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Impact Battle for the Belts 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Blane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Mccurdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jonny Blane has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Blane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Mccurdy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccurdy stalks Blane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blane's face. Blane staggers backwards, shaken.
Blane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mccurdy. Mccurdy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mccurdy swats away the attempt to clinch by Blane.
Blane looks to score with a jab to the body but Mccurdy is just out of range.
Mccurdy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blane tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mccurdy is in Blane's guard.
Blane is looking for a triangle but Mccurdy pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mccurdy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mccurdy is looking to stand up but Blane won't let him.
Blane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mccurdy wants to stand but Blane is controlling his posture from full guard.
Blane throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccurdy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sean Mccurdy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mccurdy misses with a double jab.
Mccurdy tries to clinch up but Blane circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Mccurdy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mccurdy tries a head kick but it misses.
Blane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mccurdy wants to clinch up but Blane keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blane. Mccurdy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blane throws a nice looking combination but Mccurdy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blane digs a good hook to Mccurdy's body.
Mccurdy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Blane flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Blane is looking to improve his position.
Mccurdy controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blane wants to get back to full guard.
Mccurdy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Blane is trying to stand.
Blane is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccurdy seems to be working for a kimura but Blane defends the submission attempt.
Mccurdy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean Mccurdy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mccurdy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mccurdy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blane controls Mccurdy momentarily but Mccurdy frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Blane lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Mccurdy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean Mccurdy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mccurdy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blane but Blane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Mccurdy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mccurdy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blane looking to control.
Mccurdy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mccurdy is looking to stand up but Blane won't let him.
Blane wants to sweep here but Mccurdy controlling him for the moment.
Mccurdy wants to stand but Blane is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sean Mccurdy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blane trying to keep a closed guard but Mccurdy is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jonny Blane wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mccurdy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blane did well to prevent Mccurdy getting side control.
Blane throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mccurdy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blane is looking to improve his position.
Mccurdy wants to work for an arm triangle but Blane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mccurdy is controlling the pace.
Mccurdy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blane is looking for a sweep. Mccurdy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mccurdy is taking a breather. Blane 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Blane is looking to control Mccurdy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blane avoid being mounted?
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mccurdy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mccurdy wants to stand but Blane has his arm trapped.
Mccurdy controlling the position.
Blane tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccurdy working the ground and pound.
Mccurdy is trying to ground and pound but Blane uses the momentary lack of control by Mccurdy to regain half guard.
Mccurdy slows the pace down in half guard.
Blane is trying to get back to full guard.
Blane pushes Mccurdy off looking to stand but Mccurdy dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mccurdy passes to side control.
Mccurdy gets to mount! Blane was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccurdy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blane tries to buck Mccurdy off but he can't manage it.
Mccurdy controlling the position easily from mount.
Mccurdy is working for a guillotine from mount but Blane frees his head quite easily.
Mccurdy landing strikes from the mount.
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.
BOOM! Mccurdy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Mccurdy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mccurdy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blane is out of range and Mccurdy settles back down.
Blane moves in looking to clinch but Mccurdy pushes him off.
A head kick by Mccurdy misses
and Blane counters with a low kick, right behind Mccurdy 's knee.
Blane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mccurdy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blane as he jumps to the side.
Blane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mccurdy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blane punishes Mccurdy's body with a nice straight punch.
Mccurdy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mccurdy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blane as he avoids it easily.
Blane works Mccurdy's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Blane does no damage.
Jonny Blane is winning the standup battle so far.
Blane lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blane lands a right hook to the body.
Blane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mccurdy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blane throws a push kick but Mccurdy slaps the foot to one side.
Blane catches Mccurdy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mccurdy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blane. That one must have hurt.
Blane tries to clinch there but Mccurdy circles away.
Blane is looking to clinch but Mccurdy is avoiding it.
A left lands for Blane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccurdy keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mccurdy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jonny Blane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mccurdy blocks a head kick by Blane.
Blane tries a low kick but Mccurdy avoids it.
Mccurdy keeps the fight on the outside.
