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LUC: Fight Night 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omar Abidi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Comin (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 Raul Comin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
5 - 5 - 1 |
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165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Omar Abidi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Raul Comin!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abidi tries to bum rush Comin with a series of wild strikes but Comin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Comin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abidi tries to avoid it but Comin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abidi to the ground. Abidi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Comin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Abidi!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Comin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Abidi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Comin lands with some strikes.
Comin controlling from the full mount.
Abidi is trying to stand.
Comin content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comin with the ground and pound from mount.
Abidi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Comin controlling the position easily from mount.
Abidi is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Comin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Raul Comin just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abidi!
Omar Abidi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Comin misses with a takedown attempt - Abidi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abidi misses with a body kick.
Comin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abidi pinned against the cage. Abidi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Omar Abidi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Comin.
Abidi fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abidi slaps away a takedown attempt from Comin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Comin misses the shot to the body.
Abidi scores with a one two! Comin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Abidi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Comin.
Comin looks gassed!
Abidi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Comin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abidi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abidi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Comin scores with a takedown into Abidi's guard.
Comin tries to stand but Abidi is controlling from the bottom.
Abidi wriggles free and stands up.
Abidi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Abidi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Comin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crunch! Abidi slams his shin into Comin's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Comin 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.
Comin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abidi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Comin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abidi counters with a left to the body.
Good leg kick by Abidi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abidi throws a series of punches but Comin avoids them all with ease.
Comin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abidi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Abidi throws a combination. Comin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Comin blocks a head kick by Abidi.
Abidi with a nice cross.
Comin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abidi!
Comin is breathing heavily.
Comin with a poor takedown
and Abidi counters with a three punch combo that has Comin backing up. Comin nods at Abidi to acknowledge the strikes.
Omar Abidi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Comin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abidi!
Comin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abidi counters with a left to the body.
Abidi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abidi.
Abidi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Comin blocks a head kick by Abidi.
Comin misses with a takedown attempt
and Abidi counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Abidi.
Abidi throws a head kick that misses.
Comin has his takedown stuffed
and Abidi counters with a left and a right that stings Comin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abidi throws a head kick that misses.
Comin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abidi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abidi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Comin looks to land a right hand but Abidi moved out of range.
Abidi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Comin on the side of the head.
Comin fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abidi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Comin in his tracks.
Comin shoots and misses
and Abidi counters with a three punch combo that has Comin backing up. Comin nods at Abidi to acknowledge the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Abidi scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Abidi.
Abidi throws a head kick that misses.
Abidi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Comin with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Abidi to counter with a crisp jab.
Comin blocks a head kick by Abidi.
Comin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Comin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Comin shoots and misses
and Abidi counters with a three punch combo that has Comin backing up. Comin nods at Abidi to acknowledge the strikes.
Abidi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Comin backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Abidi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Comin's head.
Comin darts in trying to clinch
and Abidi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Comin shoots and misses
enabling Abidi to counter with a crisp jab.
Comin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Comin closes the distance and clinches up with Abidi, looking for a takedown. Comin pushes Abidi against the cage but Abidi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Comin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abidi.
Comin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abidi counters with a right hand to the body.
Abidi is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Abidi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Comin with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Abidi to counter with a crisp jab.
Abidi tries to work over Comin's front leg with a kick but Comin checks it.
Comin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abidi counters with a stiff right hand.
Abidi looks to land a combination. Comin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Comin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abidi counters with a right hand to the body.
Omar Abidi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Comin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abidi scores with a three punch combo!
Comin has his takedown stuffed
and Abidi counters with a three punch combo that has Comin backing up. Comin nods at Abidi to acknowledge the strikes.
Comin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abidi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Comin doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abidi looks for the body kick but Comin saw that one coming.
Abidi scores with a three punch combo!
Comin fails with the takedown
letting Abidi counter with a right hand.
Abidi scores with a three punch combo!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abidi, as that shot connected.
Abidi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Comin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abidi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Comin's knee momentarily.
Abidi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Comin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abidi counters with a one-two to the body.
Comin tries to clinch up
and Abidi counters with a nice uppercut.
Abidi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Comin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abidi counters with a one-two to the body.
