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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sewy Cide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pops Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pops Mcgee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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260 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sewy Cide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pops Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcgee has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cide is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cide lands a big uppercut and Mcgee crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mcgee looks OK. Cide waves Mcgee back to his feet!
It looks like Pops Mcgee has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Mcgee.
A combination from Mcgee does no damage.
Mcgee throws a series of punches but Cide avoids them all with ease.
Mcgee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cide counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cide.
A short right from Cide on the inside.
Cide scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mcgee is rocked!
Cide digs a right hand into Mcgee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcgee's gas tank.
Cide digs a right hand into Mcgee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcgee's gas tank.
Mcgee looks winded!
Cide lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcgee is still on wobbly legs! Can Cide finish him?
Cide makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cide pushes Mcgee against the cage. Cide is working some dirty boxing. Cide pushes off with a quick right hook! Mcgee goes down! Mcgee tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cide moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sewy Cide!
The defeated Pops Mcgee had this to say: 'Well I'm very sorry I lost as an older man my body is not what it used to be im going back to the drawing board to rethink my game plan and I'll be back to bang it out with whoever the matchmakers put me against'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mats Thoreson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Clegane's choice of entrance music: Vader- sword of the witcher. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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250 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mats Thoreson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregory Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoreson connects with the punch.
Clegane wants to clinch up but Thoreson keeps it at a distance.
Clegane tries to clinch up.
Gregory Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoreson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thoreson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thoreson walks into a stiff left hand from Clegane.
Thoreson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clegane.
Thoreson shoots in looking for a takedown but Clegane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thoreson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thoreson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Clegane doesn't manage to clinch there - Thoreson circles away.
Clegane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thoreson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clegane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoreson is looking to take a break and control but Clegane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clegane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clegane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Clegane tries to get to full guard but Thoreson has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson throws a strike but Clegane avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Thoreson wants to pass the guard but Clegane is keeping the position.
Thoreson passes Clegane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thoreson is looking to take a break and control but Clegane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thoreson is looking to stall here but Clegane recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thoreson wants to control from the top but Clegane keeps moving.
Thoreson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clegane is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thoreson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clegane is keeping the position for now.
Thoreson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thoreson passes into half guard.
Thoreson trying to control from half guard but Clegane is working away.
Thoreson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Clegane reverses the position - he's now on top in Thoreson's guard.
Thoreson looking for a guillotine here but Clegane defends easily.
Thoreson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clegane is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thoreson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clegane defends it easily.
Thoreson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
My spies in Soul Supremacy - UK inform me that Clegane has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thoreson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clegane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clegane landing with the ground and pound.
Clegane scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clegane scoring with some ground and pound.
Thoreson has momentary wrist control but Clegane slips an elbow through the middle.
Clegane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thoreson's head.
Thoreson is trying to control the position but Clegane postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gregory Clegane will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thoreson leaves Clegane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clegane closes the distance and clinches.
Clegane lands a nice uppercut.
Clegane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Clegane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clegane lands with a right to the head.
Clegane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thoreson avoids it.
Clegane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thoreson backwards.
Thoreson is trying to pull guard but Clegane turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Clegane prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Clegane on the inside.
Thoreson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Thoreson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thoreson.
Clegane lands a hook that snaps the head of Thoreson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clegane.
Clegane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thoreson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson is working for takedown but Clegane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thoreson wants to get back to striking at distance but Clegane won't allow it.
Clegane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thoreson backwards.
Oh Thoreson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thoreson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clegane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clegane controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the cage! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Gregory Clegane!
Gregory Clegane decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Grozny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nick Dick has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nick Dick seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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179 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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174 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Grozny!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grozny throws a hook but Dick avoids it easily.
Dick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dick cracks Grozny with a solid left hand.
Dick landing some decent shots from guard.
Grozny is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dick defends well.
Dick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grozny has his foot on Dick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dick works his way back into a safe position though.
Dick stands up over Grozny, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dick connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grozny is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick gets to his feet and stands over Grozny, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Grozny felt that one! Dick unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Grozny from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Dick!
