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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Mathews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell comes to the ring accompanied by Crazy Train. Clay Mathews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lawrence Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Clay Mathews!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell misses with a series of wild punches.
Mathews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Campbell's waist but Campbell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mathews off to one side.
Campbell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mathews.
Campbell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Campbell does no damage.
Campbell misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews scores with a one two! Campbell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mathews fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Campbell avoids it really well and circles away.
Campbell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mathews counters with a two punch combo.
Campbell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campbell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Campbell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mathews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Campbell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Campbell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Campbell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mathews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mathews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawrence Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Campbell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Campbell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell lands a glancing blow to the side of Mathews's head.
Campbell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mathews avoids the head kick by Campbell.
Mathews has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mathews misses with a takedown
and Campbell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawrence Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Mathews.
Mathews shoots and misses
and Campbell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mathews has his foot on Campbell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Campbell works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campbell defends it easily.
Campbell stays in close to Mathews's body and controls the position.
Campbell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mathews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campbell has managed to get both his arms back between Mathews's legs - danger averted.
Mathews looks gassed!
Campbell controlling from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campbell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mathews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Campbell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Campbell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Campbell misses with a combination
and Mathews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Campbell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathews tries for a takedown but Campbell circles away easily
and Campbell counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell throws a right hand that Mathews ducks under and follows up with a left that Mathews also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Campbell both land. Nice combination.
Mathews keeps the fight on the outside.
Campbell tries to bum rush Mathews with a series of wild strikes but Mathews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Campbell lands a two punch combo.
Campbell doesn't manage to clinch there - Mathews circles away.
Campbell misses with a series of wild punches.
Campbell throws a combination that misses
and Mathews counters with a series of strikes. Campbell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Campbell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mathews did well to prevent Campbell getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mathews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Campbell pulls his head out easily.
Mathews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mathews is breathing heavily.
Campbell is looking to advance position but Mathews won't allow it.
Mathews looking for submissions off his back.
Mathews actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell controlling the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Campbell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mathews counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mathews.
Mathews wants to pass the guard but Campbell is keeping the position.
Campbell controlling Mathews's posture.
Mathews sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Campbell doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Mathews paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Campbell - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lawrence Campbell!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Brand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bova comes to the ring accompanied by I came to bring the pain!. Brand is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Russell Brand and Katie Perry. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Russell Brand!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bova blocks a head kick by Brand.
Bova gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brand to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brand is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brand wants to control from the top but Bova keeps moving.
Brand is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brand being controlled here momentarily.
Brand throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brand tries to free his leg and advance position but Bova is retaining full guard.
Bova striking off his back but it's not causing Brand any problems.
Brand with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brand is looking to clinch.
Brand tries for a takedown but Bova sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brand shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bova sprawls well. Bova wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brand gets slowly back to his feet.
Brand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brand decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brand is looking to take a break and control but Bova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brand controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brand seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bova does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brand moves into full mount! Bova won't be happy about that!
Brand can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bova is looking to escape.
Brand blocks Bova's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brand trying to control but Bova is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Brand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Brand dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brand is looking to clinch but Bova is avoiding it.
Brand tries to close the distance and clinch but Bova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice cross by Brand.
Bova avoids a kick to the body.
Brand moves in looking to clinch but Bova pushes him off.
Bova shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brand's guard.
Brand trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Brand trying to keep a closed guard but Bova is proving a slippery customer.
Brand is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bova is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bova distracts Brand with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bova throws a strike but Brand rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bova working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brand doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brand manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brand is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brand preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova keeping moving, preventing Brand from controlling successfully.
Brand tries to stand but Bova is controlling from the bottom.
Brand slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bova is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brand content to stall in guard here.
Bova will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brand lands a head kick. Bova smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brand doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bova decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brand's guard.
Brand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bova drops back looking for a leg! Brand is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brand manages to kick Bova off! Bova jumps back into Brand's guard.
Bova might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bova throwing strikes but missing.
Bova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bova dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brand doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bova counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brand manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bova manages to get himself to full guard.
Brand looking to sit in guard and control but Bova gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brand has momentary wrist control but Bova slips an elbow through the middle.
