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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mercenary Katarina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
1 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Keiji Kawada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mercenary Katarina!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawada closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Katarina quickly recovers to half guard.
Kawada passes the guard and advances to mount!
Katarina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kawada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kawada thowing shots but they're missing.
Kawada trying to control but Katarina is having none of it.
Kawada has control of Katarina's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Katarina regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada trying to control but Katarina is having none of it.
Kawada working for a guillotine from mount but Katarina is in no mood to give up.
Kawada tries to control but Katarina wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawada controlling his opponent.
Kawada throws some wild stikes that Katarina manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawada jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Katarina manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kawada fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawada tries to advance to mount but Katarina denies him.
Kawada slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Katarina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Katarina is not content to let Kawada control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Kawada dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Katarina moves into the clinch.
Katarina misses with a knee strike.
Kawada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Katarina pulls his leg out and moves away.
Katarina rushes Kawada and presses him up against the cage.
Kawada is looking for a takedown.
Katarina tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Katarina using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kawada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Katarina misses with a knee to the head.
Kawada is struggling to control the position.
Katarina tries to land a knee to the head but Kawada blocks with his arms.
Katarina tries a knee to the head but Kawada blocks it.
Katarina tries to land a knee to the head but Kawada blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katarina using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kawada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kawada gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kawada is looking to take a break and control but Katarina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kawada passes to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Katarina can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kawada is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kawada advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katarina is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kawada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kawada wants to finish this one by submission but Katarina is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kawada.
Katarina is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawada stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kawada drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kawada misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kawada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Katarina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kawada wants to control but Katarina is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Katarina is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kawada has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawada throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Kawada dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Katarina moves into the clinch successfully.
Kawada tries to score a body lock takedown but Katarina shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Katarina looking to throw knees to the head but Kawada is blocking nicely.
Kawada ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kawada no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kawada trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kawada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Katarina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Katarina wants to stand but Kawada has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Katarina is one step ahead there.
Kawada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Katarina is aware though and is defending well.
Kawada trying to control the position.
Kawada lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Katarina!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawada throwing strikes but Katarina bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Katarina wants to get up but he can't break Kawada's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kawada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Keiji Kawada wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kawada throws a body kick that misses
and Katarina counters by moving into the clinch.
Katarina misses with a knee to the head.
Katarina looking to throw knees to the head but Kawada is blocking nicely.
Katarina avoiding damage as Kawada throws knees to the body.
Kawada jumps into guard, dragging Katarina to the mat.
Kawada wants to sweep here but Katarina controlling him for the moment.
Keiji Kawada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kawada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Katarina is aware though and is defending well.
Kawada is trying to control the position but Katarina postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mercenary Katarina.
Katarina clinches with his opponent.
Kawada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katarina drives through and clinches with Kawada against the cage.
Katarina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mercenary Katarina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katarina tries to land a knee to the head but Kawada blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keiji Kawada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kawada, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiji Kawada!
Keiji Kawada really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Heroic Combat Gear (Laundry service) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zack Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Francis Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Reginald Francis Colon was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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135 lbs
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143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Zack Fantana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Reginald Francis Colon!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francis Colon moves into range and clinches up with Fantana.
Fantana pushes off an throws an elbow but Francis Colon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Francis Colon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Francis Colon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Francis Colon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fantana.
Francis Colon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Francis Colon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Francis Colon wants a takedown.
Francis Colon lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Francis Colon.
Francis Colon is working for takedown but Fantana is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zack Fantana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reginald Francis Colon.
Francis Colon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fantana is defending well for now.
Francis Colon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fantana prevents it.
Fantana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Francis Colon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantana is trying to maintain a safe position but Francis Colon gets an underhook and turns Fantana into the cage.
Fantana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Francis Colon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fantana blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis Colon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fantana gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Francis Colon crunches a lovely knee into Fantana's ribcage.
Francis Colon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Francis Colon tries to free his leg and advance position but Fantana is retaining full guard.
Francis Colon is in close to Fantana's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Francis Colon tries to free his leg and advance position but Fantana is retaining full guard.
Fantana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Francis Colon is controlling him.
Francis Colon lands a couple of elbows.
Francis Colon postures up and lands a big shot to Fantana's brow.
Francis Colon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francis Colon looking to pass the guard.
