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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafel Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike Spiegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiegel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cowboy bebop theme. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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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, Rafel Malik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Spike Spiegel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malik digs a good body shot into Spiegel's ribs.
Malik throws the left hand but Spiegel avoids the punch easily.
Spiegel dives in and grabs Malik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malik pushes down on Spiegel's head and hops out.
Spiegel slips a jab from Malik.
Spiegel takes one to the side of the head.
Jab from Malik.
Malik clobbers Spiegel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spiegel is looking to clinch.
Rafel Malik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malik stuffs the takedown attempt from Spiegel. Spiegel gets slowly back to his feet.
Malik lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spiegel fails with a takedown attempt.
Rafel Malik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spike Spiegel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malik. Spiegel does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiegel fails with the takedown.
Malik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spiegel looks gassed!
Spiegel moves forwards but Malik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spiegel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malik lands a head kick!
Spiegel is rocked!
Spiegel is trying desperately to land a takedown but Malik is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Spiegel.
Malik finds Spiegel's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Spiegel flops back against the ropes, eyes gazing into the distance. Malik lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Spiegel will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafel Malik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergai Poujanofski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGrady has chosen Scotland The Brave as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Sergai Poujanofski 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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergai Poujanofski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, William McGrady!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poujanofski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGrady.
Poujanofski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Poujanofski tries to stand but can't do so whilst McGrady controls his leg.
McGrady misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Poujanofski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McGrady is trying to control but can't.
Poujanofski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Poujanofski is trying to work for a kimura but McGrady is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poujanofski wants to work for an arm triangle but McGrady is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Poujanofski trying to advance position but McGrady counters by regaining guard.
Poujanofski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGrady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poujanofski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poujanofski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McGrady is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McGrady has escaped and now he's on top!
McGrady working some strikes from top position.
McGrady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGrady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poujanofski is keeping the position for now.
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.
Poujanofski keeping moving, preventing McGrady from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Poujanofski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGrady working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGrady scoring with some ground and pound.
McGrady postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGrady preventing the sweep.
Poujanofski is breathing heavily.
Poujanofski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Poujanofski trying to keep a closed guard but McGrady is proving a slippery customer.
Poujanofski keeping moving, preventing McGrady from controlling successfully.
Poujanofski wants to get back to his feet but McGrady is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGrady misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Poujanofski wants to get back to full guard.
Poujanofski trying to control but McGrady postures up.
McGrady trying to pass the guard but Poujanofski defending well.
McGrady seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGrady misses with a head shot. Poujanofski uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poujanofski 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.
McGrady throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGrady stands and throws Poujanofski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McGrady working the body and head with strikes.
McGrady in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McGrady working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGrady controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William McGrady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergai Poujanofski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Poujanofski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGrady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sergai Poujanofski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGrady fails to land the takedown.
McGrady misses with a takedown
and Poujanofski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McGrady's guard now.
Poujanofski stands and throws McGrady's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Poujanofski tries to score with some ground and pound. McGrady controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Poujanofski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGrady knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poujanofski stands up and beckons McGrady to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady slips a jab and a cross from Poujanofski.
Poujanofski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGrady.
Sergai Poujanofski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William McGrady.
Poujanofski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Poujanofski misses.
Poujanofski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGrady counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Poujanofski!
McGrady looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Poujanofski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGrady lands a nice shot to the head.
Poujanofski really wants to buck McGrady off and get back to his feet.
McGrady working Poujanofski over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Poujanofski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McGrady unloading with bombs!
Poujanofski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGrady dominating with strikes here.
McGrady is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Poujanofski is working to get back to half guard.
Poujanofski is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McGrady connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Poujanofski tries to lock up and control but McGrady gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McGrady has control of Poujanofski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Poujanofski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady punishing his opponent with strikes.
McGrady cracks Poujanofski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Poujanofski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poujanofski is bucking up trying to escape but McGrady cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McGrady looking to finish Poujanofski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Poujanofski!
McGrady lands a nice shot to the head.
Poujanofski is looking to get to half guard.
McGrady is landing with some decent strikes but Poujanofski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by McGrady.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poujanofski wants to hold on but McGrady pushes him away.
Poujanofski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McGrady has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Poujanofski's face.
The referee warns Poujanofski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McGrady lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Poujanofski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGrady cracks Poujanofski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Poujanofski tries to hold on but McGrady pushes him away.
Poujanofski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGrady dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGrady lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McGrady raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Poujanofski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William McGrady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergai Poujanofski's cut.
