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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kane Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jj Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane Fury is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Kane Fury!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jj Mcgarry!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury shoots for a takedown but Mcgarry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fury looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcgarry is fending him off so far but Fury persists. Nope, Mcgarry circles away and we're back to standing.
Fury looks for a takedown but Mcgarry sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mcgarry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fury is one step ahead there.
Fury working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fury landing with the ground and pound.
Fury is in close to Mcgarry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mcgarry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fury with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcgarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fury is aware though and is defending well.
Mcgarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fury is aware though and is defending well.
Fury advances position into side control!
Mcgarry is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury tries for a kimura but Mcgarry is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fury working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mcgarry manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fury's best efforts.
Fury is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcgarry sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mcgarry manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mcgarry wants to hit a switch here but Fury passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mcgarry there!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fury has hold of Mcgarry's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mcgarry manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fury raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mcgarry turns into him and now he's in Fury's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fury is looking for a triangle but Mcgarry pushes his legs off easily.
Fury working for a triangle but Mcgarry defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fury is on top in guard.
Mcgarry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fury manages to get himself to full guard.
Fury can't keep his opponent in guard - Mcgarry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fury is looking for a sweep. Mcgarry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mcgarry looking to pass the guard.
Fury is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fury tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcgarry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fury throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fury is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgarry advances to half guard.
Mcgarry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fury defends it well.
Fury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcgarry moves nicely into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgarry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mcgarry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcgarry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fury is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcgarry is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Fury is trying to escape and Mcgarry transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Fury is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mcgarry! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jj Mcgarry!
Jj Mcgarry is the new welterweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Donny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Arturo Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Pinto counters with a crisp one two that drops Jones! Pinto thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jones to his feet! Jones is in big trouble!
Jones is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a combination
and Pinto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones is rocked!
Donny Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinto doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Pinto is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Pinto blocks a jab.
Pinto shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pinto slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
No joy there for Pinto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pinto wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinto.
Pinto fails with a takedown attempt.
Donny Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Pinto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pinto is looking to clinch.
Pinto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Donny Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Pinto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Pinto.
Pinto moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pinto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pinto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Pinto tries to clinch up.
Pinto fails with the takedown.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pinto moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones rushes Pinto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Pinto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Pinto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinto throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pinto is defended easily by Jones.
Pinto fails to land the takedown.
Pinto shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinto.
Pinto tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pinto is defended easily by Jones.
Pinto fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pinto tries to clinch up.
Pinto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Pinto defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinto.
Jones lands a jab to Pinto's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones works Pinto's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Pinto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Pinto counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pinto off to one side.
Pinto tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Pinto on that attempt.
Jones throws a combination. Pinto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones leaves Pinto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Donny Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Pinto.
Pinto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pinto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pinto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pinto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donny Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones lands a jab.
Pinto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Pinto persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Pinto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
No luck for Pinto with that takedown attempt.
Pinto drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pinto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Pinto should have avoided that one.
Pinto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pinto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinto shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Pinto misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinto.
Pinto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones looks to land a combination. Pinto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones lands a head shot.
Pinto tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pinto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pinto off to one side.
Pinto tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pinto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Pinto persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Pinto's head back.
Pinto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinto looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinto.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Pinto fails with the takedown.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Pinto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pinto tries to clinch
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Pinto fails to pull guard.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Pinto with that takedown attempt.
Pinto fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pinto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Donny Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Pinto.
A frustrated look appears on Pinto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinto shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Pinto counters with a straight right hand.
Pinto tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Pinto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arturo Pinto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pinto counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pinto off to one side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Pinto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pinto closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Pinto pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones tests Pinto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pinto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pinto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pinto has a takedown stuffed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinto tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pinto back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pinto misses with a two punch combination.
Pinto misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pintos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pinto shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Pinto off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Pinto dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Pinto's head and hops out.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Pinto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones has Pinto up against the cage in a clinch.
Pinto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pinto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Jones!
In his post fight interview, Donny Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Jirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Lenny Bronson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasily Jirov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Jirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronson is breathing heavily.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jirov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bronson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jirov advances to half guard.
Jirov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jirov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jirov is taking a breather. Bronson 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.
Bronson is trying to escape back to his feet but Jirov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bronson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jirov.
Bronson is being controlled here.
Jirov prevents Bronson from escaping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jirov works to advance to full mount. Bronson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jirov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jirov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bronson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jirov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bronson looks a forlorn figure.
Jirov is working for a guillotine from mount but Bronson frees his head quite easily.
Jirov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bronson tries to buck Jirov off but Jirov takes his back!
Jirov is looking for the choke from the back position but Bronson is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jirov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bronson hold on?!
Jirov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bronson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Jirov lands strikes to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jirov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Bronson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Jirov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bronson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bronson for a finish.
Jirov looking for the choke but no joy.
Jirov looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jirov misses with an elbow to the head.
Jirov looking for the choke from the back.
Jirov misses with a punch to the head.
Jirov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bronson's body.
Jirov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jirov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
What can Bronson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
It looks like Jirov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jirov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bronson is defending well though. Jirov let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jirov lands shots from the back.
Bronson covers up after that shot from Jirov.
Jirov is persistently looking for the submission but Bronson is defending it well.
Jirov controlling from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jirov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jirov tightening his grip on Bronson, looking for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
What can Bronson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Jirov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jirov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jirov lands in his opponent's guard.
Jirov stands up and waves to Bronson to follow him.
Jirov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bronson's waist but Bronson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jirov off to one side.
No luck for Jirov with that takedown attempt.
Jirov shoots in but Bronson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lenny Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Jirov.
Bronson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jirov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bronson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jirov fails to land the takedown.
Bronson gets caught flat footed, as Jirov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jirov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bronson, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jirov.