Francis Colon postures up in Fantana's guard and throws a big left but Fantana blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francis Colon is looking to work some ground and pound but Fantana has wrist control.
Fantana can't keep his opponent in guard - Francis Colon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Francis Colon stops Fantana from getting back to his feet.
Francis Colon works his way into full mount!
Francis Colon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantana trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis Colon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Francis Colon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Francis Colon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fantana to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fantana shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francis Colon lands a big shot there that rocks Fantana but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Francis Colon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Francis Colon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Francis Colon dominating with strikes here.
Francis Colon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantana really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Francis Colon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantana is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francis Colon is working for a guillotine from mount but Fantana frees his head quite easily.
Oh Fantana is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Francis Colon has control of Fantana's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fantana regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fantana squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fantana defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Francis Colon.
Fantana seems to have got his legs back now.
Francis Colon working Fantana over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis Colon postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Fantana bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Francis Colon and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reginald Francis Colon!
A very excited looking Reginald Francis Colon rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Top Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajesh Nahasemapetilon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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210 lbs
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213 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Top Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rajesh Nahasemapetilon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gun throws a right hand that Nahasemapetilon ducks under and follows up with a left that Nahasemapetilon also avoids with ease.
Gun darts in and clinches Nahasemapetilon up against the cage.
Gun manages to pull guard.
Gun managing to control the position.
Nahasemapetilon wants to get up but he can't break Gun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gun is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nahasemapetilon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gun manages to break the clinch.
Gun slips a jab and a cross from Nahasemapetilon.
Gun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nahasemapetilon throws a big shot that misses.
Gun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nahasemapetilon is trying to break the clinch but Gun is controlling him.
Nahasemapetilon tries to break the clinch but Gun is controlling the position.
Gun keeps control of Nahasemapetilon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nahasemapetilon missing with a left hand there. Gun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nahasemapetilon misses with an uppercut
and Gun counters with a takedown into side control.
Gun working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gun stands up and beckons Nahasemapetilon to his feet.
Gun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nahasemapetilon.
Gun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nahasemapetilon.
Nahasemapetilon throws a lazy right hand but Gun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gun rushes Nahasemapetilon and presses him up against the cage.
Gun goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nahasemapetilon prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Top Gun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nahasemapetilon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gun gets a clinch.
Gun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gun darts in and clinches Nahasemapetilon up against the cage.
Gun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Nahasemapetilon does no damage.
Nahasemapetilon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gun fails to land the takedown.
Nahasemapetilon lands the left hand.
Nahasemapetilon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nahasemapetilon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gun.
Nahasemapetilon looks winded!
Nahasemapetilon misses with a left hand
and Gun counters by clinching up.
Gun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nahasemapetilon, pushing him back against the cage.
Nahasemapetilon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nahasemapetilon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nahasemapetilon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahasemapetilon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nahasemapetilon throws a jab but it's blocked by Gun.
Nahasemapetilon throws a lazy right hand but Gun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gun's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gun duly obliges.
Nahasemapetilon looks to land a left hand but Gun moved out of range nicely.
Nahasemapetilon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rajesh Nahasemapetilon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gun has Nahasemapetilon up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gun breaks the clinch.
Gun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nahasemapetilon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gun moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gun clinches up against the cage.
Nahasemapetilon is trying to break the clinch but Gun has him pressed against the cage.
Gun manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nahasemapetilon being controlled here momentarily.
Gun manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gun scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nahasemapetilon?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee warns Nahasemapetilon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gun raining down shots from the mount!
Gun fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Top Gun dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gun lands a left hand.
Nahasemapetilon managing to block the knees to the body from Gun.
Gun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nahasemapetilons head.
Nahasemapetilon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nahasemapetilon tries to circle away but Gun has him pinned against the cage.
Gun breaks the clinch.
Nahasemapetilon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gun.
Nahasemapetilon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gun moves away from the strike by Nahasemapetilon.
Gun gets a clinch.
Gun breaks the clinch.
Gun shoots for a takedown but Nahasemapetilon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gun rushes Nahasemapetilon and presses him up against the cage.
Gun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gun instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasemapetilon is trying to force a seperation but Gun has the dominant position.
Nahasemapetilon wants to get back to striking at distance but Gun won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Gun.
Nahasemapetilon is breathing heavily.
Gun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gun is defended easily by Nahasemapetilon.
Gun moves into the clinch.
