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HFC Fight Night 11 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorel Kulot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Urai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urai is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sever the Wicked. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorel Kulot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Urai!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urai blocks a head kick by Kulot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kulot misses the target.
Kulot tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulot throws a head kick but Urai moves out of range.
Kulot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Urai lands a glancing blow to the side of Kulot's head.
Kulot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Urai.
Urai closes the distance and clinches.
Urai throws an elbow that misses.
Urai takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Sam Urai has been cut.
Kulot connects with a knee to the head.
Urai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kulot's defenses.
Urai 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.
Urai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kulot is defending well.
Kulot throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kulot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Urai goes for a takedown attempt but Kulot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jorel Kulot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Urai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kulot's sensitive parts.
Urai throws a jab when Kulot was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kulot tries to land a knee to the head but Urai blocks with his arms.
Urai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kulot blocks it with crossed arms.
Urai has Kulot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kulot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kulot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Urai blocks it with crossed arms.
Urai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kulot.
Urai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urai gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Urai is standing up over Kulot. Kulot looks to escape but Urai dives into side control.
Urai is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kulot is trying to escape and Urai transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kulot is forced to tap! Nice work there by Urai! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Urai!
Sam Urai took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Archie Greenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Awsome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles Awsome has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Archie Greenberg's chin.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Archie Greenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Miles Awsome!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenberg throws a nice looking combination but Awsome bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greenberg tries to land a leg kick but Awsome saw it coming and moves away.
Greenberg misses with a two punch combination.
Awsome is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greenberg.
Greenberg misses with a hook. Awsome ducked under it nicely.
Awsome swings away with a body shot that misses
and Greenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greenberg throws a hook but Awsome avoids it easily.
Awsome takes a jab right on the kisser.
Greenberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greenberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Greenberg misses with a looping left.
Awsome lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Awsome lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awsome falls off balance throwing a combination
and Greenberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Awsome scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A left lands for Awsome.
Greenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greenberg throws a body punch but Awsome moves out of range.
Awsome lands an overhand right.
It looks like Archie Greenberg has been cut.
Greenberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Awsome counters with a nice uppercut.
Greenberg is rocked!
Greenberg is holding his hands too far apart here. Awsome throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Greenberg is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miles Awsome!
Miles Awsome seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Archie Greenberg was interviewed post fight and said 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Quin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Quin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Quin as Murphy shoots in.
Quin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quin wants it to stay on the feet.
Quin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Quin lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Murphy controls Quin momentarily but Quin frees himself.
Quin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Quin throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Quin wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quin.
Quin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Our spies down at at London MMA Fight Academy inform us that Murphy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Quin forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Quin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Quin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Quin lands strikes from half guard.
Quin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quin trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Quin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Quin thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quin is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now.
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Quin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy is trying to control but can't.
Quin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murphy sees it coming and defends easily.
Quin not doing much here.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Quin is controlling well.
Quin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Quin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Quin.
Quin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Quin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murphy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Quin.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Quin is very close to passing his half guard.
Murphy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Quin chips away with some ground and pound.
Murphy is looking for a triangle here but Quin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Quin tries for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Quin connects with a decent elbow.
Quin cracks Murphy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Murphy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Quin connects with a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quin just content to control the position.
Quin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Quin is trying to get an arm triangle but Murphy is defending well.
Quin cracks Murphy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quin trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Quin 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.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Quin circles away.
Quin scores with a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Quin postures up.
Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Quin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Murphy is looking to stand back up but Quin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Murphy.
Quin slips a nice elbow through Murphy's hands, connecting with Murphy's forehead.
Quin lands with a punch from half guard.
Quin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murphy has managed to free his arm - good work.
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. Quin connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy is trying to stand back up but Quin is controlling him
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.
Quin controlling the action here.
Quin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Quin eventually gives up the hold.
Quin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Murphy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Quin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Quin's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Quin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Murphy is looking for a choke. Quin gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Quin manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Quin works over Murphy with some ground and pound from guard.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Quin from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Quin trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quin controlling from the top position.
Greg Quin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quin working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin drops back looking for a leg! Murphy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murphy manages to kick Quin off! Quin jumps back into Murphy's guard.
