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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Francis Conrad!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Conrad counters with a single leg into guard. Taylor didn't expect that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Conrad wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Conrad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taylor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taylor has escaped and now he's on top!
Conrad looking to control but Taylor passes into half guard.
Taylor wants to pass to mount but Conrad is defending the position.
Taylor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Conrad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taylor.
Taylor is looking to advance position but Conrad won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad is looking to improve his position.
Conrad is trying to stand.
Conrad won't allow Taylor to pass to mount.
Conrad tries to kick Taylor off but Taylor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Taylor uses his free foot to push down on Conrad's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Conrad.
Taylor looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Conrad slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Taylor trying to work for an americana but Conrad has managed to regain full guard.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Conrad is keeping the position.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Conrad dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking to control.
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conrad is aware though and is defending well.
Conrad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Conrad controlling from the top position.
Conrad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conrad is pushing down on Taylor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taylor is fighting to maintain full guard but Conrad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Conrad seems to be looking for submissions.
Taylor wants to control but Conrad is keeping busy.
Taylor is defending against the submission attempts here by Conrad.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Conrad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taylor tries to roll over but Conrad keeps him under control.
Conrad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Conrad wants to work for an arm triangle but Taylor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conrad has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Conrad prevents Taylor from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Conrad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Conrad.
Conrad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taylor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Conrad sprawls well.
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Conrad counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taylor won't be happy with that.
Conrad goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Taylor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Conrad but great work by Taylor.
Taylor is trying to move to mount but Conrad reverses beautifully and ends up in Taylor's guard.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Conrad on the ground.
Conrad pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Conrad seems to be looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conrad seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Taylor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Francis Conrad!
Our winner, Francis Conrad, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Mazzuca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Mazzuca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Manson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson misses with a head kick.
Manson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mazzuca.
Mazzuca tries to clinch up.
Mazzuca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mazzuca lands a jab to Manson's midsection.
Manson throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Mazzuca to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazzuca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mazzuca clobbers Manson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mazzuca delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mazzuca. Mazzuca obviously looking to wear him down.
Mazzuca wants to clinch
and Manson counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mazzuca keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mazzuca takes a swing at Manson's ribcage but misses.
Mazzuca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mazzuca throws a shot to the body.
Manson misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Mazzuca blocks the low kick.
Manson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Manson keeps the fight on the outside.
Mazzuca throws a chopping leg kick but Manson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Manson is looking to slow Mazzuca down with leg kicks.
Jab from Mazzuca.
Good standup being displayed there by Mazzuca as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzuca stalks Manson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Manson's face. Manson staggers backwards, shaken.
Manson is rocked!
Mazzuca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazzuca finish him?
Robert Mazzuca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzuca scores with a shot to the body.
Manson seems to have recovered his senses.
Mazzuca misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzuca moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manson throws a leg kick
and Mazzuca counters with a nice uppercut.
Mazzuca misses with a kick to the body
and Manson counters with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mazzuca crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Manson - the referee stops the clock and Mazzuca gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Manson. Mazzuca manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mazzuca throws a hook but Manson blocks it.
Manson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mazzuca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manson can pounce on him.
Mazzuca is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Manson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca connects with a jab.
Manson misses with a body kick.
Manson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mazzuca scoring well with a low kick there.
Mazzuca connects with a crisp jab.
Manson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mazzuca. That did some damage!
Mazzuca throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mazzuca fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazzuca scores with a punch to the head.
Mazzuca is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Manson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mazzuca.
Manson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mazzuca's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzuca scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Manson as he checks the leg kick.
Mazzuca scoring well with a low kick there.
Mazzuca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mazzuca's corner calls for a 1-2. Mazzuca obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manson wants to land a leg kick but Mazzuca is out of range.
Mazzuca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manson.
Manson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mazzuca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mazzuca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manson manages to avoid it.
Mazzuca lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Manson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mazzuca checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mazzuca dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mazzuca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazzuca moves in looking to clinch but Manson pushes him off.
Mazzuca 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mazzuca.
Manson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mazzuca. Mazzuca obviously looking to wear him down.
Manson walks into a stiff left hand from Mazzuca.
Manson takes one on the button.
Manson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robert Mazzuca is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazzuca avoids a kick to the body.
