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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between tyler jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and carl jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). carl jordan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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186 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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186 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, tyler jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, carl jordan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jordan rushes jackman and presses him up against the cage.
jordan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
jordan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
jackman fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by jordan.
Some bone on bone action there as jackman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
jordan cracks the inside of jackman's front leg.
jordan throws a head kick but jackman moves out of range.
jackman dodges the punch combination from jordan.
jackman feints and as jordan raises his hands in defense, jackman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jordan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. jackman defends it easily.
jackman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! jordan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! jordan has escaped and now he's on top!
jordan postures up in jackman's guard and throws a big left but jackman blocks it.
jackman wants to sweep here but jordan controlling him for the moment.
jordan trying to control the position from guard on top but jackman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
jordan gets to his feet. jackman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
jordan throws a head kick but jackman moves out of range.
A head kick misses from jordan.
jackman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
jackman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. jordan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
jackman is breathing heavily.
jordan can't do much from the bottom here.
jordan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A looping hook to the body misses from jackman. jordan does a little dance to reset his feet.
jordan misses with a head kick.
jordan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed jackman momentarily.
jordan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jordan scores with a three punch combo!
jordan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
jackman ducks right into an uppercut from jordan.
Some wild striking there from jordan.
jordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
jordan lands with a kick to the ribs.
jordan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in jackman's guard.
jordan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
jordan lands a couple of digs.
jordan stands up and waves to jackman to follow him.
jackman slips a jab and a cross from jordan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jordan throws a head kick that jackman semi-blocks.
jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
jordan thuds a left hand into jackman's body.
jackman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
jordan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
jordan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
jordan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
jackman is looking to regain half guard here but jordan keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
jordan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
jordan working the ground and pound but jackman is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
carl jordan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
jordan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
jordan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
jordan throws a right and a left that both miss.
jordan shoots in for a double leg but jackman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
jordan misses with a head kick.
jackman misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
jackman has his takedown stuffed
and jordan counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from jordan lands but jackman takes it in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from jordan.
jordan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as jackman backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jordan scores with a head kick.
jordan dives in and grabs jackman's left leg, looking for a takedown. jackman pushes down on jordan's head and hops out.
jordan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
jackman wants to clinch
and jordan counters with a big head kick but jackman shrugs it off.
jackman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and jordan counters with a nice kick to the body.
jordan throws a head kick that misses
and jackman moves into the clinch.
jordan misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for jackman to work.
jordan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics jackman uses from the top position.
jackman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
jackman got a little sloppy there for a moment and jordan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, jackman has managed to get both his arms back between jordan's legs - danger averted.
jackman trying to control but jordan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jordan wants to stand but jackman is controlling the position.
jackman is looking to work some ground and pound but jordan has wrist control.
jackman got a little sloppy there for a moment and jordan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, jackman has managed to get both his arms back between jordan's legs - danger averted.
jordan wriggles free and stands up.
jordan throws a sloppy head kick and jackman moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jordan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown by jackman or perhaps it was just good defense by jordan which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tyler jackman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
jordan lands a head kick!
jordan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than jordan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
jackman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
jackman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jordan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and jackman defends it well.
jackman is trying to stand back up but jordan is controlling him
jackman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
jackman is trying to maintain the position but jordan is very close to passing his half guard.
jordan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
jordan tries to stand but can't do so whilst jackman controls his leg.
jordan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
carl jordan 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!
jackman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
jackman blocks a head kick by jordan.
jordan with a lazy takedown attempt
and jackman counters with a single leg into guard. jordan didn't expect that.
jackman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
jordan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead jackman passes into side control.
jackman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
jackman looks to throw a body kick
so jordan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jackman is trying to keep jordan in close.
jordan tries to stand but jackman is controlling from the bottom.
jackman pushes jordan off and scrambles back to his feet.
jackman lands a glancing blow to the side of jordan's head.
jordan wants to clinch
and jackman counters with a takedown into side control.
jordan struggling a bit here.
jackman lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jordan wants to control but jackman postures up.
jackman moves into full mount!
jordan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
jackman lands a heavy elbow.
jackman tries to control but jordan wriggling away.
jackman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jordan working to try and regain half guard.
jackman landing strikes from the mount.
jackman landing strikes, looking to finish!
carl jordan has got the better of the ground game so far.