Mccurdy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jonny Blane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Mccurdy.
Blane moves in looking to clinch but Mccurdy pushes him off.
Blane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mccurdy counters with a shoot takedown. Blane fights it but they end up in guard.
Blane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mccurdy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blane's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blane is looking to stand up but Mccurdy isn't so interested in that idea.
Blane wants to sweep here but Mccurdy controlling him for the moment.
Mccurdy controlling from the top position.
Mccurdy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mccurdy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Mccurdy 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. Sean Mccurdy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mccurdy fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccurdy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mccurdy stuffs the takedown.
Mccurdy shoots in and drives through. Blane sprawls well.
Blane instigates a clinch.
Mccurdy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blane.
Mccurdy tries to land a knee to the head but Blane blocks with his arms.
Jonny Blane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Mccurdy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee calls for Mccurdy to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Blane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mccurdy 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Mccurdy!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Barnaby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrico Moya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnaby comes into the arena with Cryin' like a bitch - Godsmack blaring out of the sound system. Matthew Barnaby has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Barnaby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enrico Moya!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnaby lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barnaby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Moya blocks a leg kick.
Moya thows a leg kick but Barnaby checks it
and Barnaby counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Barnaby looks for the body kick but Moya saw that one coming.
Barnaby looks for the body kick but Moya saw that one coming.
Barnaby seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Moya swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barnaby avoids a kick to the body.
Moya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barnaby counters with a low kick, right behind Moya 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moya throws a leg kick but Barnaby checks it.
Barnaby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnaby looks to land a body kick but Moya moved away.
Moya throws a sloppy head kick
and Barnaby counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Moya connects with a leg kick. Barnaby looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moya on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barnaby thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moya if he has to take too many more of those.
Moya looks winded!
Moya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barnaby finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Barnaby misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moya throws the left hand but Barnaby avoids the punch easily.
Enrico Moya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnaby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnaby connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moya 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 Barnaby has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barnaby and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barnaby misses with a kick to the body.
Moya throws a low kick but Barnaby avoids it.
Moya misses with a body kick.
Moya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnaby throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barnaby, right into the meat.
Moya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnaby fakes the leg kick and cracks Moya in the body.
Moya takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Moya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnaby.
Barnaby scores with a spinning back kick!
Barnaby looks for the body kick but Moya saw that one coming.
Barnaby throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barnaby is looking to land body kicks.
Moya on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barnaby throws a front kick that sends Moya stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnaby scoring well with a low kick there.
Moya has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barnaby.
Barnaby lets loose with a powerful body kick. Moya will feel that in the morning.
Barnaby fakes the leg kick and cracks Moya in the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barnaby.
Barnaby lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnaby tries to clinch but Moya is having none of it.
Barnaby throws a body kick that misses.
Moya takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Moya moves out of range as Barnaby throws a body kick.
Moya moves out of range of the body kick.
Moya throws a head kick that misses
and Barnaby counters with a good, hard body kick but Moya shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnaby tries to land a front kick but Moya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barnaby looks to land a body kick but Moya moved away.
Moya throws a lazy body kick
and Barnaby counters with a nice kick to the body.
A head kick by Moya misses
and Barnaby counters with a big head kick but Moya shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moya.
Barnaby cracks the inside of Moya's front leg.
Moya tries a head kick but it misses.
Moya takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Enrico Moya has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moya throws a leg kick but Barnaby sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moya moves out of range of the body kick.
Moya blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Barnaby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enrico Moya's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barnaby.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnaby. That's going to slow Moya down.
Barnaby throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnaby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moya can do to turn this around?
Moya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnaby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moya throws a head punch that misses.
Barnaby is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moya is defending well for now.
Barnaby tries to land knees in the clinch but Moya avoids the damage to the body.
Moya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barnabys head.
Moya misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnaby lands a knee to the body.
Moya is breathing heavily.
Moya struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnaby controls his hands.
Barnaby tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moya avoids it.
Moya lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnaby is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moya is defending well for now.
Moya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnaby is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moya is defending well for now.
Moya avoiding damage as Barnaby throws knees to the body.
