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Affliction : BLKOUT PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tank Jardine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Purist Thunderwrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tank Jardine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Purist Thunderwrath!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jardine shoots in and drives through. Thunderwrath sprawls well.
Jardine wants to clinch.
Jardine looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunderwrath is just out of range.
Thunderwrath misses with a wild combination.
Thunderwrath shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Thunderwrath.
Jardine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thunderwrath takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jardine has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Thunderwrath gets back to half guard.
Thunderwrath controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderwrath wants to control but Jardine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jardine in particular looking to stall.
Thunderwrath is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thunderwrath wants to control but Jardine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jardine wants to control but Thunderwrath is keeping him busy.
Jardine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jardine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jardine moves into the clinch successfully.
Thunderwrath is trying to break the clinch but Jardine has him pressed against the ropes.
Jardine pulls guard effortlessly.
Thunderwrath wants to stand but Jardine is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thunderwrath gets to his feet - Jardine follows without any prompting.
Jardine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thunderwrath but Thunderwrath pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thunderwrath throws a right and a left that Jardine avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jardine shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jardine was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jardine wants to control the pace but Thunderwrath is squirming around nicely.
Jardine is breathing heavily.
Thunderwrath tries to lock up and control but Jardine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thunderwrath is desperately trying to improve his position but Jardine has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jardine throws a wild left hand from mount and Thunderwrath manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Thunderwrath tries to roll over but Jardine keeps him under control.
Jardine wants to take a breather but Thunderwrath is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jardine keeps the fight on the outside.
Jardine fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Jardine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Thunderwrath or perhaps it was just good defense by Jardine which made him look bad.
Jardine fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Jardine dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jardine misses with a takedown attempt
and Thunderwrath counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thunderwrath postures up.
Jardine keeping moving, preventing Thunderwrath from controlling successfully.
Jardine manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thunderwrath trying desperately to get to his feet.
Thunderwrath is desperately trying to improve his position but Jardine has a good base and remains in mount.
Thunderwrath bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jardine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jardine keeping moving, preventing Thunderwrath from controlling successfully.
Thunderwrath 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.
Jardine looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Thunderwrath has picked Jardine up and slammed him! Jardine can't keep hold of the triangle and Thunderwrath manages to pass to side control!
Thunderwrath wants to control but Jardine is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jardine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thunderwrath has knee on belly and moves into mount.
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.
Thunderwrath has isolated one of Jardine's arms. Jardine looking to fight him off but Thunderwrath twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Purist Thunderwrath!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between jack chute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caesar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, jack chute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Caesar Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
chute fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz lands a nice hook to chute's body. chute takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
chute is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
chute will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by chute or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz which made him look bad.
chute tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
chute throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz digs a good hook to chute's body.
chute is breathing heavily.
chute will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jack chute. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz is looking to slow chute down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz stalks chute and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into chute's face. chute staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and chute falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Caesar Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rual Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferdinand comes to the ring accompanied by Fluorecent Adolecent. Harrison has chosen Shwayze - High Together 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rual Ferdinand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison misses with the combination.
Harrison shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferdinand tries to sprawl out of it but Harrison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ferdinand manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harrison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harrison showed some decent athleticism there.
Ferdinand avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harrison.
Harrison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferdinand defending well though.
Harrison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ferdinand's head.
Ferdinand wants to control but Harrison is keeping busy.
Harrison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harrison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harrison lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harrison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison trying to advance position but Ferdinand counters by regaining guard.
Harrison wants to pass the guard but Ferdinand is keeping the position.
Harrison thows a big elbow that misses.
Ferdinand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harrison is controlling him.
Harrison scoring with some ground and pound.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferdinand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferdinand controlling the position.
Harrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferdinand is retaining full guard.
Harrison throwing strikes from guard but Ferdinand blocks nicely.
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.
Ferdinand is controlling Harrison's posture.
Harrison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Harrison prevents Ferdinand from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ferdinand fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harrison, pushing him back against the ropes.
Harrison is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Ferdinand can't fight it off and eventually Harrison manages to take the fight to the floor. Ferdinand looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harrison throwing strikes but missing.
Ferdinand keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
Harrison passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harrison is chipping away with strikes.
Ferdinand takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Harrison postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ferdinand is not content to let Harrison control the position.
Harrison lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Ferdinand's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ferdinand is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Ferdinand's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Ferdinand is trying to improve his position.
Harrison postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Harrison misses with a head kick.
Harrison misses with a takedown attempt - Ferdinand sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferdinand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Harrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferdinand keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rual Ferdinand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Harrison.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferdinand.
Ferdinand moves in looking to clinch but Harrison pushes him off.