Bova has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bova stops Brand from standing up.
Brand looking for a sweep. Not yet Brand, not yet.
Brand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bova is working Brand over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bova connects with a couple of short punches.
Bova has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Brand to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bova is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Brand pulls down on the head and he's put Bova to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Russell Brand!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Beckenbauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beckenbauer has chosen Apaga mas não bate as his entrance music. The key to victory for Steve Williams has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Franz Beckenbauer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckenbauer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beckenbauer lands in his opponent's guard.
Beckenbauer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Beckenbauer passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beckenbauer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beckenbauer is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beckenbauer to get the leverage.
Beckenbauer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Williams pushes Beckenbauer off looking to stand but Beckenbauer dives back in and keeps control.
Beckenbauer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Beckenbauer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beckenbauer.
Beckenbauer prevents Williams from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckenbauer is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beckenbauer to get the leverage.
Williams is trying to stand back up but Beckenbauer is controlling him
Williams is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beckenbauer.
Williams misses with the combination.
Beckenbauer fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams looks to land a combination. Beckenbauer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beckenbauer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Williams tries to escape but Beckenbauer is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Beckenbauer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beckenbauer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Williams wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Beckenbauer tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Beckenbauer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer prevents Williams from escaping the position.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beckenbauer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beckenbauer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beckenbauer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beckenbauer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beckenbauer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Williams is pushing Beckenbauer's head away, looking to escape. Beckenbauer manages to hold on to the position though.
Beckenbauer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Beckenbauer 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.
Beckenbauer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Williams is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Beckenbauer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Beckenbauer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beckenbauer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Williams is trying to buck Beckenbauer off.
Beckenbauer is trying to get an arm triangle but Williams is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is pushing Beckenbauer's head away, looking to escape. Beckenbauer manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beckenbauer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beckenbauer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Beckenbauer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Williams tries to bench press Beckenbauer off him but Beckenbauer keeps the position.
Beckenbauer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beckenbauer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
An elbow from Beckenbauer crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Beckenbauer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beckenbauer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beckenbauer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beckenbauer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Williams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Williams explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams throws a leg kick but Beckenbauer moved away.
Beckenbauer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Beckenbauer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beckenbauer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams wriggles free and stands up.
Williams looks to land a combination but Beckenbauer avoids it well.
Beckenbauer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beckenbauer seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to stand back up but Beckenbauer is controlling him
Beckenbauer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beckenbauer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beckenbauer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Beckenbauer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Williams manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Williams stops Beckenbauer from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Beckenbauer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Beckenbauer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beckenbauer is controlling him.
Beckenbauer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Beckenbauer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Williams keeping full guard, as Beckenbauer tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beckenbauer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Williams wants to stand up but Beckenbauer is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckenbauer stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beckenbauer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Williams gets back to full guard.
Beckenbauer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williams is looking to stand up but Beckenbauer isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beckenbauer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beckenbauer postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Williams wants to stand but Beckenbauer is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Beckenbauer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Beckenbauer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beckenbauer shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Beckenbauer shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Steve Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Beckenbauer.
No luck for Beckenbauer with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a right hand that Beckenbauer ducks under and follows up with a left that Beckenbauer also avoids with ease.
Steve Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckenbauer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beckenbauer lands in his opponent's guard.
Beckenbauer drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Beckenbauer off! Beckenbauer jumps back into Williams's guard.
Beckenbauer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams is trying to control the position but Beckenbauer postures up.
Beckenbauer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Beckenbauer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Williams is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beckenbauer to get the leverage.
Beckenbauer wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.
Beckenbauer throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Beckenbauer is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Beckenbauer prevents Williams from standing back up.
Beckenbauer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beckenbauer seems to be looking for submissions.
Steve Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franz Beckenbauer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franz Beckenbauer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beckenbauer 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Beckenbauer!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sol sunday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). sol sunday is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, sol sunday!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
sunday shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skywalker as he avoids it easily.
sunday cracks the inside of Skywalker's front leg.
Skywalker is looking to clinch.
Skywalker wants to clinch.
sunday looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
sunday looks for a takedown but Skywalker sprawls well.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of sol sunday.
