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WAFC: Hughs Vs Pritchett PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thai Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Striker comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine - Killing in The Name. Thai Striker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Thai Striker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Vinny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones swings for the body but Striker moves out of range.
Striker motions for Jones to come forward. Striker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Striker connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Striker.
Jones moves out of range as Striker strikes.
Striker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Striker's shoulder, as Striker tries to avoid the shot.
Striker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Striker tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Striker misses with a hook.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Striker and Jones goes tumbling to the canvas! Striker follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Jones is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Striker is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Striker finish him?
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Striker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Striker looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Striker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Striker throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Striker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones tests Striker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Striker throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Striker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
A jab from Striker misses.
Striker lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Striker looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Striker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Striker.
Striker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Striker seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones lands with a hook. Striker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Striker throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones cracks Striker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Striker throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Thai Striker has been cut.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Striker misses with a hook.
Striker tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Striker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Striker throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Striker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Striker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Striker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Striker tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Striker missing with knees to the body.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Striker backwards.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Striker has him pressed against the cage.
Striker tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Striker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Striker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Striker.
Striker breaks the clinch.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Striker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Striker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Striker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Striker seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Striker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Striker misses with a double jab.
Jones with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones works Striker's body with a nice hook.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Striker.
A cross from Jones lands.
Striker lands a right hook to the body.
Striker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
A punch lands to the side of Striker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Striker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Striker tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones missing with a left hand there. Striker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Striker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Striker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vinny Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thai Striker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Striker throws a head kick that misses.
Striker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Striker moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Striker swinging wildly here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Striker, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Striker.
Jones avoids the head kick by Striker.
Jones thuds a left hand into Striker's body.
Vinny Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones lands a head shot.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Striker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Striker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Striker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Striker tries to clinch up.
Striker tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Striker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Striker pushes Jones away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Striker ducks down to avoid it.
Jones cracks Striker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Striker misses with a head kick.
Striker moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Striker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones moves out of range as Striker strikes.
Striker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones moves away from the strike by Striker.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Striker.
Striker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Striker backing up. Striker nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Striker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Striker walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones scores with a one two! Striker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Striker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Striker is rocked!
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones checks a low kick from Striker.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thai Striker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Striker seems unphased.
Striker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Striker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Striker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Striker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jones rushes Striker with punches - Striker moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Striker goes down! Jones follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Rampage (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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205 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rampage looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Griffin!
Rampage avoids the attempt from Griffin to control.
Rampage is landing with some decent strikes but Griffin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Shane Griffin has been cut.
Rampage avoids the attempt from Griffin to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rampage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shane Griffin's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rampage looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Griffin is rocked!
Jeez, Shane Griffin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Griffin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Rampage!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Doran Connell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolls Royce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rob Kelly - Rockstar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Doran Connell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rolls Royce!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Connell wants to clinch up but Royce keeps it at a distance.
Connell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Connell throws a head kick that misses.
Royce keeps the fight on the outside.
Connell tries to clinch but Royce moves out of range.
Connell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Royce keeps the fight on the outside.
Connell wants to clinch.
Connell throws a sloppy head kick and Royce moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown by Connell or perhaps it was just good defense by Royce which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royce will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Connell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Royce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connell misses with a takedown
and Royce counters with a single leg into guard. Connell didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royce wants to control from the top but Connell keeps moving.
Royce wants to pass the guard but Connell is keeping the position.
Royce trying to control but Connell is working from the bottom.
Royce looking to pass the guard.
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.
Royce works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Connell keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Connell has one foot on Royce's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Connell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Royce did well to prevent Connell getting side control.
Connell working over Royce with some ground and pound. Royce looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Royce moves into full guard.
Royce is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Connell is aware though and is defending well.
Connell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Royce works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royce preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Connell has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Royce to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Connell is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Royce pulls down on the head and he's put Connell to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rolls Royce!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between darren Mcminty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and XyD Xrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). XyD Xrovich has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with darren Mcminty's chin.