Mazzuca has managed to clinch.
Manson wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mazzuca breaks from the clinch.
Manson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Manson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mazzuca gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manson.
Manson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mazzuca lands a lovely overhand right.
Mazzuca throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mazzuca. That's going to slow Manson down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mazzuca lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mazzuca.
Manson misses with a leg kick
and Mazzuca counters with a nice body shot.
Manson throws a jab when Mazzuca was well out of range.
Manson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Manson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Manson checks the leg kick.
Mazzuca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mazzuca bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mazzuca jabs Manson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That kick from Mazzuca tenderised Manson's leg. Manson is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson checks a low kick from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca blocks a leg kick.
Manson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Manson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manson throws a leg kick but Mazzuca sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mazzuca looks to score with a jab to the body but Manson is just out of range.
Manson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manson lands a leg kick that knocks Mazzuca off balance momentarily.
Mazzuca throws a lazy body kick
and Manson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mazzuca lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manson backs up against the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manson, right into the meat.
Mazzuca misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzuca throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Manson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mazzuca tries to clinch but Manson moves out of range.
Mazzuca lets loose with a powerful body kick. Manson will feel that in the morning.
Manson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mazzuca throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mazzuca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manson doesn't seem bothered though.
Manson blocks the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazzuca feints a jab promting Manson to slip. Mazzuca then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Manson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A low kick from Mazzuca is predictable there
and Manson counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mazzuca dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Manson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mazzuca misses with a body kick.
Mazzuca lands with a good body shot.
Manson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazzuca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca clobbers Manson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mazzuca lands with a good body shot.
Mazzuca throws a sloppy head kick
and Manson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mazzuca throws a sloppy head kick and Manson moves out of range easily.
Mazzuca tried to score with a low kick but Manson checks it.
Manson pushes Mazzuca away with a front kick.
Manson swings widly with a right hand
and Mazzuca counters with a big head kick but Manson shrugs it off.
Manson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mazzuca to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Manson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mazzuca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mazzuca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manson throws a leg kick but Mazzuca sees it coming and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Mazzuca.
Mazzuca tries to clinch up but Manson circles away and keeps his distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mazzuca here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Manson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mazzuca takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Manson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Manson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mazzuca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manson manages to avoid it.
Manson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mazzuca throws a body punch but Manson moves out of range.
Mazzuca throws a front kick aimed at Manson's knee but Manson avoids it well.
Manson throws a chopping leg kick but Mazzuca manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Manson lands with a kick to the temple. Mazzuca shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mazzuca connects with a leg kick. Manson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mazzuca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manson cracks the inside of Mazzuca's front leg.
Mazzuca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mazzuca closes the distance but Manson moves to the side
and Manson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca wants to land a leg kick but Manson is out of range.
Mazzuca throws a low kick, looking for Manson's leg but Manson calmly moves out of range.
Manson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mazzuca clinches with his opponent.
Mazzuca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzuca misses with the head strike.
A short right from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manson stalling in the clinch but Mazzuca improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Mazzuca.
Manson wants to stall.
Manson is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dave Manson.
Mazzuca closes the distance but Manson moves to the side
and Manson counters with an inside leg kick.
Manson moves away from the strike by Mazzuca.
Mazzuca avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mazzuca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Manson misses with a leg kick.
Dave Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Mazzuca punishes Manson's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Manson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazzuca 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Mazzuca!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Sanghyeok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obidiah Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lee Sanghyeok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Obidiah Davis!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanghyeok is just out of range.
Sanghyeok looks to clinch
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee Sanghyeok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis takes one to the chin there.
Sanghyeok clinches with his opponent.
Sanghyeok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanghyeok looks to clinch
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis cracks a nice hook into Sanghyeok's ribs.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanghyeok tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanghyeok's head.
It looks like Lee Sanghyeok has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanghyeok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch up.
Sanghyeok clinches with his opponent.
Sanghyeok working aggressively here.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Sanghyeok avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage.
Sanghyeok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Sanghyeok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanghyeok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Sanghyeok avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage.
Sanghyeok wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanghyeok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanghyeok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanghyeok is looking to clinch.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Sanghyeok moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Sanghyeok doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Sanghyeok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davis gets tackled into the cage by Sanghyeok. Sanghyeok maintains the clinch.
