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LFNC 185 - Lewis v Poulter PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Fulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis Fulton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fulton tries to sprawl but Taylor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fulton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fulton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taylor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taylor's back!
Fulton is looking for a rear naked choke here but Taylor reverses the position brilliantly into Fulton's guard!
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Taylor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fulton is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor tries to pass to full mount but Fulton defends it.
Fulton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Taylor controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fulton moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taylor postures up.
Fulton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fulton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Fulton keeps moving.
Fulton 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.
Taylor is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Soul Supremacy Elite - UK that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fulton is trying to keep Taylor in close.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Fulton blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fulton has his foot on Taylor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taylor works his way back into a safe position though.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taylor stands up over Fulton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fulton has his foot on Taylor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taylor works his way back into a safe position though.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Fulton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fulton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taylor is aware though and is defending well.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fulton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fulton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Fulton keeps moving.
Fulton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Fulton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fulton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fulton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Fulton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fulton working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
Taylor trying to control but Fulton is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fulton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Travis Fulton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Fulton in a clinch.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Fulton holds him up against the cage and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
Fulton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fulton's elbow.
Taylor pulls Fulton into guard.
Taylor striking off his back but it's not causing Fulton any problems.
Fulton drops back looking for a leg! Taylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taylor manages to kick Fulton off! Fulton jumps back into Taylor's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Fulton is proving a slippery customer.
Fulton is looking to work some ground and pound but Taylor has wrist control.
Travis Fulton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fulton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fulton wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fulton's guard.
Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Fulton has wrist control.
Fulton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Fulton is keeping the position.
Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fulton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Fulton's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fulton is keeping the position for now.
Fulton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Taylor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fulton is keeping the position for now.
Fulton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Fulton is keeping the position.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fulton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fulton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fulton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Fulton is retaining full guard.
Fulton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Taylor is in all sorts of trouble here.
Taylor is working hard here to advance position.
Fulton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Taylor is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulton trying to control the position.
Fulton keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Fulton working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fulton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Taylor drops back looking for a leg! Fulton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fulton manages to kick Taylor off! Taylor jumps back into Fulton's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fulton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Travis Fulton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Taylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taylor drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fulton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taylor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Taylor can't keep his opponent in guard - Fulton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Taylor is trying to control but can't.
Fulton prevents Taylor from improving his position.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fulton on the ground.
Taylor gets full guard.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Fulton from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
Fulton throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fulton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fulton postures up.
Fulton landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Taylor is trying to keep Fulton in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taylor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taylor tries to get out of the position.
Fulton has gone for a leg lock! Taylor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fulton's guard.
Fulton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor stands up over Fulton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fulton wants to sweep but no luck.
Fulton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fulton has an active guard here but Taylor has managed to pass into half guard.
Fulton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor is working for a kimura but Fulton is defending it quite comfortably.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulton is looking to improve his position.
Fulton is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
Fulton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taylor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fulton gets full guard.
Taylor stands and throws Fulton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fulton tries to bench press Taylor off him but Taylor keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fulton being controlled for a moment.
Taylor trying to control the position but Fulton is working away.
Travis Fulton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taylor working the ground and pound.
Fulton wants to control but Taylor postures up.
Fulton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Taylor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Fulton is defending well.
Jason Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fulton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taylor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fulton 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Fulton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
McGregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva shoots in but McGregor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva jumps guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva tries for a takedown but McGregor manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGregor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but McGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva has McGregor pressed against the cage, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva goes for a double leg but McGregor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGregor continues to drive forward.
Silva keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense.
Silva shoots in but McGregor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGregor is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGregor as he jumps to the side.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGregor swivels and escapes.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGregor's waist but McGregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
McGregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by McGregor.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGregor counters with a takedown into side control.
McGregor wants to stand but Silva is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Silva to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGregor's guard.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alex Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGregor pinned against the cage. McGregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McGregor quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva is looking to advance position but McGregor won't allow it.
Silva is keen to just control but McGregor is a slippery customer.
Silva thows a huge punch but McGregor dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva trying to advance position but McGregor counters by regaining guard.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McGregor keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McGregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McGregor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGregor's waist but McGregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGregor as he jumps to the side.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with McGregor, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes McGregor against the cage but McGregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva tries for a takedown but McGregor circles away easily
and McGregor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGregor stands up from half guard.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGregor was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McGregor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McGregor has escaped and now he's on top!