Abidi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Comin fails with the takedown
and Abidi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abidi misses with a body kick.
Comin tries for a takedown but Abidi circles away easily
and Abidi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Comin misses with a takedown attempt
and Abidi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch combination from Abidi misses.
Comin shoots and misses
and Abidi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Comin misses with an uppercut. Abidi saw that one coming.
Abidi cracks Comin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Comin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abidi counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Comin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Comin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abidi.
Abidi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Comin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Comin wants to control but Abidi is keeping him busy.
Comin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Abidi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abidi 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Abidi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boreas Notus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudziadowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Notus's entrance music is Smashing Pumpkins- Zero. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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274 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Boreas Notus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mariusz Pudziadowski!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudziadowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pudziadowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Notus.
Notus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pudziadowski.
Notus throws a series of punches but Pudziadowski moves out of range.
Pudziadowski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Notus is staying active underneath Pudziadowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Pudziadowski.
Pudziadowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Notus defending well though.
Pudziadowski is looking to advance position but Notus won't allow it.
Pudziadowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pudziadowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Notus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Notus actively working from the bottom here.
Pudziadowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pudziadowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Notus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pudziadowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pudziadowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Notus defending well though.
Ground and pound from Pudziadowski.
Notus makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pudziadowski gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudziadowski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pudziadowski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Notus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pudziadowski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notus dodges the ground and pound from Pudziadowski.
Pudziadowski throws an elbow but Notus slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pudziadowski is looking to take a break and control but Notus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notus is breathing heavily.
Pudziadowski cracks Notus with a big right hand but Notus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pudziadowski tries to score with some ground and pound. Notus controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pudziadowski lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudziadowski working the ground and pound from side control.
Notus prevents Pudziadowski from improving position.
Pudziadowski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Notus is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pudziadowski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Notus defending against the ground and pound.
Pudziadowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Notus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pudziadowski connects with a decent elbow.
Pudziadowski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pudziadowski trying to control the action but Notus is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudziadowski scores with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Pudziadowski.
Pudziadowski is chipping away with strikes.
Notus dodges the ground and pound from Pudziadowski.
Pudziadowski scoring with punches from side control.
It looks like Boreas Notus has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pudziadowski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pudziadowski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pudziadowski trying to control the position but Notus is working away.
Notus taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudziadowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boreas Notus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pudziadowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Notus sprawls well initially but Pudziadowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Notus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Notus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pudziadowski.
Notus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pudziadowski.
Pudziadowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Notus defending well though.
Pudziadowski trying to control the action but Notus is working from the bottom.
Notus is trying to stand back up but Pudziadowski is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudziadowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Notus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by Pudziadowski.
Boreas Notus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pudziadowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Notus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudziadowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pudziadowski avoids the head kick by Notus.
Notus looks to score with a jab to the body but Pudziadowski is just out of range.
Pudziadowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Notus is trying to defend but Pudziadowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pudziadowski is looking to take a break and control but Notus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notus taking some punishment here, with Pudziadowski in his half guard.
Pudziadowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Notus trying to control from the bottom.
Pudziadowski looks to land a strike but Notus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudziadowski lands a couple of elbows.
Pudziadowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pudziadowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pudziadowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Pudziadowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pudziadowski looking to pass the guard.
Notus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pudziadowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudziadowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Notus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Notus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Notus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pudziadowski throwing strikes from guard but Notus blocks nicely.
Pudziadowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Notus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pudziadowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Notus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pudziadowski stops Notus from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pudziadowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pudziadowski postures up in Notus's guard and throws a big left but Notus blocks it.
Mariusz Pudziadowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pudziadowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Notus's head.
Pudziadowski looking to pass the guard.
Pudziadowski stands up over Notus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Notus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pudziadowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Notus's head.
Pudziadowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudziadowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boreas Notus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Notus stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pudziadowski.
Notus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pudziadowski's guard.
Pudziadowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pudziadowski moves nicely into side control.
Pudziadowski is putting a hurting on Notus here, landing some big shots from side control.
Notus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Pudziadowski lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudziadowski grinds an elbow into Notus's temple.
Notus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pudziadowski working the head with strikes.