A nice elbow there by jackman.
jordan blocking the ground and pound.
jackman prevents jordan from getting the reversal.
jordan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
jordan manages to reverse the position and now he's in jackman's guard. Nice work there by jordan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
jackman working a defensive guard here.
jordan gets to his feet - jackman follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from jordan as jackman shoots in.
jordan tries to land a front kick but jackman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
tyler jackman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
jordan looks for the body kick but jackman saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from jordan.
jackman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from jordan.
A combination from jordan does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
tyler jackman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well jordan 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... carl jordan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Horse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarka Bakone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crazy Horse could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tarka Bakone's chin.
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Crazy Horse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarka Bakone!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakone throws a wild body kick that Horse sees coming a mile off.
Bakone delivers a nice body kick.
Horse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bakone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horse somewhat.
Horse sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Horse misses with a takedown attempt - Bakone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bakone as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Horse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakone lands a high kick!
Horrible takedown by Horse or perhaps it was just good defense by Bakone which made him look bad.
Bakone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Horse shoots in but no luck this time.
Bakone throws a head kick but Horse moves out of range.
Horse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bakone as he jumps to the side.
Horse rushes Bakone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Horse wants a takedown.
Bakone is looking to break free of the clinch but Horse has double underhooks.
Horse has hold of one of Bakone's legs. Bakone is fighting the takedown attempt but Horse gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Horse stands up and waves to Bakone to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakone feints and then cracks Horse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Horse down.
Bakone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horse is breathing heavily.
Horse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bakone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bakone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bakone misses with a body kick.
Bakone scores with a nice body kick.
Horse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bakone.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bakone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bakone thuds his shin into the meat of Horse's side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bakone.
Horse takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bakone scores with a push kick.
Bakone throws a wild body kick that Horse sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bakone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakone tries a head kick but it misses.
Horse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bakone throws a head kick but Horse moves out of range.
Bakone lands a nice hook to Horse's body. Horse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bakone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Horse blocks a head kick by Bakone.
Bakone throws a head kick but Horse moves out of range.
Bakone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bakone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bakone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bakone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Horse if he has to take too many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bakone.
Bakone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bakone lands a head kick!
Bakone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bakone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Horse.
Horse will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Bakone.
Bakone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Horse's head.
Horse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bakone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horse takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bakone throws a nice head kick!
Horse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Horse blocks a head kick by Bakone.
Bakone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bakone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bakone throws a head kick that misses.
Bakone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bakone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bakone misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bakone.
Horse steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bakone. That one must have hurt.
Bakone lands a jab to Horse's midsection.
Bakone works the jab nicely.
Bakone lands a nice looking body kick.
Bakone looks for the body kick but Horse saw that one coming.
Bakone connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bakone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Horse's sensitive parts.
Bakone looks for the body kick but Horse saw that one coming.
Horse gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bakone.
Bakone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Horse.
Bakone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakone throws a head kick but Horse moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bakone - that will leave a mark!
Bakone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bakone delivers a nice body kick.
Bakone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Horse takes a kick to the side of the head.
Horse avoids the head kick by Bakone.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakone keeps Horse at a distance using the push kick.
Bakone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bakone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarka Bakone dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bakone lands with a kick to the temple. Horse shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bakone throws a head kick that Horse semi-blocks.
Horse avoids the head kick by Bakone.
Bakone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horse wants to clinch up but Bakone keeps it at a distance.
Horse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bakone sprawls well. Bakone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Horse gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Bakone.
Horse shoots in for a takedown but Bakone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bakone throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakone. Horse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horse tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bakone.
Horse avoids the head kick by Bakone.
Bakone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Horse gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Horse tries for a takedown but Bakone manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Horse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horse tries to score a body lock takedown but Bakone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakone can't break the clinch.
Bakone is trying to break the clinch but Horse has him pressed against the cage.
Horse goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bakone prevents it.
Horse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bakone's efforts to push away.
Bakone wants to break free but Horse has control.
Bakone can't break the clinch.
Bakone can't break the clinch.
Bakone wants to get back to striking at distance but Horse won't allow it.
Bakone working hard to break the clinch.
Horse tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bakone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Horse walks away with a smile on his face. Bakone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bakone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Horse avoids the head kick by Bakone.
Horse on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bakone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Horse.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bakone.
Horse takes one to the chin there.
Horse avoids the head kick by Bakone.
Bakone scores with a push kick.
Bakone lands with a slapping head kick.