Quin trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Quin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Quin stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Murphy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Quin is stalling in the full guard.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Quin tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Quin controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Quin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murphy tries to strike from the bottom.
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Quin defends easily.
Quin landing with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quin is fighting to break Murphy's control of his arms but Murphy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Quin wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Quin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Quin goes for a double leg but Murphy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murphy continues to drive forward.
Murphy gets underhooks to prevent Quin's takedown attempt.
Quin is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Murphy regains guard.
Quin won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Quin pushing down on Murphy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Quin controlling the action here.
Murphy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Quin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Quin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murphy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Quin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Quin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murphy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Quin working the head and body with strikes.
Quin works his way into full mount!
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Quin landing shots from mount.
Murphy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quin postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Murphy in real trouble here! The ref calls for Murphy to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Quin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Greer Leonardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Greer Leonardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Simpson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Simpson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simpson lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Simpson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leonardson's head.
Leonardson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Simpson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leonardson has his feet on Simpson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Leonardson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Simpson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simpson with a poor takedown
and Leonardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonardson stuns Simpson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leonardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leonardson counters with a nice right hand that sends Simpson toppling to the canvas! Simpson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Leonardson finish him?!
Simpson is rocked!
It looks like Simon Simpson has been cut.
Greer Leonardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Simpson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Leonardson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Simpson is still on wobbly legs! Can Leonardson finish him?
Simpson looks winded!
Leonardson plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Simpson to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Simpson just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Greer Leonardson!
A very excited looking Greer Leonardson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kush has chosen Devin The Dude - Doobie Ashtray as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Kush!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson throws a right hand that Kush ducks under and follows up with a left that Kush also avoids with ease.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson moves out of range as Kush strikes.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Kush avoids nicely.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kush.
Kush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Anderson.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Anderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kush backs up against the cage.
Kush throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Kush.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kush.
Kush has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kush throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Kush is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
A combination from Kush does no damage.
Anderson slips under a jab from Kush.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson 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.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson cracks Kush with an open hand slap.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Kush misses.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Kush staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Kush misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Kush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Anderson slips a jab from Kush.
Kush rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joe Kush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kush tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kush moves out of range of the strikes.
Kush moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Kush takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Kush motions for Anderson to come forward. Kush throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kush pinned against the cage. Kush gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
Kush pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Kush.
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Kush is out of range.
Kush takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush lands with a cross.
Kush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Kush takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Kush throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Kush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kush has time to react.
Kush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kush was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Kush takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throws a combination. Kush tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kush drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Kush moves out of range.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Kush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Kush lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.
It looks like John Anderson has been cut.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Kush misses with a looping right.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kush moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Anderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Kush.
Anderson tries a low kick but Kush avoids it.
The fighters circling - Kush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Kush's body.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Kush misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Kush throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Kush throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anderson duly obliges.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kush.
Kush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Kush tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
Joe Kush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kush looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kush.
Kush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kush looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Kush gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kush.
Kush works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Anderson stalks Kush and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kush's face. Kush staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Kush rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kush misses with a body shot
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Kush will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Kush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson cracks Kush with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kush throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Kush checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson slips under a jab from Kush.
Kush throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Kush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kush circles away quickly and effectively.
Kush moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Anderson with a hook.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kush lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Kush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson rushes Kush and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kush throws a head punch that misses.
Kush leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kush is trying to maintain a safe position but Anderson gets an underhook and turns Kush into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson wants to break free but Kush has control.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kush has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kush drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Kush misses the target.
Kush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Kush slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kush has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anderson scores with a nice strike.
John Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Anderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Anderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kush looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Kush cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Nice jab there from Kush.
Kush gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
Kush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Kush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Kush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Kush misses with a wild body shot.
Kush scores with a one two! Anderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kush takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anderson lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kush moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kush throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kush moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Kush is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Kush.
Kush misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Anderson tries to move into range but Kush moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kush moves away.
Kush checks a leg kick.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kush misses the target.