Pudziadowski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pudziadowski is chipping away with strikes.
Pudziadowski scoring with punches and elbows.
Pudziadowski works to advance to full mount. Notus defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
BOOM! Pudziadowski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pudziadowski lands a nice shot to the head.
Pudziadowski content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudziadowski is landing with some decent strikes but Notus is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pudziadowski lands a heavy elbow.
Boreas Notus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice elbow there by Pudziadowski.
Boreas Notus's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Notus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pudziadowski dominating with strikes here.
Boreas Notus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pudziadowski lands a heavy elbow.
Jeez, Boreas Notus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boreas Notus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mariusz Pudziadowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Karlsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsen's entrance music is Home by BZ's. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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24
175 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kim Karlsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Smith!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karlsen is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karlsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karlsen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Karlsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karlsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith 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.
Karlsen advances to half guard.
Karlsen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karlsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karlsen's back!
Smith trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Smith controls the action.
Smith is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Karlsen up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith biding his time, controlling Karlsen.
Karlsen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Smith has good solid back control here.
Karlsen breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith has his foot on Karlsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karlsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Karlsen chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Karlsen from controlling successfully.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Karlsen slips an elbow through the middle.
Karlsen stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith looks gassed!
Karlsen chips away with some ground and pound.
Karlsen trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Karlsen has picked Smith up and slammed him! Smith can't keep hold of the triangle and Karlsen manages to pass to side control!
Karlsen cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Karlsen scores with punches from side control.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karlsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsen advances nicely into full mount.
Karlsen looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Karlsen.
Karlsen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling Karlsen's body position as best he can.
Karlsen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Karlsen dominating with strikes here.
Karlsen landing strikes from the mount.
Karlsen wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Karlsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsen throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Smith has his hands clasped together but Karlsen breaks the hold and Smith is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Karlsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kim Karlsen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Polumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
275 lbs
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234 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Polumbo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polumbo tries to score with a low kick but Norris moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Polumbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Polumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Polumbo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Polumbo is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Norris politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Norris prefers to stall for the moment though.
Polumbo looking for a sweep but Norris has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polumbo tries to reverse the position but Norris maintains control.
Norris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Polumbo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Polumbo is looking to improve his position but Norris isn't that keen on the idea.
Polumbo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris controlling from the full mount.
Norris has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Norris seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Polumbo for as long as he can get away with.
Polumbo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris dominated that round.
That's time! Norris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Polumbo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norris.
Chuck Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polumbo wants to slow Norris down by chopping away at his legs.
Norris fails with a takedown attempt.
Norris dives in and grabs Polumbo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Polumbo pushes down on Norris's head and hops out.
Norris has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polumbo misses with a two punch combination.
Polumbo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Polumbo scores with a leg kick.
Polumbo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norris shoots in but no luck this time.
Polumbo scoring well with a low kick there.
Polumbo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Polumbo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice jab there from Polumbo.
Polumbo misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polumbo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Norris backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polumbo misses with a kick to the body.
Norris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Norris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polumbo scores with a nice right hand.
Norris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Norris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Polumbo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Norris somewhat.
Polumbo throws a combination. Norris tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Polumbo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Polumbo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Polumbo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Joey Polumbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polumbo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norris slips a jab and a cross from Polumbo.
Norris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Polumbo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polumbo with a hook.
Polumbo throws a series of strikes that have Norris backpedaling.
Norris is rocked!
Polumbo walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Norris drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Polumbo swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Norris's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Polumbo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Banner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Robert Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson swinging wildly here.
Simpson avoids the body shot from Banner.
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Banner avoids nicely.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Banner counters with a left to the body.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banner scores with a shot to the body.
Simpson looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Banner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner.
Horrible takedown by Banner or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpson which made him look bad.
Banner lands a with a good body shot.
Banner tries to bum rush Simpson with a series of wild strikes but Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banner looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
Banner stuns Simpson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banner misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banner lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banner!
It looks like Charlie Simpson has been cut.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simpson sprawls well. Simpson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Banner gets slowly back to his feet.
Banner lands a jab to the nose.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banner counters with a right hand to the body.