That's time! Poujanofski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McGrady misses with a takedown
and Poujanofski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Poujanofski is working for a kimura but McGrady is defending it quite comfortably.
William McGrady has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poujanofski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGrady doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poujanofski.
McGrady wants to control but Poujanofski is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady tries to roll over but Poujanofski keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poujanofski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGrady doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poujanofski.
McGrady gets full guard.
Poujanofski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGrady is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Poujanofski, into his guard.
McGrady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poujanofski is keeping the position for now.
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.
McGrady trying to control but Poujanofski is working from the bottom.
Poujanofski controls McGrady momentarily but McGrady frees himself.
Poujanofski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sergai Poujanofski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGrady is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGrady postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poujanofski keeping full guard, as McGrady tries to pass.
McGrady is looking to work some ground and pound but Poujanofski has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Poujanofski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poujanofski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poujanofski throws a right hand that McGrady ducks under and follows up with a left that McGrady also avoids with ease.
Poujanofski misses with a takedown attempt
and McGrady counters with a nice double leg into side control. Poujanofski won't be happy with that.
Poujanofski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McGrady.
McGrady tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Poujanofski is looking for a sweep.
Poujanofski is trying to buck McGrady off.
McGrady working the ground and pound.
McGrady working the ground and pound.
McGrady wants to control but Poujanofski is keeping him busy.
McGrady throws an elbow but Poujanofski slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGrady fails to land the takedown.
Poujanofski misses with the combination.
William McGrady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poujanofski slips under a jab from McGrady.
Poujanofski throws a series of punches but McGrady avoids them all with ease.
McGrady drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Poujanofski is trying to control the position but McGrady postures up.
Poujanofski wants to get back to his feet but McGrady is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McGrady wants to control from the top but Poujanofski keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
William McGrady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGrady winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William McGrady!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between uno dance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skylor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: God's gonna cut you down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, uno dance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Skylor Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a right hand that dance ducks under and follows up with a left that dance also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but dance bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith tries to clinch but dance moves out of range.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
dance shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith looks to land a combination but dance avoids it well.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown by dance or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for uno dance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
dance throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dance gets a clinch.
dance blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
dance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith clobbers dance with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but dance circles away quickly and effectively.
dance jabs at Smith's body.
dance tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles dance. dance circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skylor Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like uno dance has been cut.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
dance is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith tries to clinch
and dance counters with a head kick.
dance tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
dance tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns dance that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. dance looks a forlorn figure.
dance tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
dance takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
uno dance's cut is getting worse.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks dance but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns dance that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
Smith scoring with strikes but dance is staying in there.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but dance is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
dance is rocked!
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smith breaks from dance's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
dance might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks dance but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of dance's face.
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith breaks from dance's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and dance is in trouble!
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
dance in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smith has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of dance's face.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith avoids the attempt from dance to control.
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smith lands with some strikes.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish dance?
dance holds on, trying desperately to control.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
dance is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skylor Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on uno dance's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from dance. dance gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
dance will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith dives in and grabs dance's left leg, looking for a takedown. dance pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming dance to the mat! dance manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith cracks dance with a solid left hand.
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.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
dance is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
dance throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming dance to the mat! dance manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dance is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skylor Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
dance looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
dance is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith works over dance with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith cracks dance with a solid left hand.
Smith cracks dance with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith gets to his feet. dance looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and dance counters with a nice body kick.
dance moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith stands up over dance, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but dance has wrist control.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
dance utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
dance looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but dance bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a combination but dance avoids it well.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for dance. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Smith misses with the combination.
uno dance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith tries to clinch there but dance circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
dance shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for uno dance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
dance keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith gets a clinch.
dance keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skylor Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on uno dance's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of dance 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
dance avoids a punch combination nicely.
dance throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith throws a right hand that dance ducks under and follows up with a left that dance also avoids with ease.
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches dance napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith stands up.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith tries to bum rush dance with a series of wild strikes but dance uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and dance counters with a big head kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Smith looks to land a combination. dance sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith misses with a double jab
and dance counters with a body kick that stops Smith in his tracks momentarily.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by dance.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for dance!
Smith landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. dance can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of dance's face.
dance taking shots to the head.
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
dance tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
dance is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
dance is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
dance is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
dance is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
dance is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Skylor Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
dance is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
dance is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith avoids the attempt from dance to control.