Ferdinand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferdinand swats away the attempt to clinch by Harrison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Harrison dominated that round.
That's time! Ferdinand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ferdinand is looking to clinch.
Ferdinand tries to clinch up.
Ferdinand thumps Harrison with a low kick.
Ferdinand lands a head kick. Harrison smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferdinand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferdinand scores with a nice body kick.
Ferdinand looks to clinch
and Harrison counters with a big head kick but Ferdinand shrugs it off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harrison.
Harrison misses with a low kick.
Ferdinand throws a leg kick which misses Harrison's front leg but catches the back leg as Harrison tries to avoid it.
Ferdinand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
Harrison tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ferdinand counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferdinand counters with a nice body kick.
Harrison takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ferdinand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ferdinand lands an elbow that stopped Harrison in his tracks for a moment.
Ferdinand stalls.
Ferdinand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ferdinand takes a shot to the head.
Harrison blocks an elbow strike.
Harrison takes an elbow to the temple.
Ferdinand is trying to maintain a safe position but Harrison gets an underhook and turns Ferdinand into the ropes.
Ferdinand throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand tries to land a knee to the head but Harrison blocks with his arms.
Harrison takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ferdinand landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harrison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferdinand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harrison throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ferdinand with a knee to the head.
Ferdinand tries to land knees in the clinch but Harrison avoids the damage to the body.
Harrison wants a takedown.
Ferdinand misses with a knee strike.
Ferdinand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harrison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harrison takes an elbow to the temple.
Ferdinand tries to land a knee to the head but Harrison blocks with his arms.
Harrison takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrison is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rual Ferdinand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Harrison.
Ferdinand misses with a knee to the head.
Ferdinand crunches a lovely knee into Harrison's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison takes an elbow to the temple.
Ferdinand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harrison backwards.
Ferdinand throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ferdinand prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ferdinand will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Harrison up against the ropes.
Harrison takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ferdinand.
Ferdinand misses with a knee strike.
Ferdinand prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferdinand working Harrison over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ferdinand obliges.
Ferdinand tries a knee to the head but Harrison blocks it.
Ferdinand misses with a knee to the head.
Harrison takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison leaning against his opponent.
Harrison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferdinand pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferdinand looking to throw knees to the head but Harrison is blocking nicely.
Ferdinand lands a nice elbow.
Ferdinand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harrison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferdinand lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harrison backwards.
Harrison pulls guard successfully.
Harrison 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.
Harrison pulls Ferdinand in to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferdinand wanted to stand there but Harrison had control of the position.
Harrison working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rual Ferdinand dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Ferdinand lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferdinand shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ferdinand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harrison shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferdinand keeps Harrison at a distance using the push kick.
Ferdinand throws a head kick that misses.
Harrison fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferdinand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harrison walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ferdinand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferdinand scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ferdinand lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harrison's sensitive parts.
Ferdinand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand landing knees to the head.
Ferdinand landing knees to the body.
Ferdinand stalling against the ropes.
Harrison avoiding damage as Ferdinand throws knees to the body.
Ferdinand scores with a knee to the head.
Ferdinand throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harrison is trying to break the clinch but Ferdinand has him pressed against the ropes.
Ferdinand lands a damaging elbow.
Ferdinand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferdinand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferdinand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harrison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferdinand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harrison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harrison pulls guard successfully.
Ferdinand postures up.
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 two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand won't allow Harrison to get back to his feet.
Harrison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ferdinand puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ferdinand decides to stand and escape the position.
Ferdinand fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harrison, pushing him back against the ropes.
Harrison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ferdinand is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rual Ferdinand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Harrison.
Harrison tries to break free but Ferdinand pushes him back against the ropes.
Ferdinand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ferdinand lands an elbow inside.
Ferdinand has Harrison pressed against the ropes.
Harrison tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferdinand just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harrison's defenses.
Harrison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferdinand pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferdinand with a knee to the head.
Ferdinand tries a knee to the head but Harrison blocks it.
Ferdinand tries to land knees in the clinch but Harrison avoids the damage to the body.
Ferdinand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferdinand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harrison blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Harrison - that landed with a thud.
Ferdinand tries to land a knee to the head but Harrison blocks with his arms.
Harrison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harrison is looking to control Ferdinand's arms but Ferdinand gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harrison has his back to the ropes.
Harrison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferdinand prevents it.
Ferdinand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferdinand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harrison blocks it with crossed arms.
Harrison lands an elbow inside that Ferdinand shrugs off.
Harrison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
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.
Harrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferdinand avoids it.
Harrison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferdinand prevents it.
