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Festive Friday Fight Night PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can't Hold Us. Lee has chosen Japanese National Anthem as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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168 lbs
13 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradley Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Yang Lee!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee fails with the takedown.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lee clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bradley Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bradley Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee is rocked!
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Lee gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bradley Johnson!
Bradley Johnson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Fairfax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Suroki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Suroki will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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274 lbs
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270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie Fairfax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Suroki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suroki throws a right hand that Fairfax ducks under and follows up with a left that Fairfax also avoids with ease.
Fairfax lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Suroki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fairfax.
It looked like Fairfax was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Suroki.
Fairfax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suroki connects with the punch.
Suroki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fairfax.
Fairfax scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fairfax rushes Suroki and presses him up against the cage.
Fairfax has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Suroki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Suroki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fairfax successfully pulls guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Fairfax's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Suroki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fairfax is proving hard to escape from.
Fairfax is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Suroki presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairfax successfully pulls guard.
Suroki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Suroki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fairfax is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fairfax has a closed guard, preventing Suroki from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairfax lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Suroki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fairfax stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Suroki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairfax.
Fairfax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suroki's coach down at Nonstop Intensity was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Suroki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fairfax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Fairfax.
Fairfax has Suroki up against the cage in a clinch.
Suroki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Suroki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairfax has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairfax blocks an uppercut.
Suroki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Suroki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fairfax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suroki stops a takedown attempt from Fairfax.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Fairfax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairfax manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suroki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fairfax wants to get back to his feet but Suroki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fairfax tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fairfax wants to stand up but Suroki is controlling him.
Suroki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Suroki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fairfax is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairfax is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Suroki is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fairfax looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suroki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fairfax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suroki sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Fairfax.
Fairfax is looking to clinch.
Fairfax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suroki throws a leg kick but Fairfax checks it.
Fairfax throws a big counter combination but Suroki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Suroki takes the fight into the clinch.
Suroki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fairfax fails to pull guard.
Suroki lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suroki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suroki prevents the takedown attempt.
Suroki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fairfax is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Suroki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Suroki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suroki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Suroki throws a good cross that connects.
Suroki misses with a double jab
and Fairfax counters with a three punch combo that has Suroki backing up. Suroki nods at Fairfax to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Suroki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fairfax at a distance.
Fairfax is breathing heavily.
Suroki lands a head shot.
Suroki cracks Fairfax with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Fairfax falls to his knees and Suroki doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Suroki!
David Suroki was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Han Junsuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Sassano Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Sassano Jnr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Han Junsuke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Sassano Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Sassano Jnr.
Junsuke throws a big counter combination but Sassano Jnr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sassano Jnr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Junsuke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sassano Jnr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sassano Jnr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sassano Jnr avoids a kick to the body.
Sassano Jnr throws a counter combo.
Han Junsuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junsuke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sassano Jnr tests Junsuke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sassano Jnr looks for the body kick but Junsuke saw that one coming.
Junsuke throws a sloppy head kick and Sassano Jnr moves out of range easily.
Sassano Jnr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Junsuke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy - UK in the buildup to the fight.
Junsuke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sassano Jnr punishes Junsuke's body with a nice straight punch.
Junsuke looks for the body kick but Sassano Jnr saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junsuke throws a lazy head kick
and Sassano Jnr counters with a two punch combo.
Junsuke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junsuke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Sassano Jnr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Junsuke misses with a combination
and Sassano Jnr counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sassano Jnr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sassano Jnr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sassano Jnr tries to land knees in the clinch but Junsuke avoids the damage to the body.
Junsuke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sassano Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Junsuke avoids it.
Sassano Jnr is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Sassano Jnr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Junsuke breaks the clinch.
Junsuke misses with a two punch combination.
Sassano Jnr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Junsuke is looking to counter the offense by Sassano Jnr and move into the clinch.
Junsuke is looking to slow Sassano Jnr down with leg kicks.
Junsuke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sassano Jnr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sassano Jnr misses with a body shot.
Junsuke dodges the punch combination from Sassano Jnr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sassano Jnr throws a nice looking combination but Junsuke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sassano Jnr misses with a series of wild punches.