Tarka Bakone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bakone throws a front kick that sends Horse stumbling back into the cage.
Bakone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bakone lands with a kick to the temple. Horse shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bakone tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakone throws a leg kick which misses Horse's front leg but catches the back leg as Horse tries to avoid it.
Bakone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Horse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bakone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bakone tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horse avoids the head kick by Bakone.
Bakone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bakone misses with a head kick.
Tarka Bakone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakone tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakone with a hook.
A head kick from Bakone lands but Horse takes it in his stride.
Horse avoids the head kick by Bakone.
Bakone throws a sloppy head kick and Horse moves out of range easily.
Tarka Bakone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Bakone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bakone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No luck for Horse with that takedown attempt.
Bakone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bakone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horse blocks a head kick by Bakone.
Bakone misses with a body kick.
Bakone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bakone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horse somewhat.
Bakone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bakone. Bakone obviously looking to wear him down.
Horse blocks a head kick by Bakone.
Bakone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bakone throws a head kick but Horse moves out of range.
Bakone tries a head kick but it misses.
Crazy Horse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horse is looking to clinch.
Bakone looks to land a body kick but Horse moved away.
Bakone looks for the body kick but Horse saw that one coming.
Horse takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bakone.
Bakone lands with a kick to the temple. Horse shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bakone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bakone misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarka Bakone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bakone misses with a head kick.
Bakone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bakone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bakone throws a head kick that Horse semi-blocks.
Bakone lands with a good body shot.
Horse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bakone as he jumps to the side.
Horse closes the distance and pushes Bakone back into the cage.
Bakone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bakone has had enough of the clinch but Horse keeps him there for the moment.
Horse jumps guard but Bakone stands there with Horse around his waist. Horse gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Horse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bakone wants to stall.
Horse prevents Bakone from breaking the clinch.
Bakone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horse's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bakone is trying to force a seperation but Horse has the dominant position.
Bakone is trying to break the clinch but Horse is controlling him.
Bakone looking to stall.
Bakone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bakone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bakone is trying to break the clinch but Horse is controlling him.
Bakone is trying to break the clinch but Horse has him pressed against the cage.
Bakone can't break the clinch.
Horse tries to score a body lock takedown but Bakone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bakone lands a body shot.
Bakone breaks from the clinch.
Bakone throws a head kick but Horse moves out of range.
Bakone throws a sloppy head kick and Horse moves out of range easily.
Bakone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Horse will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bakone throws a head kick that misses.
Bakone thows a body kick. Horse tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bakone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horse tries to clinch there but Bakone circles away.
Bakone looks to land a body kick but Horse moved away.
Bakone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakone thumps Horse with a low kick.
Bakone throws a head kick but Horse moves out of range.
Bakone throws a head kick but Horse moves out of range.
Bakone scores with a shot to the body.
Bakone feints and then cracks Horse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Horse down.
Bakone throws a sloppy head kick and Horse moves out of range easily.
Bakone lands a front kick.
Bakone is looking to land body kicks.
Bakone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bakone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Horse's sensitive parts.
Bakone throws a push kick but Horse slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horse takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Horse takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bakone feints and then cracks Horse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Horse down.
Horse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Horse there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crazy Horse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bakone looks for the body kick but Horse saw that one coming.
Tarka Bakone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good leg kick by Bakone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bakone throws a head kick but Horse moves out of range.
Bakone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horse shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Horse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Horse wants to pass the guard but Bakone is defending well.
Horse seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Bakone has recovered full guard.
Bakone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Horse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Horse tries to free his leg and advance position but Bakone is retaining full guard.
Horse tries to stand but Bakone is controlling from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bakone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Horse wants to control from the top but Bakone keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakone wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarka Bakone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bakone 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... Tarka Bakone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seb Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Richter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk Richter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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23
191 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Seb Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dirk Richter!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richter 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.
Richter feints and then cracks Cole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cole down.
Cole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cole tries to clinch there but Richter circles away.
Cole throws a series of punches but Richter moves out of range.
Richter lands a high kick!
Richter lands a high kick!
Cole is rocked!
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cole drops his hands momentarily and Richter needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Cole just on the top of the head. Cole drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Cole - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dirk Richter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chingis Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You Can't Bring Me Down by Suicidal Tendencies. Harris has chosen The Clash - Rock the Casbah as his entrance music. Jerome Harris will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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167 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Chingis Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerome Harris!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a right and a left that Chan avoids nicely.