Ferdinand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ferdinand scores a nice knee to the body.
Ferdinand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harrison's face.
Harrison blocks an elbow strike.
Harrison looking to throw knees to the head but Ferdinand is blocking nicely.
Ferdinand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Harrison is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferdinand has double underhooks.
Harrison blocks an elbow strike.
Harrison blocks the elbow strike.
Ferdinand misses with a knee to the head.
Ferdinand looking to stall.
Ferdinand tries a knee to the head but Harrison blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rual Ferdinand showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferdinand has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rual Ferdinand!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Oppenheimer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dan Cooper has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Oppenheimer!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Oppenheimer sprawling to the canvas! Oppenheimer rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cooper finish him?!
It looks like Robert Oppenheimer has been cut.
Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oppenheimer moves away.
A big left from Cooper misses.
Oppenheimer shoots for a takedown but Cooper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oppenheimer.
A big right from Cooper misses.
Cooper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oppenheimer.
Dan Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Cooper misses its intended target.
Cooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer gets a clinch.
Oppenheimer is working for takedown but Cooper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dan Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Oppenheimer.
Cooper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oppenheimer.
A frustrated look appears on Cooper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cooper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oppenheimer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oppenheimer is working for takedown but Cooper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cooper is trying to break the clinch but Oppenheimer is controlling him.
Oppenheimer goes for a takedown attempt but Cooper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oppenheimer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooper.
Oppenheimer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cooper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oppenheimer somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper throws a hook to the side of Oppenheimer's head but Oppenheimer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oppenheimer moves away.
Cooper missing with a left hand there. Oppenheimer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooper gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Oppenheimer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cooper wants to stand but Oppenheimer is controlling the position.
Oppenheimer looking to pass the guard.
Oppenheimer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oppenheimer wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
Cooper is looking to stand up but Oppenheimer isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oppenheimer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oppenheimer throwing strikes from guard but Cooper blocks nicely.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Oppenheimer from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oppenheimer walks straight into a right hand from Cooper - that's dropped him! Cooper jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Oppenheimer from any more punishment! Oppenheimer complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dan Cooper!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Timberloke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Mark Thomas has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mark Thomas seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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214 lbs
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210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Timberloke!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timberloke stuffs the takedown.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timberloke.
Timberloke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Timberloke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Justin Timberloke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Timberloke catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Mark Thomas has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timberloke cracks Thomas with a left hook right on the temple and Thomas goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Timberloke lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Thomas is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Timberloke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between OG Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glad Tihata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OG Kush has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, OG Kush!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Glad Tihata!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tihata throws a head kick that misses.
Kush scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kush avoids the head kick by Tihata.
Tihata plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kush, as that shot connected.
Tihata doesn't manage to clinch there - Kush circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tihata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tihata tries to clinch up.
Kush blocks a head kick by Tihata.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tihata.
Kush blocks the body kick.
Tihata throws a wild body kick that Kush sees coming a mile off.
Tihata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tihata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kush circles away quickly and effectively.
Tihata has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tihata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tihata takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tihata 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 Kush has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kush and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tihata slips a jab and a cross from Kush.
OG Kush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kush scores with a hook to the body. Tihata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tihata throws a push kick but Kush slaps the foot to one side.
Kush moves out of range of the body kick.
Tihata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tihata looks for the body kick but Kush saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Kush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tihata tries to clinch up.
Kush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tihata walks into a stiff left hand from Kush.
Tihata misses with a combination
and Kush counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Kush misses.
Tihata misses with a combination
and Kush counters with a stiff right hand.
Tihata scores with a nice body kick.
Tihata throws a body kick that misses.
Tihata tries a head kick but it misses.
Tihata misses with a jab to the body
and Kush counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush misses with a double jab.
Tihata looks to clinch
enabling Kush to counter with a crisp jab.
Tihata throws a wild body kick that Kush sees coming a mile off.
Tihata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kush counters with a stiff right hand.
Tihata tries to clinch
and Kush counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kush takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tihata misses with a body kick.
A jab from Tihata does it's job there.
No joy there for Kush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kush moves out of range of the body kick.
Kush blocks a jab.
Kush lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tihata looks to clinch
and Kush counters with a nice uppercut.
Tihata throws a body kick that misses.
Tihata throws a leg kick but Kush checks it.
A jab from Tihata does it's job there.
Tihata connects with a high kick.
Tihata lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kush backs up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tihata misses with a hook.
Kush is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tihata lands a head kick!
Kush throws a sloppy body shot
and Tihata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kush defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tihata.
Tihata throws a head kick that misses.
Tihata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glad Tihata dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tihata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kush counters with a right hand to the body.
