manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dorrance slaps away a takedown attempt from Drake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drake tries to clinch up but Dorrance circles away and keeps his distance.
Drake dodges the punch combination from Dorrance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Dorrance.
Drake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drake misses with a head kick.
Drake moves forwards but Dorrance connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dorrance avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edmund Dorrance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dorrance with a jab.
Drake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dorrance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drake.
Drake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dorrance rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake dodges the punch combination from Dorrance.
Drake lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Dorrance as he connects with a hook.
Drake connects with a nice looking jab.
Dorrance lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drake fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Drake.
Drake closes the distance and pushes Dorrance back into the cage.
Drake's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Drake tries to throw a body punch but Dorrance avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Drake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Drake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dorrance is defending well.
Edmund Dorrance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Drake.
Drake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drake takes a shot to the head.
Dorrance is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dorrance has him pressed against the cage.
Drake is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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!
Dorrance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorrance controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Donald Drake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Drake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dorrance was covering up waiting for the punch and Drake finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorrance looking for a sweep. Not yet Dorrance, not yet.
Drake drops back looking for a leg! Dorrance is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dorrance manages to kick Drake off! Drake jumps back into Dorrance's guard.
Dorrance is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dorrance wants to stand but Drake is controlling the position.
Drake wants to control from the top but Dorrance keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorrance looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dorrance wants to stand but Drake is controlling the position.
Drake is pushing down on Dorrance's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dorrance is fighting to maintain full guard but Drake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dorrance trying to control from the bottom.
Drake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dorrance is just riding it out for now. Drake eventually gives up the hold.
Drake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance wants to get back to full guard.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dorrance trying to control here.
Drake is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dorrance wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance trying to hold on to Drake's head to control him but Drake postures up.
Drake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dorrance defends it well.
Drake winds up and cracks Dorrance with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drake maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dorrance could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Drake has cracked it and Dorrance is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Drake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donald Drake!
A victorious Donald Drake 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq-NShfefks kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Rocky Taylor has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
0 - 6 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pedro Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Da Silva didn't expect that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Da Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Da Silva swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Da Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Pedro Da Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Machadao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Farmery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machadao comes to the cage accompanied by Dilated Peoples - You can't hide, you can run. The crowd seem to be enjoying Farmery's choice of entrance music: The Swarm-YMAS. Philip Farmery has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Machadao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Philip Farmery!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machadao gets the takedown into side control.
Farmery tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Farmery is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Machadao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Farmery has escaped the position, nice work there.
Machadao tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machadao has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Farmery is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Machadao off and has taken his back!
Farmery has got one arm under Machadao's chin. This could be trouble... Machadao trying to control the other hand but Farmery gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Machadao has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Philip Farmery!
An out of breath Philip Farmery thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crack Dealer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickael Zewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dealer's entrance music is syck Fowler getting raped . A fine choice. Zewski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 6CLIK - Tu sais jamais. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
155 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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24
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Crack Dealer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickael Zewski!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oh, that's a big right hand from Dealer and Zewski goes tumbling to the canvas! Dealer follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like Mickael Zewski has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zewski controlling the position for now.
Zewski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dealer trying to control but Zewski is working from the bottom.
Dealer is pushing down on Zewski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zewski is fighting to maintain full guard but Dealer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dealer is trying to control the action in half guard but Zewski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zewski desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Zewski gets full guard.
Zewski is controlling Dealer's posture.
Dealer is posturing up here but Zewski has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dealer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dealer has to tap! Slick submission there by Zewski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mickael Zewski!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mickael Zewski waved his t-shirt featuring Golden Supplements [O.R.G]'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nanaki Yotomishi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Oro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alan Oro told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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26
160 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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20
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nanaki Yotomishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Oro!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oro takes a swing at Yotomishi's ribcage but misses.
Oro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yotomishi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yotomishi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oro.
Oro lands a head kick!
Yotomishi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yotomishi tries to clinch but Oro moves out of range.
Oro scores with a push kick.
Oro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oro tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch combination from Oro misses.
Oro tries to clinch up but Yotomishi circles away and keeps his distance.
Oro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Oro as he connects with a hook.
Oro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oro avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yotomishi moves out of range of the body kick.
Yotomishi doesn't manage to clinch there - Oro circles away.
Oro throws a series of punches but Yotomishi avoids them all with ease.
Oro takes a swing at Yotomishi's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oro.
Yotomishi shoots for a takedown but Oro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yotomishi stuffs the takedown attempt from Oro. Oro gets slowly back to his feet.
Oro just misses with a punch to the body.
Yotomishi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yotomishi is breathing heavily.
Oro scores with a body shot.
Oro thuds his right hand into Yotomishi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yotomishi rather than just go for the knockout.
Oro works Yotomishi's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oro lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Oro.
Yotomishi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alan Oro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yotomishi has time to react.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oro.