Junsuke throws a nice looking combination but Sassano Jnr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sassano Jnr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sassano Jnr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Junsuke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Junsuke misses with a two punch combination.
Sassano Jnr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sassano Jnr throws a nice looking combination but Junsuke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sassano Jnr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Junsuke circles away quickly and effectively.
Junsuke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sassano Jnr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Junsuke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sassano Jnr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Junsuke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sassano Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Junsuke.
No joy there for Junsuke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Junsuke slips a jab and a cross from Sassano Jnr.
Sassano Jnr blocks the body kick.
Sassano Jnr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sassano Jnr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Junsuke.
Sassano Jnr throws a wild body kick that Junsuke sees coming a mile off.
Sassano Jnr feints and then cracks Junsuke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Junsuke down.
Sassano Jnr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Junsuke, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Junsuke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sassano Jnr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sassano Jnr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Sassano Jnr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A combination from Junsuke does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sassano Jnr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Junsuke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Junsuke thumps Sassano Jnr with a low kick.
Junsuke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sassano Jnr scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junsuke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sassano Jnr counters with a left and a right that stings Junsuke.
Sassano Jnr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Junsuke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Junsuke misses with a kick to the body.
Junsuke tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Sassano Jnr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sassano Jnr throws a head kick that misses.
Junsuke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sassano Jnr unleashes a big counter combination but Junsuke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sassano Jnr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Junsuke misses with the combination.
Junsuke misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Sassano Jnr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Junsuke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sassano Jnr circles away quickly and effectively.
Sassano Jnr tries to bum rush Junsuke with a series of wild strikes but Junsuke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Junsuke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sassano Jnr counters by clinching up.
Junsuke is trying to break free.
Sassano Jnr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sassano Jnr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Junsuke.
Sloppy strikes from Junsuke. Those never looked like landing.
Junsuke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sassano Jnr counters with a series of strikes. Junsuke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sassano Jnr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Junsuke. Junsuke obviously looking to wear him down.
Tony Sassano Jnr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sassano Jnr lands a front kick.
Sassano Jnr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Junsuke's sensitive parts.
Sassano Jnr is looking to land body kicks.
Sassano Jnr avoids the head kick by Junsuke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sassano Jnr rushes Junsuke with punches - Junsuke moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Junsuke goes down! Sassano Jnr follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Sassano Jnr!
Tony Sassano Jnr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Kenjii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bongo Drum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bongo Drum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuki Kenjii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bongo Drum!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kenjii misses.
Drum gets the takedown into side control.
Drum wants to control but Kenjii is keeping him busy.
Kenjii is looking to reverse the position.
Drum in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Drum advances nicely into full mount.
Kenjii wants to control but Drum is having none of it.
Kenjii is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenjii is squirming around, avoiding Drum's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drum looking to finish with strikes here!
Drum avoids the attempt from Kenjii to control.
Drum trying to control but Kenjii is having none of it.
Drum controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kenjii holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Drum tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Drum looking to control but Kenjii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kenjii on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kenjii tries to get out of the position.
Drum throwing strikes here but Kenjii is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Drum working Kenjii over with strikes here.
Drum with a couple of short strikes.
Kenjii is squirming around, avoiding Drum's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drum lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenjii in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Drum controlling his opponent.
Drum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kenjii is looking to escape.
Drum thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kenjii is squirming around, avoiding Drum's attempts to control the action.
Drum throwing strikes here but Kenjii is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Drum tries to control but Kenjii wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenjii is in all sorts of trouble here.
Drum wants to control the pace but Kenjii is squirming around nicely.
Drum with a couple of short strikes.
Kenjii is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Drum lands a big shot there that rocks Kenjii but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kenjii keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Drum trying to control but Kenjii is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenjii tries to hold on but Drum postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bongo Drum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Drum shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Drum passes Kenjii's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kenjii trying to control but Drum postures up.
Drum perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Drum trying to control the action but Kenjii is working from the bottom.
Drum is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kenjii!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drum trying to control but Kenjii is having none of it.
Drum is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drum working the ground and pound effectively.
Drum is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kenjii can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Drum sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Drum wants to control the pace but Kenjii is squirming around nicely.
Kenjii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drum on the ground.