Sanghyeok lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanghyeok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanghyeok.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis pushes Sanghyeok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
Sanghyeok breaks the clinch.
Sanghyeok is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Sanghyeok instigates a clinch.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanghyeok's elbow.
Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanghyeok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanghyeok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanghyeok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
Sanghyeok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanghyeok closes the distance looking to clinch
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis jabs at Sanghyeok's body.
Sanghyeok connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanghyeok dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Sanghyeok moves away from the strike by Davis.
Sanghyeok is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Sanghyeok is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanghyeok breaks the clinch.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis misses with a hook. Sanghyeok ducked under it nicely.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanghyeok closes the distance but Davis moves to the side
and Davis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch up.
Davis scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanghyeok closes the distance looking to clinch
and Davis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Davis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanghyeok breaks from the clinch.
Sanghyeok closes the distance but Davis moves to the side
and Davis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanghyeok fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee Sanghyeok's cut is getting worse.
Sanghyeok wants to clinch
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Sanghyeok tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Sanghyeok instigates a clinch.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Davis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obidiah Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Sanghyeok's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanghyeok wants to clinch
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Sanghyeok closes the distance and clinches.
Sanghyeok lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanghyeok misses with the head strike.
Sanghyeok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanghyeok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davis's head.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
Sanghyeok thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanghyeok tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanghyeok throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanghyeok misses with a right hand
and Sanghyeok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee Sanghyeok's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sanghyeok scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanghyeok has Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanghyeok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee Sanghyeok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanghyeok blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanghyeok manages to break the clinch.
Davis lands an overhand right.
Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanghyeok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Sanghyeok ducks down to avoid it.
Sanghyeok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Davis slips under a jab from Sanghyeok.
Sanghyeok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Davis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
Davis lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to circle away but Sanghyeok has him pinned against the cage.
Sanghyeok blocks a body shot from Davis.
Sanghyeok lands a right hand.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanghyeok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanghyeok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanghyeok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeez, Lee Sanghyeok's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sanghyeok rushes Davis and presses him up against the cage.
Sanghyeok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanghyeok.
Sanghyeok throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Sanghyeok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanghyeok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanghyeok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Sanghyeok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch but Davis moves away
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanghyeok doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanghyeok connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanghyeok closes the distance but Davis moves to the side
and Davis counters with a crisp one two that drops Sanghyeok! Davis thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sanghyeok to his feet! Sanghyeok is in big trouble!
Sanghyeok is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanghyeok fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davis, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanghyeok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanghyeok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by Davis there.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanghyeok throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanghyeok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Sanghyeok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanghyeok is looking to clinch.
Davis cracks Sanghyeok with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sanghyeok looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Davis finish him?
Oh Sanghyeok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lee Sanghyeok's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Obidiah Davis!
Obidiah Davis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashwan Balrak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashwan Balrak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Burns!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balrak misses with a head kick.
Burns takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Balrak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balrak cracks Burns with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Roger Burns has been cut.
Burns throws a head kick but Balrak moves out of range.
Oooooh!!! Balrak has knocked Burns down with a huge combo! Balrak steps away and waves a wobbly Burns back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Burns is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balrak thumps Burns with a low kick.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Balrak finish him?
Burns looks winded!
Balrak lands a nice looking kick to the body. Burns takes a step back to recover.
Balrak steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Burns is out on his feet! Balrak sets himself and nearly takes Burns's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ashwan Balrak!
Ashwan Balrak made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I showed LaMotta what I can do, he was over confident about himself. Now he learned a wise lesson of The Cannibal'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinchy McClinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Lang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinchy McClinch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Lang!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClinch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from McClinch.
McClinch blocks a head kick by Lang.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from McClinch.
McClinch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lang momentarily.
McClinch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lang counters with a nice low kick that buckles McClinch's knee momentarily.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from McClinch.
We've been informed that Lang has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McClinch tries to clinch up
and Lang counters with a nice low kick that buckles McClinch's knee momentarily.
McClinch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lang counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McClinch.
McClinch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Lang misses.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McClinch.
McClinch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lang.
McClinch darts in trying to clinch
and Lang counters with a good low kick that McClinch was not able to check.