After winning the bout, Nick Dick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Grimsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashwan Balrak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sex Pistols- anarchy in the uk. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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207 lbs
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204 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunnar Grimsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashwan Balrak!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balrak is looking to clinch but Grimsson is avoiding it.
Grimsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grimsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balrak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balrak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balrak wants to clinch up but Grimsson keeps it at a distance.
Balrak dodges the punch combination from Grimsson.
Grimsson throws a right hand that Balrak ducks under and follows up with a left that Balrak also avoids with ease.
Balrak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some wild striking there from Grimsson.
Balrak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grimsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balrak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grimsson misses with a hook. Balrak ducked under it nicely.
Balrak is looking to clinch.
Grimsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ashwan Balrak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimsson misses with a combination
and Balrak counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grimsson's knee momentarily.
Balrak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grimsson misses with a right hand
and Balrak counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grimsson's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Balrak counters with a low kick, right behind Grimsson 's knee.
Grimsson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balrak takes the fight into the clinch.
Balrak connects with a knee to the head.
Grimsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Balrak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grimsson backwards.
Balrak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Balrak has a couple of punches blocked by Grimsson.
Balrak gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Gunnar Grimsson has been cut.
Balrak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balrak lands a jab to the head.
Balrak doesn't manage to clinch there - Grimsson circles away.
Balrak thows a body kick. Grimsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balrak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balrak lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Grimsson crumples to the floor! Balrak milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ashwan Balrak!
During a confident post fight interview, Ashwan Balrak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bang Ding Ow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bang Ding Ow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Brown!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ow throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ow misses with a few strikes there.
Ow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
Brown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ow is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ow trying to control the position.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ow is keeping the position for now.
Ow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown postures up in Ow's guard and throws a big left but Ow blocks it.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Ow is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ow wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown cracks Ow with a solid left hand.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Ow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Ow wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ow wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Ow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ow working a defensive guard here.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Ow has wrist control.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ow keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Ow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Ow!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Ow throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Ow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ow controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Brown stops Ow from standing up.
Ow keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ow controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Ow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ow wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown is working Ow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brown dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ow struggling a bit here.
Brown tries to score with some ground and pound. Ow controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Brown working away.
Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ow some visible discomfort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brown working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is chipping away with strikes.
Brown trying to control the position but Ow is working away.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
Brown throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ow works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Danny Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Ow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the action but Ow is working from the bottom.
Brown passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ow!
Brown lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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!
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ow haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brown landing strikes from the mount.
Ow tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ow tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ow looks a forlorn figure.
Brown landing punches.
Ow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brown wants to control the action but instead Ow gets a body lock and reverses into Brown's guard! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing Ow from standing up.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Brown pulls Ow in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brown dives in and grabs Ow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ow pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Ow cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ow throws out the jab.
Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ow avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
Ow manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ow has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown prevents Ow from standing back up.
Ow trying to get back to full guard but Brown takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Brown fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ow is trying to escape the mount.
Brown lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ow hang on?
Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ow regains half guard.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ow is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ow gets back to full guard.
Ow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown looking to control.
Brown wants to control but Ow passes easily into half guard.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ow wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Brown trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ow manages to pass to mount!
Brown wants to control but Ow is having none of it.
Ow thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to improve his position but Ow isn't that keen on the idea.
Bang Ding Ow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown regains half guard.
Brown desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Danny Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brown trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ow throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Brown.
I've got Brown winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Brown!
A pretty intense looking Danny Brown took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolande Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iouri Blunderskard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deeds comes to the cage accompanied by Trailer Park Life by J-Roc. Blunderskard has chosen 'Till I Collapse as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
300 lbs
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235 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rolande Deeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Iouri Blunderskard!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deeds missing with a left hand there. Blunderskard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deeds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blunderskard throws a jab when Deeds was well out of range.
Deeds lands a nice shot that snaps Blunderskard's head back.
It looks like Iouri Blunderskard has been cut.
Deeds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blunderskard moves away.
Deeds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blunderskard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deeds.
Deeds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blunderskard moves away.
Deeds scores with a jab to the jaw.