McGregor wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McGregor is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Silva has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McGregor is looking to defend but Silva has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McGregor! Silva pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McGregor taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tebato Nakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris McDonald acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Tebato Nakara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Morris McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald shoots in and bounces Nakara off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ACME! Thai Boxing Academy 13 ELITE COACHES!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McDonald is working Nakara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nakara controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Nakara blocks nicely.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakara is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Nakara blocks nicely.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakara trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses. Nakara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDonald's guard. Nice move by Nakara!
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakara is one step ahead there.
McDonald lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nakara!
McDonald with shots to the head and body - Nakara looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a big shot there that rocks Nakara but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nakara regains half guard.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nakara is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakara avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDonald connects with a nice short shot to Nakara's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McDonald moves into full mount! Nakara won't be happy about that!
Nakara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nakara taking shots to the head.
Nakara tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nakara is looking to escape.
McDonald looking to finish Nakara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nakara!
Nakara is in a horrible position here. McDonald smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald with the ground and pound from mount.
Nakara is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McDonald cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McDonald wants to control the pace but Nakara is squirming around nicely.
Nakara bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nakara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Nakara postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakara preventing the sweep.
McDonald is trying to keep Nakara in close.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Nakara controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nakara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and Nakara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakara throws an off balance right hand
and McDonald counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McDonald postures up in Nakara's guard and throws a big left but Nakara blocks it.
Nakara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
McDonald is in close to Nakara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald working some strikes from top position.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Nakara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nakara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely.
Nakara trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakara 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.
McDonald looking to control.
Nakara preventing the sweep.
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nakara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakara wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nakara wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
McDonald will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nakara stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Nakara wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Nakara stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Nakara trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We're going to have a standup here because Tebato Nakara wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nakara lands a lovely overhand right.
Nakara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Nakara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McDonald darts in looking for a takedown but Nakara gets double underhooks and turns McDonald into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nakara.
Nakara has McDonald pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nakara pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McDonald tumbling to the mat - Nakara dives into McDonald's guard.
McDonald looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McDonald thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nakara working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald trying to control the position.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morris McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
Nakara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Nakara from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McDonald striking off his back but it's not causing Nakara any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Morris McDonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nakara throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Nakara.
Nakara swinging wildly here.
Nakara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakara is one step ahead there.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakara throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Nakara from controlling successfully.
Nakara stands up out of McDonald's guard for a moment - McDonald manages to land a nice upkick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Nakara pushes his legs off easily.
Nakara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald 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.
Nakara passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
McDonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDonald.
Nakara trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Nakara pushes his legs off easily.
Tebato Nakara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morris McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakara throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely.
Nakara postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Nakara wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald trying to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald scores with a nice strike.
McDonald slips a jab from Nakara.
Nakara connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Nakara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Nakara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
McDonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Nakara misses
and McDonald counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McDonald.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakara keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Morris McDonald.
I've got McDonald winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morris McDonald!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rulon Gardener Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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245 lbs
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27
236 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Hates pizza |
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Counter fighter
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rulon Gardener Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardener Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Coleman is trying to get back to full guard.
Gardener Jr is thwarting Coleman's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coleman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gardener Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Coleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gardener Jr is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coleman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Coleman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coleman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gardener Jr.
Coleman looking to control.
Coleman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gardener Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coleman pushes Gardener Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gardener Jr throws a solid leg kick but Coleman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gardener Jr.
Gardener Jr misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardener Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coleman is out of range and Gardener Jr settles back down.
Coleman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Coleman tries to score with some ground and pound. Gardener Jr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gardener Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Gardener Jr is holding Coleman down, trying to stall.
Coleman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gardener Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looks up at the clock and then as Gardener Jr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Coleman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Coleman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coleman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardener Jr regains half guard.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman is trying to control the action in half guard but Gardener Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coleman drops an elbow to the side of Gardener Jr's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gardener Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gardener Jr keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Gardener Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardener Jr keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Gardener Jr is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at EvolutioN MMA Acadamy & Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gardener Jr trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman with a nice head shot there.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Gardener Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman cracks Gardener Jr with a solid left hand.
Coleman postures up and lands a big shot to Gardener Jr's brow.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Gardener Jr is keeping the position.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gardener Jr keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gardener Jr is on top in guard.
Coleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Coleman dominated that round.
That's time! Gardener Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Coleman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gardener Jr pinned against the cage. Gardener Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gardener Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gardener Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Gardener Jr is looking to escape.
Coleman is keen to just control but Gardener Jr is a slippery customer.
Coleman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reggie Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gardener Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Gardener Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Coleman wants to take a breather but Gardener Jr is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gardener Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is pressing down on Gardener Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gardener Jr is holding on for now.
Coleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Coleman trying to control the action but Gardener Jr is working from the bottom.
Coleman seems to be working for a kimura but Gardener Jr defends the submission attempt.
Gardener Jr gets back to full guard.
Coleman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gardener Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coleman manages to get himself to full guard.
Gardener Jr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Coleman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lands a couple of elbows.
Coleman trying to control but Gardener Jr is working from the bottom.
Gardener Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardener Jr passes to full mount!
Coleman can't escape the position.
Coleman bucks Gardener Jr off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardener Jr gets caught napping as Coleman dives in and scores a takedown. Gardener Jr manages to retain guard.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Coleman passes Gardener Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gardener Jr's head.
Coleman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardener Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Coleman throwing shots but Gardener Jr is blocking nicely.
Gardener Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gardener Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gardener Jr is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardener Jr wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy.
Coleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gardener Jr manages to get to full guard.
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!
Coleman works over Gardener Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Gardener Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coleman manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman is looking to stand up but Gardener Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Coleman throws an overhand right that lands on Gardener Jr's shoulder, as Gardener Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Coleman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Coleman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gardener Jr's guard.
Gardener Jr tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.
Gardener Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Coleman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gardener Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gardener Jr is trying to control but Coleman manages to pass to mount!
Gardener Jr gets back to half guard.
Coleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Coleman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Coleman lands a couple of good shots and Gardener Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Coleman is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Gardener Jr has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Coleman has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Gardener Jr taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Coleman doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reggie Coleman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Wolfen (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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37
185 lbs
28 - 13 - 0 |
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29
186 lbs
13 - 10 - 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
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Wolfen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfen checks a leg kick nicely.
Wolfen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Wolfen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Good work by Emelianenko as he checks the leg kick.
Wolfen looks to throw a body kick
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp one two that drops Wolfen! Emelianenko thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wolfen to his feet! Wolfen is in big trouble!
Wolfen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolfen is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Wolfen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wolfen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wolfen seems to have recovered his senses.
Wolfen shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Emelianenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emelianenko.
Wolfen keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown.
Emelianenko swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick lands from Wolfen.
Emelianenko has managed to clinch.
Emelianenko prevents Wolfen from breaking the clinch.
Wolfen can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko landing knees to the body.
Wolfen told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Wolfen looks winded!
Emelianenko crunches a lovely knee into Wolfen's ribcage.
Emelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wolfen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Our sources have told us that Emelianenko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A body shot lands from Emelianenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko looking to throw knees to the head but Wolfen is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko stalling against the cage.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but Wolfen blocks it.
Wolfen has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Emelianenko obliges.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wolfen tries to land a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks with his arms.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wolfen backwards.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head.
Emelianenko works on Wolfen's body with a couple of short punches.
Emelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a knee strike.
Wolfen can't get the takedown.
Mirko Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Wolfen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Wolfen.
Emelianenko scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Emelianenko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wolfen is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelianenko has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko.
Wolfen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Emelianenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the body.
Emelianenko crunches a lovely knee into Wolfen's ribcage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wolfen backwards.
Emelianenko is working Wolfen over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Emelianenko obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko digs a right hand underneath Wolfen's ribcage. Wolfen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Emelianenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a body punch.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the side of Wolfen's head.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko is working Wolfen over against the cage.
Emelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wolfen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Emelianenko presses Wolfen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Emelianenko gets through Wolfen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko cracks Wolfen with a nice body shot.
Knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is leaning against Wolfen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Emelianenko presses Wolfen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Emelianenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Emelianenko is leaning against Wolfen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko landing knees to the body.
Emelianenko working the clinch nicely. Wolfen is working for position but Emelianenko cracks him with a big knee to the head! Wolfen crumples up against the cage and Emelianenko lands two more shots before the ref can save Wolfen! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Mirko Emelianenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Mirko Emelianenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Madison Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant comes into the arena with donald wheres your troosers blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Madison Grant has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Madison Grant seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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28
268 lbs
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28
273 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Madison Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grant throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grant throws a big elbow that misses.