Robert Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from Banner both land. Nice combination.
Banner throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Simpson stumbling backwards into the cage! Simpson bounces back off the cage towards Banner, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Banner lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Banner celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Robert Banner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Wesker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesker has chosen Thriller as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
164 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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161 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Wesker!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Wesker misses.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson cracks Wesker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Henderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wesker is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wesker avoid being mounted?
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Wesker dodges it nicely.
Wesker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wesker's head.
Henderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wesker wants to get back to his feet.
Henderson throwing shots but Wesker is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wesker misses with a body shot.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Wesker.
Wesker misses with a straight left.
Wesker throws an overhand right that lands on Henderson's shoulder, as Henderson tries to avoid the shot.
Henderson tries to clinch up but Wesker circles away and keeps his distance.
Henderson gets a takedown into half guard.
Wesker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Henderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson passes to full mount!
Henderson looking to finish with strikes here!
Henderson throwing strikes here but Wesker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Henderson unloading with bombs!
Henderson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wesker turns into him and now he's in Henderson's guard.
Wesker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henderson 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.
Wesker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wesker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wesker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henderson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Henderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wesker manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Henderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Wesker pushes him off.
Henderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Henderson throws a strike but Wesker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Henderson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wesker stacks Henderson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wesker!
Henderson is looking for a sweep.
Wesker tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wesker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
Henderson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Henderson is trying to improve his position.
Henderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wesker wants to stand but Henderson is controlling his arm.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wesker works the jab nicely.
Henderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Henderson clinches with his opponent.
Wesker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henderson thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Wesker misses.
Wesker misses the jab.
Jeremy Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Wesker.
Wesker misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Wesker misses its intended target.
Wesker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henderson.
Henderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wesker connects with a looping right hand.
Wesker scores with a nice right hand.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wesker as he avoids it easily.
Jeremy Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wesker lands a hook that stumbles Henderson back into the cage. Wesker follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Henderson to the canvas! Wesker pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Henderson has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Albert Wesker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rory Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keasty Kannegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keenan comes to the cage accompanied by Warriors Code. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kannegaard's choice of entrance music: Ensiferum - Battle Song. Rory Keenan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Keasty Kannegaard's chin.
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23
169 lbs
5 - 0 - 1 |
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169 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Rory Keenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Keasty Kannegaard!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kannegaard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Kannegaard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kannegaard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kannegaard gets a clinch.
Kannegaard lands a shot to the body.
Keenan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kannegaard's efforts to push away.
Kannegaard digs a right hand into Keenan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keenan's gas tank.
Kannegaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keasty Kannegaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Kannegaard.
Kannegaard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kannegaard throws a series of strikes that have Keenan backpedaling.
A big right from Keenan misses.
Keenan throws a body punch but Kannegaard moves out of range.
Kannegaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
A jab-cross combination lands for Kannegaard and sends Keenan crashing to the mat! Kannegaard follows him down to the mat - Keenan regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Rory Keenan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kannegaard wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Keenan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kannegaard is working away from the top position though.
Keenan is positioning himself well to prevent Kannegaard advancing to mount.
Keenan moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kannegaard manages to get himself to full guard.
Kannegaard wants to stand up but Keenan is controlling him.
Keenan is looking to work some ground and pound but Kannegaard has wrist control.
Kannegaard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Keenan looking to pass the guard.
Keenan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kannegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keenan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keenan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kannegaard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kannegaard has escaped and now he's on top!
Kannegaard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Keenan, up you get!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kannegaard cracks Keenan with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keasty Kannegaard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rory Keenan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kannegaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kannegaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Keenan.
Keenan trying to control the position but Kannegaard is working away.
Kannegaard is trying to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Keenan crashes against the mat.
Kannegaard prevents Keenan from moving into mount.
Kannegaard tries to escape but Keenan is in control.
Kannegaard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keenan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Keenan lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Keenan tries to advance to mount but Kannegaard denies him.
Keenan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kannegaard, who protects the arm well.
Keenan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Keenan lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Keenan is trying to ground and pound but Kannegaard uses the momentary lack of control by Keenan to regain half guard.
Keenan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kannegaard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Keenan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Keenan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard pushes Keenan off and gets back to his feet.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up.