A good leg kick by Lang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang lands a big head kick that sends McClinch tumbling to the mat! Lang takes a step backwards and waves McClinch back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Clinchy McClinch has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McClinch misses with a hook
and Lang counters with an outside leg kick.
McClinch misses the shot to the body.
Clinchy McClinch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang tries a head kick but it misses.
McClinch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McClinch lands with a straight right. Lang didn't see that one coming.
Lang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McClinch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McClinch is breathing heavily.
Lang scores with a spinning back kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Lang!
Lang slips a jab from McClinch.
Lang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McClinch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lang feints and then cracks McClinch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McClinch down.
Lang feints and then cracks McClinch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McClinch down.
Lang throws a leg kick which misses McClinch's front leg but catches the back leg as McClinch tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang scoring well with a low kick there.
McClinch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lang scores with a kick to the body.
Lang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McClinch's head.
Lang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lang lands a big head kick that sends McClinch tumbling to the mat! Lang takes a step backwards and waves McClinch back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McClinch is rocked!
McClinch will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McClinch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Oh McClinch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lang lands a nice looking body kick.
Lang looks to land a left hand but McClinch moved out of range nicely.
Lang scores with a kick to the midsection.
McClinch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lang throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! McClinch crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Josh Lang!
Josh Lang decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Dance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dance's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Motorhead - The Game. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Dance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett misses with a combination
and Dance counters with a three punch combo that has Barnett backing up. Barnett nods at Dance to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnett tries to keep at a distance but Dance has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dance wants the takedown. Barnett is fighting it off but Dance persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barnett's guard against the cage.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dance is one step ahead there.
Barnett wants to stand and escape but Dance is having none of it.
Dance trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dance is one step ahead there.
Barnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dance trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnett controlling Dance's posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barnett misses with a low kick.
Barnett closes the distance and clinches.
Barnett jumps guard but Dance turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barnett gets underhooks to prevent Dance's takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Dance.
Dance is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dance stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dance wants the takedown. Barnett is fighting it off but Dance persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barnett's guard against the cage.
Dance works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dance stops Barnett from getting back to his feet.
Barnett is refusing to be controlled, as Dance sits in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett is trying to stand back up but Dance is controlling him
Barnett is trying to maintain the position but Dance is very close to passing his half guard.
Dance wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
Barnett won't allow Dance to pass to mount.
Dance tries to stand but can't do so whilst Barnett controls his leg.
Barnett is not content to let Dance control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Dance has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dave Dance.
Dance misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnett looking to score a takedown here. Dance is defending well but Barnett drives through and ends up in Dance's guard.
Dance is looking to stand up but Barnett isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnett gets to his feet. Dance looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Barnett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dance drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dance trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dance wants to get up but he can't break Barnett's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dance is fighting to break Barnett's control of his arms but Barnett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnett being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dave Dance.
Barnett shoots in looking for a takedown but Dance manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dance looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barnett!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Dance 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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dance.
Barnett is looking for a sweep.
Barnett is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dance looking to control but instead Barnett has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Dance moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Barnett.
Dave Dance overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here as Dance stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dance working away.
Dance trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Dance working the body and head with strikes.
Barnett is trying to control Dance's posture but Dance avoids it.
Barnett is looking for a sweep.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom here.
Dance landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dance is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Dance politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dance prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dance trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard.
Dance controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dance's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barnett trying to control from the bottom.
Barnett might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dance haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dave Dance just wasn't active enough.
Dance throws a series of strikes that have Barnett backpedaling.
It looks like Mark Barnett has been cut.
Dance blocks a head kick by Barnett.
Barnett fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dave Dance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Barnett.
Dance shoots in for a double leg but Barnett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dance moves away from the strike by Barnett.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dance is defended easily by Barnett.
Dance scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
Barnett is looking for a sweep.
Dance works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Dance dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Barnett's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dance darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barnett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dance is working away from the top position though.
Barnett moves into full guard.
Barnett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dance is controlling him.
Barnett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dance has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barnett is proving hard to escape from.
Dance not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dave Dance wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Barnett shoots in and gets a takedown into Dance's guard.