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205 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, darren Mcminty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, XyD Xrovich!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xrovich lands a jab-cross combination.
Xrovich lands a big uppercut and Mcminty crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mcminty looks OK. Xrovich waves Mcminty back to his feet!
Mcminty is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Xrovich misses the target.
Oh Mcminty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mcminty is looking to clinch.
Mcminty takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcminty as Xrovich tries to tie him up.
Mcminty seems to have got his legs back now.
Xrovich managing to block the knees to the body from Mcminty.
Xrovich wants to break free but Mcminty has control.
Xrovich has had enough of the clinch but Mcminty keeps him there for the moment.
Xrovich is trying to break the clinch but Mcminty is controlling him.
Mcminty prevents Xrovich from breaking the clinch.
Xrovich is trying to break the clinch but Mcminty has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xrovich avoiding damage as Mcminty throws knees to the body.
Mcminty keeps control of Xrovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xrovich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Xrovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcminty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xrovich.
Mcminty lands a nice knee to the body.
Xrovich avoiding damage as Mcminty throws knees to the body.
Xrovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xrovich stalling in the clinch but Mcminty improves position.
Xrovich tries to circle away but Mcminty has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Xrovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcminty has Xrovich pressed against the cage, preventing Xrovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcminty lands a nice knee to the body.
Xrovich avoiding damage as Mcminty throws knees to the body.
Mcminty trying to land knees to the body.
Xrovich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcminty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcminty has Xrovich pressed against the cage, preventing Xrovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcminty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xrovich is defending well for now.
Xrovich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcminty has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xrovich is trying to break the clinch but Mcminty has him pressed against the cage.
Xrovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xrovich tries to break the clinch but Mcminty is controlling the position.
Mcminty prevents Xrovich from breaking the clinch.
Xrovich tries to break free but Mcminty pushes him back against the cage.
Mcminty's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xrovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcminty missing with knees to the body.
Mcminty keeps control of Xrovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xrovich managing to block the knees to the body from Mcminty.
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.
Xrovich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Xrovich managing to block the knees to the body from Mcminty.
Xrovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xrovich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Xrovich is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcminty has double underhooks.
Mcminty missing with knees to the body.
Xrovich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcminty has him pressed against the cage.
Xrovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcminty prevents Xrovich from breaking the clinch.
Xrovich managing to block the knees to the body from Mcminty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
XyD Xrovich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mcminty walks into a stiff left hand from Xrovich.
Mcminty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xrovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xrovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcminty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcminty fails in his attempt to clinch.
darren Mcminty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xrovich lands a left and a right that send Mcminty crashing to the mat, dazed. Xrovich thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mcminty tries to clinch there but Xrovich circles away.
Xrovich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mcminty doesn't manage to clinch there - Xrovich circles away.
Mcminty wants to clinch.
Mcminty wants to clinch.
Mcminty tries to clinch up but Xrovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcminty tries to clinch up but Xrovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Donk. Xrovich catches Mcminty right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcminty wants to clinch.
Xrovich cracks Mcminty with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Xrovich has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mcminty to stand back up!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xrovich throws an uppercut from hell that sends Mcminty clean off his feet! He's out cold! Xrovich stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). XyD Xrovich!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Cheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and craig whitehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, craig whitehead!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheese gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
whitehead pushes down on Cheese's leg and manages to get into half guard.
whitehead is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cheese pushes whitehead off looking to stand but whitehead dives back in and keeps control.
Cheese keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
whitehead trying to mount his opponent but Cheese defends it.
whitehead wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy.
Cheese is looking to escape.
whitehead keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
whitehead fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese tries to clinch up.
whitehead shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
whitehead prevents Cheese from standing back up.
Cheese won't allow whitehead to pass to mount.
whitehead keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
whitehead throwing shots but Cheese is blocking nicely.
Cheese kicks off whitehead and gets to his feet.