Kannegaard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kannegaard tries to bum rush Keenan with a series of wild strikes but Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kannegaard clobbers Keenan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kannegaard.
Kannegaard steps into range and cracks Keenan with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Keenan flops backwards and Kannegaard dives into his guard looking to finish!
Keenan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kannegaard gets to his feet - Keenan follows without any prompting.
Oh Keenan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan switches off momentarily and Kannegaard cracks him with a monster right hand! Keenan topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Kannegaard dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Kannegaard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keasty Kannegaard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Strikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Lambada. Carlos Strikes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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176 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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180 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Strikes!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Strikes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gracie duly obliges.
Strikes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Martin Gracie has been cut.
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Strikes was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Strikes is retaining full guard.
Strikes 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.
Strikes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Strikes wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikes tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strikes defends it well.
Strikes wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie passes to full mount!
Gracie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Strikes is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Strikes frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Strikes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Strikes!
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Strikes pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strikes.
Strikes trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Strikes looking to pass the guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Strikes controlling him for the moment.
Strikes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Strikes has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is staying active underneath Strikes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strikes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Strikes controlling him for the moment.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Strikes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Strikes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strikes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Strikes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strikes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strikes throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strikes blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Strikes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strikes is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Strikes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strikes's waist but Strikes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Strikes digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Strikes takes the fight into the clinch.
Strikes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strikes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strikes scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strikes lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Strikes takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gracie is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strikes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gracie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Strikes - the referee stops the clock and Gracie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Strikes. Gracie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Strikes flashes Gracie a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Gracie's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Gracie crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Strikes punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Strikes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Taylor (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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207 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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205 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Rex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense.
Rex walks into a stiff left hand from Taylor.
Horrible takedown by Rex or perhaps it was just good defense by Taylor which made him look bad.
Rex shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Rex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor lands with a shot to the body.
Rex is breathing heavily.
Taylor stuffs the takedown attempt from Rex. Rex gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor lands a jab to Rex's midsection.
Taylor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taylor, as that shot connected.
Rex is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Taylor has cracked Rex with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Taylor lands another huge swinging hook and Rex tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Rex, before Taylor can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sean Taylor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milton Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Milton Myers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Pat Sumrall!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumrall is looking to clinch.
Sumrall avoids the body shot from Myers.
Sumrall tries to clinch there but Myers circles away.
Myers swings for the body but Sumrall moves out of range.
Myers throws a nice looking combination but Sumrall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sumrall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Myers throws out the jab.
Myers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Myers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Myers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sumrall was well out of range. Poor timing from Myers.
Myers moves out of range as Sumrall throws a body kick.
Pat Sumrall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers blocks a low kick nicely.
Sumrall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sumrall clinches up against the cage.
Sumrall pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Myers avoiding damage as Sumrall throws knees to the body.
Myers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sumrall throws a head punch that misses.
Myers stalls.
Sumrall lands a shoulder strike.
Sumrall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Myers wants to stall.
Myers digs a right hand underneath Sumrall's ribcage. Sumrall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Myers just leaning against Sumrall, taking a breather.
Myers blocks a body shot from Sumrall.
Sumrall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Sumrall.
Sumrall can't find room to land a body shot as Myers controls the action.
Myers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sumrall up against the cage.
Sumrall stalling the fight.
Myers takes an elbow to the temple.
Myers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sumrall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Myers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Myers avoids the elbow strike from Sumrall, against the cage.
Sumrall looking to slow down the pace here.
Myers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sumrall jabs at Myers's body.
Myers checks a low kick from Sumrall.
Sumrall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sumrall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
Myers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Myers throws a combination. Sumrall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sumrall tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers misses with a wild combination.
Myers swinging wildly here.
Sumrall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sumrall slips under a jab from Myers.
Sumrall closes the distance but Myers moves to the side
and Myers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Myers lands a jab.
Myers tries to bum rush Sumrall with a series of wild strikes but Sumrall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sumrall tries to clinch
and Myers counters with a series of strikes. Sumrall will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sumrall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Myers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Myers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sumrall misses with the combination.