Barnett trying to control but Dance is working from the bottom.
Dance working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnett.
Barnett trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dance manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dance controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dance looking to sit in guard and control but Barnett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barnett prevents Dance from getting back to his feet.
Barnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnett decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dance, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dance lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dance.
Dance fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnett avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnett rushes Dance and presses him up against the cage.
Dance misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dance pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dance has hold of one of Barnett's legs. Barnett is fighting the takedown attempt but Dance gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett pulls Dance in close to prevent any damage.
Barnett working a defensive guard but Dance passes into half guard.
Dance is looking to advance position but Barnett won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dance stops Barnett from getting back to his feet.
Dance seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnett tries to roll over but Dance keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dance wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Barnett.
Well Dance 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 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Dance!
After the fight, Dave Dance was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shapovolov Sokoloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omari Akhmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shapovolov Sokoloff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Omari Akhmedov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokoloff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Sokoloff has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sokoloff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Akhmedov!
Akhmedov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Akhmedov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sokoloff off and has taken his back!
Sokoloff just trying to survive but Akhmedov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Akhmedov is hanging on to Sokoloff's back as he tries to escape.
Sokoloff is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Akhmedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoloff is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sokoloff trying to control the hands but Akhmedov breaks the grip.
Akhmedov controlling well, preventing Sokoloff from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Akhmedov controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Sokoloff's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Akhmedov controlling the position well here. Sokoloff rolled but Akhmedov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Let's hope that Akhmedov 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff is really stuck here.
Sokoloff is working hard here to advance position.
I would not like to be Sokoloff right now.
Akhmedov struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedov gets his hands free as Sokoloff looks to control.
Akhmedov keeps control of the position as Sokoloff tries to break free.
Sokoloff trying to get back to his feet but Akhmedov is in full control for now.
Sokoloff turns into Akhmedov and is now in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akhmedov is on top in guard.
Sokoloff is working an open guard so Akhmedov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shapovolov Sokoloff will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Akhmedov avoids the body shot from Sokoloff.
Sokoloff tries to clinch up but Akhmedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sokoloff misses with a takedown attempt
and Akhmedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Sokoloff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akhmedov tries to avoid it but Sokoloff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akhmedov to the ground. Akhmedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sokoloff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Akhmedov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shapovolov Sokoloff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sokoloff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Akhmedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoloff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Akhmedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sokoloff thinking.
Sokoloff doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Akhmedov counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sokoloff has his takedown stuffed
and Akhmedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sokoloff misses with a takedown attempt
and Akhmedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sokoloff doesn't manage to clinch there - Akhmedov circles away.
Sokoloff tries for a takedown but Akhmedov circles away easily
and Akhmedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff has his takedown stuffed
and Akhmedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sokoloff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Akhmedov counters with a series of strikes. Sokoloff will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sokoloff misses with a takedown
and Akhmedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff misses with a lunging right hand
and Akhmedov counters with a left to the body.
Sokoloff has his takedown stuffed
enabling Akhmedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokoloff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Akhmedov counters with a left and a right that stings Sokoloff.
Sokoloff misses with a takedown
and Akhmedov counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Akhmedov counters with a nice body shot.
Sokoloff tries to clinch but Akhmedov is having none of it.
Sokoloff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Akhmedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Sokoloff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Akhmedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sokoloff misses with a takedown attempt
and Akhmedov counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omari Akhmedov 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! 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.
Sokoloff with a poor takedown
and Akhmedov counters with a series of strikes. Sokoloff will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shapovolov Sokoloff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sokoloff fails with the takedown
and Sokoloff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sokoloff fails with the takedown
and Akhmedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shapovolov Sokoloff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sokoloff has his takedown stuffed
and Akhmedov counters with a one-two to the body.
Sokoloff tries to bum rush Akhmedov with a series of wild strikes but Akhmedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoloff shoots and misses
and Sokoloff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sokoloff fails with the takedown
and Sokoloff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sokoloff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Akhmedov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sokoloff misses with a takedown
enabling Akhmedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokoloff shoots and misses
and Akhmedov counters with a right hand to the body.
Omari Akhmedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two 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!
Sokoloff tries to clinch there but Akhmedov circles away.