Smith landing punches.
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dance is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith landing punches.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
dance tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith lands with some strikes.
dance wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can dance hang on?
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
Smith avoids the attempt from dance to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith trying to control but dance is having none of it.
uno dance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skylor Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 24:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skylor Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between denis meacham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis Harrington acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, denis meacham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Lewis Harrington!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington tries to clinch but meacham moves out of range.
Harrington tries to clinch but meacham is having none of it.
Harrington lands with a nice body punch.
Harrington fails with an attempt to clinch.
meacham drops Harrington with a beautiful combination! Harrington stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - meacham is looking for the KO!
Harrington is rocked!
It looks like Lewis Harrington has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harrington is still on wobbly legs! Can meacham finish him?
meacham thuds a left hand into Harrington's body.
Harrington seems to have recovered his senses.
Harrington is looking to clinch but meacham is avoiding it.
Harrington fails to land the takedown.
Harrington throws a head kick but meacham moves out of range.
meacham keeps the fight on the outside.
meacham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harrington at a distance.
Harrington looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
meacham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
meacham is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
meacham taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for meacham.
meacham lands with a left to the head.
Harrington tries to land knees in the clinch but meacham avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from meacham.
Harrington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but meacham has him pressed against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from meacham.
meacham lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from meacham.
A left hand lands to the body for meacham.
meacham is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harrington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harrington is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harrington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
meacham pressing his opponent against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
meacham lands a shot to the body.
meacham stalling in the clinch.
Harrington is trying to force a seperation but meacham has the dominant position.
meacham is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harrington is keeping busy.
meacham dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Harrington missing with knees to the body.
meacham lands a body punch.
Harrington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but meacham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
denis meacham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Harrington.
meacham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
meacham manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harrington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by meacham.
meacham swings away with a body shot that misses
so Harrington counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harrington is fighting to break meacham's control of his arms but meacham is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Harrington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
meacham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harrington on the ground.
Harrington trying to control the position from guard on top but meacham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrington tries to free his leg and advance position but meacham is retaining full guard.
meacham is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Harrington trying to control but meacham is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
meacham seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Harrington looking to sit in guard and control but meacham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harrington manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrington wants to control the pace but meacham is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
denis meacham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lewis Harrington's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Harrington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts meacham as he jumps to the side.
Harrington wants to clinch
and meacham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harrington looks to clinch
and meacham counters with a nice low kick that buckles Harrington's knee momentarily.
Lewis Harrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrington tries to clinch but meacham moves away
and meacham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
meacham dips to his left and cracks Harrington with an uppercut!
meacham feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Harrington sprawling to the canvas! Harrington rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can meacham finish him?!
Harrington is breathing heavily.
meacham scoring well with a low kick there.
meacham drops Harrington with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Harrington! meacham dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). denis meacham!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between mr mustard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taite Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mustard's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, yes. Gordon has chosen Whistlin' Dixie as his entrance music. Taite Gordon is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, mr mustard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Taite Gordon!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon throws a right hand that mustard ducks under and follows up with a left that mustard also avoids with ease.
Gordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from mustard.
Gordon misses with a series of wild punches.
Gordon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gordon misses with a wild combination.
mustard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gordon misses with a wild combination.
Gordon throws a shot from downtown. mustard moves away and avoids it.
Gordon throws a hook to the side of mustard's head but mustard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gordon fails to land with a series of punches.
mustard throws a nice looking combination but Gordon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
mustard misses the jab.
mustard slips a jab from Gordon.
Gordon missing with a left hand there. mustard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
mustard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gordon counters with a right hand to the body.
Gordon's corner calls for a 1-2. Gordon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gordon looks to score with a jab to the body but mustard is just out of range.
Gordon thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mustard dodges the punch combination from Gordon.
mustard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gordon avoids the body shot from mustard.
Gordon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and mustard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gordon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from mustard.
mustard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
mustard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gordon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
mustard works his foot free and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by mustard.
mustard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
mustard landing strikes from the mount.
Gordon is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Gordon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
mustard raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
mustard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gordon is rocked!
mustard drops a big elbow. That's hurt Gordon! More shots from mustard and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). mr mustard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rutherford Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Starks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutherford Haze has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rutherford Haze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rusty Starks!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Starks 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 Haze has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haze and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Starks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Starks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Haze manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Starks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haze keeps working.
Starks is trying to work for a kimura but Haze is defending well.