Jirov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jirov misses with a takedown attempt - Bronson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jirov is looking to clinch.
Jirov lands a jab-cross combination.
Jirov shoots for a double leg takedown but Bronson sprawls well. He's pushed Jirov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jirov is defended easily by Bronson.
Jirov tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown by Jirov or perhaps it was just good defense by Bronson which made him look bad.
Jirov scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jirov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bronson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here as Jirov stalls from top position.
Jirov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bronson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jirov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bronson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Jirov to counter with a crisp jab.
Jirov tries to clinch there but Bronson circles away.
Jirov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bronson was covering up waiting for the punch and Jirov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bronson keeping full guard, as Jirov tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jirov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jirov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jirov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bronson's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jirov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jirov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bronson's head.
Jirov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bronson pushes Jirov off but Jirov dives into side control.
Jirov controls the position.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet but Jirov is dominant here and he's now got Bronson's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bronson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jirov's arms.
Jirov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Bronson's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
What can Bronson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Jirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jirov fails with a takedown attempt.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses
and Jirov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jirov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jirov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bronson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jirov content to control rather than advance.
Jirov decides to return to a standing position.
Jirov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bronson avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jirov fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jirov tries to clinch up but Bronson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jirov throws a leg kick which misses Bronson's front leg but catches the back leg as Bronson tries to avoid it.
Jirov has a takedown stuffed.
Lenny Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Jirov.
Jirov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bronson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jirov stalks Bronson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bronson's face. Bronson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jirov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bronson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jirov somewhat.
Vasily Jirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jirov has closed the distance and engaged Bronson in a clinch.
Jirov fails to pull guard.
Jirov has had enough of the clinch but Bronson keeps him there for the moment.
Lenny Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jirov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bronson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jirov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bronson swivels and escapes.
Bronson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jirov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jirov tries for a takedown but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jirov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bronson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jirov is looking to score with low kicks.
Jirov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bronson misses with a right hand
and Jirov counters with a one-two to the body.
Bronson gets caught flat footed, as Jirov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jirov content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vasily Jirov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jirov tries a head kick but it misses.
Jirov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jirov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bronson circles away.
Jirov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jirov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bronson as he avoids it easily.
Bronson misses with a hook. Jirov ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bronson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jirov counters with a straight right hand.
Jirov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bronson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Jirov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jirov fails with a takedown attempt.
Bronson checks a low kick from Jirov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jirov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bronson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jirov looks for a takedown but Bronson sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Jirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jirov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Jirov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hector Valdemes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Valdemes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Valdemes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Troy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown breaks the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Valdemes enables Brown to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Valdemes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valdemes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Valdemes's legs - danger averted.
Valdemes is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdemes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valdemes has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Valdemes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valdemes keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Valdemes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Brown should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Valdemes has tightened it up now! Brown should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hector Valdemes!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas J Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Teddy Lewis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicholas J Mcgarry!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis gets caught flat footed, as Mcgarry shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mcgarry stands and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mcgarry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcgarry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcgarry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mcgarry goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lewis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mcgarry's guard! Nice work there by Lewis!
Lewis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mcgarry is proving hard to escape from.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Mcgarry keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgarry has his foot on Lewis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lewis works his way back into a safe position though.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Mcgarry keeps moving.
Mcgarry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcgarry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lewis's guard.
Mcgarry drops back looking for a leg! Lewis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lewis manages to kick Mcgarry off! Mcgarry jumps back into Lewis's guard.
Mcgarry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lewis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lewis has escaped and now he's on top!
Lewis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcgarry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lewis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lewis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgarry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lewis trying to control but Mcgarry is working from the bottom.
Mcgarry looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgarry, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry looking for a guillotine here but Lewis defends easily.
Lewis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcgarry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lewis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lewis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgarry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewis has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgarry's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lewis escapes and throws Mcgarry's legs to the side, diving into side control!
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!
Mcgarry tries to bench press Lewis off him but Lewis keeps the position.
Mcgarry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mcgarry is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas J Mcgarry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mcgarry shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mcgarry was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mcgarry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcgarry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcgarry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mcgarry tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
Mcgarry tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
Mcgarry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgarry is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lewis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lewis throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Mcgarry tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
Mcgarry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcgarry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcgarry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcgarry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcgarry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcgarry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcgarry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcgarry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lewis, who protects the arm well.
Mcgarry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lewis is looking to regain half guard here but Mcgarry keeps moving and retains side control.
Mcgarry goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lewis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mcgarry's guard! Nice work there by Lewis!
Lewis stopping the sweep attempt from Mcgarry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgarry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcgarry wants to sweep here but Lewis controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgarry keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas J Mcgarry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Lewis closes the distance and pushes Mcgarry back into the cage.
Mcgarry gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mcgarry is working for a kimura but Lewis is defending it quite comfortably.
Lewis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcgarry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mcgarry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcgarry is trying to work for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
Mcgarry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lewis sees it coming and defends easily.
Lewis wants to control but Mcgarry is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgarry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lewis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcgarry.
Mcgarry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lewis sees it coming and defends easily.
Mcgarry wants to pass to mount but Lewis is defending the position.
Mcgarry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lewis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcgarry.
Lewis gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lewis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lewis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lewis!
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but Mcgarry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcgarry is looking to regain half guard here but Lewis keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mcgarry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgarry keeps working.
Mcgarry is looking to reverse the position.
Mcgarry sneaks back into half guard.
Mcgarry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lewis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lewis's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mcgarry is looking for the choke from the back position but Lewis is controlling his hands well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgarry is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mcgarry has got one arm under Lewis's chin. This could be trouble... Lewis trying to control the other hand but Mcgarry gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Lewis has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nicholas J Mcgarry!
Nicholas J Mcgarry is the new lightweight champion!
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