Sumrall looks to score with a jab to the body but Myers is just out of range.
Sumrall throws a series of strikes that have Myers backpedaling.
Myers throws a shot from downtown. Sumrall moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers misses with a series of wild punches.
Myers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Myers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Myers takes a swing at Sumrall's ribcage but misses.
Myers cracks Sumrall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sumrall throws a body kick that misses.
Sumrall scores with a nice strike.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Myers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sumrall is looking to slow Myers down with leg kicks.
Sumrall takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sumrall.
Myers is breathing heavily.
Sumrall digs a right hand into Myers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Myers's gas tank.
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Sumrall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sumrall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sumrall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Myers blocks an elbow strike.
Myers lands with a light punch inside.
Sumrall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Myers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sumralls head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall misses with a punch on the inside.
Sumrall struggles to land a body shot inside as Myers controls his hands.
Myers lands a right hand.
Sumrall missing with knees to the body.
Myers is looking to control Sumrall's arms but Sumrall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Myers has his back to the cage.
Sumrall throws a head punch that misses.
Myers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sumrall on the inside.
Myers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sumrall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Myers prevents it.
Myers misses with some punches.
Myers looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Myers breaks the clinch.
Sumrall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Myers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sumrall has time to react.
Sumrall throws a sloppy head kick and Myers moves out of range easily.
Sumrall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myers just misses with a punch to the body.
Sumrall tries to clinch up
and Myers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Myers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sumrall is looking to clinch but Myers is avoiding it.
Myers digs a good body shot into Sumrall's ribs.
Sumrall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Myers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Sumrall fails to land.
Sumrall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sumrall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Myers avoids it.
Myers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sumrall working aggressively here.
Myers works on Sumrall's body with a couple of short punches.
Myers breaks from the clinch.
Myers throws a right hand that Sumrall ducks under and follows up with a left that Sumrall also avoids with ease.
Milton Myers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myers jabs at Sumrall's body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Myers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Pat Sumrall has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sumrall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Myers is looking to wear down Sumrall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Donk. Myers catches Sumrall right on the button with a cross.
Sumrall tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sumrall is breathing heavily.
Myers circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Myers to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers misses with the combination.
Myers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Myers.
Myers sizes up Sumrall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sumrall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Myers scores with a shot to the body.
Myers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Myers throws a series of strikes that have Sumrall backpedaling.
Myers lands with a straight right. Sumrall didn't see that one coming.
Sumrall moves forwards but Myers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sumrall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sumrall takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sumrall at a distance.
Sumrall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Myers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Myers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Myers lands a jab to Sumrall's midsection.
The crowd cheers as Myers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sumrall doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sumrall circles away quickly and effectively.
Myers scores with a hook to the body. Sumrall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Myers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Myers scores with a jab.
Myers digs a good hook to Sumrall's body.
Myers lands a head shot.
Myers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sumrall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sumrall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sumrall misses with a body kick.
Sumrall throws a lazy head kick
and Myers counters with a stiff right hand.
Myers scores with a hook to the body. Sumrall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sumrall pushes Myers away with a front kick.
Myers scores with a jab.
Sumrall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Myers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sumrall ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Myers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws a body punch but Sumrall moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Sumrall.
Myers digs a good body shot into Sumrall's ribs.
Sumrall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sumrall lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Myers backs up against the cage.
Myers throws a series of punches but Sumrall moves out of range.
Myers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Myers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sumrall can pounce on him.
Sumrall throws a head kick but Myers moves out of range.
Sumrall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sumrall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sumrall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sumrall tries to clinch
and Myers counters with a stiff right hand.
Sumrall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sumrall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Myers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sumrall avoids the body shot from Myers.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sumrall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sumrall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Myers.
Myers looks to throw the jab but Sumrall is out of range.
Myers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sumrall avoids the body shot from Myers.
Sumrall tries to clinch but Myers moves out of range.
Myers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sumrall moves away.
Myers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sumrall counters with a head kick.
Sumrall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sumrall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Milton Myers is winning the standup battle so far.
Sumrall tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sumrall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Myers misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Sumrall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sumrall misses with a wild body shot.