Sokoloff closes the distance but Akhmedov moves to the side
and Akhmedov counters with a series of strikes. Sokoloff will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sokoloff misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Akhmedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokoloff shoots and misses
and Akhmedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sokoloff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Akhmedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff has his takedown stuffed
and Akhmedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sokoloff misses with a takedown attempt
and Akhmedov counters with a one-two to the body.
Sokoloff tries to clinch but Akhmedov is having none of it.
Sokoloff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Akhmedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff has his takedown stuffed
and Akhmedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Sokoloff tries for a takedown but Akhmedov circles away easily
and Akhmedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Sokoloff moves to clinch but Akhmedov breaks away
and Akhmedov counters with a left to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sokoloff tries to clinch up
and Akhmedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omari Akhmedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Akhmedov 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omari Akhmedov!
The defeated Shapovolov Sokoloff had this to say: 'I'm sorry to let my fans down, I wish my opponent the best of luck in his next fight. I promise to come back stronger next time.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olek Skilgannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SJ Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Skilgannon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to La Ultima Hora - Breed 77. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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210 lbs
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25
186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Olek Skilgannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, SJ Mitchell !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skilgannon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mitchell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skilgannon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mitchell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mitchell wants a takedown but no success here.
Mitchell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skilgannon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Olek Skilgannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of SJ Mitchell .
Skilgannon breaks from the clinch.
Mitchell throws an off balance right hand
and Skilgannon counters with a takedown into side control.
Skilgannon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mitchell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Skilgannon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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!
Mitchell gets back to half guard.
Skilgannon is keen to just control but Mitchell is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skilgannon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mitchell defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell tries to roll over but Skilgannon keeps him under control.
Mitchell won't allow Skilgannon to pass to mount.
Mitchell wants to get back to full guard but Skilgannon has passed into side control.
Skilgannon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitchell keeps working.
Mitchell struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skilgannon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Skilgannon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Skilgannon trying to control the position but Mitchell is working away.
Mitchell tries to buck Skilgannon off but Skilgannon is having none of it.
Skilgannon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Skilgannon slows the pace down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skilgannon trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Mitchell has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is trying to get back to his feet.
Mitchell stops Skilgannon from passing to mount.
Skilgannon wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy.
Mitchell is looking to regain half guard here but Skilgannon keeps moving and retains side control.
Skilgannon working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Skilgannon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Skilgannon trying to control the position but Mitchell is working away.
Skilgannon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mitchell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mitchell can't do much from the bottom here.
Skilgannon trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Mitchell wants to get back to his feet but Skilgannon is dominant here and he's now got Mitchell 's back!
Skilgannon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skilgannon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mitchell turns into Skilgannon and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olek Skilgannon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice jab there from Mitchell .
Mitchell cracks Skilgannon with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skilgannon. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skilgannon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skilgannon misses with a wild body shot.
Skilgannon misses with a shot to the body
and Mitchell counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skilgannon is looking for a sweep.
Mitchell is trying to move to mount but Skilgannon reverses beautifully and ends up in Mitchell 's guard.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skilgannon is one step ahead there.
Mitchell controlling Skilgannon's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skilgannon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell wants to hit a switch here but Skilgannon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mitchell there!
Mitchell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skilgannon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mitchell is looking to escape.
Skilgannon landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is controlling an arm, preventing Skilgannon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Skilgannon content just to control the position here.
Skilgannon mounts Mitchell ! Really nice guard pass there!
Mitchell wants to control but Skilgannon is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skilgannon with the ground and pound from mount.
Skilgannon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mitchell is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skilgannon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mitchell is holding on tight.
Skilgannon controlling from mount.
Mitchell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mitchell is looking to improve his position.
Mitchell wants to control but Skilgannon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mitchell is staying active underneath Skilgannon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mitchell pushes Skilgannon off looking to stand but Skilgannon dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Skilgannon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We're going to have a standup here because Olek Skilgannon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Skilgannon drops his hands momentarily and Mitchell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skilgannon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skilgannon wants it to stay on the feet.
Mitchell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Skilgannon digs a good hook to Mitchell 's body.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Skilgannon.
Skilgannon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mitchell .
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skilgannon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skilgannon misses with a hook to the body
and Mitchell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mitchell throws a jab when Skilgannon was well out of range.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Skilgannon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but SJ Mitchell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Skilgannon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Mitchell avoids the head kick by Skilgannon.