Gun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nahasemapetilon looks to throw the jab but Gun is out of range.
Gun clinches up against the cage.
Gun is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Top Gun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nahasemapetilon has had enough of the clinch but Gun keeps him there for the moment.
Nahasemapetilon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nahasemapetilon throws a big shot that misses.
Nahasemapetilon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gun was well out of range. Poor timing from Nahasemapetilon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gun moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Nahasemapetilon misses.
Gun moves away from the strike by Nahasemapetilon.
Gun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nahasemapetilon misses with a looping left.
Gun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nahasemapetilon, pushing him back against the cage.
Gun breaks from the clinch.
Gun closes the distance and clinches.
Gun tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gun breaks from the clinch.
Gun digs a good body shot into Nahasemapetilon's ribs.
Top Gun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gun moves into range and clinches up with Nahasemapetilon.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gun - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gun shoots for a takedown but Nahasemapetilon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gun blocks a jab.
Gun displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nahasemapetilon tries to avoid it but Gun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nahasemapetilon to the ground. Nahasemapetilon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nahasemapetilon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gun.
Gun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gun gets control of Nahasemapetilon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gun will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nahasemapetilon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nahasemapetilon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gun's guard.
Nahasemapetilon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gun has his feet on Nahasemapetilon's thighs here. He's pushed Nahasemapetilon 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! Nahasemapetilon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Top Gun!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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135 lbs
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127 lbs
24 - 36 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, That Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 36 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas lands with a nice body kick.
Thomas dives in and scores a takedown into Guy's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Guy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well.
Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Guy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guy has his feet on Thomas's thighs here. He's pushed Thomas 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! Thomas screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). That Guy!
That Guy very nearly forgot to thank Golden Supplements [O.R.G] 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shola Ameobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mostavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ameobi comes to the cage accompanied by The Enemy - Away From Here. Chris Mostavo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shola Ameobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Mostavo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ameobi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mostavo sprawls well initially but Ameobi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mostavo is trying to escape back to his feet but Ameobi uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ameobi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ameobi tries to score with some ground and pound. Mostavo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ameobi wants to control for a moment but Mostavo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ameobi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ameobi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ameobi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ameobi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ameobi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ameobi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Ameobi there.
Ameobi thows a huge punch but Mostavo dodges it nicely.
Ameobi slows the pace down in half guard.
Ameobi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ameobi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ameobi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ameobi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ameobi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
Ameobi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ameobi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ameobi misses with a head shot. Mostavo uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ameobi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mostavo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ameobi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ameobi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mostavo trying to control the position.
Ameobi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ameobi throws a strike but Mostavo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ameobi tries to strike from the bottom.
Ameobi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ameobi tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ameobi striking from his own guard.
Ameobi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ameobi 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.
Ameobi tries to strike from the bottom.
Mostavo stands and throws Ameobi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ameobi scores with a shot to the body.
Mostavo avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ameobi.
A control attempt from Ameobi but he's now mounted!
Ameobi tries to lock up and control but Mostavo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mostavo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ameobi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ameobi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ameobi is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ameobi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mostavo gets his way!
Well, with Mostavo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ameobi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I really don't envy Ameobi right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ameobi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mostavo prevents Ameobi from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shola Ameobi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ameobi.
Mostavo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ameobi cracks Mostavo with a big elbow.
Ameobi is putting a hurting on Mostavo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ameobi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ameobi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mostavo is avoiding damage well.
Ameobi looks up at the clock and then as Mostavo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ameobi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ameobi working the ground and pound.
Ameobi scores with punches from side control.
Ameobi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mostavo on the ground.
Ameobi landing strikes.
Ameobi looks up at the clock and then as Mostavo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ameobi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ameobi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ameobi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ameobi lands an elbow.
Mostavo is breathing heavily.
Ameobi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ameobi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mostavo down.
Mostavo is rocked!
Ameobi lands a few punches from side control.
Mostavo is still in real trouble! Can Ameobi finish him?
Ameobi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mostavo down.
Shola Ameobi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Ameobi wants to control but Mostavo is keeping him busy.
Ameobi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mostavo seems to have recovered his senses.
Ameobi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mostavo some visible discomfort.
Mostavo is trying to escape the position but Ameobi is controlling the position.
Mostavo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ameobi lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ameobi controls the position from side control.
Ameobi lands an elbow.