Moya managing to block the knees to the body from Barnaby.
Barnaby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barnaby looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barnaby lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barnaby avoiding damage as Moya throws knees to the body.
Barnaby trying to land knees to the body.
Barnaby utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moya managing to block the knees to the body from Barnaby.
Barnaby tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moya avoids it.
Moya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barnaby lands an elbow inside that Moya shrugs off.
Barnaby lands a good knee to the midsection. Moya won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnaby utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barnaby tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moya avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnaby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moya.
Barnaby with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moya dodges an elbow strike from Barnaby.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barnaby as Moya tries to tie him up.
Moya avoiding damage as Barnaby throws knees to the body.
Barnaby breaks from the clinch.
Moya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Moya there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barnaby throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moya fakes the leg kick and cracks Barnaby in the body.
Moya moves out of range as Barnaby throws a body kick.
Moya lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moya tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barnaby!
A low kick from Moya is predictable there
and Barnaby counters with a low kick, right behind Moya 's knee.
Barnaby throws a nice head kick!
Barnaby throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barnaby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnaby moves out of range of the body kick.
Moya throws a sloppy head kick
and Barnaby counters with a solid body kick.
Barnaby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matthew Barnaby is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnaby throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnaby moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnaby lands a knee to the body.
Barnaby utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barnaby lands a nice knee to the body.
Matthew Barnaby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barnaby misses with an elbow strike.
Barnaby tries to land knees in the clinch but Moya avoids the damage to the body.
Barnaby misses with a knee to the head.
Moya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnaby is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moya is defending well for now.
Barnaby tries to land knees in the clinch but Moya avoids the damage to the body.
Moya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnaby missing with knees to the body.
Moya on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Barnaby.
Moya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moya avoiding damage as Barnaby throws knees to the body.
Barnaby is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moya is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Barnaby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Enrico Moya's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick from Moya is predictable there
and Barnaby counters with a nice body kick.
Barnaby checks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moya.
Moya throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Moya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnaby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moya walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barnaby.
Barnaby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnaby misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnaby moves away.
Moya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid body kick from Barnaby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moya. Barnaby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnaby misses with a body kick.
Moya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moya looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnaby is just out of range.
Barnaby lands a nice looking body kick.
Moya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnaby. Barnaby obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Moya is predictable there
and Barnaby counters with a body kick that stops Moya in his tracks momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnaby.
Moya takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barnaby throws the kick towards the body but Moya avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moya thows a leg kick but Barnaby checks it
and Barnaby finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnaby throws the kick towards the body but Moya avoids it.
Moya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnaby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moya throws a head kick but Barnaby moves out of range.
Moya moves out of range as Barnaby throws a body kick.
Barnaby gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Moya counters with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Barnaby there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barnaby tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnaby moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Moya walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barnaby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnaby misses with a body kick.
Moya blocks a head kick by Barnaby.
Barnaby moves into the clinch.
Barnaby missing with knees to the body.
Moya is trying to stall.
Moya misses with the head strike.
Barnaby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moya.
Moya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moya takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moya can't find room to land a body shot as Barnaby controls the action.
Barnaby trying to land knees to the body.
Moya avoids the elbow strike from Barnaby, against the cage.
Moya managing to block the knees to the body from Barnaby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moya lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Come on Moya - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barnaby managing to block the knees to the body from Moya.
Moya is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barnaby missing with knees to the body.
Barnaby blocks an elbow strike from Moya.
Barnaby being controlled against the cage.
Barnaby tries to land knees in the clinch but Moya avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moya on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnaby tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moya avoids it.
Enrico Moya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moya avoids the elbow strike from Barnaby, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Barnaby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnaby has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Barnaby!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zurab Sergeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zurab Sergeev!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergeev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wright defends well and Sergeev ends up having to push Wright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wright lands a takedown into guard.
Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
Wright is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sergeev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sergeev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sergeev is tightening it up a little... Wright has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wright reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wright taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sergeev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zurab Sergeev!
Zurab Sergeev 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lockwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jack (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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220 lbs
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215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Lockwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Jack!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lockwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Jack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jack drops Lockwood with a left right combo! Jack follows him down to the ground into side control.