Kush throws a lazy uppercut
and Kush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kush scores with a leg kick.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson throws a jab when Kush was well out of range.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kush takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Kush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Kush loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson slips under a jab from Kush.
Anderson throws a head kick but Kush moves out of range.
Anderson throws a head kick but Kush moves out of range.
Kush thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Kush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson tries a low kick but Kush avoids it.
John Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kush ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kush misses the target.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kush.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Joe Kush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Kush steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson slips under a jab from Kush.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kush scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Kush misses.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Kush lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
John Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kush throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kush throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Kush lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
Kush slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Kush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Anderson!
After winning the bout, John Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Joe Kush stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wait... what? Why?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Schlimen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snake Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schlimen comes to the cage accompanied by Schlime On. Shadow comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Snake in the Eagles Shadow kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Schlimen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Snake Shadow!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlimen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shadow misses with a left hand
and Schlimen counters with a nice uppercut.
Schlimen throws an overhand right that lands on Shadow's shoulder, as Shadow tries to avoid the shot.
Shadow misses the shot to the body.
Schlimen ducks under a wild hook from Shadow.
A big left from Shadow misses.
Schlimen looks to land a left hand but Shadow moved out of range nicely.
Shadow moves forwards but Schlimen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schlimen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schlimen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shadow.
Shadow misses with a double jab.
Shadow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schlimen's head.
Schlimen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schlimen defending well as Shadow loads up on a big left hand.
Shadow throws a right hand that misses
and Schlimen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shadow lands a nice shot to the body.
Shadow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schlimen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlimen misses with a hook. Shadow ducked under it nicely.
Shadow moves out of range of the strikes.
Shadow misses with a wild combination.
Shadow with a jab.
Schlimen slips a jab from Shadow.
Shadow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shadow loads up on a big right hand but Schlimen slips the punch.
Schlimen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schlimen takes one on the button.
Schlimen swings for the body but Shadow moves out of range.
Shadow might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shadow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shadow.
Schlimen swings for the body but Shadow moves out of range.
Shadow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schlimen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schlimen was well out of range. Poor timing from Shadow.
Schlimen misses with a straight left.
Schlimen ducks under a wild hook from Shadow.
Shadow takes a swing at Schlimen's ribcage but misses.
Shadow punishes Schlimen's body with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Schlimen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schlimen. Shadow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shadow misses the shot to the body.
Shadow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schlimen's head backwards.
Shadow has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schlimen throws a front kick aimed at Shadow's knee but Shadow avoids it well.
Shadow lands a right hook to the body.
Schlimen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shadow at a distance.
Shadow throws a poor cross that misses
and Schlimen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlimen ducks under a wild hook from Shadow.
Shadow misses with a body shot.
Shadow lands with a straight right. Schlimen didn't see that one coming.
Schlimen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shadow misses with a looping left.
Schlimen just misses with a punch to the body.
Schlimen moves out of range of the strikes.
Shadow dodges the punch combination from Schlimen.
Sloppy strikes from Shadow. Those never looked like landing.
Shadow misses with a wild body shot.
Schlimen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schlimen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Shadow counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow scores with a hook to the body. Schlimen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schlimen just misses with a punch to the body.
Schlimen throws a body punch but Shadow moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Shadow scores with a four punch combination!
A right-left combo lands from Shadow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shadow misses with a straight right.
Schlimen takes one to the side of the head.
Schlimen moves out of range as Shadow strikes.
Shadow misses with a hook
and Schlimen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schlimen cracks Shadow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schlimen staying out of range there.
Schlimen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shadow.
A telegraphed right hand from Shadow misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Shadow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schlimen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shadow moves away.
A big right from Shadow misses.
Schlimen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Shadow.
Shadow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schlimen manages to avoid it.
Schlimen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shadow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schlimen lands a jab to the nose.
Shadow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Schlimen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schlimen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good shot there by Shadow.
Schlimen lands a right hook to the body.
Shadow lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlimen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shadow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snake Shadow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shadow connects with a looping right hand.
Schlimen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shadow momentarily.
Schlimen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schlimen is looking to chop away at Shadow's legs.
Shadow scores with a body shot.