Myers just misses with a punch to the body.
Sumrall darts in trying to clinch
and Myers counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sumrall tries to clinch but Myers moves out of range.
Sumrall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Myers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Myers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pat Sumrall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Myers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myers misses with a series of wild punches.
Myers misses with a straight left.
Sumrall scoring well with a low kick there.
Sumrall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myers misses with a hook.
Myers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sumrall.
Myers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sumrall was well out of range. Poor timing from Myers.
Myers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sumrall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Myers keeps the fight on the outside.
Sumrall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sumrall.
Myers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sumrall wants to clinch up but Myers keeps it at a distance.
Myers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Sumrall.
Sumrall misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall moves into the clinch.
Sumrall lands with a short shot to the head.
Sumrall swings wildly with an uppercut but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sumrall lands a left hand.
Sumrall tries a body shot but Myers blocks it.
Myers is leaning against Sumrall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sumrall tries to land knees in the clinch but Myers avoids the damage to the body.
Myers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sumrall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sumrall stalling in the clinch but Myers improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sumrall.
Sumrall lands with a left to the head.
Sumrall lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sumrall fails to land.
Sumrall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sumrall looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sumrall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Myers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Myers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Myers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Myers is trying to maintain a safe position but Sumrall gets an underhook and turns Myers into the cage.
Myers lands with a left to the head.
Myers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Myers lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Myers as Sumrall tries to tie him up.
Myers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Milton Myers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sumrall misses with a punch on the inside.
Myers stalling against the cage.
Myers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sumrall obliges.
Sumrall working aggressively here.
Myers is trying to maintain a safe position but Sumrall gets an underhook and turns Myers into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sumrall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myers.
Sumrall throws a punch but it's blocked by Myers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myers.
Myers blocks an uppercut.
Sumrall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sumrall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myers scores with a shoulder strike.
Myers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sumrall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sumrall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Myers lands a body shot.
Myers is trying to stall.
Sumrall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Myers.
Myers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sumrall has him pressed against the cage.
Sumrall is trying to stall.
Myers scores with a shot to the side of Sumrall's head.
Sumrall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sumrall pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Myers.
Myers lands with a short shot to the head.
Myers breaks the clinch.
Sumrall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sumrall misses with the combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sumrall.
Myers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sumrall manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Myers coming out on top.
Sumrall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sumrall moves out of range of the strikes.
Sumrall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myers takes a swing at Sumrall's ribcage but misses.
Sumrall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Myers lands with a hook. Sumrall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Myers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sumrall doesn't seem bothered though.
Sumrall throws a sloppy head kick and Myers moves out of range easily.
Sumrall has managed to clinch.
Myers breaks the clinch.
Sumrall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Myers thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Myers misses.
Myers checks the leg kick.
Myers sizes up Sumrall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sumrall clobbers Myers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sumrall scores with a nice strike.
Sumrall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Milton Myers did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Pat Sumrall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sumrall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sumrall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Myers taking a breather.
Myers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myers misses with a hook.
A combination from Sumrall does no damage.
Sumrall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Myers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sumrall swings wildly with an uppercut but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sumrall misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Myers.
Myers is leaning against Sumrall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sumrall lands a shot to the body.
Sumrall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Myers lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sumrall has a couple of punches blocked by Myers.
Sumrall working aggressively here.
Sumrall misses with some punches.
Myers lands with a light punch inside.
Sumrall keeps control of Myers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sumrall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Myers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Myers stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers lands with a right to the head.
Sumrall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Myers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Myers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Myers is leaning against Sumrall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Myers is working Sumrall over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Myers as the two fighters clinch.
Myers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Myers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Myers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Myers lands a nice shot to the body.
Myers works on Sumrall's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Myers.
Myers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Myers tries to stall but Sumrall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Myers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sumrall lands a shoulder strike.
Myers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sumrall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Myers jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Myers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sumrall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall misses with a kick to the body.
Sumrall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myers.
Sumrall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sumrall tries to score with a low kick but Myers moves his leg out of the way.
Myers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sumrall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Myers lands a nice hook to Sumrall's body. Sumrall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Myers cracks Sumrall with a good jab.