Tihata looks to clinch
and Kush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tihata throws a head kick but Kush moves out of range.
Tihata tries to land a leg kick but Kush saw it coming and moves away.
Tihata closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kush makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kush avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tihata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tihata throws a wild body kick that Kush sees coming a mile off.
Kush moves out of range of the body kick from Tihata.
Kush is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kush takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kush blocks the leg kick.
Kush blocks a head kick by Tihata.
Tihata closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kush, as that shot connected.
Tihata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tihata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kush counters with a stiff right hand.
Kush's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kush duly obliges.
Kush throws a big shot that misses.
Tihata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tihata shoots in and drives through. Kush sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush missing with a left hand there. Tihata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tihata clinches but Kush breaks the clinch
and Kush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kush lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big right from Tihata misses.
Tihata throws a body kick that misses.
Tihata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tihata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tihata misses with a hook to the body
and Tihata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tihata walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Danga de danga de dang - Kush scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tihata wants to clinch
and Kush counters with a right hand to the body.
Tihata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kush sprawls well. Kush wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tihata gets slowly back to his feet.
OG Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glad Tihata.
Kush moves out of range of the body kick from Tihata.
Kush slips under a jab.
Kush blocks the body kick.
Kush darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tihata misses with a head kick.
Tihata looks to land a body kick but Kush moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tihata is looking to land body kicks.
Tihata throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tihata looks for the body kick but Kush saw that one coming.
Kush checks the leg kick.
A nice combination there by Kush.
Tihata throws a head kick but Kush moves out of range.
Tihata tries to land a front kick but Kush steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tihata moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Glad Tihata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tihata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tihata throws the kick towards the body but Kush avoids it.
Kush lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OG Kush dominated that second 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.
Tihata closes the distance but Kush moves to the side
and Kush counters with a three punch combo that has Tihata backing up. Tihata nods at Kush to acknowledge the strikes.
Tihata wants to clinch
and Tihata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kush takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tihata falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kush counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tihata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tihata with a poor takedown
and Kush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kush moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good work by Kush as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tihata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kush throws a series of punches but Tihata moves out of range.
Kush moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kush misses with a few strikes there.
Tihata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kush avoids the head kick by Tihata.
Tihata misses with a low kick.
Tihata swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kush counters with a stiff right hand.
Tihata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kush is out of range.
Tihata looks for a takedown but Kush sprawls well.
Tihata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kush lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tihata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kush takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tihata wants to clinch but Kush slips to the side
and Kush counters with a right hand to the body.
Kush misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Kush.
Kush connects with a right hand. Tihata shakes it off.
Tihata shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kush defends it nicely.
OG Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glad Tihata.
A telegraphed right hand from Tihata misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tihata misses with a double jab
and Kush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tihata is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kush is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tihata.
Tihata closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kush counters with a stiff right hand.
OG Kush is winning the standup battle so far.
Tihata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tihata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the body from Tihata misses
and Kush counters with a two punch combo.
Tihata throws a sloppy head kick and Kush moves out of range easily.
Kush circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Kush to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kush. No joy for Tihata on that attempt.
Kush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tihata misses with a double jab
and Tihata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kush clobbers Tihata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kush misses with the combination.
Kush throws a big shot that misses.
Kush moves out of range as Tihata throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OG Kush clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kush avoids a kick to the body.
Tihata throws a wild body kick that Kush sees coming a mile off.
Kush throws a right and a left that Tihata avoids nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tihata.
Kush cracks Tihata with an open hand slap.
Tihata is looking to score with low kicks.
Kush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tihata circles away quickly and effectively.
Tihata throws and low kick but Kush moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tihata closes the distance but Kush moves to the side
and Kush counters with a nice uppercut.
Tihata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tihata wants to clinch but Kush slips to the side
and Kush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush jabs at Tihata's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tihata.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tihata.
Tihata throws a leg kick but Kush moved away.
Tihata wants to clinch but Kush slips to the side
and Kush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tihata connects with a solid leg kick.
Tihata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tihata throws a combination that misses
and Kush counters with a one-two to the body.
Tihata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
OG Kush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kush misses with a combination
and Tihata counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tihata lands a nice looking body kick.
Tihata tries a head kick but it misses.
Tihata feints and then cracks Kush's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kush down.
Tihata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tihata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kush counters with a stiff right hand.
A left and a right from Tihata both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kush moves out of range as Tihata throws a body kick.
Kush blocks a head kick by Tihata.
Kush blocks a jab.
Tihata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tihata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tihata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tihata tries a head kick but it misses.
Tihata looks to land a body kick but Kush moved away.
