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RSR 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy McKinney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philippe Merchant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Philippe Merchant will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy McKinney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Philippe Merchant!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKinney closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Merchant did well to prevent McKinney getting side control.
McKinney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Merchant defending well though.
McKinney perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McKinney tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Merchant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Merchant tries to roll over but McKinney keeps him under control.
Merchant wants to control but McKinney is keeping busy.
Merchant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merchant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merchant trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merchant wants to improve his position but McKinney is controlling well.
Merchant actively working from the bottom here.
McKinney seems to be working for a kimura but Merchant defends the submission attempt.
McKinney is trying to control. Merchant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McKinney wants to pass to mount but Merchant is defending the position.
Merchant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKinney pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merchant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKinney is working away from the top position though.
Merchant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merchant actively working from the bottom here.
Merchant gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merchant is trying to control the position but McKinney postures up.
McKinney might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McKinney is looking to stand up but Merchant won't let him.
Merchant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKinney tries to free his leg and advance position but Merchant is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merchant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McKinney trying to stand up but can't free himself from Merchant's guard.
Merchant has his foot on McKinney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McKinney works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merchant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McKinney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Merchant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Merchant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McKinney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McKinney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKinney sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Merchant's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKinney prevents Merchant from improving his position.
Merchant actively working from the bottom here.
Merchant is looking for a sweep. McKinney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merchant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKinney pulls his head out easily.
McKinney is thwarting Merchant's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Merchant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKinney pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philippe Merchant dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McKinney throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Merchant was covering up waiting for the punch and McKinney finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Merchant has his foot on McKinney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McKinney works his way back into a safe position though.
McKinney trying to control but Merchant is working from the bottom.
Merchant has his foot on McKinney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McKinney works his way back into a safe position though.
Merchant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Merchant trying to control the position.
Merchant working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McKinney has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merchant manages to get to full guard.
Merchant looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McKinney passes into side control.
McKinney working away.
McKinney goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Merchant has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McKinney but great work by Merchant.
McKinney is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merchant tries to move into full mount but can't pass McKinney's legs.
Merchant has knee on belly momentarily but McKinney bucks him off and regains half guard.
Merchant is working for a kimura but McKinney is defending it quite comfortably.
McKinney wants to control but Merchant is keeping busy.
Merchant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McKinney is trying to stand back up but Merchant is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKinney trying to control but Merchant postures up.
Merchant is looking for a kimura here.
Merchant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McKinney defends it well.
Merchant is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed McKinney to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Merchant trying to control the position from guard on top but McKinney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merchant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Philippe Merchant has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKinney tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merchant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Merchant has an Americana. McKinney didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Merchant is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Merchant hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Philippe Merchant!
During a confident post fight interview, Philippe Merchant thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craven Moorehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moorehead comes to the cage accompanied by Me So Horny - 2 Live Crew. The crowd seem to be enjoying Park's choice of entrance music: Linkin Park - LOST IN THE ECHO. 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craven Moorehead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Park!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moorehead has managed to clinch.
Park wants to break free but Moorehead has control.
Park wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moorehead has had enough of the clinch but Park keeps him there for the moment.
Moorehead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Park shoots in but Moorehead avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Park ducks under a wild hook from Moorehead.
Moorehead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Park was well out of range. Poor timing from Moorehead.
A jab from Moorehead finds it's way through Park's defenses.
Park shoots for a takedown but Moorehead saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moorehead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Park drives through and clinches with Moorehead against the cage.
Park working aggressively here.
Moorehead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jake Park seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorehead connects with a looping right hand.
Park throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moorehead.
Moorehead stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moorehead wants it to stay on the feet.
Craven Moorehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Park.
Moorehead scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice jab there from Moorehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Park fails with an attempt to clinch.
Park throws a lazy right hand but Moorehead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Park shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Park was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Moorehead is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Park's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Moorehead regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moorehead managing to control the position.
Moorehead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park tries to stand but Moorehead is controlling from the bottom.
Moorehead pulls Park in to control the position.
Park stands up from Moorehead's guard - Park perhaps looking for a knockout.
Moorehead connects with a good right hand that stumbles Park. Park circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moorehead keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moorehead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Park.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moorehead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moorehead scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moorehead has Park up against the cage in a clinch.
Park is trying to break free.
Park tries to score a body lock takedown but Moorehead shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Moorehead looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moorehead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moorehead throws a head kick but Park moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead connects with a nice looking jab.
Park throws a leg kick
and Moorehead counters with a right hand to the body.
Moorehead misses with a low kick.
Moorehead throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Park misses with an uppercut.
Park fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moorehead throws a body punch but Park moves out of range.
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!
Park ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moorehead thows a body shot but no joy.
Moorehead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Park.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Park moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Park does no damage.
Park lunges at Moorehead with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moorehead's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craven Moorehead 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.
Park throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Park throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Park misses.
A big right from Moorehead misses.
Park shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moorehead's guard.
Moorehead controlling the position.
Park content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moorehead controlling Park's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Craven Moorehead has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Park there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moorehead trying to control but Park postures up.
It looks like Park is going to stand back up.
Moorehead holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Park postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Moorehead to stand up.
Park moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Park comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moorehead closes the distance and pushes Park back into the cage.
Moorehead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moorehead works Park's body with a nice hook.
Park is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moorehead sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park throws a right and a left that both miss.
Park throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Park takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moorehead takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moorehead tries to clinch there but Park circles away.
Moorehead misses with a looping right.
Moorehead fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Park checks it well.
Moorehead throws a front kick aimed at Park's knee but Park avoids it well.
Moorehead scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moorehead moves away from the strike by Park.
Craven Moorehead is winning the standup battle so far.
Park throws a series of punches but Moorehead moves out of range.