Mitchell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Mitchell .
Skilgannon misses with a body shot.
Skilgannon misses with a low kick.
Skilgannon takes one on the button.
Skilgannon tries to move into range but Mitchell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut
and Skilgannon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skilgannon walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skilgannon missing with a left hand there. Mitchell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mitchell throws a jab but it's blocked by Skilgannon.
Skilgannon shoots in for a double leg but Mitchell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown.
Mitchell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with a hook.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Skilgannon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skilgannon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skilgannon takes one to the side of the head.
Skilgannon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skilgannon tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skilgannon in his tracks.
Skilgannon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skilgannon misses the shot to the body.
Skilgannon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mitchell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olek Skilgannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitchell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mitchell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skilgannon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mitchell somewhat.
Skilgannon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Mitchell misses its intended target.
Skilgannon tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away.
Skilgannon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Skilgannon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mitchell .
Skilgannon ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell .
Skilgannon stuffs the takedown attempt from Mitchell . Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet.
Skilgannon is looking to wear down Mitchell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Skilgannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Skilgannon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skilgannon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skilgannon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skilgannon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell .
Skilgannon sizes up Mitchell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Skilgannon swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Mitchell counter with a right hand.
Mitchell loads up on a big right hand but Skilgannon slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skilgannon. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mitchell lands with a hook. Skilgannon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mitchell lands with an overhand left.
Skilgannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Skilgannon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mitchell sprawls well. Mitchell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skilgannon gets slowly back to his feet.
Mitchell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitchell shoots in and gets a takedown into Skilgannon's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skilgannon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mitchell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skilgannon trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Mitchell trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skilgannon trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
SJ Mitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mitchell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... SJ Mitchell !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake LaMotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Sheppard (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake LaMotta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Sheppard!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaMotta slips a straight right by Sheppard.
Sheppard shoots in but LaMotta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sheppard cracks LaMotta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Jake LaMotta has been cut.
LaMotta defending well as Sheppard loads up on a big left hand.
Sheppard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LaMotta.
LaMotta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sheppard.
Sheppard throws out a powerful jab.
Sheppard closes the distance and clinches up with LaMotta, looking for a takedown. Sheppard pushes LaMotta against the cage but LaMotta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jake LaMotta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sheppard.
LaMotta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheppard.
Sheppard misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheppard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LaMotta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
LaMotta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sheppard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sheppard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
LaMotta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sheppard on the side of the head.
It looks like Jimmy Sheppard has been cut.
Sheppard misses with a wild body shot.
LaMotta slips a jab from Sheppard.
LaMotta ducks under a wild hook from Sheppard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sheppard.
Sheppard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LaMotta leaves Sheppard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sheppard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LaMotta as he avoids it easily.
LaMotta lands with a good body shot.
Sheppard just misses with a punch to the body.
LaMotta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheppard.
LaMotta scores with the left hand. Sheppard knows he should have avoided that one.
LaMotta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sheppard misses with a wild body shot.
LaMotta looks to land a right hand but Sheppard moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheppard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
LaMotta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sheppard on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Sheppard. That snapped LaMotta's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard tries for a takedown but LaMotta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sheppard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sheppard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sheppard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sheppard there as he acknowledges the shot.
LaMotta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
LaMotta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sheppard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sheppard looks to score with a jab to the body but LaMotta is just out of range.
Sheppard misses with a hook
and LaMotta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LaMotta lands with an overhand left.
That has opened up Jimmy Sheppard's cut even more.
A big left from Sheppard misses.
Sheppard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sheppard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaMotta.
Sheppard throws a lazy uppercut
enabling LaMotta to counter with a crisp jab.
Sheppard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaMotta.
Jake LaMotta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaMotta is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard fails with a takedown attempt.
LaMotta looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A jab from Sheppard misses.
LaMotta jabs Sheppard right on the nose. Sheppard blinks but takes it well.
LaMotta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
LaMotta doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheppard circles away.
Sheppard tries to move into range but LaMotta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sheppard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaMotta.
Sheppard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LaMotta staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Sheppard as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheppard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sheppard misses with a jab to the body
and LaMotta counters with a nice uppercut.