Kenjii tries to hold on but Drum pushes him away.
Drum lands with some strikes.
Kenjii is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Drum lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Drum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drum punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Drum cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Drum working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Drum trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drum connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kenjii wants to control but Drum is having none of it.
Drum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drum trying to control but Kenjii is having none of it.
Drum content just to control the position here.
Drum punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kenjii is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Drum. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Drum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kenjii is looking to escape.
Drum might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kenjii haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Drum controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenjii is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bongo Drum 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Drum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kenjii tries to avoid it but Drum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kenjii to the ground. Kenjii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kenjii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drum's head.
Drum blocks a jab.
Drum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kenjii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drum moves forwards but Kenjii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Drum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yuki Kenjii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bongo Drum.
Drum goes for a double leg but Kenjii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kenjii continues to drive forward.
Kenjii is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drum is keeping busy.
Drum is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kenjii can't fight it off and eventually Drum manages to take the fight to the floor. Kenjii looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drum stands and throws Kenjii's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drum taking a breather here.
Drum wants to control but Kenjii is keeping him busy.
Drum in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Drum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenjii keeps working.
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.
Kenjii gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kenjii holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Drum tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
A nice elbow there by Drum.
Drum working Kenjii over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drum trying to control but Kenjii is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Drum there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Drum trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kenjii is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drum trying to control but Kenjii is having none of it.
Drum tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Let's hope that Drum has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Drum trying to control but Kenjii is having none of it.
Drum takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yuki Kenjii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bongo Drum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bongo Drum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drum 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bongo Drum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dzoko Dzoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeze Berner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berner has chosen Breaking stuff as his entrance music. Dzoko Dzoker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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22
250 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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24
216 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dzoko Dzoker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeze Berner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berner scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Dzoko Dzoker has been cut.
Dzoker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Berner sprawls well initially but Dzoker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Berner wants to get back to his feet.
Berner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dzoker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berner has his hands clasped together around Dzoker's back. He's all about the action.
Dzoker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dzoker is trying to control. Berner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berner actively working from the bottom here.
Berner pushes Dzoker off looking to stand but Dzoker dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzoker 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.
Dzoker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Dzoker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Berner is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dzoker lands a nice short elbow.
Dzoker stands up out of the half guard.
Berner darts in looking for a takedown but Dzoker gets double underhooks and turns Berner into the cage.
Dzoker shoots in for a takedown but Berner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Berner throws a head kick that misses.
Dzoker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dzoker moves out of range as Berner throws a body kick.
Dzoker blocks a head kick by Berner.
A little feinted left hand from Dzoker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Berner gets caught flat footed, as Dzoker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Berner looks winded!
Berner is trying to control the position but Dzoker postures up.
Dzoker 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.
Dzoker connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dzoker has passed into half guard!
Dzoker content to control rather than advance.
Dzoker winds up and cracks Berner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berner looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dzoker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Dzoker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dzoker connects with a nice short shot to Berner's temple.
Dzoker prevents Berner from standing back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzoker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berner trying to control but Dzoker postures up.
Berner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dzoker scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berner taking some punishment here, with Dzoker in his half guard.
Berner wants to get back to full guard.
Dzoker working over Berner with some ground and pound. Berner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dzoker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Berner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dzoker is thwarting Berner's attempts to control the position.
Dzoker winds up and cracks Berner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Dzoker.
Berner has hold of Dzoker's hands but Dzoker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dzoker decides to stand and escape the position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dzoker.
Berner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dzoker backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Dzoker.
No luck for Berner with that takedown attempt.
Dzoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Berner throws out the jab.
Dzoker drives through with a takedown into Berner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berner has momentary wrist control but Dzoker slips an elbow through the middle.
Dzoker distracts Berner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Berner trying to keep a closed guard but Dzoker is proving a slippery customer.
Berner is wriggling around but Dzoker manages to pass to half guard.
Dzoker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dzoker working Berner over with strikes.
Berner scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dzoker manages to mount him!
Dzoker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dzoko Dzoker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dzoko Dzoker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Berner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dzoker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dzoker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Berner looks to throw the jab but Dzoker is out of range.