Cheese moves in looking to clinch but whitehead pushes him off.
whitehead has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cheese finds it's way round the side to connect with whitehead's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
whitehead circles away from the clinch attempt.
whitehead circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheese misses with a wild body shot.
whitehead walks into a left hand.
Cheese tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but whitehead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cheese fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like craig whitehead has been cut.
Cheese connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
whitehead tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cheese sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten whitehead somewhat.
Cheese wants to clinch up but whitehead keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on whitehead's shoulder, as whitehead tries to avoid the shot.
Cheese fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
whitehead shoots in for a double leg but Cheese sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richard Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of craig whitehead.
whitehead shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
whitehead looks gassed!
whitehead prevents Cheese from getting back to his feet.
whitehead wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
whitehead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheese is keeping the position for now.
whitehead stops Cheese from standing up.
Cheese pushes whitehead off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cheese takes a shot to the body in his stride.
whitehead swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheese.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
whitehead lands with a slapping head kick.
Cheese misses with a hook. whitehead ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Richard Cheese will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on craig whitehead's cut.
That's time! Cheese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cheese tries to close the distance and clinch but whitehead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
whitehead misses with a head kick.
Richard Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. whitehead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Cheese throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cheese is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheese sizes up whitehead with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
whitehead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cheese.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
whitehead throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese fails in his attempt to clinch.
whitehead changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cheese tries to avoid it but whitehead manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cheese to the ground. Cheese escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cheese getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Richard Cheese is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
whitehead shoots in looking for a takedown. Cheese tries to sprawl out of it but whitehead keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cheese manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richard Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of craig whitehead.
whitehead is breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Cheese.
whitehead avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheese scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Cheese tries to close the distance and clinch but whitehead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
whitehead clinches but Cheese breaks the clinch
and Cheese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cheese sends whitehead crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cheese is motioning to the referee to let whitehead up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
whitehead is rocked!
Cheese fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheese throws a lazy right hand but whitehead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cheese lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That has opened up craig whitehead's cut even more.
Cheese lands a left and a right that send whitehead crashing to the mat, dazed. Cheese thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
whitehead is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheese finish him?
Cheese lands a brutal uppercut that launches whitehead off his feet! whitehead tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Cheese!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Duddits (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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260 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Jimmy Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Duddits!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean shoots in for a takedown but Duddits shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duddits keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dean wants to land a leg kick but Duddits is out of range.
Dean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duddits.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt - Duddits sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Dean or perhaps it was just good defense by Duddits which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duddits throws a body punch but Dean moves out of range.
Duddits throws an overhand right that lands on Dean's shoulder, as Dean tries to avoid the shot.
Dean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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.
Dean misses with a double jab
and Duddits counters with a crisp one two that drops Dean! Duddits thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dean to his feet! Dean is in big trouble!
Duddits blocks a leg kick.
Jimmy Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Duddits. That snapped Dean's head back.
It looks like Jimmy Dean has been cut.
Duddits displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dean.
Dean shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duddits moves away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dean. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Duddits tries to bum rush Dean with a series of wild strikes but Dean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dean connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Michael Duddits has been cut.
Dean shoots in looking for a takedown. Duddits tries to sprawl out of it but Dean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duddits manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean shoots in and drives through. Duddits sprawls well.
Dean defending well as Duddits loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dean misses with a combination
and Duddits counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Duddits dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Duddits blocks a jab.
Duddits throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dean defending well as Duddits loads up on a big left hand.
Dean staying out of range there.
Duddits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duddits misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean shoots in for a takedown but Duddits shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dean shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Duddits lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dean is defended easily by Duddits.
Dean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duddits uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dean.
Duddits misses with an uppercut. Dean saw that one coming.
Dean looks to score with a jab to the body but Duddits is just out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dean might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michael Duddits seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dean drops his hands momentarily and Duddits takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Duddits throws an overhand right that lands on Dean's shoulder, as Dean tries to avoid the shot.