Lockwood is rocked!
It looks like Matt Lockwood has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd goes nuts as Jack knocks Lockwood out cold with a massive hammerfist! Jack Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Jack!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Jack thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gusserrano Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Einat Thoresen (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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154 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gusserrano Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Einat Thoresen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoresen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cabrera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Thoresen keeps moving.
Cabrera postures up.
Thoresen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cabrera!
Cabrera tries to improve his position but instead Thoresen has taken his back!
Thoresen working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Cabrera is doing well to defend. Thoresen seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Cabrera is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Einat Thoresen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ross Peerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Kyznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peerson comes to the cage accompanied by Good Feeling. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Peerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Kyznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyznetsov tries for a takedown but Peerson circles away easily
and Peerson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peerson throws a one two combo.
No joy there for Peerson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kyznetsov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peerson as he avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Peerson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Peerson scores with a takedown into Kyznetsov's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kyznetsov has a closed guard, preventing Peerson from standing up.
Peerson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Peerson wants to control from the top but Kyznetsov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ross Peerson.
Kyznetsov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peerson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kyznetsov somewhat.
Ross Peerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Kyznetsov.
Peerson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kyznetsov tries to avoid it but Peerson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kyznetsov to the ground. Kyznetsov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kyznetsov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kyznetsov takes a swing at Peerson's ribcage but misses.
Kyznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Peerson is just out of range.
Peerson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kyznetsov shoots in for a takedown but Peerson shows good takedown defense.
Peerson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kyznetsov kicks Peerson off and gets to his feet.
Peerson throws a right and a left that Kyznetsov avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peerson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kyznetsov with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Peerson to counter with a crisp jab.
Peerson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peerson misses with the combination.
Peerson tries to bum rush Kyznetsov with a series of wild strikes but Kyznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peerson throws a combination that misses
and Kyznetsov counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peerson can't break the clinch.
Peerson manages to break the clinch.
Kyznetsov goes for a double leg but Peerson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peerson continues to drive forward.
Kyznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ross Peerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peerson misses with a series of wild punches.
Peerson lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kyznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peerson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyznetsov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Peerson leaves Kyznetsov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peerson looks to throw the jab but Kyznetsov is out of range.
Kyznetsov takes one to the chin there.
Kyznetsov dives in for a single leg takedown but Peerson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kyznetsov tries to pull guard but Peerson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kyznetsov drops back down to his feet.
Kyznetsov tries to pull guard but Peerson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kyznetsov drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peerson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peerson tries to clinch there but Kyznetsov circles away.
Peerson misses with a series of wild punches.
Peerson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Peerson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peerson wants it to stay on the feet.
Peerson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kyznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peerson lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyznetsov slips a jab and a cross from Peerson.
Peerson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Peerson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kyznetsov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kyznetsov, as that shot connected.
Peerson with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Kyznetsov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peerson. Kyznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peerson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kyznetsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Ross Peerson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kyznetsov dodges the punch combination from Peerson.
Peerson misses with a two punch combination.
Kyznetsov lands a head kick. Peerson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kyznetsov tries for a takedown but Peerson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peerson lands a jab.
Kyznetsov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peerson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kyznetsov checks it well.
Peerson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kyznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peerson.
Peerson throws a combination that misses
and Kyznetsov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kyznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Peerson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kyznetsov.
Ross Peerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov fails to pull guard.
Peerson pulls guard.
Peerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peerson wriggles free and stands up.
Peerson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyznetsov tries to sprawl out of it but Peerson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kyznetsov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peerson misses with a combination
and Kyznetsov counters with a low kick, right behind Peerson 's knee.
Kyznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Peerson throws a leg kick
and Kyznetsov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Peerson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Peerson lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyznetsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov keeping moving, preventing Peerson from controlling successfully.
Peerson prevents Kyznetsov from getting back to his feet.
Peerson postures up and lands a big shot to Kyznetsov's brow.
Peerson advances to half guard.
Peerson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kyznetsov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kyznetsov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peerson.