Skywalker thows a left - swing and a miss!
sunday looks for a takedown but Skywalker sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but sunday moves away.
Skywalker wants to clinch up but sunday keeps it at a distance.
sunday looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sunday moves out of range of the strikes.
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
sunday checks a low kick from Skywalker.
sunday keeps the fight on the outside.
sunday shoots in but no luck this time.
Skywalker looks to throw a body kick
and sunday counters with a shoot takedown. Skywalker fights it but they end up in guard.
sunday drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Skywalker dives on top into guard.
Skywalker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skywalker wants to control from the top but sunday keeps moving.
sunday doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Skywalker tries to stand but sunday is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
sunday wants to sweep here but Skywalker controlling him for the moment.
sunday is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skywalker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for sunday on the ground.
sunday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skywalker wanted to stand there but sunday had control of the position.
sunday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skywalker.
sunday 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 fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
sunday uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
sunday closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
sunday looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Skywalker is breathing heavily.
sunday is trying to get an arm triangle but Skywalker is defending well.
Skywalker wants to control but sunday postures up.
sunday is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skywalker has escaped the position, nice work there.
sunday looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
sunday thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Skywalker wants to control but sunday postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
sol sunday dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Skywalker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and sunday counters with a nice double leg into side control. Skywalker won't be happy with that.
sunday is trying to get an arm triangle but Skywalker is defending well.
Skywalker can't do much from the bottom here.
sunday thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
sunday has hold of Skywalker's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Skywalker seems comfortable defending it but sunday has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Skywalker is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Skywalker is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but sunday couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). sol sunday!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between max payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minanda Passmoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minanda Passmoor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, max payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Minanda Passmoor!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Passmoor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Passmoor avoids the head kick by payne.
Passmoor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Passmoor tries to clinch but payne moves out of range.
Passmoor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
payne is rocked!
Minanda Passmoor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Passmoor closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks payne out cold! payne corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Minanda Passmoor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between loui abby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramsey has chosen Boom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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177 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, loui abby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Troy Ramsey!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
abby tries to bum rush Ramsey with a series of wild strikes but Ramsey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
abby shoots in but no luck this time.
Ramsey fails to land with a series of punches.
abby scores with a one two! Ramsey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Troy Ramsey has been cut.
Ramsey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramsey throws a right and a left that abby avoids nicely.
abby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ramsey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
abby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramsey misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramsey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
abby misses with a double jab.
abby walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ramsey.
abby is breathing heavily.
Ramsey scores a takedown into full mount!
Ramsey fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramsey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ramsey is landing with some decent strikes but abby is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ramsey misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey breaks from abby's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ramsey lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ramsey cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ramsey working abby over with strikes here.
Ramsey with good strikes from the mount here!
Ramsey is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. abby can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ramsey breaks from abby's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ramsey is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Ramsey.
A nice elbow there by Ramsey.
Ramsey throws some wild stikes that abby manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey raining down shots from the mount!
Ramsey misses with a head shot.
abby is trying to stand up.
Ramsey looking to ground and pound but abby is blocking nicely.
abby takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ramsey unloads with some shots from mount but abby bucks and avoids them well.
Ramsey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ramsey fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Ramsey.
abby wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ramsey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
abby is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ramsey throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
abby is trying to escape the mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Ramsey there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ramsey thowing shots but they're missing.
Ramsey thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
abby can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramsey throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for abby because Ramsey loaded up on that one.
Ramsey with a couple of short strikes.
abby throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ramsey punishing his opponent with strikes.
abby holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ramsey tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
abby is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramsey throwing strikes here but abby is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Ramsey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Troy Ramsey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
abby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from abby.
Ramsey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but abby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramsey tries to bum rush abby with a series of wild strikes but abby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
abby doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramsey circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ramsey. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
abby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ramsey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ramsey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ramsey looks to land a strike but abby avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ramsey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
abby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Troy Ramsey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramsey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramsey postures up in abby's guard and throws a big left but abby blocks it.
abby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey cracks abby with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramsey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramsey wants to pass the guard but abby is keeping the position.
abby is looking to stand up but Ramsey isn't so interested in that idea.