Ameobi lands a strong strike to the head of Mostavo. That's dazed him! Ameobi looking to finish here. Mostavo is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ameobi lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shola Ameobi!
Shola Ameobi 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ozzie Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Glyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ozzie Castillo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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34
215 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Very strong |
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ozzie Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Glyde!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glyde doesn't manage to clinch there - Castillo circles away.
Glyde shoots in for a takedown but Castillo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Glyde is looking to clinch but Castillo is avoiding it.
Glyde fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castillo avoids it really well and circles away.
Glyde wants to clinch but Castillo slips to the side
and Castillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Owen Glyde has been cut.
Glyde pushes Castillo up against the cage in a clinch.
Glyde tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castillo avoids it.
Castillo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glyde tries to clinch but Castillo moves away
and Castillo counters with a right hand to the body.
Castillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Glyde wants to clinch but Castillo slips to the side
and Castillo counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glyde tries to clinch but Castillo moves away
and Castillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glyde instigates a clinch.
Castillo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Glyde wants to clinch but Castillo slips to the side
and Castillo counters with a straight right hand.
Castillo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Glyde looks to clinch
letting Castillo counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glyde wants to clinch.
Castillo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Glyde looks to clinch
and Castillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Castillo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Glyde.
Glyde tries to clinch up
and Castillo counters with a straight right hand.
Castillo scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glyde is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castillo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Glyde darts in trying to clinch
and Castillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Owen Glyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glyde darts in trying to clinch
and Castillo counters with a left and a right that stings Glyde.
Glyde looks to clinch
enabling Castillo to counter with a crisp jab.
Glyde tries to clinch but Castillo moves away
and Castillo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Glyde is rocked!
Castillo lands a nice shot to the body.
Glyde is still on wobbly legs! Can Castillo finish him?
Castillo fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Glyde out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ozzie Castillo!
An out of breath Ozzie Castillo 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roene Dekker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomed Malikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roene Dekker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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248 lbs
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273 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roene Dekker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Malikov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Malikov.
Dekker moves out of range as Malikov strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malikov is defended easily by Dekker.
Dekker throws the kick towards the body but Malikov avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Dekker as Malikov shoots in.
Dekker scores with a spinning back kick!
Malikov tries to keep at a distance but Dekker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dekker pushes Malikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dekker scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Malikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekker controls his hands.
Dekker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malikov throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dekker is stalling here.
Dekker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malikov backwards.
Dekker digs a right hand into Malikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malikov's gas tank.
Malikov misses with a punch to the body.
Dekker slows down the pace here.
Dekker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malikov is trying to pull guard but Dekker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roene Dekker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Malikov.
Malikov can't find room to land a body shot as Dekker controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dekker as Malikov tries to tie him up.
Malikov is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekker has Malikov pushed against the cage.
Dekker blocks a body shot from Malikov.
Dekker swings wildly with an uppercut but Malikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dekker avoiding damage.
Malikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekker lands a left hand.
Dekker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malikov up against the cage.
Malikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malikov misses with a body punch.
Malikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dekker is keeping busy.
Malikov tries to pull guard but Dekker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dekker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malikov's elbow.
Dekker lands a shoulder strike.
Dekker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malikov tries to circle away but Dekker has him pinned against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dekker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malikov tries to pull guard but Dekker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dekker lands a shoulder strike.
Dekker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malikov is looking for a takedown.
Malikov tries a body shot but Dekker blocks it.
Malikov blocks a body shot from Dekker.
A hook to the body from Dekker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dekker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Malikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Dekker to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dekker scores with a shoulder strike.
Dekker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Malikov stalling in the clinch but Dekker improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roene Dekker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice body punch from Malikov.
That kick from Dekker tenderised Malikov's leg. Malikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malikov throws a shot from downtown. Dekker moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Malikov misses.
Dekker moves into the clinch successfully.
Malikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dekker is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Malikov tries to throw a body punch but Dekker avoids it by throwing Malikov back against the cage.
Malikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malikov trying to stall but Dekker improves his position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dekker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dekker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekker lands an uppercut.
Malikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dekker lands a hook that snaps the head of Malikov backwards.
Dekker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dekker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dekker pushes Malikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dekker'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.
Roene Dekker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dekker can't find room to land a body shot as Malikov controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekker tries to work over Malikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dekker gets through Malikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dekker tries to throw a body punch but Malikov avoids it by throwing Dekker back against the cage.