Tihata wants to clinch but Kush slips to the side
and Kush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tihata moves out of range as Kush strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kush misses the target.
Tihata misses with a double jab
and Kush counters with a nice body shot.
Tihata is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tihata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kush moves out of range as Tihata throws a body kick.
Kush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tihata throws a head kick but Kush moves out of range.
Kush moves out of range as Tihata throws a body kick.
Tihata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tihata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch lands to the side of Tihata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tihata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tihata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Glad Tihata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tihata clinches but Kush breaks the clinch
and Kush counters with a nice uppercut.
Tihata lands a head kick!
Tihata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tihata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kush.
Tihata lands with a slapping head kick.
Kush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tihata misses with a hook.
Tihata looks to land a body kick but Kush moved away.
Kush tries for a takedown but Tihata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tihata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tihata takes one to the chin there.
Kush blocks a head kick by Tihata.
Kush ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Kush blocks the low kick.
Tihata misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Tihata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tihata shoots for a takedown but Kush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tihata is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kush circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kush connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Kush.
Tihata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tihata falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kush moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tihata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tihata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kush.
Kush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tihata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tihata.
Tihata lands a really nice looking cross but Kush seems unphased.
Kush throws a lazy right hand but Tihata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tihata throws a push kick but Kush slaps the foot to one side.
Tihata darts in trying to clinch
and Kush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tihata thows a body kick. Kush tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tihata wants to clinch but Kush slips to the side
and Kush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush throws a body punch but Tihata moves out of range.
Tihata misses with the body kick
letting Kush counter with a right hand.
Tihata darts in trying to clinch
and Kush counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kush!
Tihata tries a head kick but it misses.
Tihata displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tihata pushes Kush away with a front kick.
Tihata lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Glad Tihata.
I think Tihata 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glad Tihata!
Glad Tihata is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael The Count (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McMatthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Count comes to the ring accompanied by The streets don't love you no more!!!. Michael The Count has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael The Count!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack McMatthew!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Count lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Michael The Count seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMatthew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Count is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McMatthew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Count throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McMatthew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Count lands a jab to the nose.
McMatthew moves out of range of the strikes.
The Count connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McMatthew digs a good body shot into The Count's ribs.
The Count waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McMatthew.
McMatthew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Count.
The Count scores with a hook to the body. McMatthew takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Count throws a head kick but McMatthew moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Count with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to de liver by The Count. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the body from The Count misses
and McMatthew counters with a straight right hand.
The Count is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The Count misses with an uppercut.
The Count loads up on a big right hand but McMatthew slips the punch.
The Count ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMatthew moves away.
The Count throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Count throws a head kick that McMatthew semi-blocks.
The Count with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Count lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Count with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Count misses with a shot to the body
enabling McMatthew to counter with a crisp jab.
The Count scores with a hook to the body. McMatthew takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Count misses with a straight left.
The Count goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Count lands a jab to McMatthew's midsection.
The Count throws out a loose jab but McMatthew uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Count throws a hook but McMatthew blocks it.
The Count misses with a body shot.
McMatthew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Count throws out the jab.
The Count missing with a left hand there. McMatthew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McMatthew moves out of range of the strikes.
McMatthew clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Count wants to get back to striking at distance but McMatthew won't allow it.
The Count lands with a right to the head.
McMatthew tries a body shot but The Count blocks it.
McMatthew throws a head punch that misses.
McMatthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Count is trying to break the clinch but McMatthew is controlling him.
McMatthew misses with some punches.
The Count breaks from the clinch.
The Count jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McMatthew swinging wildly here.
McMatthew doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Count misses with a shot to the body
and The Count takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Count is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McMatthew.
McMatthew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Count throws an overhand right that lands on McMatthew's shoulder, as McMatthew tries to avoid the shot.
McMatthew misses with a series of wild punches.
The Count just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Count misses with a wild combination.
The Count throws a looping overhand right but McMatthew ducks down to avoid it.
McMatthew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McMatthew ducks under a wild hook from The Count.
The Count lands with an overhand left.
McMatthew forces The Count back against the ropes and clinches.
The Count breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Count throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McMatthew.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Count. McMatthew does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMatthew takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Count throws a left and a right that both miss
and McMatthew moves into the clinch.
The Count is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael The Count dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Count. That's going to slow McMatthew down.
The Count throws a nice head kick!
McMatthew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Count waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McMatthew.
The Count lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Count scores with the left hand. McMatthew knows he should have avoided that one.
The Count misses the body punch
and McMatthew counters with a two punch combo.
No joy there for McMatthew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Count lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Count looks to score with a jab to the body but McMatthew is just out of range.