Chingis Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chan tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Harris tries to move to full mount but Chan actually manages to regain half guard.
Harris throwing shots but Chan is blocking nicely.
Chan wants to control but Harris is keeping busy.
Harris uses his free foot to push down on Chan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harris on the ground.
Harris looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chan looks a forlorn figure.
Harris scoring with strikes but Chan is staying in there.
Harris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Harris.
Harris is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Harris cracks Chan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harris looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chan can't escape the position.
Harris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chan wants to control but Harris is having none of it.
Harris scoring with strikes but Chan is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harris fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chan swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Harris looking for a guillotine from mount but Chan is having none of it.
Harris throwing strikes here but Chan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harris blocks Chan's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Harris trying to control but Chan is having none of it.
Harris wants to finish this one by submission but Chan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Harris.
Chan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Harris dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chan drops his hands momentarily and Harris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Chan doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Harris with a jab.
Chan tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Chan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chan throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Chan defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chan tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chan to the ground. Chan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chingis Chan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chan is looking to clinch.
Chan scores with a leg kick.
Harris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chan's guard.
Chan keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Chan is trying to keep Harris in close.
Harris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chan working a defensive guard but Harris manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris controls the position.
Chan struggling a bit here.
Harris is trying to get an arm triangle but Chan is defending well.
Jerome Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chan is looking to reverse the position.
Harris trying to control the action but Chan is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan wants to control but Harris postures up.
Harris tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Harris working the ground and pound but Chan is defending the strikes.
Harris sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chan instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harris managing to block the knees to the body from Chan.
Still in the clinch, Chan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Chan fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
A head punch on the inside from Chan fails to land.
Chan landing knees to the head.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chan is keeping busy.
Chan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chan misses with a punch on the inside.
Chan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chan throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris is trying to break free.
Harris has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chan is trying to keep an underhook but Harris manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chan keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris controlling the pace.
Chan is refusing to be controlled, as Harris sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Chan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Chan stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chan as he avoids it easily.
Harris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chan lands a nice hook to Harris's body. Harris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chan tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Harris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chan slaps away a takedown attempt from Harris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chingis Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Harris.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Chan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
Chan moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
Harris throws the left hand but Chan avoids the punch easily.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chan fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chan swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harris in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Harris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Harris prevents a body shot from Chan.
Harris takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chan throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good body shot from Chan.
Chan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harris avoids it.
Chan swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris blocking some punches.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Harris turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Harris working the strikes but Chan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chan wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harris is looking for a kimura here.
Harris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chan is trying to maintain the position but Harris is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harris.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chan lands a head kick. Harris smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chingis Chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerome Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harris scores with a hook to the body. Chan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harris lands with a cross.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from Chan finds it's target.
A big left from Harris misses.
Harris swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chan counters with a nice leg kick.
Chan tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chan circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chingis Chan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ready Go (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benoit Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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23
177 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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24
178 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ready Go!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Benoit Kong!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong throws a jab but it's blocked by Go.
Nice sprawl there from Kong as Go shoots in.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Go.
Kong throws an overhand right that lands on Go's shoulder, as Go tries to avoid the shot.
Go shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kong wants to sweep here but Go controlling him for the moment.
Kong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Go trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Go won't allow Kong to sweep him here.
Go is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Go has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Go pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kong is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Go might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Go sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Go trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Kong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kong is trying to control the position but Go postures up.
Kong pulls Go in close to his closed guard and prevents Go from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Go avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kong manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kong prevents Go from getting the reversal.
Go really wants to buck Kong off and get back to his feet.
Kong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Go is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Go has worked his arm free - good work by Go!
Go wants to get back to his feet but Kong drags him back down.
Kong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Go is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kong tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Go bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kong throws out a loose jab but Go uses good head movement to avoid it.
Go throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Go is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kong lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Go. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benoit Kong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kong stuffs the takedown.
Go uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kong.
Go is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kong misses with a double jab.
Go shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ready Go. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Go shoots for a double leg takedown but Kong sprawls well. He's pushed Go's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Go looks for a takedown but Kong sprawls well.
Kong misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Go shoots in but no luck this time.
Go looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Go drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kong controls Go momentarily but Go frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kong is on top in guard.
Kong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Go wants to sweep but no luck.