Shadow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schlimen.
Shadow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Shadow.
Shadow loads up on a big right hand but Schlimen slips the punch.
Schlimen throws a jab when Shadow was well out of range.
Shadow misses with a double jab.
Shadow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schlimen doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlimen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schlimen misses with the combination.
Schlimen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Schlimen finds it's way through Shadow's defenses.
Shadow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shadow throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Schlimen counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shadow looks to score with a jab to the body but Schlimen is just out of range.
A big right from Shadow misses.
Shadow throws a big shot that misses.
Shadow throws a good cross that connects.
Schlimen slips a straight right by Shadow.
Schlimen throws a body punch but Shadow moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow throws an overhand right that lands on Schlimen's shoulder, as Schlimen tries to avoid the shot.
Shadow slips a straight right by Schlimen.
Schlimen motions for Shadow to come forward. Schlimen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shadow throws a right hand that misses
and Schlimen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shadow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schlimen.
Shadow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schlimen circles away quickly and effectively.
Shadow lands with an overhand left.
Schlimen missing with a left hand there. Shadow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schlimen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Schlimen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shadow.
Shadow throws a shot to the body.
Schlimen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shadow.
Shadow throws an off balance right hand
and Schlimen counters with a left to the body.
Shadow lands a nice hook to Schlimen's body. Schlimen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schlimen circles away quickly and effectively.
Schlimen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shadow looks to land a right hand but Schlimen moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Shadow.
Shadow lands with a hook. Schlimen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Schlimen thows a body shot but no joy.
Shadow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schlimen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Schlimen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shadow. Schlimen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shadow throws a nice looking combination but Schlimen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shadow connects with a looping right hand.
Schlimen defending well as Shadow loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Shadow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Schlimen digs a good body shot into Shadow's ribs.
Schlimen missing with a left hand there. Shadow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shadow throws a lazy right hand but Schlimen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Shadow misses.
Schlimen drops his hands momentarily and Shadow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schlimen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shadow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Schlimen misses.
Shadow swings widly with a right hand
and Schlimen counters with a straight right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Shadow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shadow lands a nice looking body shot.
Schlimen looks to score with a jab to the body but Shadow is just out of range.
Shadow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shadow!
A punch combination from Shadow misses.
Schlimen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shadow.
Shadow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schlimen wants to slow Shadow down by chopping away at his legs.
Schlimen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shadow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schlimen scores with a three punch combo!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schlimen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shadow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shadow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shadow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schlimen.
Shadow thuds a left hand into Schlimen's body.
Schlimen throws a low kick but Shadow moves out of range easily.
Shadow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Schlimen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shadow doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shadow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shadow throws a big shot that misses.
Schlimen fails to land with a series of punches.
Shadow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schlimen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shadow throws the left hand but Schlimen avoids the punch easily.
Shadow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shadow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schlimen counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Shadow.
Shadow thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlimen slips under a jab from Shadow.
Good shot there by Shadow.
Schlimen misses with an uppercut.
Schlimen misses with a kick to the body.
Snake Shadow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schlimen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shadow throws a shot from downtown. Schlimen moves away and avoids it.
Shadow slips a straight right by Schlimen.
Shadow throws a lazy uppercut
and Schlimen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shadow misses with an uppercut. Schlimen saw that one coming.
Schlimen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Schlimen throws a big shot that misses.
Schlimen sizes up Shadow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow misses with an uppercut. Schlimen saw that one coming.
Schlimen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schlimen avoids the body shot from Shadow.
Schlimen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Schlimen misses with a left hand
enabling Shadow to counter with a crisp jab.
Shadow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruce Schlimen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shadow throws an off balance right hand
and Schlimen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shadow throws a jab when Schlimen was well out of range.
Shadow 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schlimen avoids the body shot from Shadow.
Shadow throws a right hand that misses
and Schlimen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shadow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake Shadow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shadow 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snake Shadow!
After the big win, Snake Shadow made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Dark Side and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Garry Powders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Garry Powders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman goes for a double leg but Powders avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Powders continues to drive forward.
Powders definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Freeman is trying to break free.