Grant throws a big elbow that misses.
Grant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grant stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Grant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grant with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant scoring with some ground and pound.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grant scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Grant drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Grant off! Grant jumps back into Smith's guard.
Grant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Grant throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Grant drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Grant off! Grant jumps back into Smith's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grant distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grant controls the pace.
Grant throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Grant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grant trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grant trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grant lands a couple of elbows.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Grant drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Grant off! Grant jumps back into Smith's guard.
Grant 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.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Madison Grant dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grant is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Madison Grant has been cut.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matt Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Grant's front leg but catches the back leg as Grant tries to avoid it.
Grant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Grant ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grant tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madison Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Grant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matt Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant slips a jab from Smith.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Madison Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Grant looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Grant moves his leg out of the way.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grant takes a step back to recover.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Grant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grant's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Grant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Grant is out of range.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grant shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Grant finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith is staying active underneath Grant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grant passes to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant misses with a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grant is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Smith to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Smith shrugs it off.
Grant lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Grant cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Madison Grant's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Grant or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Grant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant checks a low kick from Smith.
Grant fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madison Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grant.
Matt Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Grant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grant.
Grant on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Grant looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grant to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith seems keen to control Grant's posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grant wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Grant drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Grant off! Grant jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Grant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grant throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith looking to control.
Grant working some strikes from top position.
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!
Grant wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grant.
Smith has Grant pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Smith.
I think Smith 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shin Gouki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cice Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Shin Gouki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Cice Salace!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salace closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gouki did well to prevent Salace getting side control.
Gouki tries to kick Salace off but Salace keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Salace prevents Gouki from improving his position.
Salace winds up and cracks Gouki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gouki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salace pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Salace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gouki controlling the position well.
Salace is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gouki is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cice Salace!
Cice Salace decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between August Beach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beach's entrance music is Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators - If This Ain't Love. A fine choice. Williams has chosen UFC: Closer to the Edge (Jared Leto) as his entrance music. 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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, August Beach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Williams!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beach lands a head shot.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beach.
Beach misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams takes a swing at Beach's ribcage but misses.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Beach's head but Beach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beach misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beach throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Beach.
A clash of legs there as Beach blocks the low kick.
Beach misses with a body shot.
Williams throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Beach checks the leg kick.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beach throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams tries to land a leg kick but Beach saw it coming and moves away.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beach.
Williams scores with the left hand. Beach knows he should have avoided that one.
Beach bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beach ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice straight punches there by Beach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beach.
Williams steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Beach. That one must have hurt.
Beach throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crunch! Beach slams his shin into Williams's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Beach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Beach counters with a straight right hand.
Williams misses with a hook. Beach ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beach throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach closes the distance and clinches.
Williams working Beach over with knees to the body.
Beach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams trying to control the position but instead, Beach has worked for underhooks and has pushed Williams into the cage.
Beach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beach throws an elbow that misses.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beach back to the cage. Williams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Beach connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
Williams avoids the head kick by Beach.
Williams jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beach blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Beach misses its intended target.
Beach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Beach goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beach's calf.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams tries to score with a low kick but Beach moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Williams misses.
Beach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams throws a solid leg kick but Beach takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams throws a jab when Beach was well out of range.
Beach throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Beach.
Beach takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Beach needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Beach takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beach counters with a left and a right that stings Williams.
Beach on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beach moves away from the strike by Williams.
Beach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williams 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.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simon Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beach throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beach blocks a leg kick.
Williams lands a jab to Beach's midsection.
Beach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beach counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Beach as he checks the leg kick.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Beach scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Beach throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Williams scores with a jab. Beach acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Beach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beach steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Williams. That one must have hurt.
Beach throws a body kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams cracks Beach with an open hand slap.
Beach takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Beach looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Beach blocks the body kick.
Beach throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams throws a jab when Beach was well out of range.
Beach thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Williams misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Beach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Williams in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beach is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beach's calf.
Beach tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beach missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beach dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
Beach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beach throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beach.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams misses with a straight left.
A big left from Beach misses.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Williams.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams lands the left hand.