Dekker slowing the pace effectively.
Malikov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dekker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dekker pushes Malikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dekker gets through Malikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dekker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dekker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dekker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malikov is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malikov has a couple of punches blocked by Dekker.
Malikov tries to work over Dekker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dekker works on Malikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Dekker lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dekker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dekker.
Dekker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malikov backwards.
Dekker digs a right hand into Malikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malikov's gas tank.
Dekker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malikov tries to circle away but Dekker has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dekker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekker is stalling here.
Dekker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malikov backwards.
Dekker slows down the pace here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dekker blocks an uppercut.
Malikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekker controls his hands.
Malikov is trying to break the clinch but Dekker has him pressed against the cage.
Dekker lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malikov is trying to stall.
Dekker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roene Dekker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dekker avoiding damage.
Dekker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dekker leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dekker.
Dekker lands a hook that snaps the head of Malikov backwards.
Dekker stalls.
Dekker lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malikov tries to throw a body punch but Dekker avoids it by throwing Malikov back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dekker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malikov tries to pull guard but Dekker holds him up against the cage and eventually Malikov drops back down to his feet.
Dekker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dekker stalling in the clinch.
Dekker lands with a light punch inside.
Dekker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dekker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malikov backwards.
Malikov trying to control the position but instead, Dekker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Malikov into the cage.
Malikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dekker blocking some punches.
Malikov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dekker is leaning against Malikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dekker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dekker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dekker lands a body punch.
Malikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dekker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malikov up against the cage.
Magomed Malikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malikov tries to break the clinch but Dekker is controlling the position.
Dekker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dekker lands a shoulder strike.
Dekker blocks a body shot from Malikov.
Dekker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malikov backwards.
Good body shot from Dekker.
Dekker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dekker'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.
Dekker pushes Malikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekker connects with a big uppercut there that sends Malikov tumbling to the ground! Dekker follows him down into his guard.
Malikov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malikov wants to sweep here but Dekker controlling him for the moment.
Malikov is still in real trouble! Can Dekker finish him?
Malikov working a defensive guard here.
Malikov seems to have recovered his senses.
Dekker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malikov can do to turn this around?
Dekker tries to free his leg and advance position but Malikov is retaining full guard.
Malikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dekker thuds his shin into the meat of Malikov's side.
Roene Dekker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malikov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dekker takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Dekker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roene Dekker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dekker, 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 Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roene Dekker!
Roene Dekker spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neil Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaques Du Coudray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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285 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaques Du Coudray!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Du Coudray lands a high kick!
Du Coudray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Du Coudray avoids the body shot from Miller.
Du Coudray throws a head kick that misses.
Du Coudray lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Du Coudray. Miller shrugs it off though.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Du Coudray.
Du Coudray throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Du Coudray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Du Coudray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Du Coudray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller throws a body punch but Du Coudray moves out of range.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Du Coudray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller swings for the body but Du Coudray moves out of range.
Du Coudray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away.
Du Coudray throws a combination. Miller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a leg kick that misses.
Du Coudray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Du Coudray takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Du Coudray misses the shot to the body.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Du Coudray counters with a body kick that stops Miller in his tracks momentarily.
Nice jab there from Miller.
Du Coudray misses with a looping left.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Du Coudray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Du Coudray thumps Miller with a low kick.
Du Coudray lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Miller swings for the body but Du Coudray moves out of range.
Du Coudray lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Du Coudray throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Du Coudray lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Du Coudray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Du Coudray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Du Coudray lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miller takes a step back to recover.
Miller misses with a shot to the body
and Du Coudray counters with a left to the body.
Jaques Du Coudray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Du Coudray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Du Coudray lands the left hand.
Du Coudray tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miller is able to avoid easily.
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Du Coudray takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miller throws a jab when Du Coudray was well out of range.
Du Coudray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Du Coudray lands a nice shot to the body.
Du Coudray throws a one two combo.
Miller blocks a head kick by Du Coudray.
Du Coudray just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller avoids the body shot from Du Coudray.
A shot to the liver by Du Coudray. Beautiful body shot.
Du Coudray jabs at Miller's body.
Du Coudray throws a series of strikes that have Miller backpedaling.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Du Coudray.