Deeds lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blunderskard at a distance.
Deeds gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Rolande Deeds has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deeds scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blunderskard is defended easily by Deeds.
Deeds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deeds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blunderskard avoids the body shot from Deeds.
Blunderskard misses the shot to the body.
Deeds cracks Blunderskard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blunderskard connects with a body shot that sends Deeds's belly button to the back.
Deeds checks a leg kick.
Blunderskard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Deeds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunderskard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deeds throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Deeds stuns Blunderskard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Deeds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blunderskard circles away quickly and effectively.
Blunderskard throws a series of punches but Deeds avoids them all with ease.
Blunderskard throws a body kick that misses.
Blunderskard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deeds works Blunderskard's body with a nice hook.
Deeds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blunderskard looks winded!
Deeds uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blunderskard has time to react.
Deeds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blunderskard throws a shot from downtown. Deeds moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Deeds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deeds closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blunderskard just misses with a punch to the body.
Blunderskard misses with a hook.
Deeds throws a series of punches but Blunderskard moves out of range.
Deeds comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blunderskard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deeds finds it's way round the side to connect with Blunderskard's head.
Blunderskard lands with a good body shot.
Deeds lands a nice shot that snaps Blunderskard's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunderskard thows a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Deeds lands.
Deeds lands a jab to the head.
Deeds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blunderskard misses with a body shot.
Deeds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blunderskard misses with a low kick.
Deeds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deeds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blunderskard.
Blunderskard looks to score with a jab to the body but Deeds is just out of range.
Blunderskard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Deeds lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blunderskard at a distance.
Deeds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blunderskard's hands.
Blunderskard looks to score with a jab to the body but Deeds is just out of range.
Deeds gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Deeds manages to break the clinch.
Deeds is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blunderskard misses with a body shot.
Deeds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blunderskard's hands.
Blunderskard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deeds manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blunderskard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deeds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blunderskard's head backwards.
Blunderskard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Deeds throws out a loose jab but Blunderskard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deeds scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blunderskard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That has opened up Iouri Blunderskard's cut even more.
Blunderskard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Deeds 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blunderskard throws an overhand right that lands on Deeds's shoulder, as Deeds tries to avoid the shot.
Deeds scores with a nice strike.
Deeds lands a jab to Blunderskard's midsection.
Blunderskard walks into a straight right hand from Deeds.
Blunderskard is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Blunderskard misses the shot to the body.
Blunderskard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Deeds wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Deeds.
Deeds just misses with a punch to the body.
Blunderskard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Deeds is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds throws a shot to the body.
Deeds cracks Blunderskard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Deeds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blunderskard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blunderskard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deeds moves out of range as Blunderskard strikes.
Nice shot lands for Deeds.
The cut above Iouri Blunderskard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Deeds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blunderskard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Deeds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deeds takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Deeds misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Deeds.
Blunderskard misses with a hook to the body
and Deeds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blunderskard thinking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Deeds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blunderskard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deeds misses with a series of wild punches.
Deeds slips under a jab.
Blunderskard throws a jab but it's blocked by Deeds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolande Deeds dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Deeds lands with a shot to the body.
Blunderskard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Deeds rather than just go for the knockout.
Blunderskard needs to keep his hands up - Deeds had a free shot at his head there.
Blunderskard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blunderskard staying out of range there.
Blunderskard throws a hook but Deeds avoids it easily.
Deeds digs a good hook to Blunderskard's body.
Deeds throws a shot from downtown. Blunderskard moves away and avoids it.
Deeds takes the fight into the clinch.
Blunderskard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deeds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Blunderskard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blunderskard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deeds lands a nice shot to the body.
Rolande Deeds is winning the standup battle so far.
Blunderskard is breathing heavily.
Blunderskard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deeds.
Deeds thuds a left hand into Blunderskard's body.
Deeds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blunderskard can do to turn this around?
Deeds avoids the body shot from Blunderskard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Deeds finds it's way through Blunderskard's defenses.
Deeds lands a right hook to the body.
Deeds has managed to clinch.