Dean scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Duddits wants to control but Dean postures up.
Duddits wants to get back to his feet but Dean is dominant here and he's now got Duddits's back!
Duddits looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duddits wants to escape the position.
Duddits manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dean's guard. Nice work there by Duddits.
Duddits controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duddits wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
Duddits slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duddits wants to stand but Dean has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Duddits showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Dean fails with the takedown.
Duddits might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Duddits throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duddits swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dean.
Duddits has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Duddits misses.
No luck for Dean with that takedown attempt.
Duddits darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dean shoots in and drives through. Duddits sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duddits changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duddits.
Dean closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duddits circles away.
Dean takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean misses with a double jab
and Duddits counters with a nice right hand that sends Dean toppling to the canvas! Dean scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Duddits finish him?!
Dean is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean misses with a straight right.
Dean shoots in but Duddits avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jimmy Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duddits circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Dean to the canvas! Dean doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Duddits keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Duddits!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seeley Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justice Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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182 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
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178 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Granite chin |
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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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Seeley Booth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Justice Evans!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans is looking to clinch but Booth is avoiding it.
Booth throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Evans closes the distance and clinches.
Evans goes for a takedown attempt but Booth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Booth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Booth wants it to stay on the feet.
Booth scores with a shot to the body.
Evans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seeley Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justice Evans.
Booth lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Booth. That snapped Evans's head back.
Evans changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Booth tries to avoid it but Evans manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Booth to the ground. Booth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Booth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Booth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Booth stalks Evans and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Evans's face. Evans staggers backwards, shaken.
Evans looks gassed!
Evans slips a straight right by Booth.
Booth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Booth instigates a clinch.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Booth has him pressed against the cage.
Booth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Booth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Evans is trying desperately to land a takedown but Booth is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Evans.
A head kick misses from Booth.
Evans bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Evans is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Booth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Evans swings around for an armbar but Booth sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Evans's guard.
Booth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Evans keeping full guard, as Booth tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Booth from controlling successfully.
Evans pulls Booth in to control the position.
Booth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Evans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Booth has managed to get both his arms back between Evans's legs - danger averted.
Evans keeping full guard, as Booth tries to pass.
Evans is trying to control the position but Booth postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Evans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Booth has managed to get both his arms back between Evans's legs - danger averted.
Evans is trying to hold Booth in close to prevent damage but Booth has managed to pass into half guard.
Evans trying to control here.
Booth content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Booth wants to free his trapped foot but Evans is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Evans tries to get to full guard but Booth has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans is pressing down on Booth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seeley Booth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Booth swinging wildly here.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evans slips under a jab from Booth.
Booth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Booth looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.
Booth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evans.
Booth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Booth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt - Booth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Booth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Evans closes the distance and clinches up with Booth, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes Booth against the cage but Booth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Seeley Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justice Evans.
Booth drives through and clinches with Evans against the cage.
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seeley Booth is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Booth misses its intended target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Booth.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Booth.
Booth slaps away a takedown attempt from Evans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Evans walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Evans.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Booth.
Seeley Booth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans fails with the takedown.
Booth misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
Booth throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Booth clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booth lands a body punch.
Booth lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Booth.
Booth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Booth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Booth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans tries for a takedown but Booth manages to get underhooks.
Evans has Booth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Booth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Booth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Booth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans tries to clinch there but Booth circles away.
Evans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Booth is looking to clinch.
Evans fails with the takedown.
Booth misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Booth is trying to defend but Evans finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth is looking to control Evans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Booth avoid being mounted?
Evans is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Booth is trying to maintain the position but Evans is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Evans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Booth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Evans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seeley Booth dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Booth lands with a right hand.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Booth shows good takedown defense.
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Booth circles away.
Evans moves out of range of the leg kick from Booth.
Booth throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Evans scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Booth struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans is trying to get an arm triangle but Booth is defending well.