Starks in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Haze tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Starks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rusty Starks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Raul Pendragon enters the ring!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Raul Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin moves out of range as Pendragon strikes.
Whack! Pendragon lands a heavy head kick that drops Griffin. The ref tackles Pendragon to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Griffin was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Raul Pendragon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Titus Xenakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Titus Xenakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xenakis is fending him off so far but Bravo persists. Nope, Xenakis circles away and we're back to standing.
Bravo misses with a double jab.
Bravo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xenakis sprawls well initially but Bravo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Xenakis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Xenakis tries to get out of the position.
Bravo looks to land a strike but Xenakis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bravo throws and elbow that misses. Xenakis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bravo's guard. Nice move by Xenakis!
Bravo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xenakis is one step ahead there.
Bravo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xenakis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xenakis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xenakis tries to stand but Bravo is controlling from the bottom.
Xenakis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bravo on the ground.
Bravo looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravo, not yet.
Bravo wants to stand up but Xenakis is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bravo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xenakis defends it easily.
Xenakis tries to stand but Bravo is controlling from the bottom.
Bravo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xenakis defends it easily.
Bravo looks gassed!
Xenakis wants to stand but Bravo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bravo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xenakis fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bravo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xenakis is fending him off so far but Bravo persists. Nope, Xenakis circles away and we're back to standing.
Titus Xenakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Bravo.
Xenakis misses with a few strikes there.
Bravo shoots in and drives through. Xenakis sprawls well.
Bravo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bravo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xenakis circles away.
Bravo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xenakis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Richard Bravo has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Xenakis scores with a four punch combination!
Xenakis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xenakis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bravo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xenakis throws a one two combo.
Xenakis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bravo slips a jab and a cross from Xenakis.
Xenakis throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Xenakis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bravo.
Bravo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xenakis's waist but Xenakis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bravo off to one side.
Xenakis lunges at Bravo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bravo's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xenakis.
Nice shot lands for Xenakis.
Xenakis scores with a jab to the body.
Xenakis throws a right hand that Bravo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bravo also avoids with ease.
Bravo dodges the punch combination from Xenakis.
Bravo throws a looping overhand right but Xenakis ducks down to avoid it.
Bravo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xenakis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xenakis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xenakis misses with a series of wild punches.
Xenakis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bravo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xenakis.
Bravo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Xenakis scores with a punch to the head.
Bravo misses with a jab to the body
and Xenakis counters with a two punch combo.
Bravo tries to clinch but Xenakis is having none of it.
A shot to the body from Bravo misses
and Xenakis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bravo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Xenakis can't do much from the bottom here.
Bravo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Xenakis, who protects the arm well.
Xenakis is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Xenakis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bravo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Xenakis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Bravo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Xenakis throws a right hand that Bravo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bravo also avoids with ease.
Xenakis misses with a shot to the body
and Bravo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xenakis lands a right hook to the body.
Bravo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Xenakis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xenakis controls Bravo momentarily but Bravo frees himself.
Bravo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xenakis's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bravo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xenakis is just riding it out for now. Bravo eventually gives up the hold.
Bravo stops Xenakis from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenakis wants to control but Bravo is keeping busy.
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura but Xenakis is defending well.
Xenakis wants to get back to his feet.
Bravo wants to work for an arm triangle but Xenakis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bravo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xenakis is just riding it out for now. Bravo eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Bravo is looking for a kimura here.
Bravo trying to mount his opponent but Xenakis defends it.
Xenakis is looking to improve his position.
Bravo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xenakis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bravo.
Bravo is working for a kimura but Xenakis is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis trying to control from the bottom.
Bravo passes to side control.
Bravo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Xenakis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bravo is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bravo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Xenakis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Xenakis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bravo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Xenakis is avoiding damage well.
Xenakis struggling a bit here.
Bravo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Xenakis!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravo throws a sloppy strike and Xenakis uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Xenakis has ended up in Bravo's guard.
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.
Xenakis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bravo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Bravo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Richard Bravo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bravo feints and as Xenakis raises his hands in defense, Bravo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Xenakis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bravo is one step ahead there.
Xenakis kicks Bravo off and gets to his feet.
Bravo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xenakis misses with a few strikes there.
Titus Xenakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xenakis avoids the head kick by Bravo.
Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Xenakis!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bravo.
Xenakis avoids the head kick by Bravo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bravo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bravo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xenakis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenakis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bravo circles away quickly and effectively.
Bravo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Xenakis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Xenakis tries to buck Bravo off but Bravo is having none of it.