The fighters circle, before Oro throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Yotomishi's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Oro lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Alan Oro!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Fring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henderson Cormier (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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21
216 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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20
223 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Fring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Henderson Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier scores with a hook to the body. Fring takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cormier throws out a loose jab but Fring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fring shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cormier defends it nicely.
Cormier throws out a loose jab but Fring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cormier clinches up against the cage.
Fring has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cormier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cormier is trying to force a seperation but Fring has the dominant position.
Cormier stops a takedown attempt from Fring.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Fring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fring is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fring tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fring drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fring is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cormier is defending well.
Fring breaks from the clinch.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch but Fring swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fring manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cormier lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cormier.
It looks like Gustavo Fring has been cut.
Cormier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fring has a takedown stuffed.
Cormier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cormier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henderson Cormier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cormier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cormier stuffs the takedown attempt from Fring. Fring gets slowly back to his feet.
Cormier has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two 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!
Cormier breaks the clinch.
Cormier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cormier tries to clinch there but Fring circles away.
Cormier rushes Fring and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cormier.
Cormier gets underhooks to prevent Fring's takedown attempt.
Fring has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cormier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cormier manages to break the clinch.
Cormier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fring.
Fring slips under a jab from Cormier.
Cormier moves into the clinch.
Fring has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cormier after a bit of a struggle.
Fring tries to pull guard but Cormier holds him up against the cage and eventually Fring drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fring drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cormier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fring is breathing heavily.
Cormier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fring can't get the takedown.
Fring wants a takedown but no success here.
Cormier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cormier scores with a shot to the body.
Cormier lands with a right and another and another! Fring is in big trouble! Cormier lands again and this time it's lights out for Fring! A quality knockout there for Cormier.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Henderson Cormier!
Henderson Cormier very nearly forgot to thank Brute amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mick Gerrard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Sabaton- Metal machine as his entrance music. Dan Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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20
158 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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27
162 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite 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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Gerrard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Gerrard looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Gerrard.
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith working the ground and pound but Gerrard is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Gerrard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gerrard pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gerrard taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith trying to control the action but Gerrard is working from the bottom.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smith working away.
Smith prevents Gerrard from escaping the position.
Gerrard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith wants to control but Gerrard is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerrard tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerrard is not content to let Smith control the position.
Gerrard is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith trying to control the position but Gerrard is working away.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gerrard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gerrard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gerrard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position but Gerrard is working away.
Gerrard being controlled for a moment.
Gerrard tries to improve position but can't.
Gerrard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gerrard controlling the position well.
Gerrard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Gerrard is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gerrard is positioning himself well to prevent Smith advancing to mount.
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.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gerrard loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Gerrard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big right from Gerrard misses.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Gerrard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Gerrard tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gerrard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mick Gerrard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Smith.
Smith shoots in but Gerrard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gerrard misses with a straight left.
Smith dives in and grabs Gerrard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gerrard pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Gerrard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gerrard wants it to stay on the feet.
Gerrard lands a right hook to the body.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Gerrard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerrard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerrard throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Gerrard misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gerrard lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith prevents Gerrard from escaping the position.
Gerrard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smith trying to control the action but Gerrard is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to take a breather but Gerrard manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Smith.
Gerrard has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Gerrard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith wants to control from the top but Gerrard keeps moving.
Gerrard has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerrard is keeping the position for now.
We're going to have a standup here because Mick Gerrard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gerrard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gerrard wants it to stay on the feet.
Gerrard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Gerrard is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith wants to take a breather but Gerrard is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Gerrard is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gerrard avoid being mounted?
Gerrard wants to get back to his feet.
Gerrard is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Gerrard as Smith shoots in.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mick Gerrard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Smith.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith slips a jab from Gerrard.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gerrard misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Gerrard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith shoots in but Gerrard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gerrard throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerrard. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gerrard swinging wildly here.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
enabling Gerrard to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Gerrard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gerrard stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Gerrard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gerrard swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gerrard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dan Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerrard misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Gerrard dominated that second round.
That's time! Gerrard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gerrard throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gerrard is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gerrard is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Gerrard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerrard gets full guard.
Gerrard keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Gerrard 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gerrard 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.
Gerrard is working hard here to advance position.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerrard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerrard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gerrard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Smith blocking the ground and pound.
Gerrard throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smith because Gerrard loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Smith is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smith regains half guard.
Gerrard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gerrard wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Gerrard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerrard is working away from the top position though.
Gerrard decides to return to a standing position.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith defending well as Gerrard loads up on a big left hand.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Gerrard sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith misses with a takedown
enabling Gerrard to counter with a crisp jab.
Mick Gerrard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Smith.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gerrard throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gerrard circles away.
Gerrard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gerrard as he avoids it easily.
Smith blocks a head kick by Gerrard.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gerrard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerrard throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Gerrard misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Gerrard counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Gerrard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gerrard 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Gerrard!
Mick Gerrard tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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