Ramsey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
abby is working an open guard so Ramsey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
abby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramsey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
abby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramsey on the side of the head.
abby lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ramsey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
abby shoots in but no luck this time.
Ramsey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. abby manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
abby trying to control the position.
abby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramsey defends well.
abby is looking to stand up but Ramsey isn't so interested in that idea.
Ramsey stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ramsey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
abby shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for loui abby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramsey misses with a combination
letting abby counter with a right hand.
Ramsey throws a head kick that abby semi-blocks.
loui abby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
abby connects with a body shot.
abby blocks a head kick by Ramsey.
A head kick misses from abby.
abby on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
abby avoids a punch combination nicely.
abby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramsey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
abby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramsey swinging wildly here.
abby tries to clinch but Ramsey moves out of range.
Ramsey throws a right and a left that both miss.
abby digs a good body shot into Ramsey's ribs.
A jab from abby does it's job there.
abby throws a sloppy head kick and Ramsey moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ramsey throws a series of punches but abby avoids them all with ease.
abby throws a combination. Ramsey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
abby lands a really nice looking cross but Ramsey seems unphased.
abby fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramsey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramsey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
abby lands with a nice combination. Ramsey backs away looking to recover.
abby lands a glancing blow to the side of Ramsey's head.
abby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramsey.
Ramsey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
abby fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramsey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramsey avoids the head kick by abby.
Ramsey misses with a head kick.
abby throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from abby.
Ramsey misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Ramsey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Troy Ramsey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
abby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
abby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramsey.
abby gets caught flat footed, as Ramsey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ramsey throws a strike but abby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
abby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
abby trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ramsey's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ramsey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. abby manages to get himself to full guard.
Ramsey gets to his feet. abby looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from abby.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
abby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
abby tries to bum rush Ramsey with a series of wild strikes but Ramsey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Ramsey.
abby misses with a straight left.
abby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramsey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramsey pushes abby away with a front kick.
Ramsey lands with a nice body punch.
A punch combination from Ramsey misses.
Ramsey throws a right and a left that both miss.
abby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Troy Ramsey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramsey tries a head kick but it misses.
abby tries to move into range but Ramsey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
abby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramsey tries a head kick but it misses.
abby feints and then cracks Ramsey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramsey down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by abby!
Ramsey tries a head kick but it misses.
abby looking to land some kicks to the body here.
abby works Ramsey's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but abby circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramsey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
abby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramsey throws a combination. abby tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ramsey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
abby scores with a one two! Ramsey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ramsey slips under a jab.
Ramsey lands with a nice combination. abby backs away looking to recover.
Nice straight punches there by abby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of abby.
abby misses with a straight left.
Ramsey misses with a two punch combination.
abby lands an overhand right.
abby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ramsey's head.
loui abby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramsey throws a right and a left that both miss.
abby is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
abby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramsey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramsey misses with a head kick.
abby avoids the head kick by Ramsey.
abby looks to land a combination but Ramsey avoids it well.
abby lands a high kick!
Ramsey looks to land a combination. abby sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ramsey lands with a kick to the temple. abby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Ramsey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ramsey 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Ramsey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Puukko Punkkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Ibanez Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Puukko Punkkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alvaro Ibanez Santos!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punkkari slips under a jab from Santos.
Santos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Punkkari sprawls well initially but Santos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Santos lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Santos there.
Punkkari works his way to full guard. Good work.
Punkkari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Punkkari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Punkkari.
Punkkari is looking for a triangle here but Santos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Punkkari tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punkkari is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punkkari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Santos off and has taken his back!
Punkkari is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santos is defending well though. Punkkari let's go of the attempt for now.
Santos breaks Punkkari's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Punkkari is keeping the position.
Santos lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Santos working some strikes from top position.
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Punkkari has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Punkkari's legs - danger averted.
Punkkari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Punkkari keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punkkari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
Santos scoring with some ground and pound.
Punkkari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Punkkari working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Punkkari keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Punkkari is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Punkkari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Punkkari is breathing heavily.
Santos is in close to Punkkari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos working some strikes from top position.