Peerson controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kyznetsov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peerson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kyznetsov keeping moving, preventing Peerson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peerson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kyznetsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kyznetsov controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peerson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Our spies down at at McGarrys plant works inform us that Kyznetsov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Peerson wants to control from the top but Kyznetsov keeps moving.
Ross Peerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peerson stopping the sweep attempt from Kyznetsov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Peerson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Peerson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Peerson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peerson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kyznetsov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Peerson back to the cage. Kyznetsov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kyznetsov dodges the punch combination from Peerson.
Peerson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kyznetsov's guard.
Peerson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kyznetsov, up you get!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peerson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kyznetsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Peerson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyznetsov dives in for a single leg takedown but Peerson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kyznetsov jumps into guard, dragging Peerson to the mat.
Peerson postures up.
Peerson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Peerson trying to control but Kyznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kyznetsov working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Peerson feints and then cracks Kyznetsov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kyznetsov down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peerson.
Peerson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kyznetsov eats them both and turns towards Peerson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kyznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peerson misses with the combination.
Kyznetsov has Peerson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kyznetsov keeps control of Peerson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kyznetsov avoids a wild elbow strike from Peerson.
Peerson manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peerson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kyznetsov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peerson circles away.
Peerson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peerson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ross Peerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peerson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov shoots in and drives through. Peerson sprawls well.
Peerson scores with a takedown into Kyznetsov's guard.
Peerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan Kyznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peerson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peerson preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ross Peerson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kyznetsov dives in and grabs Peerson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peerson pushes down on Kyznetsov's head and hops out.
Peerson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Peerson keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kyznetsov is defended easily by Peerson.
A combination from Peerson does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peerson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyznetsov scores with a kick to the body.
Ross Peerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peerson lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Peerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Peerson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Peerson!
During a confident post fight interview, Ross Peerson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francois Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shapovolov Sokoloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shapovolov Sokoloff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Francois Leon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shapovolov Sokoloff!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A leg kick checked by Sokoloff.
Sokoloff tries to clinch up.
Leon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leon throws a right and a left that Sokoloff avoids nicely.
Leon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sokoloff closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Leon quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sokoloff trying to mount his opponent but Leon defends it.
Sokoloff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sokoloff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sokoloff is trying for a kimura here. Leon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sokoloff wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shapovolov Sokoloff!
A relieved looking Shapovolov Sokoloff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santa Claus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Jhonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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26
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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210 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Santa Claus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Jhonson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Claus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jhonson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jhonson prevents Claus from improving his position.
Claus looking for submissions off his back.
Jhonson is pressing down on Claus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Claus is holding on for now.
Jhonson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Claus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Claus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Claus wants to improve his position but Jhonson is controlling well.
Claus actively working from the bottom here.
Claus is looking to get back to full guard here but Jhonson has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jhonson is looking to take a break and control but Claus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jhonson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Claus's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claus stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Jhonson trying to control the action but Claus is working from the bottom.
Jhonson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Claus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Claus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson wants to take a breather but Claus is having none of it.
Claus regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claus has an active guard here but Jhonson has managed to pass into half guard.
Claus trying to hold on to Jhonson's head to control him but Jhonson postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson is looking to take a break and control but Claus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jhonson lands a nice short elbow.
Jhonson wants to work for an arm triangle but Claus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Claus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jhonson is looking to take a break and control but Claus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Claus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jhonson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jhonson's back!
Jhonson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jhonson rolls, trying to escape but Claus keeps control of the position.
Jhonson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Claus off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jhonson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jhonson trying to control but not successfully.
Jhonson fending off the submission attempt from Claus.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jhonson trying to control the action but Claus just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santa Claus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Claus fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jhonson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jhonson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Claus on his heels. He'll look to pass Claus's guard now, I'm sure.
Jhonson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claus is keeping the position for now.
Claus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jhonson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jhonson advances to half guard.
Claus is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claus trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Santa Claus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jhonson wants to control the pace but Claus is squirming around nicely.
Claus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jhonson is taking a breather. Claus 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.