Go is looking to stand up but Kong isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kong with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Go is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Go pushes Kong off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Ready Go has been cut.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Go keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kong.
Go drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Go stopping the sweep attempt from Kong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kong pulls Go in close to his closed guard and prevents Go from doing any damage or advancing position.
Go working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kong's head.
Kong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Go wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.
Go looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kong trying to control the position.
Go throws a big right hand that misses.
Kong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Go scores a takedown into full mount!
Kong tries to lock up and control but Go gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Go wants to control the pace but Kong is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Benoit Kong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ready Go's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kong lands with a good body shot.
Go shoots in but Kong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Go blocks a head kick by Kong.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Go was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Kong dips to his left and cracks Go with an uppercut!
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Go moves away and avoids it.
Kong gets caught flat footed, as Go shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kong controls Go momentarily but Go frees himself.
Go in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Go sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Go is one step ahead there.
Kong is trying to keep Go in close.
Kong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Go slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kong lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kong goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Go turns into him and now he's in Kong's guard.
Kong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Go showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Go postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Go stays in close to Kong's body and controls the position.
Go won't allow Kong to sweep him here.
Kong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Go trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kong misses with a looping left.
Go shoots in for a double leg but Kong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Go shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Go was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Go lands a big shot there that rocks Kong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kong wants to hold on but Go pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Go trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kong is trying desperately to improve position.
Kong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Go controlling the pace for now.
Go trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ready Go has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ready Go showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Benoit Kong!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bean pole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bean pole has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Danny Hendricks's chin.
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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, Danny Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bean pole!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
pole thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hendricks if he has to take too many more of those.
Hendricks is looking to clinch but pole is avoiding it.
Hendricks tries to land a body kick
and pole makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hendricks really felt that one!
Hendricks tries for a takedown but pole sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hendricks throws a head kick that misses
and pole counters with a head kick. That will keep Hendricks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Danny Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks tries to clinch up
and pole holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hendricks avoiding damage as pole throws knees to the body.
pole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hendricks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
pole flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
pole is refusing to be controlled, as Hendricks sits in half guard.
Hendricks is really struggling to control pole but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hendricks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pole flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hendricks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
pole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
pole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for pole.
Hendricks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
pole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hendricks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
pole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hendricks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hendricks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hendricks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
pole throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
pole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hendricks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
pole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hendricks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
pole looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
pole has his foot on Hendricks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hendricks works his way back into a safe position though.
pole has his foot on Hendricks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hendricks works his way back into a safe position though.
pole is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hendricks wants to control from the top but pole keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hendricks throws a combination. pole tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Bean pole has been cut.
Hendricks throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends pole stumbling backwards into the cage! pole bounces back off the cage towards Hendricks, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Hendricks lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Hendricks celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Danny Hendricks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McGrufus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Serra will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rufus McGrufus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Serra!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Serra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGrufus.
McGrufus lands a big head kick that sends Serra tumbling to the mat! McGrufus takes a step backwards and waves Serra back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Serra is rocked!
It looks like Matt Serra has been cut.
McGrufus thumps Serra with a low kick.
Serra is still on wobbly legs! Can McGrufus finish him?
Matt Serra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serra looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGrufus.
Serra on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGrufus steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Serra is out on his feet! McGrufus sets himself and nearly takes Serra's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rufus McGrufus!
Rufus McGrufus retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Tran Duc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre Tran Duc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Evans!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans tries to bum rush Tran Duc with a series of wild strikes but Tran Duc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tran Duc.
Evans takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Evans slips under a jab.
Tran Duc misses with a two punch combination.
Tran Duc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tran Duc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans slips a jab from Tran Duc.
Evans throws a combination that misses
and Tran Duc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evans is looking to clinch but Tran Duc is avoiding it.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Tran Duc moved out of range.
Tran Duc throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tran Duc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans tries to bum rush Tran Duc with a series of wild strikes but Tran Duc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tran Duc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tran Duc misses the jab.
Pierre Tran Duc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Tran Duc. No joy for Evans on that attempt.
Tran Duc swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans stuffs the takedown.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Tran Duc finds it's way through Evans's defenses.
Tran Duc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Tran Duc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans throws a hook but Tran Duc avoids it easily.
Tran Duc misses with a looping right.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tran Duc.
Tran Duc is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tran Duc lands with a shot to the body.