Santos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Punkkari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Punkkari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Santos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santos stands up over Punkkari, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Santos passes Punkkari's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santos is working for a kimura but Punkkari is defending it quite comfortably.
Ground and pound from Santos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Punkkari looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Punkkari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Punkkari is defending well.
Santos slips a nice elbow through Punkkari's hands, connecting with Punkkari's forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punkkari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Punkkari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ibanez Santos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Punkkari is out of range.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Punkkari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Punkkari slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Santos.
Santos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Punkkari's hands.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Punkkari changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Santos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Santos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Punkkari off and has taken his back!
Santos is persistently looking for the submission but Punkkari is defending it well.
Santos doesn't have the hooks in and Punkkari manages to turn into his guard.
Punkkari preventing the sweep.
Punkkari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punkkari works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Punkkari is looking for a kimura here.
Punkkari frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Punkkari looking for a guillotine from mount but Santos is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alvaro Ibanez Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Punkkari is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Santos has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Santos!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punkkari looking for subs off his back but Santos has passed one foot through into half guard.
Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Punkkari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Punkkari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos.
Punkkari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punkkari works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santos is sitting in close to Punkkari's body. Punkkari has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Santos is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Santos is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Punkkari.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Puukko Punkkari!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between lukasz tyminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, lukasz tyminski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Gray!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
tyminski misses with a straight right.
Gray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
tyminski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gray shoots for a takedown but tyminski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gray throws a looping overhand right but tyminski ducks down to avoid it.
Gray takes a swing at tyminski's ribcage but misses.
tyminski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
tyminski tries to clinch but Gray is having none of it.
tyminski stuffs the takedown attempt from Gray. Gray gets slowly back to his feet.
tyminski cracks Gray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gray lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from tyminski misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
tyminski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gray.
Gray throws a nice looking combination but tyminski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
tyminski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
tyminski is looking to clinch.
Gray shoots in for a takedown but tyminski shows good takedown defense.
lukasz tyminski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Gray.
A swing and a miss from Gray.
Gray scores with a punch to the head.
Gray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
tyminski slips under a jab from Gray.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but tyminski manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a series of punches but tyminski avoids them all with ease.
Mr Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
tyminski misses with a straight right.
tyminski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and tyminski wants it to stay on the feet.
Gray throws a predictable looking body shot
and tyminski counters with a nice uppercut.
tyminski blocks a jab.
Gray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and tyminski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gray takes one to the side of the head.
lukasz tyminski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
tyminski clinches up against the ropes.
tyminski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gray's efforts to push away.
Gray prevents a body shot from tyminski.
A bit of stalling here from tyminski.
Gray tries a body shot but tyminski blocks it.
tyminski prevents a body shot from Gray.
tyminski is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
tyminski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
tyminski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gray has him pressed against the ropes.
tyminski throws a head punch that misses.
tyminski manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Gray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
tyminski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gray looks to land a right hand but tyminski moved out of range.
Gray misses with a combination
and tyminski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gray scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
tyminski struggling a bit here.
Gray is trying to get an arm triangle but tyminski is defending well.
Gray working the ground and pound but tyminski is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
tyminski defending against the ground and pound.
tyminski prevents Gray from improving position.
Gray stands up and beckons tyminski to his feet.
tyminski misses with an uppercut. Gray saw that one coming.
Gray misses with a hook. tyminski ducked under it nicely.
Gray misses with a looping left.
Gray is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
tyminski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from tyminski.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray misses with a straight left.
Gray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. tyminski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
tyminski moves away from the strike by Gray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Gray will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
tyminski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
tyminski misses with a looping left.
Gray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gray throws a right and a left that tyminski avoids nicely.
Gray falls off balance throwing a combination
and tyminski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by tyminski.
Gray digs a right hand into tyminski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on tyminski's gas tank.
tyminski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gray throws a looping overhand right but tyminski ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from tyminski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
tyminski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
tyminski misses the jab.
tyminski just misses with a punch to the body.
tyminski misses the jab.
Gray throws the left hand but tyminski avoids the punch easily.
Gray moves forwards but tyminski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
tyminski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from tyminski.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from tyminski.
Gray connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gray misses with an uppercut.