Claus trying to hold on to Jhonson's head to control him but Jhonson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson decides to return to a standing position.
Claus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Claus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Claus pushes down on Jhonson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Claus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jhonson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Claus wants to work for an arm triangle but Jhonson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson is trying to maintain the position but Claus is very close to passing his half guard.
Claus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Claus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jhonson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jhonson is trying to control but can't.
Claus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jhonson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jhonson pushes Claus off but Claus dives into side control.
Jhonson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Jhonson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Claus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Claus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Claus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jhonson has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santa Claus dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Claus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jhonson defends it nicely.
Claus shoots in for a takedown but Jhonson shows good takedown defense.
Jhonson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Claus fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santa Claus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Jhonson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Claus has his takedown stuffed
and Jhonson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jhonson leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jhonson pulls his leg out and moves away.
No joy there for Jhonson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jhonson misses with a head kick.
Claus fails with the takedown
and Jhonson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jhonson jumps guard and drags Claus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jhonson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Claus trying to control but Jhonson is working from the bottom.
Jhonson trying to keep a closed guard but Claus is proving a slippery customer.
Claus passes Jhonson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jhonson!
Jhonson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jhonson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Claus has control of Jhonson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jhonson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jhonson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jhonson is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claus tightening his grip on Jhonson, looking for the choke.
Claus working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Claus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claus looking to break Jhonson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jhonson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Claus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claus has the hooks in. Jhonson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Claus looking for the choke but no joy.
Jhonson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jhonson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jhonson actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jhonson moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santa Claus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Claus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santa Claus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Sheppard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Sheppard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Irvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Sheppard!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheppard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good standup being displayed there by Sheppard as he connects with a hook.
Irvin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irvin has Sheppard up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheppard misses with a punch to the body.
Sheppard can't find room to land a body shot as Irvin controls the action.
Irvin lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jimmy Sheppard has been cut.
Irvin blocks an uppercut.
Irvin working Sheppard over with knees to the body.
Irvin misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irvin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sheppard blocks it with crossed arms.
Irvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sheppard misses with a body punch.
Irvin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Irvin.
Sheppard looks winded!
Irvin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irvin slowing the pace effectively.
Irvin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irvin crunches a lovely knee into Sheppard's ribcage.
Irvin misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin looking to throw knees to the head but Sheppard is blocking nicely.
Irvin lands a knee to the body.
Irvin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Irvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Irvin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irvin obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Irvin.
Irvin lands a nice knee to the body.
Irvin scores with a knee to the head.
Sheppard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irvin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irvin.
Irvin landing knees to the head.
Irvin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Irvin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sheppard letting Irvin take a breather here.
Sheppard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Irvin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Irvin connects with a knee to the head.
Irvin crunches a lovely knee into Sheppard's ribcage.
Sheppard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Irvin lands a nice knee to the body.
Irvin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Irvin.
Sheppard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Irvin taking a breather.
Sheppard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Irvin slowing the pace effectively.
Sheppard throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Irvin working Sheppard over with knees to the body.
Irvin lands a knee to the head.
Sheppard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irvin crunches a lovely knee into Sheppard's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irvin obliges.
Irvin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sheppard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Irvin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sheppard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Irvin connects with a knee to the head.
Irvin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sheppard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Irvin connects with a knee to the head.
Irvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Irvin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin scores with a knee to the head.
Irvin connects with a knee to the head.
Irvin connects with a knee to the head.
Irvin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Irvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Irvin with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Jimmy Sheppard's cut even more.
Irvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Irvin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Irvin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Irvin scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irvin working Sheppard over with knees to the body.
Irvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sheppard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irvin obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Irvin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Sheppard's cut.
That's time! Irvin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Irvin moves into range and clinches up with Sheppard.
Irvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Irvin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Irvin crunches a lovely knee into Sheppard's ribcage.
Sheppard takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Irvin.
A knee to the head by Irvin.
Irvin blocks a body shot from Sheppard.
Irvin crunches a lovely knee into Sheppard's ribcage.
Irvin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheppard can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irvin obliges.