The Count dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McMatthew takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMatthew slips under a jab from The Count.
The Count pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Count just misses with a punch to the body.
McMatthew tries to close the distance and clinch but The Count swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McMatthew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McMatthew takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Count lands with a good body shot.
McMatthew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McMatthew misses with a combination
and The Count counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Count scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Count throws a head kick that misses.
McMatthew slips under a jab.
The Count works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from The Count does no damage.
McMatthew ducks right into an uppercut from The Count.
A jab from The Count finds it's way through McMatthew's defenses.
The Count misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from The Count.
The Count misses with a looping right.
The Count lands a high kick!
McMatthew blocks a jab.
McMatthew slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from McMatthew misses.
The Count misses with a jab to the body
and McMatthew counters with a two punch combo.
The Count misses with a shot to the body
letting McMatthew counter with a right hand.
The Count throws an overhand right that lands on McMatthew's shoulder, as McMatthew tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by McMatthew.
The Count misses with an uppercut.
The Count throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McMatthew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Count looks to land a combination but McMatthew avoids it well.
The Count looks to land a left hand but McMatthew moved out of range nicely.
The Count scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McMatthew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Count.
McMatthew moves in looking to clinch but The Count pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Count throws the left hand but McMatthew avoids the punch easily.
The Count misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMatthew.
No joy there for The Count, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from The Count.
McMatthew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Count.
The Count misses the jab.
The Count takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Count throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McMatthew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michael The Count is winning the standup battle so far.
The Count throws a jab but it's blocked by McMatthew.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Count throws a combination that misses
and McMatthew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Count throws a big shot that misses.
The Count uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McMatthew has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael The Count dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The Count throws out a loose jab but McMatthew uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from The Count.
The Count throws a half hearted mid kick.
McMatthew falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Count counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from McMatthew.
The Count throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Count pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Count throws out a powerful jab.
The Count misses with an uppercut.
The Count misses with a body punch
enabling McMatthew to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Count misses with a shot to the body
and McMatthew counters by moving into the clinch.
The Count missing with knees to the body.
The Count blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from McMatthew.
McMatthew scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McMatthew throws a punch but it's blocked by The Count.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMatthew.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McMatthew as The Count tries to tie him up.
The Count scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Count manages to break the clinch.
McMatthew misses with a double jab
and The Count counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McMatthew ducks under a wild hook from The Count.
The Count throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Count lands a jab to McMatthew's midsection.
McMatthew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Count scores with a hook to the body. McMatthew takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Count throws a left and a right that both miss
and McMatthew counters with a series of strikes. The Count will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jack McMatthew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from The Count does it's job there.
The Count throws a hook but McMatthew avoids it easily.
McMatthew lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McMatthew has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Count breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McMatthew keeps control of The Count as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Count's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McMatthew takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Count connects with a good right hand that stumbles McMatthew. McMatthew circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Count.
The Count throws a hook to the side of McMatthew's head but McMatthew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Count fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McMatthew looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Count cracks McMatthew with an open hand slap.
No joy there for McMatthew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Count thuds his right hand into McMatthew's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from The Count misses.
The Count dodges the punch combination from McMatthew.
The Count throws a shot from downtown. McMatthew moves away and avoids it.
McMatthew is looking to clinch but The Count is avoiding it.
The Count throws a shot from downtown. McMatthew moves away and avoids it.
The Count swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McMatthew makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McMatthew defending well as The Count loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Count fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Count jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Count lands with a right hand.
The Count stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Count misses with a hook.
McMatthew ducks under a wild hook from The Count.
McMatthew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMatthew walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Count throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McMatthew's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Count waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McMatthew.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael The Count clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McMatthew throws a right and a left that The Count avoids nicely.
McMatthew works the jab nicely.
The Count thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Count swings away with a body shot that misses
and McMatthew counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McMatthew.
Nice body punch from The Count.
McMatthew has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch on the inside from McMatthew fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMatthew.
McMatthew lands a shoulder strike.
The Count lands a shot to the body.
McMatthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMatthew lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Count manages to break the clinch.
McMatthew looks to land a combination but The Count avoids it well.
The Count lands a body shot.
The Count attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Count throws a jab when McMatthew was well out of range.
The Count turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McMatthew is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMatthew doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Count's corner calls for a 1-2. The Count obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Count closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The Count pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Count scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McMatthew staying out of range there.
The Count fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Count punishes McMatthew's body with a nice straight punch.
The Count connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Count is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McMatthew can do to turn this around?
The Count darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from The Count.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Count stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Count scores with a hook.
The Count connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McMatthew momentarily.