Dzoker shoots in looking for a takedown. Berner tries to sprawl out of it but Dzoker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Berner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dzoker.
Dzoker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berner can do to turn this around?
Berner closes the distance but Dzoker moves to the side
and Dzoker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dzoker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dzoker stops Berner from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzoker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Berner tries to kick Dzoker off but Dzoker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Berner is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Dzoker there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berner is trying to stand.
Dzoker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dzoker winds up and cracks Berner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dzoker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berner keeps working.
Dzoko Dzoker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dzoker moves nicely into side control.
Berner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dzoker scores with punches from side control.
Berner is not content to let Dzoker control the position.
Berner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dzoker is looking to control Berner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dzoker avoid being mounted?
Berner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berner.
Dzoker controlling the position for now.
Berner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dzoker keeps working.
Berner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dzoker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berner.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dzoker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dzoker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Berner has his foot on Dzoker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dzoker works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker pushes down on Berner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berner is trying to stand back up but Dzoker is controlling him
Dzoker is looking to advance position but Berner won't allow it.
Dzoker is trying to control. Berner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Dzoker there.
Dzoker wants to control but Berner is keeping him busy.
Dzoker winds up and cracks Berner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dzoker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berner tries to kick Dzoker off but Dzoker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker uses his free foot to push down on Berner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Berner.
Dzoker with a couple of short strikes.
Dzoker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dzoker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Dzoker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dzoker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Berner can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dzoker landing strikes from the mount and Berner is in trouble!
Berner is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Dzoker! Berner is hurt baaadly! Dzoker is firing away with more strikes - Berner is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dzoko Dzoker!
An out of breath Dzoko Dzoker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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263 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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36
265 lbs
25 - 16 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Matthews to the ground. Jackson is now in Matthews's guard.
Jackson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Soul Supremacy - UK. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jackson prevents Matthews from getting back to his feet.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson passes Matthews's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Matthews won't allow it.
Matthews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matthews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Matthews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matthews is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Matthews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matthews is trying to stand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matthews shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Matthews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matthews gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Matthews jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Matthews controlling the position.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Jackson postures up in Matthews's guard and throws a big left but Matthews blocks it.
Matthews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matthews manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Matthews prevents a takedown attempt there.
Max Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
Matthews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matthews goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matthews circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Matthews closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson is concentrating on defense, preventing Matthews from advancing position.
Matthews keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Matthews seems to be looking for submissions.
Matthews is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Matthews wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Matthews looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matthews is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matthews misses with a head shot. Jackson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Matthews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
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 Max Matthews will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matthews counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matthews throws a left and a right that both miss
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Matthews has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jackson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matthews pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matthews gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Matthews trying to control the position here.
Jackson postures up in Matthews's guard and throws a big left but Matthews blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Matthews not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matthews has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Jackson won't allow Matthews to get back to his feet.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Matthews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Matthews's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matthews working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Matthews wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Matthews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Matthews is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matthews looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Matthews uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Matthews!
Max Matthews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matthews seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matthews is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matthews prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Matthews throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Matthews seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Matthews there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Matthews is just content to waste time from the top position. Jackson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Max Matthews will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthews attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Matthews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Matthews avoids them all with ease.
Matthews is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matthews sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by Matthews's head coaches at Soul Supremacy - UK that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matthews defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Matthews into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Matthews tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Max Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matthews to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Matthews showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Matthews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matthews pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matthews trying to control from Jackson's half guard. Jackson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's two 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.
Matthews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matthews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matthews throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Matthews is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Shawn Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews regains half guard, as Jackson was trying to land strikes.
Jackson throws a strike but Matthews avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jackson throws a strike but Matthews rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Max Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matthews is controlling him.
Matthews is looking to pass into half guard but Jackson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jackson is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Matthews uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Matthews!
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matthews is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matthews, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Matthews!
Max Matthews thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Javier Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Danza kuduro. Tiyapairat is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ram Muay. Samak Tiyapairat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
157 lbs
8 - 13 - 0 |
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37
166 lbs
25 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Decent elbows
Very quick |
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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
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Javier Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Samak Tiyapairat!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hernandez controlling the action here.