Xenakis is working hard here to advance position.
Xenakis prevents Bravo from moving into mount.
Bravo is working Xenakis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bravo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Xenakis tries to buck Bravo off but Bravo is having none of it.
Bravo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bravo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis is looking to regain half guard here but Bravo keeps moving and retains side control.
Bravo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Xenakis, who protects the arm well.
Xenakis is trying to control Bravo's posture but Bravo avoids it.
Bravo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bravo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Xenakis dodges the ground and pound from Bravo.
Richard Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Xenakis pushes Bravo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bravo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bravo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Xenakis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Bravo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bravo working the body and head with strikes.
That's four 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.
Xenakis wants to get back to his feet but Bravo drags him back down.
Bravo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bravo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bravo is trying to get an arm triangle but Xenakis is defending well.
Bravo working away.
Bravo cracks Xenakis with a big right hand but Xenakis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bravo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Xenakis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Xenakis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Bravo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bravo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Xenakis has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from Bravo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Bravo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bravo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Bravo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Touchin Bungholz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Katana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katana has chosen Baby got back as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that James Katana was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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20
168 lbs
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23
156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Touchin Bungholz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, James Katana!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katana scores with a shot to the body.
Bungholz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Katana throws out the jab.
Katana misses with a hook.
Bungholz shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katana throws a looping overhand right but Bungholz ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bungholz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Katana.
Bungholz shoots in for a takedown but Katana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Katana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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.
Bungholz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bungholz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Katana throws an overhand right that lands on Bungholz's shoulder, as Bungholz tries to avoid the shot.
Bungholz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz walks into a stiff left hand from Katana.
Bungholz shoots for a double leg takedown but Katana sprawls well. He's pushed Bungholz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touchin Bungholz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katana looks to land a right hand but Bungholz moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Katana misses with a hook.
Katana lands the left hand.
Bungholz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Katana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Katana dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bungholz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Katana.
Katana looks to land a right hand but Bungholz moved out of range.
Bungholz fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungholz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Katana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katana misses with an uppercut.
Katana misses the jab.
Katana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bungholz shoots for a takedown but Katana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Katana 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.
Bungholz shoots in for a takedown but Katana shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touchin Bungholz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bungholz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Katana!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz wants to take Katana's back here but Katana is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bungholz wants to finish this one by submission but Katana is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bungholz.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Katana really wants to buck Bungholz off and get back to his feet.
Bungholz blocks Katana's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bungholz has hold of Katana's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Katana manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Katana is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bungholz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Katana is holding on tight.
Katana is trying to stand.
Bungholz blocks Katana's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Katana squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bungholz fails to take his opponent's back.
Katana wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Katana to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Katana shrugs it off.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Katana can do anything to dispel that myth.
Katana is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Katana is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bungholz working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Katana looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Bungholz! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Touchin Bungholz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Donalds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Mack Donalds!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Casey Ryback!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donalds misses with a series of wild punches.
Donalds throws a right hand that Ryback ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryback also avoids with ease.
Ryback ducks under a wild hook from Donalds.
Donalds tests Ryback's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donalds missing with a left hand there. Ryback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donalds tries to bum rush Ryback with a series of wild strikes but Ryback uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donalds's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Donalds duly obliges.
Donalds throws an overhand right that lands on Ryback's shoulder, as Ryback tries to avoid the shot.
Ryback throws a looping overhand right but Donalds ducks down to avoid it.
Ryback moves out of range of the leg kick from Donalds.
Ryback misses with a double jab.
Donalds thuds a left hand into Ryback's body.
Donalds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryback blocks a jab.
Ryback misses with a body shot.
Ryback takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ryback just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryback throws a jab when Donalds was well out of range.
Donalds sizes up Ryback with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Donalds misses.
Donalds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryback moves out of range as Donalds strikes.
Donalds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donalds.
Ryback scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donalds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donalds slips a jab from Ryback.
Ryback thows a body shot but no joy.
Donalds paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ryback slips a jab from Donalds.
Donalds throws a hook to the side of Ryback's head but Ryback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donalds scores with a body shot.
Donalds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryback was well out of range. Poor timing from Donalds.
Donalds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryback.
Donalds throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Donalds slips under a jab from Ryback.
Donalds connects with a crisp jab.
Ryback tries to move into range but Donalds moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ryback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donalds.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Donalds!
It looks like Casey Ryback has been cut.
Ryback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryback moves out of range of the strikes.
Donalds listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donalds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryback.