Booth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Evans has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Booth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Evans is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Evans is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Booth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Evans.
Evans is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Booth still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Booth has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's four 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.
Booth throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Justice Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booth is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Evans's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans is trying to improve his position.
Evans is trying to work for a sweep but Booth has mounted him!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Seeley Booth.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Booth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Seeley Booth!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Seeley Booth!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Seeley Booth!
Seeley Booth wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slaven Donnech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Wong will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Slaven Donnech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Wong!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Donnech fails with a takedown attempt.
Wong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donnech.
James Wong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donnech.
No joy there for Wong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donnech steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wong.
Donnech shoots in for a double leg but Wong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Donnech is defended easily by Wong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slaven Donnech. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong throws a good cross that connects.
Donnech ducks under a wild hook from Wong.
Donnech avoids the body shot from Wong.
Wong looks to score with a jab to the body but Donnech is just out of range.
Wong misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnech shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wong but Wong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donnech was well out of range. Poor timing from Wong.
Donnech fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James Wong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donnech slips a jab from Wong.
Donnech tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wong swivels and escapes.
Wong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donnech ducks under a wild hook from Wong.
Donnech closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong trying to control here.
Donnech is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Donnech not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Donnech missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Donnech.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donnech scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Donnech is looking for a kimura here.
Wong tries to get to full guard but Donnech has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Wong 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.
Wong misses with a wild combination.
Wong ducks under a wild hook from Donnech.
Wong misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong throws a hook but Donnech blocks it.
Donnech misses with a takedown attempt - Wong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong throws a series of punches but Donnech avoids them all with ease.
Wong looks to land a combination but Donnech avoids it well.
Donnech dives in and grabs Wong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wong pushes down on Donnech's head and hops out.
Donnech takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donnech slips under a jab from Wong.
A punch combination from Wong misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Wong misses.
Wong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donnech sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donnech fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slaven Donnech. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donnech ducks under a wild hook from Wong.
Donnech shoots in for a double leg but Wong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wong swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Donnech.
Wong wants to get back to his feet.
Wong is working to avoid the ground and pound but Donnech connects with a decent elbow.
Donnech working the head with strikes.
Donnech wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wong keeps working.
Donnech tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Donnech is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wong defends it well.
Donnech missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donnech is trying to work for a kimura but Wong is defending well.
Wong trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slaven Donnech dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wong throws a jab when Donnech was well out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Wong.
Donnech uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wong.
Wong misses with a two punch combination.
Wong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Donnech changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wong tries to avoid it but Donnech manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wong to the ground. Wong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnech looks for a takedown but Wong sprawls well.
Donnech fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slaven Donnech. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donnech gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wong looks to throw the jab but Donnech is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong 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.
Donnech uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wong.
Donnech shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Donnech drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Donnech has Wong in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong trying to control but Donnech is working from the bottom.
Donnech looking for subs off his back but Wong has passed one foot through into half guard.
Donnech tries to roll over but Wong keeps him under control.
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.
Wong throwing shots but Donnech is blocking nicely.
Wong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Donnech looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wong blocks the strikes from Donnech.
Donnech is refusing to be controlled, as Wong sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Wong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for James Wong!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for James Wong!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for James Wong!
James Wong wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hughs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Pritchett (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 Dave Pritchett was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Hughs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Pritchett!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughs lands a high kick!
It looks like Dave Pritchett has been cut.
Pritchett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hughs. Pritchett shrugs it off though.
Hughs cracks the inside of Pritchett's front leg.
Pritchett looks for a takedown but Hughs sprawls well.
Pritchett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hughs pinned against the cage. Hughs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pritchett shoots in looking for a takedown. Hughs tries to sprawl out of it but Pritchett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hughs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe Hughs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Pritchett.
Pritchett looks gassed!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hughs! Pritchett is out on his feet! Hughs rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Pritchett is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Pritchett is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Hughs!
Joe Hughs retains his featherweight title!
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