Hernandez seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez wants to free his trapped foot but Tiyapairat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat is defending against the submission attempts here by Hernandez.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez wants to take a breather but Tiyapairat is having none of it.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tiyapairat's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but Tiyapairat defending well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Hernandez blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hernandez swings for the body but Tiyapairat moves out of range.
Tiyapairat darts in trying to clinch
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Tiyapairat's shoulder, as Tiyapairat tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tiyapairat defends well and Hernandez ends up having to push Tiyapairat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tiyapairat wants to clinch.
Tiyapairat clinches up with Hernandez and pushes him back against the cage.
Tiyapairat blocks an elbow strike from Hernandez.
Tiyapairat is leaning against Hernandez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hernandez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tiyapairat blocks an elbow strike from Hernandez.
Hernandez blocks the elbow strike.
Tiyapairat wants to get back to striking at distance but Hernandez won't allow it.
Hernandez throws an elbow but it misses.
Tiyapairat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hernandez lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Samak Tiyapairat has been cut.
Good body shot from Tiyapairat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tiyapairat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiyapairat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hernandez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body punch from Hernandez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
As Hernandez backs off Tiyapairat throws a huge counter combo but Hernandez manages to avoid it all.
Tiyapairat scores with a jab to the head.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick that misses.
Hernandez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tiyapairat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick that misses.
Tiyapairat misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Hernandez's head coaches at The Seven Sins Grappling Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hernandez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tiyapairat fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Hernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samak Tiyapairat'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.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez is looking to counter punch.
Tiyapairat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hernandez, pushing him back against the cage.
Tiyapairat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hernandez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hernandez stalls.
A shot in the inside from Tiyapairat.
Hernandez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tiyapairat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the body.
Hernandez lands an elbow that stopped Tiyapairat in his tracks for a moment.
Hernandez takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Javier Hernandez has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiyapairat tries to work over Hernandez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tiyapairat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hernandez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tiyapairat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tiyapairat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Hernandez avoids the damage to the body.
Tiyapairat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hernandez is defending well for now.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Tiyapairat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tiyapairat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernandez misses with an elbow strike.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hernandez avoids it.
Tiyapairat cracks Hernandez with a nice body shot.
Hernandez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tiyapairat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hernandez.
Hernandez managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hernandez blocks it with crossed arms.
Hernandez avoiding damage as Tiyapairat throws knees to the body.
Hernandez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat looking to slow down the pace here.
Tiyapairat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hernandez is defending well for now.
Tiyapairat blocks an elbow strike.
Tiyapairat tries to circle away but Hernandez has him pinned against the cage.
Hernandez breaks the clinch.
Tiyapairat lands with a cross.
Tiyapairat cracks Hernandez with an open hand slap.
Tiyapairat throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiyapairat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hernandez connects with a right hand. Tiyapairat shakes it off.
Tiyapairat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A bone on bone clash there as Hernandez blocks the leg kick.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat lands with a slapping head kick.
Tiyapairat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tiyapairat tries to land a leg kick but Hernandez saw it coming and moves away.
Hernandez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tiyapairat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tiyapairat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range and Tiyapairat settles back down.
Samak Tiyapairat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez scores with a body shot.
Tiyapairat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tiyapairat moves to clinch but Hernandez breaks away
and Hernandez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tiyapairat scores with a jab to the body.
Tiyapairat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tiyapairat lunges at Hernandez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hernandez's hand.
Tiyapairat looks to land a combination but Hernandez avoids it well.
It looked like Hernandez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tiyapairat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tiyapairat connects with an inside leg kick.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Tiyapairat tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tiyapairat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samak Tiyapairat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tiyapairat.
Hernandez is rocked!
Tiyapairat fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hernandez to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hernandez looks to clinch but Tiyapairat throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hernandez taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Samak Tiyapairat!
Samak Tiyapairat decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bret Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Matthews (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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26
197 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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21
200 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Good elbows
Knockout power |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bret Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews clinches with his opponent.
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Matthews misses with a two punch combination.
Schultz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Matthews enables Schultz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Matthews manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schultz throws a big elbow that misses.
Schultz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schultz slips nicely into half guard.
Schultz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matthews sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Schultz working the head and body with strikes.