Park walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moorehead checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moorehead.
Park stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Park wants it to stay on the feet.
Moorehead walks into a jab.
Jake Park is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Park misses with a double jab.
Moorehead lands a lovely overhand right.
Moorehead takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck for Park with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Park is defended easily by Moorehead.
Craven Moorehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Park.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moorehead scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead with the ground and pound but Park uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Moorehead slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Park is trying to buck Moorehead off.
Moorehead is looking to take a break and control but Park is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moorehead cracks Park with a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Park prevents Moorehead from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Park will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Park. Those never looked like landing.
Park finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Park rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moorehead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moorehead scores with a hook to the body. Park takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moorehead scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Park shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moorehead defends it nicely.
Park takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Park takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Park walks into a jab.
Park shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moorehead defends it nicely.
Park doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moorehead counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Craven Moorehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Park.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorehead punishes Park's body with a nice straight punch.
Park throws a nice looking combination but Moorehead bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moorehead fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moorehead smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moorehead lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Moorehead.
A combination from Park does no damage.
Moorehead scores with a hook.
Moorehead throws a good cross that connects.
A good leg kick by Moorehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Park with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moorehead to score with a decent uppercut.
Moorehead lands with a nice body punch.
Moorehead throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Moorehead finds it's way through Park's defenses.
Moorehead scores with a jab to the body.
Moorehead uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Park. Moorehead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Park throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moorehead makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moorehead lands with a cross.
Moorehead clinches.
Park looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Park wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moorehead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park shoots in but no luck this time.
Moorehead connects with a body shot.
Moorehead moves in looking to clinch but Park pushes him off.
Park takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Moorehead here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Park chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moorehead can pounce on him.
Moorehead looks to land a combination but Park avoids it well.
Park thuds his right hand into Moorehead's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moorehead ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moorehead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moorehead misses with a wild body shot.
Park falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Moorehead counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moorehead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Park lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Park takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moorehead looks to score with a jab to the body but Park is just out of range.
Moorehead bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moorehead connects with a high kick.
Moorehead tests Park's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moorehead lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lazy left from Moorehead finds it's target.
Moorehead closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Park quickly recovers to half guard.
Moorehead is looking for a kimura but Park is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moorehead to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craven Moorehead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moorehead has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craven Moorehead!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Jordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Dan Jordon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Carter. Those never looked like landing.
Carter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jordon shoots in and bounces Carter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jordon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jordon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carter keeping full guard, as Jordon tries to pass.
Jordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter working a defensive guard here.
Jordon wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Jordon stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordon wants to work for an arm triangle but Carter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carter.
Jordon wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Jordon postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.
Jordon wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
Jordon scoring with some ground and pound.
Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carter wants to sweep here but Jordon controlling him for the moment.
Jordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jordon is looking to advance position but Carter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jordon tries to reverse the position but Carter maintains control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Carter avoids the attempt from Jordon to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon is looking to improve his position but Carter isn't that keen on the idea.
Jordon tries to hold on but Carter postures up.
Jordon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jordon is looking to improve his position.
Jordon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carter pulls his head out easily.
Jordon looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carter defends well.
Jordon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carter passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jordon is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Jordon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jordon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Carter is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Carter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jordon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jordon is looking to slow Carter down with leg kicks.
Carter tries to bum rush Jordon with a series of wild strikes but Jordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jordon connects with a high kick.
Dan Jordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Jordon.
Jordon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carter cracks Jordon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jordon.
Jordon tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jordon.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon gets a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jordon.
Knees to the body from Jordon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jordon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Carter uses from the top position.
Jordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carter defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordon looking for a guillotine here but Carter defends easily.
Jordon trying to keep a closed guard but Carter is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carter defends well.
Jordon is looking for a triangle but Carter pushes his legs off easily.
Jordon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Carter uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon can't do much from the bottom here.
Jordon tries to buck Carter off but Carter is having none of it.
Jordon throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Jordon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carter's best efforts.
Jordon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jordon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carter pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordon wants to get back to full guard.
Jordon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jordon actively working from the bottom here.
Jordon is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jordon is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Jordon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Carter moves out of range of the body kick.
Carter throws a body punch but Jordon moves out of range.
Jordon feints and then cracks Carter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carter down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jordon.
Jordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jordon looks for the body kick but Carter saw that one coming.
Jordon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Carter.
Jordon cracks the inside of Carter's front leg.
Carter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dan Jordon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Jordon.
Jordon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordon scores with a takedown into Carter's guard.
Jordon postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter wants to stand and escape but Jordon is having none of it.
Jordon throws an elbow that misses. Carter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jordon's guard. Nice move by Carter!
Carter is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jordon has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Carter is looking to defend but Jordon has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Carter! Jordon pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Carter taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Jordon!
Our winner, Dan Jordon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bratts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Mullard (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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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
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bratts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Mullard!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mullard is looking to advance position but Bratts won't allow it.
Bratts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mullard trying to pass the guard but Bratts defending well.
Mullard trying to control the action but Bratts is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bratts looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bratts manages to get to full guard.
Bratts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bratts is keeping the position for now.
Bratts trying to keep a closed guard but Mullard is proving a slippery customer.
Mullard tries to free his leg and advance position but Bratts is retaining full guard.
Bratts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mullard trying to control the position from guard on top but Bratts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bratts looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullard passes Bratts's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mullard is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mullard tries to pass to full mount but Bratts defends it.
Mullard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bratts!
Mullard cracks Bratts with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bratts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Mullard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratts tries to lock up and control but Mullard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Bratts that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Mullard.
Mullard lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Bratts! Mullard sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Bratts and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andre Mullard!
Andre Mullard made sure to mention his sponsor, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview.
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