Du Coudray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Miller sizes up Du Coudray with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miller connects with a body shot that sends Du Coudray's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Du Coudray lands a head kick!
Du Coudray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Du Coudray there as he acknowledges the shot.
Du Coudray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Du Coudray jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller blocks a head kick by Du Coudray.
Du Coudray throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Du Coudray misses.
Miller will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Miller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Du Coudray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller avoids the body shot from Du Coudray.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Du Coudray feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Du Coudray swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Du Coudray throws a half hearted mid kick.
Du Coudray jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Du Coudray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Du Coudray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Du Coudray.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Du Coudray connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaques Du Coudray dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Du Coudray tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Du Coudray.
Du Coudray throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Du Coudray throws a nice inside leg kick.
Du Coudray lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Du Coudray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Du Coudray's waist but Du Coudray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Du Coudray connects with a nice looking jab.
Du Coudray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
Du Coudray clobbers Miller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller misses with an uppercut. Du Coudray saw that one coming.
Du Coudray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Du Coudray tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Du Coudray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Du Coudray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Coudray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Du Coudray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Du Coudray misses.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Du Coudray moves away.
Du Coudray slips a straight right by Miller.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Du Coudray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Du Coudray throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Du Coudray swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Du Coudray misses with a wild combination.
Du Coudray misses with a head kick.
Du Coudray throws a head kick that Miller semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Du Coudray misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Du Coudray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Du Coudray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Du Coudray.
Miller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Du Coudray lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miller takes a step back to recover.
Crunch! Du Coudray slams his shin into Miller's torso.
Du Coudray digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs.
Du Coudray is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miller rather than just go for the knockout.
Du Coudray lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts.
Du Coudray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Du Coudray thumps Miller with a low kick.
Du Coudray slips under a jab from Miller.
A big right from Miller misses.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Du Coudray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Du Coudray.
Du Coudray looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Coudray is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.
Du Coudray works his foot free and advances to mount.
Miller avoids a series of strikes thrown by Du Coudray.
Du Coudray sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Du Coudray lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Miller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miller tries to get out of the position.
Du Coudray lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Du Coudray throws some wild stikes that Miller manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller avoids a series of strikes thrown by Du Coudray.
Poor strikes thrown by Du Coudray there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Du Coudray putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Du Coudray goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Miller is on top in guard.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Du Coudray's head.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Du Coudray is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Du Coudray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaques Du Coudray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Miller misses with a hook
and Du Coudray counters with a nice leg kick.
Du Coudray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Du Coudray takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Du Coudray moves away.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller lands a body shot.
Du Coudray stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Du Coudray defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Du Coudray takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Du Coudray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Du Coudray misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Du Coudray tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Du Coudray to the ground. Du Coudray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Du Coudray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Du Coudray leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Du Coudray was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Du Coudray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Neil Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaques Du Coudray.
Du Coudray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Du Coudray.
Du Coudray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Du Coudray.
Neil Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Du Coudray connects with a leg kick. Miller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Du Coudray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Du Coudray moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Du Coudray.
Du Coudray cracks the inside of Miller's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Du Coudray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Du Coudray somewhat.
Du Coudray lands a high kick!
Miller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jaques Du Coudray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller checks a leg kick nicely.
Du Coudray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Du Coudray.
Miller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Du Coudray ducks down to avoid it.
Du Coudray takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Du Coudray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Du Coudray looking to pass the guard.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Du Coudray from controlling successfully.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Du Coudray.
Du Coudray being controlled here momentarily.
Du Coudray trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Coudray drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miller dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Du Coudray wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller postures up.
Du Coudray wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Du Coudray 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Du Coudray 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaques Du Coudray!
After the fight, Jaques Du Coudray 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyprian Warga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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197 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyprian Warga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Warga misses the body punch
and Griffin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Warga thinking.
Warga thumps Griffin with a low kick.
Warga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Michael Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Warga on the side of the head.
Griffin swings widly with a right hand
and Warga counters with a head kick that drops Griffin to the mat! Griffin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Griffin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warga cracks Griffin on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Griffin falls backwards against the cage. Warga follows up with more strikes that drop Griffin to his knees. Warga keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Griffin! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyprian Warga!
A relieved looking Cyprian Warga thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Shaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicky Lowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaver gets the takedown into side control.
Lowe wants to control but Shaver postures up.