Williams moves away from the strike by Beach.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Beach slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beach misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Beach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams 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.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beach.
Beach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Beach throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Beach lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A lazy body kick from Williams
and Beach counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williams 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. And we move into the final round!
Beach lands a jab to the head.
Williams staying out of range there.
Beach misses with an uppercut.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Beach misses with an uppercut.
Williams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Beach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A cross from Beach lands.
A jab from Beach misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach blocks a head kick by Williams.
Beach ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Beach takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Beach avoids a kick to the body.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Williams digs a good hook to Beach's body.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Beach's front leg but catches the back leg as Beach tries to avoid it.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams thows a body kick. Beach tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Beach blocks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Beach.
Beach tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beach slips a jab from Williams.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.
Williams lands a front kick.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Williams moves away from the strike by Beach.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Nice defenses there by Beach.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Beach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Beach is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beach scores with a jab.
August Beach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beach tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beach throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Beach throws a body kick that misses
and Williams counters with a nice leg kick.
Beach throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Williams counters with an outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beach checks a leg kick.
Beach takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Beach manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a wild body kick that Beach sees coming a mile off.
Beach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams motions for Beach to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Beach takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simon Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams throws a hook but Beach blocks it.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beach misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Beach takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beach.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Williams!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Poulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Poulter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Lewis!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poulter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poulter lands with a slapping head kick.
Poulter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Poulter tries to land a body kick
and Poulter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Poulter is predictable there
and Lewis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lewis moves out of range of the body kick.
Poulter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Poulter tries to land a body kick
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Poulter throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lewis.
Lewis misses with an uppercut
and Poulter counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poulter was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Poulter checks a low kick from Lewis.
Poulter misses with a hook.
Lewis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poulter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lewis throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lewis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Poulter.
Poulter slips a jab from Lewis.
Poulter ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Poulter is looking to chop away at Lewis's legs.
Lewis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poulter.
Poulter throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
Paul Poulter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Poulter.
Lewis throws a body kick that misses.
Poulter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lewis blocks a head kick by Poulter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Lewis - just one landing.
Poulter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis throws a solid leg kick but Poulter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lewis.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Lewis misses.
Lewis lands a nice hook to Poulter's body. Poulter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Poulter is out of range.
Poulter tries a head kick but it misses.
Poulter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Lewis.
Poulter's corner calls for a 1-2. Poulter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Poulter motions for Lewis to come forward. Poulter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Poulter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poulter throws a sloppy head kick
and Lewis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lewis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poulter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poulter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lewis digs a good body shot into Poulter's ribs.
Poulter staying out of range there.
Lewis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lewis lands a leg kick that knocks Poulter off balance momentarily.
Poulter connects with a looping right hand.
Lewis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Poulter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poulter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poulter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Poulter.
Some bone on bone action there as Poulter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lewis throws a leg kick that misses.
Lewis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Poulter.
Poulter thuds a left hand into Lewis's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poulter has time to react.
Poulter misses with a body kick.
Poulter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poulter misses with a body kick.
Poulter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Poulter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Poulter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis cracks Poulter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Poulter misses with a leg kick
and Lewis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Lewis.
Poulter is looking to wear down Lewis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Poulter misses with a kick to the body
letting Lewis counter with a right hand.
Poulter misses the body punch
and Lewis counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Lewis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lewis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poulter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leonard Lewis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Lewis. Beautiful body shot.
Poulter misses with a body shot.
Lewis lands a jab.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Poulter avoids them all with ease.
Poulter misses with a shot to the body
and Lewis counters with an inside leg kick.
Lewis tries to work over Poulter's front leg with a kick but Poulter checks it.
Lewis lands a jab to the nose.
Poulter misses with a body kick.
A jab from Lewis misses.
Poulter throws a leg kick but Lewis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lewis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poulter's head backwards.
Poulter misses with a kick to the body
and Lewis counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poulter lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Poulter wants to land a leg kick but Lewis is out of range.
Poulter thows a leg kick but Lewis checks it
and Lewis counters with a nice leg kick.
Lewis scores with a jab to the head.
Poulter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick by Poulter misses
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poulter is rocked!
Lewis is stalking Poulter. Poulter circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Lewis, and it's lights out! Poulter really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonard Lewis! Leonard Lewis retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Leonard Lewis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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