Ryback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donalds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donalds.
Donalds defending well as Ryback loads up on a big left hand.
Ryback blocks a jab.
Donalds throws a combination that misses
letting Ryback counter with a right hand.
Donalds looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryback is just out of range.
Ryback ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donalds shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ryback swings for the body but Donalds moves out of range.
Donalds throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryback stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryback's corner calls for a 1-2. Ryback obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donalds bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donalds moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ryback throws a jab when Donalds was well out of range.
Ryback thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryback takes one to the chin there.
Ryback thows a body shot but no joy.
Donalds with a hook.
Donalds moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donalds. Ryback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donalds.
Donalds throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ryback counters with a nice uppercut.
Donalds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donalds.
Mack Donalds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryback misses with a looping right.
Ryback just misses with a punch to the body.
Donalds moves away from the strike by Ryback.
Donalds blocks a jab.
Donalds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryback takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ryback looks gassed!
Donalds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ryback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donalds cracks Ryback with an open hand slap.
Donalds is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Donalds paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donalds works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donalds takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donalds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donalds throws a good cross that connects.
Ryback throws a shot from downtown. Donalds moves away and avoids it.
Donalds scores with the left hand. Ryback knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryback loads up on a big right hand but Donalds slips the punch.
Ryback avoids the head kick by Donalds.
Donalds scores with a hook to the body. Ryback takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donalds staying out of range there.
Donalds bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ryback's head.
Donalds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryback just misses with a punch to the body.
Donalds takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ryback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donalds moves away.
Donalds lands the left hand.
Donalds just misses with a punch to the body.
Donalds lands with a right hand.
Ryback throws a jab but it's blocked by Donalds.
Donalds lands a glancing blow to the side of Ryback's head.
Ryback misses with an uppercut. Donalds saw that one coming.
Donalds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryback lands a nice looking body shot.
Donalds works Ryback's body with a nice hook.
Donalds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donalds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donalds throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Donalds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryback.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donalds lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ryback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donalds throws a chopping leg kick but Ryback manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donalds throws a jab when Ryback was well out of range.
Ryback smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Donalds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Casey Ryback's cut.
That's time! Donalds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Donalds throws a body punch but Ryback moves out of range.
Donalds misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ryback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donalds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donalds blocks a jab.
Donalds misses with a hook. Ryback ducked under it nicely.
Ryback takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ryback has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donalds thuds his right hand into Ryback's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donalds lands a lovely overhand right.
Donalds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryback.
Ryback slips a straight right by Donalds.
Nice uppercut lands for Donalds. That snapped Ryback's head back.
Donalds tests Ryback's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donalds misses with an uppercut. Ryback saw that one coming.
Donalds's corner calls for a 1-2. Donalds obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryback misses the target.
Donalds punishes Ryback's body with a nice straight punch.
Donalds throws a hook but Ryback avoids it easily.
Ryback ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donalds scores with a jab to the body.
Donalds paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryback showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donalds.
Ryback moves away from the strike by Donalds.
Donalds throws out a loose jab but Ryback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryback misses with a wild body shot.
Donalds throws a body punch but Ryback moves out of range.
Ryback doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ryback is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Donalds.
Donalds wants to slow Ryback down by chopping away at his legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donalds.
Donalds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryback.
A slow jab from Donalds misses its intended target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ryback might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Donalds has got the better of the exchanges.
Good shot there by Donalds.
Donalds staying out of range there.
Ryback keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ryback moves away from the strike by Donalds.
Donalds slips a jab from Ryback.
Donalds walks into a left hand.
Mack Donalds is winning the standup battle so far.
Donalds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot by Ryback.
Ryback slips under a jab from Donalds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donalds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ryback counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ryback has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ryback there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ryback misses with a two punch combination.
Donalds fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donalds misses with a head kick.
Donalds ducks under a wild hook from Ryback.
Ryback takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Donalds. That snapped Ryback's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donalds throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ryback counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Ryback misses.
Donalds blocks a jab.
Donalds throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Ryback misses.
Donalds looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryback is just out of range.
Ryback moves out of range as Donalds strikes.
Ryback checks a low kick from Donalds.
Nice defenses there by Donalds.
Donalds misses with a wild combination.
Donalds throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donalds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Donalds.
Ryback takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Donalds misses its intended target.
Ryback takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donalds missing with a left hand there. Ryback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryback thows a body shot but no joy.