Lowe tries to bench press Shaver off him but Shaver keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaver working away.
Shaver tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lowe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lowe is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shaver tries to move to mount but Lowe blocks the move with his legs.
Shaver throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe wants to control but Shaver postures up.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Lowe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lowe is looking to reverse the position.
Shaver tries for a kimura but Lowe is defending well.
Lowe tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shaver presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Shaver avoids the attempt from Lowe to control.
Shaver pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Shaver controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lowe is working hard here to advance position.
Shaver trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shaver controlling his opponent.
Lowe wants to hold on but Shaver pushes him away.
Shaver sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaver's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dick Shaver hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lowe misses with a low kick.
Crunch! Shaver slams his shin into Lowe's torso.
Lowe looks to land a left hand but Shaver moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Lowe.
Lowe stuns Shaver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shaver moves out of range as Lowe strikes.
Lowe misses with a hook to the body
and Shaver counters with a single leg into guard. Lowe didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaver passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shaver is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lowe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lowe tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Shaver struggling to keep hold of the position.
Shaver punches the canvas rather than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lowe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Shaver dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lowe throws a leg kick but Shaver moved away.
Lowe misses the shot to the body.
Lowe just misses with a punch to the body.
Lowe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaver counters with a left to the body.
Lowe throws a hook but Shaver avoids it easily.
Shaver closes the distance and pushes Lowe back into the cage.
Lowe tries to throw a body punch but Shaver avoids it by throwing Lowe back against the cage.
Shaver wants a takedown.
Shaver is trying to trip Lowe. He has hold of a leg but Lowe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shaver persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lowe keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Lowe is retaining full guard.
Lowe being controlled here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowe is trying to control the position but Shaver postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe seems keen to control Shaver's posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaver was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowe.
Lowe slips a jab and a cross from Shaver.
Shaver rushes Lowe and presses him up against the cage.
Shaver drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lowe pulls his leg out and moves away.
A cross from Lowe lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shaver is looking for a takedown.
Nicky Lowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Shaver.
Shaver struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowe controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shaver is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lowe is defending well.
Shaver can't get the takedown.
Shaver is trying to drag Lowe to the mat but Lowe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shaver gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shaver has gone for a leg lock! Lowe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shaver's guard.
Lowe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaver is trying to get back to half guard.
Lowe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaver keeps working.
Lowe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lowe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaver keeps working.
Lowe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shaver, who protects the arm well.
Shaver taking a bit of punishment here - Lowe scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe trying to control the position but Shaver is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lowe tries to advance to mount but Shaver denies him.
Shaver is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shaver sneaks back into half guard.
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 Nicky Lowe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shaver wants to clinch but Lowe slips to the side
and Lowe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaver fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lowe misses the target.
Shaver fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lowe avoids it really well and circles away.
Shaver tries to clinch there but Lowe circles away.
Shaver just misses with a punch to the body.
Lowe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lowe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shaver gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaver.
Shaver tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaver closes the distance and clinches.
Lowe trying to land knees to the body.
Shaver lands a good knee to the midsection. Lowe won't want to take too many of those.
Shaver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lowe.
Lowe missing with knees to the body.
Lowe has a couple of punches blocked by Shaver.
Shaver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shaver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shaver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lowe looking to throw knees to the head but Shaver is blocking nicely.
Lowe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shaver.
Lowe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaver digs a right hand into Lowe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lowe's gas tank.
Lowe managing to block the knees to the body from Shaver.
Shaver can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.
Shaver tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nicky Lowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Shaver.
Lowe is trying to maintain a safe position but Shaver gets an underhook and turns Lowe into the cage.
Lowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowe is looking to control Shaver's arms but Shaver gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lowe has his back to the cage.
Shaver being controlled against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Shaver.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaver.
Shaver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaver gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shaver works his way into full mount!
Lowe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaver is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lowe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dick Shaver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lowe tries to reverse the position but Shaver maintains control.
Shaver controlling the pace for now.
Lowe has given up his back. Will we see Shaver going for some submissions?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaver is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lowe just trying to survive but Shaver is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lowe tries to escape the position.
Shaver is working the ground and pound. Can Lowe escape?
Lowe trying to control the hands but Shaver won't let him.
Good control from Shaver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lowe has hold of Shaver's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Shaver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shaver has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Shaver!
After winning the bout, Dick Shaver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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