Powders misses with the head strike.
Powders has Freeman pressed against the cage, preventing Freeman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Powders throws a punch but it's blocked by Freeman.
Powders has Freeman pressed against the cage, preventing Freeman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Freeman breaks the clinch.
Freeman throws a series of strikes that have Powders backpedaling.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Powders as he avoids it easily.
Powders misses with a takedown
and Freeman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Freeman is controlling the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Freeman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Powders is pressing down on Freeman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powders working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Freeman has passed into half guard!
Freeman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Freeman uses his free foot to push down on Powders's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Powders.
Powders is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Powders is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman dominating with strikes here.
Freeman controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powders is looking to get to half guard.
Freeman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Freeman looking for a guillotine from mount but Powders is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Powders is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman lands with some strikes.
Freeman lands a big elbow.
Powders keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Freeman is landing with some decent strikes but Powders is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Freeman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Freeman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Freeman looking to finish Powders with some ground and pound. This is bad for Powders!
Powders is wriggling around trying to escape.
Freeman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powders can't escape the position.
Powders manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman is taking a breather. Powders says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Freeman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Connor Freeman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Powders has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Freeman finds it's way round the side to connect with Powders's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Powders swivels and escapes.
Garry Powders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Freeman.
Powders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freeman moves away from the strike by Powders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Freeman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Freeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Powders's waist but Powders gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freeman off to one side.
Connor Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powders shoots for a takedown but Freeman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Powders throws a shot from downtown. Freeman moves away and avoids it.
Freeman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Powders swivels and escapes.
Freeman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garry Powders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Freeman.
Freeman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Powders.
Freeman gets the takedown into side control.
Freeman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Powders is looking for a sweep.
Freeman working the body and head with strikes.
Freeman working the head and body with strikes.
Powders seems a little lost for a moment, as Freeman dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powders is looking to regain half guard here but Freeman keeps moving and retains side control.
Powders stops Freeman from passing to mount.
Freeman working the ground and pound.
Freeman wants to control but Powders is keeping him busy.
Freeman just content to control the position.
Freeman working the head and body with strikes.
Freeman slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman working the head and body with strikes.
Powders is looking to reverse the position.
Freeman advances to mount.
Freeman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powders is desperately trying to improve his position but Freeman has a good base and remains in mount.
Freeman unloading with bombs!
Powders keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Freeman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Powders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! Freeman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Freeman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Powders tries to reverse the position but Freeman maintains control.
Freeman controlling from the full mount.
Powders is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powders regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Freeman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Freeman trying to control the pace.
Freeman passes to side control.
Freeman working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman moves into full mount!
Powders is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Freeman 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Powders just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Powders coming out on top.
Powders throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Freeman's waist but Freeman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powders off to one side.
Freeman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Powders tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Freeman is in Powders's guard.
Freeman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Powders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Freeman passes Powders's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powders is trying to get back to full guard.
Freeman wants to pass the guard but Powders is defending well.
Freeman slows the pace down in half guard.
Powders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Freeman trying to control the pace.
Powders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Freeman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garry Powders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Connor Freeman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Freeman tries to clinch up but Powders circles away and keeps his distance.
Powders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freeman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Freeman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Freeman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Powders shoots in and gets a takedown into Freeman's guard.
Freeman wants to stand up but Powders is controlling him.
Freeman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Powders off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Freeman moves away from the strike by Powders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman shoots in but Powders avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Freeman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Freeman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Freeman is looking to pass into half guard but Powders pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Powders is in guard.
Powders in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Freeman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Powders misses with a punch on the inside.
Powders prevents Freeman from breaking the clinch.
Powders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Freeman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Freeman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Freeman blocks a body shot from Powders.
Freeman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Freeman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Powders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
Garry Powders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Freeman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powders uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Freeman has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freeman shoots for a double leg takedown but Powders sprawls well. He's pushed Freeman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Powders takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Powders throws a sloppy body shot
and Freeman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Powders won't be happy with that.
Powders tries to buck Freeman off but Freeman is having none of it.
Freeman trying to control the position but Powders is working away.
Freeman controlling the position from side mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Powders some visible discomfort.