Sumrall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Myers misses with a straight right.
Sumrall slips a jab and a cross from Myers.
Sumrall lands a slapping body shot.
Sumrall tries to clinch but Myers moves away
and Myers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sumrall. That's going to slow Myers down.
Myers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Myers as he checks the leg kick.
Sumrall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Myers lands an overhand right.
Myers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Myers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall scores with a nice strike.
Sumrall tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Sumrall.
Myers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sumrall. Sumrall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Myers throws a body punch but Sumrall moves out of range.
Sumrall tries to clinch but Myers moves away
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
Myers misses with a body shot.
Sumrall pushes Myers up against the cage in a clinch.
Myers is looking to control Sumrall's arms but Sumrall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Myers has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sumrall.
Myers has Sumrall pushed against the cage.
Sumrall is trying to stall.
Myers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sumrall.
Myers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sumrall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Myers or not.
Myers has had enough of the clinch but Sumrall keeps him there for the moment.
Sumrall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Myers backwards.
Sumrall scores with a shoulder strike.
Sumrall pushes Myers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sumrall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myers stalling in the clinch.
Sumrall throws a punch but it's blocked by Myers.
Sumrall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Sumrall on the inside.
Sumrall blocks an uppercut.
Sumrall throws an elbow but it misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sumrall working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Myers.
Sumrall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Myers wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Sumrall fails to land.
Sumrall using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Myers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sumrall misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sumrall fails to land.
Myers blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Myers had his way with Pat Sumrall in that round.
The cut man is working on Pat Sumrall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sumrall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Myers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sumrall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Myers thows a body shot but no joy.
Myers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sumrall.
No joy there for Myers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Myers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sumrall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sumrall tries to clinch
and Myers counters with a one-two to the body.
Sumrall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Myers takes a swing at Sumrall's ribcage but misses.
Sumrall misses with a leg kick
and Myers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sumrall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Myers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sumrall.
Myers misses with a looping left.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Myers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sumrall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sumrall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Sumrall.
Sumrall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Myers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sumrall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Myers walks into a jab.
Sumrall doesn't manage to clinch there - Myers circles away.
Myers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sumrall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Myers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Myers swinging wildly here.
Good shot there by Myers.
Sumrall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sumrall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Myers lands a slapping body shot.
Sumrall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sumrall pushes Myers away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myers.
Myers throws a body punch but Sumrall moves out of range.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sumrall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sumrall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Myers is out of range and Sumrall settles back down.
Sumrall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sumrall's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sumrall duly obliges.
Sumrall clinches up with Myers and pushes him back against the cage.
Sumrall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sumrall using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Myers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Myers as the two fighters clinch.
Myers tries to break the clinch but Sumrall is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Sumrall.
Sumrall lands a body punch.
Sumrall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Myers.
Myers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pat Sumrall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Myers looking to stall.
Sumrall content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall working aggressively here.
Sumrall throws a head punch that misses.
Sumrall blocks an uppercut.
Myers scores with a shot to the side of Sumrall's head.
Myers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sumrall looking to stall.
Sumrall works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sumrall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sumrall throws a big right hand that misses.
Myers is looking to stand up but Sumrall isn't so interested in that idea.
Myers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sumrall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Myers kicks Sumrall off and gets to his feet.
Sumrall fails to land with a series of punches.
Sumrall just misses with a punch to the body.
Myers cracks a nice hook into Sumrall's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws a series of strikes that have Sumrall backpedaling.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sumrall.
Myers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sumrall.
Myers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sumrall.
Myers lands a slapping body shot.
Sumrall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Myers is out of range and Sumrall settles back down.
Myers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Myers lands with a hook. Sumrall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Milton Myers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sumrall tries to clinch
letting Myers counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sumrall.
Myers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sumrall momentarily.
Myers just misses with a punch to the body.
Sumrall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myers.
Sumrall wants to clinch but Myers slips to the side
and Myers counters with a left to the body.
Sumrall lands a nice shot that snaps Myers's head back.
A clash of legs there as Myers blocks the low kick.
Sumrall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pat Sumrall.
I think Myers 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milton Myers!
Milton Myers retains his middleweight title!
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