Tran Duc scores with a jab.
Evans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Tran Duc as he connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Tran Duc as he connects with a hook.
Tran Duc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans is looking to clinch.
Tran Duc dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Evans scores with a one two! Tran Duc had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tran Duc throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tran Duc keeps working.
Tran Duc is holding on to half guard well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans is trying to work for a kimura but Tran Duc is defending well.
Tran Duc wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.
Tran Duc actively working from the bottom here.
Tran Duc controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tran Duc on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tran Duc is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A leg kick checked by Tran Duc.
Tran Duc with a nice cross.
Tran Duc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Evans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tran Duc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tran Duc throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot.
Tran Duc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Evans on the side of the head.
Evans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Tran Duc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tran Duc shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tran Duc thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tran Duc wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
Evans kicks off Tran Duc and gets to his feet.
Tran Duc misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Tran Duc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Tran Duc. That snapped Evans's head back.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tran Duc.
Tran Duc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Evans lands a nice looking body shot.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tran Duc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Evans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tran Duc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tran Duc drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tran Duc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tran Duc trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Tran Duc dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tran Duc misses the jab.
Evans tries to bum rush Tran Duc with a series of wild strikes but Tran Duc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paul Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tran Duc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tran Duc swinging wildly here.
Tran Duc cracks Evans with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tran Duc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Evans fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tran Duc getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Tran Duc slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran Duc digs a good hook to Evans's body.
Evans misses with the combination.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tran Duc.
Tran Duc thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans shoots in and drives through. Tran Duc sprawls well.
Tran Duc connects with a jab.
Evans with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tran Duc to score with a decent uppercut.
Evans lands a head kick. Tran Duc smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tran Duc fails with the takedown
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown. Tran Duc fights it but they end up in guard.
Tran Duc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Tran Duc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tran Duc controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Evans wants to control from the top but Tran Duc keeps moving.
Tran Duc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tran Duc is keeping the position for now.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tran Duc is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tran Duc has escaped and now he's on top!
Tran Duc works over Evans with some ground and pound from guard.
Tran Duc throws a strike but Evans rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Evans works over Tran Duc with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tran Duc has momentary wrist control but Evans slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans won't allow Tran Duc to sweep him here.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Tran Duc is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Tran Duc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tran Duc trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tran Duc checks the leg kick nicely there.
Evans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Tran Duc.
Evans throws a right and a left that Tran Duc avoids nicely.
Evans wants to clinch.
Tran Duc throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tran Duc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tran Duc with a poor takedown
and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tran Duc's guard.
Evans distracts Tran Duc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Evans preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tran Duc is working hard here to advance position.
Evans gets to his feet. Tran Duc looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tran Duc closes the distance but Evans moves to the side
and Evans counters with a left and a right that stings Tran Duc.
Tran Duc tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Tran Duc throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tran Duc missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Tran Duc circles away.
Pierre Tran Duc is winning the standup battle so far.
Tran Duc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tran Duc swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Evans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Evans throws a series of strikes that have Tran Duc backpedaling.
Evans misses with a looping left.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Tran Duc.
Tran Duc throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tran Duc counters with a left and a right that stings Evans.
Nice cross by Tran Duc.
Tran Duc slips under a jab from Evans.
Tran Duc scores with a decent looking hook.
Tran Duc throws a big shot that misses.
Evans has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Evans walks into a straight right hand from Tran Duc.
Tran Duc throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Evans on the side of the head.
Tran Duc looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Evans wants to clinch up but Tran Duc keeps it at a distance.
Tran Duc throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran Duc tries to keep at a distance but Evans has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tran Duc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans takes one to the chin there.
Tran Duc doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
Tran Duc misses the jab.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tran Duc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tran Duc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Evans backs up against the cage.
Tran Duc misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Evans fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Tran Duc lands with a straight right. Evans didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tran Duc is defended easily by Evans.
Evans shoots in but no luck this time.
Pierre Tran Duc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Evans.
Tran Duc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans shoots in but no luck this time.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Tran Duc moves out of range easily.
Evans drops his hands momentarily and Tran Duc takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A cross from Tran Duc lands.
Tran Duc with a nice cross.
Tran Duc has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tran Duc is fighting off a takedown attempt but Evans is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tran Duc to the mat. Tran Duc regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tran Duc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tran Duc looking for a guillotine here but Evans defends easily.