Schultz throwing shots but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Schultz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matthews defends it well.
Schultz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matthews is trying to stand.
Schultz controlling the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Schultz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matthews circles away.
Matthews keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matthews!
Matthews has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Schultz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Schultz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matthews to the mat! Matthews manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schultz is looking to pass into half guard but Matthews pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Matthews is in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schultz wants to sweep here but Matthews controlling him for the moment.
Matthews is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schultz 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.
Matthews trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schultz's guard.
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.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Matthews postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz tries to strike from the bottom.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matthews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schultz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schultz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Schultz.
Matthews pushes Schultz up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schultz has Matthews pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matthews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthews throws a leg kick that misses.
Matthews scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matthews dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
Schultz stalling the fight.
Schultz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matthews after a bit of a struggle.
Matthews gets underhooks to prevent Schultz's takedown attempt.
Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Matthews motions for Schultz to come forward. Matthews throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matthews or perhaps it was just good defense by Schultz, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews trying to control the position but instead, Schultz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matthews into the cage.
Matthews prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schultz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matthews sprawls and moves away.
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matthews paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matthews throws a body shot but no joy.
Schultz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Schultz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matthews's half guard.
Matthews is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schultz trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Schultz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schultz is stalling here. Matthews is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Schultz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Matthews has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Schultz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Matthews's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Schultz struggling a bit here.
Schultz is looking to reverse the position.
Schultz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schultz moves into full guard.
Schultz looking for a guillotine here but Matthews defends easily.
Matthews scoring with some ground and pound.
Schultz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz pulls Matthews in close to prevent any damage.
Matthews content to stall in guard here.
Schultz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matthews is aware though and is defending well.
Matthews sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matthews is looking to work some ground and pound but Schultz has wrist control.
Matthews postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schultz is really struggling to control Matthews but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schultz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matthews gets a clinch.
Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
Schultz goes for a takedown attempt but Matthews pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matthews misses with a hook.
Schultz fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schultz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Matthews!
Matthews seems a little lost for a moment, as Schultz dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Matthews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Matthews. Those never looked like landing.
Schultz misses with a wild body shot.
Schultz tries to keep at a distance but Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matthews is looking to break free of the clinch but Schultz has double underhooks.
Matthews tries to break the clinch but Schultz is controlling the position.
Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Matthews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schultz's waist but Schultz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matthews off to one side.
Schultz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab lands there for Matthews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews misses with a hook. Schultz ducked under it nicely.
Schultz clinches up against the cage.
Matthews is trying to break free.
Schultz prevents Matthews from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matthews pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schultz, pushing him back against the cage.
Schultz is trying to drag Matthews to the mat but Matthews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schultz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matthews prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schultz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matthews just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schultz can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Schultz avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Schultz wants to clinch up but Matthews keeps it at a distance.
Schultz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matthews wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schultz works the jab nicely.
Matthews misses with a two punch combination.
Schultz feints and as Matthews raises his hands in defense, Schultz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz throws a big elbow that misses.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Matthews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schultz trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews wants to stand and escape but Schultz is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schultz.
Matthews throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schultz's head.
It looks like Bret Schultz has been cut.
Schultz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schultz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Matthews rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schultz's guard! Nice work there by Matthews!
Matthews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schultz is proving hard to escape from.
Mike Matthews is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matthews not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schultz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Matthews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matthews 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Matthews!
After winning the bout, Mike Matthews 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Let There Be Rock by AC/DC. Jordan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Vamos. Ian Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
220 lbs
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28
202 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamal Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Smith catches Jordan right on the button with a cross.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Jordan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jordan misses with a wild combination.
Jordan misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jordan gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Jordan manages to retain guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith won't allow Jordan to sweep him here.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Jordan's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jordan is keeping the position for now.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Jordan.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jordan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jordan is looking for a sweep.
Smith working the head with strikes.
Jordan is rocked!
Jordan can't do much from the bottom here.
Jordan is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
A big shot lands for Smith! That's hurt Jordan! Will he recover? Smith fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Smith!
An intense looking Ian Smith took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'How are you even alive? After the beating I put on you, I would thought you'd be dead!'.
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pop
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