Donalds fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ryback on the side of the head.
Donalds wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ryback slips a jab from Donalds.
Donalds displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ryback blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ryback.
A slow jab from Donalds misses its intended target.
Donalds throws a sloppy head kick and Ryback moves out of range easily.
Donalds with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Donalds does it's job there.
Ryback misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donalds.
Donalds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryback manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryback scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donalds misses with a leg kick.
A shot to de liver by Donalds. Beautiful body shot.
Donalds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Donalds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryback throws a jab but it's blocked by Donalds.
Some wild striking there from Donalds.
Donalds tests Ryback's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Donalds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Donalds.
Donalds lands a nice shot that snaps Ryback's head back.
Ryback misses the shot to the body.
Donalds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ryback lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donalds scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab, jab by Donalds - just one landing.
Donalds lands with a nice combination. Ryback backs away looking to recover.
A big left from Donalds misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Donalds dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Casey Ryback's cut.
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.
Donalds slips a straight right by Ryback.
Donalds lands with an uppercut that bounces Ryback off the ropes and back into rage.
Ryback misses with a body shot.
Donalds misses with a wild combination.
Ryback is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donalds.
Ryback stuns Donalds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donalds scores with a three punch combo!
Ryback slips under a jab from Donalds.
Donalds blocks a jab.
Donalds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryback can do to turn this around?
Ryback thows a body shot but no joy.
Ryback moves out of range of the strikes.
Donalds misses with a hook. Ryback ducked under it nicely.
Donalds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryback manages to avoid it.
Ryback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donalds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A left and a right from Donalds both land. Nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Donalds.
Donalds paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donalds fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donalds throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donalds looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryback is just out of range.
Ryback moves out of range of the leg kick from Donalds.
Donalds misses the jab.
Donalds misses with a body shot.
Ryback tries to move into range but Donalds moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ryback blocks a leg kick.
Donalds cracks a nice hook into Ryback's ribs.
Donalds scores with a hook.
Donalds missing with a left hand there. Ryback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryback scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ryback misses with a looping right.
Ryback looks to land a right hand but Donalds moved out of range.
Donalds scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ryback ducks under a wild hook from Donalds.
Ryback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donalds.
A jab from Donalds finds it's way through Ryback's defenses.
Ryback throws the left hand but Donalds avoids the punch easily.
Donalds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryback.
Ryback throws a body punch but Donalds moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donalds throws a shot from downtown. Ryback moves away and avoids it.
Donalds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ryback takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donalds misses with a straight left.
Donalds moves away from the strike by Ryback.
Ryback walks into a jab.
Donalds throws a leg kick but Ryback moved away.
Ryback slips a jab and a cross from Donalds.
Donalds connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Donalds.
Donalds misses with the combination.
Ryback throws a shot from downtown. Donalds moves away and avoids it.
Donalds moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No joy there for Donalds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donalds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryback missing with a left hand there. Donalds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donalds moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Donalds throws a looping overhand right but Ryback ducks down to avoid it.
Donalds lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Donalds!
A swing and a miss from Donalds.
Ryback is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donalds scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donalds thuds a left hand into Ryback's body.
Ryback blocks a jab.
Ryback walks into a jab.
Ryback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donalds.
Donalds lands a nice shot that snaps Ryback's head back.
Ryback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donalds.
Ryback misses with a body shot.
Donalds blocks a jab.
Ryback takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Donalds misses with a double jab.
Ryback slips a straight right by Donalds.
Donalds throws a jab when Ryback was well out of range.
Ryback lands a nice shot to the body.
Donalds tried to score with a low kick but Ryback checks it.
Ryback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donalds was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryback.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donalds listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donalds throws and low kick but Ryback moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Ryback.
A shot to the body from Donalds misses
and Ryback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donalds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryback slips under a jab from Donalds.
Ryback lands with a shot to the body.
Donalds misses with an uppercut. Ryback saw that one coming.
Ryback throws a hook to the side of Donalds's head but Donalds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryback connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ryback just misses with a punch to the body.
Donalds throws a hook to the side of Ryback's head but Ryback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryback moves away from the strike by Donalds.
Donalds lands a really nice looking cross but Ryback seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryback moves out of range of the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Donalds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryback looks to land a left hand but Donalds moved out of range nicely.
Ryback scores with a nice right hand.