The cut above Jimmy Sheppard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
LaMotta swings for the body but Sheppard moves out of range.
Nice cross by Sheppard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LaMotta tries to avoid it but Sheppard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LaMotta to the ground. LaMotta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Sheppard misses its intended target.
Sheppard misses with a hook
enabling LaMotta to counter with a crisp jab.
LaMotta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
LaMotta moves into the clinch successfully.
LaMotta misses with the head strike.
LaMotta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sheppards head.
LaMotta lands a shoulder strike.
Sheppard is rocked!
Jimmy Sheppard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheppard.
The referee is keeping an eye on LaMotta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sheppard misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaMotta prevents a body shot from Sheppard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaMotta tries to work over Sheppard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaMotta blocks a body shot from Sheppard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaMotta.
LaMotta stalling.
LaMotta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sheppards head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake LaMotta dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sheppard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sheppard misses with a looping left.
LaMotta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sheppard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LaMotta misses with a straight left.
LaMotta misses with a straight left.
LaMotta swings for the body but Sheppard moves out of range.
Jake LaMotta is winning the standup battle so far.
Sheppard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sheppard misses with a two punch combination.
LaMotta needs to keep his hands up - Sheppard had a free shot at his head there.
LaMotta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sheppard misses with a body shot.
Sheppard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sheppard there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheppard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sheppard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sheppard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaMotta moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta lands a nice shot that snaps Sheppard's head back.
LaMotta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
LaMotta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jake LaMotta's cut is getting worse.
Sheppard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sheppard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LaMotta counters with a right hand to the body.
Sheppard is breathing heavily.
Sheppard shoots in for a takedown but LaMotta shows good takedown defense.
LaMotta misses with a wild body shot.
LaMotta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sheppard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sheppard throws a left and a right that both miss
and LaMotta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheppard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LaMotta connects with a jab.
LaMotta with a jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jimmy Sheppard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jake LaMotta!
Jake LaMotta 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Pale Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monster comes into the arena with Therapy blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight 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, Pale Monster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster throws out a leg kick but Lannister moves out of range and Monster only half commits.
Monster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lannister.
Lannister misses with a two punch combination.
Monster throws a hook to the side of Lannister's head but Lannister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lannister fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monster, pushing him back against the cage.
Monster is working for takedown but Lannister is calmly controlling the position for now.
Monster is looking for a takedown.
Monster has hold of one of Lannister's legs. Lannister is fighting the takedown attempt but Monster gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lannister keeping moving, preventing Monster from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monster passes Lannister's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Monster wants to pass to mount but Lannister is defending the position.
Lannister keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister is staying active underneath Monster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Monster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lannister is looking to control Monster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lannister avoid being mounted?
Lannister is pressing down on Monster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Monster wants to pass the guard but Lannister is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Warrior Dogs inform us that Lannister has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Monster passes into half guard.
Lannister wants to improve his position but Monster is controlling well.
Monster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Monster is taking a breather. Lannister 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster trying to mount his opponent but Lannister defends it.
Lannister slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Monster being controlled here momentarily.
Monster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lannister lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Monster!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Monster really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lannister blocks Monster's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Monster is trying to escape the mount.
Monster is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister tries to control but Monster wriggling away.
Lannister prevents Monster from getting the reversal.
Monster manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Monster wants to improve his position but Lannister is controlling well.
Lannister is working for a kimura but Monster is defending it quite comfortably.
Lannister is working for a kimura but Monster is defending it quite comfortably.
Monster tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monster looking for submissions off his back.
Lannister is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monster sees it coming and defends easily.
Monster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lannister wants to control but Monster is keeping him busy.
Monster regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lannister passes Monster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lannister is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monster sees it coming and defends easily.
Lannister wants to take a breather but Monster is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pale Monster dominated that round.
That's time! Monster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Monster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lannister sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Monster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lannister doesn't seem bothered though.
Monster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lannister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lannister throws a jab when Monster was well out of range.
Lannister closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Monster's guard.
Monster is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lannister throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Monster's body to avoid the submission. Monster has instead reached around Lannister's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Monster arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pale Monster!
Pale Monster retains his lightweight title!
Pale Monster seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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