McMatthew slips a straight right by The Count.
The Count misses with a two punch combination.
The Count wants to slow McMatthew down by chopping away at his legs.
McMatthew moves forwards but The Count connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Count scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from The Count misses.
The Count scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McMatthew doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from The Count does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Count.
The Count connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McMatthew's hands.
The Count throws a hook but McMatthew blocks it.
McMatthew is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Count.
The Count throws a looping overhand right but McMatthew ducks down to avoid it.
The Count fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from The Count misses
and McMatthew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Count misses with an uppercut. McMatthew saw that one coming.
McMatthew looks to land a combination. The Count sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab lands there for The Count.
The Count misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Count pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McMatthew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Count.
The Count misses with a looping right.
McMatthew takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Count with a jab.
The Count throws a wild body kick that McMatthew sees coming a mile off.
McMatthew tries to move into range but The Count moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Count ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMatthew moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Count slips a straight right by McMatthew.
McMatthew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Count.
The Count thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael The Count had his way with Jack McMatthew in that round.
That's time! The Count's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The Count lands a body shot.
The Count lands with a right hand.
McMatthew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Count.
The Count fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McMatthew on the side of the head.
The Count shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Count takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McMatthew moves away from the strike by The Count.
A slow jab from The Count misses its intended target.
McMatthew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Count throws out the jab.
The Count looks to land a right hand but McMatthew moved out of range.
The Count lands with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of McMatthew 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMatthew slips a jab from The Count.
The Count misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by The Count there.
The Count looks to land a right hand but McMatthew moved out of range.
The Count throws a left and a right that both miss
and McMatthew counters by moving into the clinch.
McMatthew's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McMatthew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Count blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMatthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Count manages to break the clinch.
McMatthew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Count.
Jab by The Count.
The Count misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMatthew.
The Count scores with a shot to the body.
Jack McMatthew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Count misses with a hook. McMatthew ducked under it nicely.
The Count throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Count is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McMatthew.
The Count connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McMatthew tries to clinch but The Count is having none of it.
McMatthew takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Count throws the left hand but McMatthew avoids the punch easily.
The Count slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Count digs a good hook to McMatthew's body.
McMatthew lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew staying out of range there.
The Count scores with a nice right hand.
The Count lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Count clobbers McMatthew with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Count bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McMatthew's head.
McMatthew tries to clinch but The Count is having none of it.
Michael The Count is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Count scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Count connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Count thows a body shot but no joy.
A cross from The Count lands.
McMatthew moves away from the strike by The Count.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew moves out of range of the leg kick from The Count.
A head kick misses from The Count.
The Count scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Count throws out a powerful jab.
McMatthew misses with a double jab
and The Count counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by The Count. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Count.
The Count misses with a two punch combination.
McMatthew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McMatthew tries to clinch up but The Count circles away and keeps his distance.
The Count lands with a kick to the temple. McMatthew shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael The Count showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Count, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael The Count!
Michael The Count retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Polliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonsson's entrance music is Lover's Concerto by Kelly Chen. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Jonsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Polliver!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonsson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Polliver has his foot on Jonsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jonsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jonsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polliver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polliver wants to sweep but no luck.
Jonsson looking to pass the guard.
Jonsson trying to move into half guard but instead Polliver has managed to sweep!
Jonsson has an active guard here but Polliver has managed to pass into half guard.
Polliver is keen to just control but Jonsson is a slippery customer.
Jonsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Polliver.
Polliver wants to free his trapped foot but Jonsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jonsson is not content to let Polliver control the position.
Polliver thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Polliver is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jonsson!
Polliver looking to control and managing it successfully.
Polliver goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jonsson turns into him and now he's in Polliver's guard.
Jonsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Polliver is trying to control the position but Jonsson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Polliver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polliver looking to control.
Jonsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Polliver looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Polliver looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Polliver!
Polliver postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jonsson is looking for a sweep.
Jonsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Polliver throws a strike but Jonsson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jonsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Polliver defends it easily.
Polliver is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jonsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Polliver has managed to get both his arms back between Jonsson's legs - danger averted.
Polliver trying to control but Jonsson is working from the bottom.
Jonsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Polliver is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jonsson.
Jonsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Polliver controls the position.
Polliver in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jonsson struggling a bit here.
Polliver trying to control the action but Jonsson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polliver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jonsson is not content to let Polliver control the position.
Jonsson is looking to regain half guard here but Polliver keeps moving and retains side control.
Jonsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Polliver's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Graham Polliver will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jonsson tries to clinch up but Polliver circles away and keeps his distance.
Polliver fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jonsson is out of range.
Polliver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jonsson.
Jonsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Polliver as Jonsson shoots in.