Evans is in close to Tran Duc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Evans trying to control but Tran Duc is working from the bottom.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Tran Duc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to control but Tran Duc is working from the bottom.
Tran Duc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tran Duc is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tran Duc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tran Duc.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tran Duc.
A jab from Tran Duc finds it's way through Evans's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tran Duc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tran Duc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Tran Duc blocks a head kick by Evans.
A jab from Tran Duc finds it's way through Evans's defenses.
Tran Duc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Evans closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tran Duc did well to prevent Evans getting side control.
Evans wants to stand up but Tran Duc has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tran Duc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tran Duc is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Evans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Evans's back!
I would not like to be Evans right now.
Tran Duc lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tran Duc is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Tran Duc clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Evans misses with a takedown
and Tran Duc counters with a right hand to the body.
Tran Duc lands a jab to Evans's midsection.
Tran Duc clobbers Evans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tran Duc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Evans's hands.
Evans throws a head kick but Tran Duc moves out of range.
Tran Duc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tran Duc connects with a single shot there.
Tran Duc misses with a wild body shot.
Tran Duc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
Tran Duc scores with a jab.
Evans drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tran Duc manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
Tran Duc is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paul Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran Duc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Evans's head.
Evans is looking to stand up but Tran Duc isn't so interested in that idea.
Tran Duc trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tran Duc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tran Duc throws a strike but Evans rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tran Duc is trying to keep Evans in close.
Tran Duc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Tran Duc looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans landing with the ground and pound.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Tran Duc has wrist control.
Tran Duc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Tran Duc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Evans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tran Duc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Evans postures up in Tran Duc's guard and throws a big left but Tran Duc blocks it.
Evans is in close to Tran Duc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Evans postures up and lands a big shot to Tran Duc's brow.
Evans is working Tran Duc over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tran Duc is on top in guard.
Tran Duc with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tran Duc is pushing down on Evans's leg trying to pass to half guard. Evans is fighting to maintain full guard but Tran Duc has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tran Duc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Evans's head.
Evans tries to kick Tran Duc off but Tran Duc keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tran Duc trying to control from half guard but Evans is working away.
Evans tries to roll over but Tran Duc keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Tran Duc had his way with Paul Evans in 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. This is the final round!
Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Evans pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tran Duc tries to reverse the position but Evans maintains control.
Tran Duc regains half guard.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tran Duc is staying active underneath Evans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tran Duc is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Evans is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tran Duc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Evans prevents Tran Duc from improving his position.
Evans looks to land a strike but Tran Duc avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Evans preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tran Duc swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Evans counters with a series of strikes. Tran Duc will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tran Duc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Tran Duc with that takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Tran Duc misses its intended target.
Tran Duc's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tran Duc duly obliges.
Evans swinging wildly here.
Evans throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tran Duc's head.
Tran Duc scores with a nice head shot.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Tran Duc misses.
Tran Duc throws a good cross that connects.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tran Duc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tran Duc misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Evans scores with a jab.
Tran Duc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Tran Duc shoots in.
A shot to the body from Tran Duc misses
and Evans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tran Duc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tran Duc swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Evans.
A lazy left from Evans finds it's target.
Evans tries to clinch there but Tran Duc circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tran Duc.
Evans on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Evans misses the jab.
Tran Duc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans closes the distance and clinches up with Tran Duc, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes Tran Duc against the cage but Tran Duc circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to clinch up but Tran Duc circles away and keeps his distance.
Tran Duc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans throws a series of punches but Tran Duc avoids them all with ease.
Evans cracks a nice hook into Tran Duc's ribs.
Tran Duc throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tran Duc cracks Evans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tran Duc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Tran Duc shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Tran Duc.
Evans shoots in but no luck this time.
Pierre Tran Duc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Evans.
Tran Duc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tran Duc listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tran Duc blocks a head kick by Evans.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tran Duc connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tran Duc misses with a double jab
and Evans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Evans.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans won't allow Tran Duc to sweep him here.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Tran Duc blocks nicely.
Tran Duc lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Evans!
Poor strikes thrown by Tran Duc there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pierre Tran Duc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tran Duc can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Evans is looking to escape.
Tran Duc is really struggling to control Evans but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Evans.
I think Tran Duc 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Tran Duc!
Pierre Tran Duc retains his middleweight title!
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