Connor Freeman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Powders is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Freeman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Freeman 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Freeman!
A very excited looking Connor Freeman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregorio San Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Slamen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Slamen's choice of entrance music: Jaws Theme. Gregorio San Pedro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Troy Slamen's chin.
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270 lbs
25 - 12 - 0 |
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163 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregorio San Pedro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Slamen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slamen.
Slamen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slamen dives in for a single leg takedown but San Pedro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Slamen.
San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San Pedro misses with a straight left.
Slamen misses with a takedown attempt - San Pedro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Troy Slamen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San Pedro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slamen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slamen shoots in for a double leg but San Pedro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gregorio San Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Slamen.
Jab by San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
San Pedro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slamen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San Pedro stuffs the takedown.
San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slamen looks winded!
Slamen tries to sprawl but San Pedro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Slamen is rocked!
San Pedro slips a nice elbow through Slamen's hands, connecting with Slamen's forehead.
Slamen is still in real trouble! Can San Pedro finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San Pedro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Slamen!
San Pedro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slamen is in all sorts of trouble here.
San Pedro landing strikes from the mount and Slamen is in trouble!
San Pedro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
San Pedro postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Slamen in real trouble here! The ref calls for Slamen to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregorio San Pedro!
Gregorio San Pedro 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mario Guevera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Seed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seed has chosen Drunken Master as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Mario Guevera has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mario Guevera seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Guevera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Seed!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guevera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Seed throws a series of strikes that have Guevera backpedaling.
It looks like Mario Guevera has been cut.
Seed throws a body kick that misses.
Guevera shoots for a double leg takedown but Seed sprawls well. He's pushed Guevera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice combination there by Seed.
Seed leaves Guevera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guevera has been working on his balance at Soul Supremacy - UK, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Seed.
Seed doesn't manage to clinch there - Guevera circles away.
Guevera blocks a jab.
Guevera misses with a takedown attempt - Seed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Guevera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seed lands with an uppercut that bounces Guevera off the cage and back into range.
Guevera is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seed cracks Guevera with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Guevera tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Seed pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Guevera is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Seed!
After the big win, Sam Seed made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conquer and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Smith (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to keep Davis in close.
Davis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Phil Davis.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Davis blocks a jab.
Davis tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Davis thows a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Davis misses.
Davis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davis slips under a jab from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davis swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Davis walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith working a defensive guard but Davis passes into half guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Davis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dan Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Dan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That kick from Davis tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donk. Smith catches Davis right on the button with a cross.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Davis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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 cracks Davis with an open hand slap.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Davis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Phil Davis has been cut.
Smith lunges at Davis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Davis's hand.
Davis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith blocks a jab.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Davis 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.
Dan Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Davis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Davis connects with a single shot there.
Smith throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
Davis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Davis.
It looks like Dan Smith has been cut.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Davis.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Davis breaks the clinch.
Smith wants to clinch.
Davis throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Davis throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Davis has time to react.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Davis backs away looking to recover.
Smith tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Davis takes one to the side of the head.
Davis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Davis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Davis's belly button to the back.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Davis's head backwards.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Davis staying out of range there.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Davis scrambles back to his feet.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith punishes Davis's body with a nice straight punch.
Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis walks into a jab.
Davis works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Davis slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Davis slips under a jab.
Davis thows a body shot but no joy.
Davis throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to push Davis away but Davis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith prevents Davis from breaking the clinch.
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!
Davis tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Davis blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to circle away but Davis has him pinned against the cage.
Davis misses with a body punch.
Davis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Davis is controlling the position.
A short left from Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left lands for Davis.
Dan Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith sizes up Davis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Davis swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis takes one on the button.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davis at a distance.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith cracks Davis with a good jab.
Smith tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith gets through Davis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Davis has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Davis lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Davis throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Davis momentarily.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Davis misses the jab.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Davis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith lands a body shot.
Phil Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith lands with a hook. Davis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Davis staying out of range there.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Davis's ribs.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith cracks Davis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Davis throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Davis tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Davis tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Smith!
Dan Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ace of Spades Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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