Polliver has closed the distance and engaged Jonsson in a clinch.
Polliver is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jonsson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Polliver to the mat. Polliver regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Polliver is trying to control the position but Jonsson postures up.
Jonsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Polliver keeping moving, preventing Jonsson from controlling successfully.
Jonsson advances position into side control!
Jonsson moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson goes for an armbar but Polliver turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Polliver.
Polliver is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Polliver's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jonsson controls Polliver momentarily but Polliver frees himself.
Jonsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Polliver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Polliver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Polliver trying to control but Jonsson is working from the bottom.
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.
Jonsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Polliver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jonsson is keeping the position for now.
Polliver is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jonsson keeping moving, preventing Polliver from controlling successfully.
Jonsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jonsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Polliver stacks Jonsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Polliver!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson is not content to let Polliver control the position.
Polliver tries to advance to mount but Jonsson denies him.
Polliver trying to control the action but Jonsson is working from the bottom.
Jonsson is looking to reverse the position.
Polliver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jonsson keeps working.
Jonsson regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Polliver is keen to just control but Jonsson is a slippery customer.
Jonsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Polliver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Polliver's back!
Jonsson is trying to stick to Polliver's back but Polliver is turning into Jonsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jonsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Polliver.
Jonsson looking for subs off his back but Polliver has passed one foot through into half guard.
Polliver performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jonsson wants to control but Polliver is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Polliver is trying to control the action in half guard but Jonsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Polliver lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Graham Polliver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jonsson shoots for a takedown but Polliver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andreas Jonsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonsson tries to clinch up
and Polliver makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jonsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Polliver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jonsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Polliver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Jonsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polliver moves into the clinch successfully.
Jonsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Polliver blocks it with crossed arms.
Polliver tries to land a knee to the head but Jonsson blocks with his arms.
Polliver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Andreas Jonsson has been cut.
Polliver takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jonsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Polliver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jonsson.
Polliver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jonsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jonsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jonsson missing with knees to the body.
Jonsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Polliver pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jonsson tries to clinch but Polliver moves away
and Polliver counters with a series of strikes. Jonsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Polliver.
Nice shot lands for Polliver.
Jonsson tries to move into range but Polliver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jonsson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Jonsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Polliver throws a series of punches but Jonsson avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Polliver darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jonsson clinches but Polliver breaks the clinch
and Polliver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Polliver moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jonsson looks to clinch
and Polliver counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Polliver misses with the combination.
Polliver throws a leg kick but Jonsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Polliver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jonsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Polliver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Polliver forces Jonsson back against the ropes and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polliver scores with a knee to the head.
Jonsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Polliver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Polliver working Jonsson over with knees to the body.
Polliver tries to land a knee to the head but Jonsson blocks with his arms.
Polliver avoids the elbow strike from Jonsson, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polliver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jonsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Polliver avoids the damage to the body.
Polliver landing knees to the head.
Polliver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Polliver using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Polliver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jonsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Polliver.
Jonsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Polliver avoids a wild elbow strike from Jonsson.
Polliver lands a nice knee to the body.
Polliver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jonsson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Jonsson.
Jonsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Polliver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jonsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Polliver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jonsson avoids it.
Polliver lands an elbow inside that Jonsson shrugs off.
Polliver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jonsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Polliver.
Polliver putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jonsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Polliver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Polliver lands an elbow that stopped Jonsson in his tracks for a moment.
Jonsson throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson lands an elbow inside that Polliver shrugs off.
Jonsson fails to pull guard.
Jonsson can't find room to land a body shot as Polliver controls the action.
Jonsson tries for a takedown but Polliver manages to get underhooks.
Polliver landing knees to the head.
Polliver lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jonsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Polliver using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Polliver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jonsson gets through Polliver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Polliver stops a takedown attempt from Jonsson.
Knees to the body from Polliver.
Polliver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jonsson tries to pull guard but Polliver won't allow it.
Graham Polliver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Polliver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Polliver lands a knee to the head.
Jonsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Polliver pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jonsson tries to keep at a distance but Polliver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polliver lands an elbow inside that Jonsson shrugs off.
Polliver scores with a knee to the head.
Jonsson lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Polliver.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jonsson as Polliver tries to tie him up.
Polliver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jonsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Andreas Jonsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonsson tries for a takedown but Polliver manages to get underhooks.
Polliver crunches a lovely knee into Jonsson's ribcage.
Polliver stalling in the clinch but Jonsson improves position.
Polliver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jonsson misses with a knee strike.
Polliver dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Jonsson is trying to drag Polliver to the mat but Polliver just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polliver lands an elbow inside that Jonsson shrugs off.
Polliver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Polliver misses with an elbow strike.
Polliver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Polliver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Polliver 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Polliver!
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