Deeds presses Blunderskard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Deeds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Iouri Blunderskard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Deeds lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Iouri Blunderskard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rolande Deeds!
After winning the bout, Rolande Deeds thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Iouri Blunderskard stepped up to the mic, saying 'I've got nothing to say now... but check out Tristar Gym [TG] - 3077, Montreal.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louis Friedlander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakinek Ii Jakinek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedlander 's entrance music is Bring Me to Life. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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20
143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Friedlander !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jakinek Ii Jakinek!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Jakinek tenderised Friedlander 's leg. Friedlander is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jakinek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jakinek scores with a body shot.
Jakinek thows a body shot but no joy.
Friedlander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jakinek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Friedlander blocks the body kick.
Jakinek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Friedlander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jakinek throws a head kick but Friedlander moves out of range.
Friedlander walks into a jab.
Crunch! Jakinek slams his shin into Friedlander 's torso.
Jakinek throws a series of punches but Friedlander avoids them all with ease.
Jakinek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Friedlander shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jakinek but Jakinek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Friedlander closes the distance and clinches up with Jakinek, looking for a takedown. Friedlander pushes Jakinek against the cage but Jakinek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jakinek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Friedlander doesn't seem bothered though.
Jakinek goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakinek lands a slapping body shot.
Jakinek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Friedlander tries for a takedown but Jakinek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Friedlander . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakinek looks for the body kick but Friedlander saw that one coming.
Jakinek Ii Jakinek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jakinek fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Friedlander is defended easily by Jakinek.
Jakinek misses with a series of wild punches.
Friedlander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedlander moves out of range of the body kick from Jakinek.
Friedlander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Jakinek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakinek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jakinek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friedlander was well out of range. Poor timing from Jakinek.
Jakinek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jakinek throws a wild body kick that Friedlander sees coming a mile off.
Jakinek scores with a push kick.
Jakinek misses with a double jab
and Friedlander counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Friedlander is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Friedlander wants to control from the top but Jakinek keeps moving.
Jakinek is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Friedlander slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jakinek is not content to let Friedlander control the position.
Friedlander wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jakinek, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jakinek, who protects the arm well.
Friedlander advances to full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Friedlander with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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 Louis Friedlander will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Danga de danga de dang - Jakinek scores with a four punch combination!
Louis Friedlander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jakinek misses with a double jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Friedlander shoots in and bounces Jakinek off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jakinek is looking to stand up but Friedlander isn't so interested in that idea.
Jakinek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedlander drops back looking for a leg! Jakinek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jakinek manages to kick Friedlander off! Friedlander jumps back into Jakinek's guard.
Jakinek keeping full guard, as Friedlander tries to pass.
Friedlander might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Friedlander thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Friedlander drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Friedlander jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Louis Friedlander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Friedlander wants to control from the top but Jakinek keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jakinek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Friedlander has Jakinek in his guard.
Friedlander has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jakinek should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Friedlander has tightened it up now! Jakinek should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Louis Friedlander !
A victorious Louis Friedlander thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Mouth For War. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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19
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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20
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Page!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Page moved out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Page.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Page decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
Page wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Page looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Page on the ground.
Page won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Anderson controls Page momentarily but Page frees himself.
Page stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Page sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Scott Page wasn't active enough on the ground.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anderson duly obliges.
It looks like Scott Page has been cut.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Page.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Page - that will leave a mark!
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Page with an uppercut!
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Page fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Page moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Page.
Page walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Page does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Page dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Page motions for Anderson to come forward. Page throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on Page - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Page's ribcage. Page let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Page gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Page blocks an uppercut.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Page's ribcage. Page let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Page.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Page backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Page misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands.
I was talking to Anderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Page blocks an uppercut.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Page's ribcage. Page let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Page is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Page is struggling to control the position.
Knees to the body from Page.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pages head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Page swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Page makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Page is pushing Anderson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Page tries to land a knee to the head but Anderson blocks with his arms.
Anderson tries to work over Page's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Page blocking some punches.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Page'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.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kevin Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Page thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Page looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Page slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Page throws a front kick that sends Anderson stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson throws a hook but Page blocks it.
Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Page showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Page cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Page does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Page moves out of range.
Page stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson misses the jab.
Page chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Page slips under a jab.
Page lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson tests Page's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Page takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Page is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Page thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Anderson if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Page finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Page ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Page scores with a nice right hand.
Page throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Page moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Page avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Page throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and Page takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Page slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Page clinches.
Page stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Page blocks an uppercut.
Page drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson throws a series of strikes that have Page backpedaling.
Kevin Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Page.
Anderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circle momentarily. Page darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Page throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Page counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Page wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anderson tries to get out of the position.
Page wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Page trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Page is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Page's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Page connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Page staying out of range there.
Page looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Page swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Both fighters circling a little - Page finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Anderson throws a hook but Page avoids it easily.
Page lands an overhand right.
Page slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Page throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Page avoids it well.
Anderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Page feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Page moves away and avoids it.
Page lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson is rocked!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Page - that will leave a mark!
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson backs away from a small jab... but Page lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Anderson crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Page with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Scott Page!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobbo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omari Akhmedov (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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170 lbs
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182 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobbo Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Omari Akhmedov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akhmedov circles away.
Jones wants to clinch.
Bobbo Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhmedov slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones wants to clinch but Akhmedov slips to the side
and Akhmedov counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhmedov is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones jumps guard but Akhmedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones decides to pull guard.
Akhmedov wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Akhmedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Omari Akhmedov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Akhmedov sprawls well. Akhmedov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobbo Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedov moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones dives in and grabs Akhmedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Akhmedov pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Akhmedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Akhmedov counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Akhmedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Akhmedov is trying to break free.
Akhmedov working hard to break the clinch.
Akhmedov is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Akhmedov tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Akhmedov is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Akhmedov working hard to break the clinch.
Jones keeps control of Akhmedov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akhmedov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Akhmedov blocks an elbow strike.
Akhmedov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akhmedov's efforts to push away.
Akhmedov tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Akhmedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omari Akhmedov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Akhmedov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Akhmedov counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Akhmedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Akhmedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akhmedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Akhmedov's guard.
Jones stops Akhmedov from standing up.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhmedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhmedov wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Akhmedov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Akhmedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Akhmedov has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Akhmedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akhmedov controlling from the full mount.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedov controlling the action here.
Omari Akhmedov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jones tries for a takedown but Akhmedov circles away easily
and Akhmedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones tries to clinch up but Akhmedov circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akhmedov's waist but Akhmedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Akhmedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Omari Akhmedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones throws a push kick but Akhmedov slaps the foot to one side.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Akhmedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Akhmedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Akhmedov in a clinch.
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Akhmedov to the mat.
Akhmedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Akhmedov trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhmedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Akhmedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Akhmedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bobbo Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Akhmedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Akhmedov tries to avoid it.
Jones looks to clinch
and Akhmedov counters with a left to the body.
Jones closes the distance but Akhmedov moves to the side
and Akhmedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhmedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Omari Akhmedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhmedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones tries to clinch up but Akhmedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhmedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Akhmedov's defenses.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Akhmedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Omari Akhmedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhmedov.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Akhmedov ducks down to avoid it.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones is trying to stall.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Akhmedov's face.
Jones jumps guard.
Akhmedov stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Bobbo Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Akhmedov is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bobbo Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Akhmedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Akhmedov counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobbo Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omari Akhmedov!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Rush has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
212 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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25
201 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Irvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Rush!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rush keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rush lands with a punch from half guard.
Rush trying to control the action but Irvin is working from the bottom.
Rush throwing shots but Irvin is blocking nicely.
Rush trying to control from half guard but Irvin is working away.
Rush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Irvin's head.
Still in half guard, Rush seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush is stalling here. Irvin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rush seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Irvin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rush manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Irvin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rush.
Irvin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rush.
Ground and pound from Rush.
Rush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rush drops an elbow to the side of Irvin's head.
Rush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush working the head and body with strikes.
Rush throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Irvin to regain full guard.