Gray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gray fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches tyminski on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Gray misses.
tyminski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gray circles away quickly and effectively.
A lazy left from tyminski finds it's target.
Gray is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from tyminski misses.
Gray misses with a hook. tyminski ducked under it nicely.
Gray shoots in and drives through. tyminski sprawls well.
tyminski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gray throws out the jab.
tyminski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a hook to the side of tyminski's head but tyminski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
tyminski throws a looping overhand right but Gray ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Gray misses.
tyminski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
tyminski cracks Gray with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Gray throws a jab when tyminski was well out of range.
Gray fails to land with a series of punches.
Gray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
tyminski misses the jab.
Gray misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by tyminski.
Gray looks for a takedown but tyminski sprawls well.
lukasz tyminski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Gray.
tyminski slips under a jab.
tyminski walks into a jab.
Gray throws a jab but it's blocked by tyminski.
Gray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. tyminski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
tyminski misses with a looping right.
tyminski takes one to the chin there.
tyminski misses the jab.
tyminski missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
tyminski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
tyminski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Gray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! tyminski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
tyminski tries to close the distance and clinch but Gray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Gray misses the target.
Gray scores with a crisp jab that stopped tyminski in his tracks.
Gray tries to move into range but tyminski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
tyminski scores with a jab to the body.
Gray walks into a stiff left hand from tyminski.
tyminski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
tyminski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gray.
Gray misses with a double jab.
tyminski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gray throws a jab when tyminski was well out of range.
Gray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
tyminski lands with a shot to the body.
Gray looks to land a combination but tyminski avoids it well.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but tyminski is just out of range.
Gray misses with a body shot
and tyminski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
tyminski moves into the clinch.
tyminski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
Gray swings wildly with an uppercut but tyminski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from tyminski.
tyminski working hard to break the clinch.
Gray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of tyminski backwards.
tyminski misses with a punch on the inside.
Gray throws a punch but it's blocked by tyminski.
Gray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gray tries to break the clinch but tyminski is controlling the position.
tyminski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
tyminski has Gray up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gray breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
tyminski slips under a jab from Gray.
Nice defenses there by tyminski.
tyminski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gray throws a looping overhand right but tyminski ducks down to avoid it.
tyminski tries to close the distance and clinch but Gray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gray takes a swing at tyminski's ribcage but misses.
Gray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
lukasz tyminski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
tyminski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gray.
Gray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. tyminski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
tyminski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
tyminski with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray loads up on a big right hand but tyminski slips the punch.
Gray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. tyminski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
tyminski slips a straight right by Gray.
Gray fails with the takedown.
tyminski throws a hook to the side of Gray's head but Gray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gray shoots in and drives through. tyminski sprawls well.
tyminski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gray gets cracked there but stands up to it.
tyminski misses with a looping left.
tyminski scores with a jab. Gray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mr Gray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray shoots in for a double leg but tyminski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
lukasz tyminski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Gray.
Nice defenses there by tyminski.
tyminski throws an overhand right that lands on Gray's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot.
tyminski takes a swing at Gray's ribcage but misses.
tyminski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away.
Gray has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gray on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gray misses with a combination
and tyminski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from tyminski.
Gray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as tyminski throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Gray misses
and tyminski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
tyminski throws a shot from downtown. Gray moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
lukasz tyminski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gray has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Gray!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lipton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickhard Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into the arena with Cant be touched blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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223 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lipton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickhard Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Lipton Jackson has been cut.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Jackson against the ropes but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Rickhard Smith 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!
Jackson takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Smith looks gassed!
Jackson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Jackson throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson 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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Jackson counters with a head kick.
Smith throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Jackson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rickhard Smith will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Smith.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Smith.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Rickhard Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson 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 looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lipton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickhard Smith.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Lipton Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Smith throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Lipton Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith breaks from Jackson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jackson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Smith is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Smith is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson missing with punches from the bottom.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickhard Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Rickhard Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith checks a low kick from Jackson.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lipton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickhard Smith.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the ropes.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Smith throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Smith cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jackson hang on?
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Smith has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
Jackson is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Smith's guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to control.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Smith is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Rickhard Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickhard Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickhard Smith!
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