Irvin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sheppard's face.
Irvin landing knees to the head.
Irvin has Sheppard pushed against the cage.
James Irvin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Irvin scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sheppard is breathing heavily.
Irvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Jimmy Sheppard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Irvin landing knees to the body.
Irvin scores a nice knee to the body.
Irvin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Irvin connects with a knee to the head.
Sheppard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irvin lands a nice knee to the body.
Irvin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Irvin landing knees to the head.
Irvin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sheppard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irvin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irvin obliges.
Irvin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Irvin with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Irvin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irvin connects with a knee to the head.
Sheppard working aggressively here.
Irvin with a knee to the head.
Irvin blocks a body shot from Sheppard.
Irvin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sheppard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Irvin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Irvin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sheppard tries to throw a body punch but Irvin avoids it by throwing Sheppard back against the cage.
Irvin lands a knee to the body.
Irvin with a knee to the head.
Irvin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sheppard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheppard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irvin.
Irvin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Irvin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Irvin is pushing Sheppard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sheppard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irvin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Irvin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Irvin misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irvin.
Irvin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sheppard's face.
Irvin blocks a body shot from Sheppard.
Sheppard tries to work over Irvin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Irvin scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irvin.
Knees to the body from Irvin.
A knee to the head by Irvin.
Sheppard tries to work over Irvin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irvin effectively controlling the action here.
Sheppard tries to throw a body punch but Irvin avoids it by throwing Sheppard back against the cage.
Irvin landing knees to the body.
Sheppard pushes Irvin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sheppard misses with a body punch.
Sheppard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irvin's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Irvin.
Irvin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Irvin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Irvin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Sheppard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sheppard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sheppard throws a nice looking combination but Irvin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sheppard throws a jab when Irvin was well out of range.
Irvin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irvin is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Irvin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sheppard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Irvin.
Irvin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Irvin.
Sheppard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Irvin can pounce on him.
Irvin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheppard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Irvin.
Irvin connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheppard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irvin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irvin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sheppard looks to land a combination but Irvin avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard swats away the attempt to clinch by Irvin.
Irvin moves in looking to clinch but Sheppard pushes him off.
Irvin slips a jab from Sheppard.
Irvin connects with a high kick.
A punch lands to the side of Irvin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Sheppard misses.
Irvin has closed the distance and engaged Sheppard in a clinch.
Sheppard lands an uppercut.
Irvin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sheppard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Irvin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Irvin lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Irvin.
Irvin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Irvin just leaning against Sheppard, taking a breather.
Irvin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Irvin landing knees to the head.
Irvin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Irvin scores a nice knee to the body.
Irvin lands a good knee to the midsection. Sheppard won't want to take too many of those.
Irvin lands a knee to the body.
Irvin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Irvin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Irvin lands a nice knee to the body.
Irvin lands a good knee to the midsection. Sheppard won't want to take too many of those.
Irvin lands a knee to the head.
Irvin scores with a knee to the head.
Irvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sheppard pushes Irvin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin is trying to maintain a safe position but Sheppard gets an underhook and turns Irvin into the cage.
Irvin missing with knees to the body.
Irvin tries to land knees in the clinch but Sheppard avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from Sheppard.
Sheppard misses with a body punch.
Sheppard misses with a punch to the body.
Irvin lands a knee to the head.
Sheppard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sheppard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sheppard misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sheppard fails to land.
Sheppard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irvin looking to throw knees to the head but Sheppard is blocking nicely.
Sheppard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sheppard misses with a punch to the body.
Sheppard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard can't find room to land a body shot as Irvin controls the action.
Knees to the body from Irvin.
Irvin working Sheppard over with knees to the body.
Sheppard can't find room to land a body shot as Irvin controls the action.
Irvin misses with a knee strike.
Come on Irvin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irvin obliges.
Jimmy Sheppard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irvin landing knees to the head.
Irvin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Irvin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sheppard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irvin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sheppard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Irvin scores with a knee to the head.
James Irvin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sheppard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Irvin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Irvin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Irvin!
After winning the bout, James Irvin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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