Rush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Irvin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Irvin tries to get out of the position.
Rush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Irvin has momentary wrist control but Rush slips an elbow through the middle.
Rush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rush is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Irvin is looking to stand up but Rush isn't so interested in that idea.
Irvin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Irvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rush wants to pass the guard but Irvin is keeping the position.
Rush postures up in Irvin's guard and throws a big left but Irvin blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rush throws an elbow that misses. Irvin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rush's guard. Nice move by Irvin!
Rush is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Irvin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James Irvin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Irvin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rush circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irvin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irvin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Rush dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Irvin moves away from the strike by Rush.
Rush tries to keep at a distance but Irvin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Irvin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rush blocks it with crossed arms.
Irvin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rush blocks it with crossed arms.
Irvin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Irvin working Rush over with knees to the body.
Rush is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Irvin is defending well for now.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rush avoids it.
Irvin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rush in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irvin looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Irvin.
Irvin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Irvin tries a knee to the head but Rush blocks it.
Rush is breathing heavily.
Irvin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rush lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Irvin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Irvin.
Irvin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Irvin taking a breather.
Irvin lands a nice knee to the body.
Irvin stalls.
Rush tries to land knees in the clinch but Irvin avoids the damage to the body.
Rush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irvin lands a knee to the body.
Rush has Irvin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Irvin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Irvin lands a knee to the head.
Rush tries for a takedown but Irvin manages to get underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irvin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin scores a nice knee to the body.
Irvin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Irvin.
A knee to the head by Irvin.
Irvin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rush's face.
Irvin tries a knee to the head but Rush blocks it.
Irvin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irvin.
Irvin lands a good knee to the midsection. Rush won't want to take too many of those.
Irvin lands a knee to the head.
Irvin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Irvin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rush's face.
Irvin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Irvin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irvin connects with a knee to the head.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the head but Rush blocks with his arms.
Irvin lands a good knee to the midsection. Rush won't want to take too many of those.
Irvin slowing the pace effectively.
Rush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Irvin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irvin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irvin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Irvin lands a good knee to the midsection. Rush won't want to take too many of those.
Irvin stalling the fight.
Rush's coach down at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rush's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Irvin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Irvin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rush in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Irvin connects with a knee to the head.
Irvin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin lands a knee to the body.
Irvin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Irvin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Irvin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rush lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Irvin.
Irvin gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Irvin working Rush over with knees to the body.
Irvin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Irvin is trying to maintain a safe position but Rush gets an underhook and turns Irvin into the cage.
Irvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irvin landing knees to the body.
Irvin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Irvin is looking to control Rush's arms but Rush gets an underhook and turns him. Now Irvin has his back to the cage.
Irvin lands a good knee to the midsection. Rush won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Irvin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rush connects with the punch.
Rush goes for a double leg but Irvin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Irvin continues to drive forward.
Rush creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by Rush.
Irvin lands a knee to the body.
Irvin connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like James Rush has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knees in the clinch landing for Irvin.
Rush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Irvin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rush lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irvin landing knees to the body.
Rush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Irvin scores a nice knee to the body.
Irvin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Irvin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rush is rocked!
Irvin working Rush over with knees to the body.
Rush is still on wobbly legs! Can Irvin finish him?
Rush goes for a takedown attempt but Irvin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rush seems to have recovered his senses.
Rush tries to keep at a distance but Irvin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Irvin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Irvin drops Rush with a big knee straight up the middle! Rush is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irvin throws a front kick that sends Rush stumbling back into the cage.
Irvin tries to clinch but Rush moves out of range.
Rush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rush connects with a body shot that sends Irvin's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin clinches up against the cage.
Irvin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irvin crunches a lovely knee into Rush's ribcage.
Rush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irvin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Irvin scores with a knee to the head.
Irvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Irvin.
Irvin with a knee to the head.
Irvin lands a knee to the head.
Irvin working the clinch nicely. Rush is working for position but Irvin cracks him with a big knee to the head! Rush crumples up against the cage and Irvin lands two more shots before the ref can save Rush! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). James Irvin!
A victorious James Irvin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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