Donalds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Donalds clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Casey Ryback's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Donalds thuds his right hand into Ryback's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ryback slips a straight right by Donalds.
Donalds scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Donalds fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donalds lands with a right hand.
Donalds misses with a hook. Ryback ducked under it nicely.
Ryback defending well as Donalds loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Donalds!
Ryback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donalds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryback.
Ryback works the jab nicely.
Donalds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donalds throws an overhand right that lands on Ryback's shoulder, as Ryback tries to avoid the shot.
Donalds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donalds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryback.
Ryback will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Donalds.
Ryback pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donalds defending well as Ryback loads up on a big left hand.
Donalds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryback lands a two punch combo.
Donalds looks to land a right hand but Ryback moved out of range.
Ryback throws a hook but Donalds blocks it.
Ryback throws a hook to the side of Donalds's head but Donalds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donalds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryback misses with a hook.
Donalds scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Ryback.
Ryback wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ryback is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Donalds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ryback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donalds sizes up Ryback with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donalds misses with the combination.
Donalds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryback circles away quickly and effectively.
Donalds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ryback slips under a jab from Donalds.
Ryback looks to throw the jab but Donalds is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryback misses with a wild body shot.
Donalds ducks under a wild hook from Ryback.
Donalds connects with a right hand. Ryback shakes it off.
A big left from Ryback misses.
Ryback looks to land a right hand but Donalds moved out of range.
Donalds throws a shot from downtown. Ryback moves away and avoids it.
Ryback throws the left hand but Donalds avoids the punch easily.
Donalds connects with a right hand. Ryback shakes it off.
A slow jab from Donalds misses its intended target.
Ryback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donalds.
Ryback thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryback throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donalds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donalds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryback's hands.
Ryback moves away from the strike by Donalds.
Ryback throws an overhand right that lands on Donalds's shoulder, as Donalds tries to avoid the shot.
Ryback takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donalds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryback.
Ryback throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donalds.
Ryback just misses with a punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Donalds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donalds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donalds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryback.
Donalds lands with a nice body punch.
Ryback misses with a two punch combination.
Donalds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryback's hands.
Ryback throws a big shot that misses.
Ryback throws a jab when Donalds was well out of range.
Donalds misses with a low kick.
Donalds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryback misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Donalds.
Donalds throws a lazy right hand but Ryback sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donalds moves forwards but Ryback connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ryback walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ryback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donalds manages to avoid it.
Ryback throws out a loose jab but Donalds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donalds tries a low kick but Ryback avoids it.
Donalds looks to throw the jab but Ryback is out of range.
Donalds cracks Ryback with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donalds takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donalds looks to land a combination but Ryback avoids it well.
A cross from Donalds lands.
Donalds scores with a nice strike.
Donalds ducks under a wild hook from Ryback.
Donalds is working the combinations to good effect here.
A good leg kick by Donalds.
Donalds throws a hook to the side of Ryback's head but Ryback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donalds misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryback lands a jab.
Ryback misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryback throws a hook but Donalds avoids it easily.
Donalds sizes up Ryback with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donalds moves away.
Ryback swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Donalds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donalds slips a jab and a cross from Ryback.
Ryback misses with a body punch
and Donalds counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donalds thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Donalds had his way with Casey Ryback in that round.
The cut man is working on Casey Ryback's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Donalds uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ryback has time to react.
Donalds throws a series of punches but Ryback moves out of range.
Ryback scores with a jab.
Donalds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryback moves away.
Ryback scores with a nice head shot.
Donalds thuds a left hand into Ryback's body.
Ryback blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Donalds.
Ryback throws an overhand right that lands on Donalds's shoulder, as Donalds tries to avoid the shot.
Ryback misses with a hook. Donalds ducked under it nicely.
Ryback on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donalds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryback.
Donalds throws a nice looking combination but Ryback bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donalds.
Ryback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donalds.
Donalds will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donalds moves out of range as Ryback strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donalds. Ryback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryback on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ryback is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Donalds lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donalds throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryback. Donalds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donalds lands with a shot to the body.
Donalds lands with a straight right. Ryback didn't see that one coming.
Ryback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donalds was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryback.
Donalds looks to land a right hand but Ryback moved out of range.
Donalds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donalds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donalds throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryback stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryback throws a hook but Donalds avoids it easily.
Ryback takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donalds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryback moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donalds lands with a straight right. Ryback didn't see that one coming.
Donalds looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryback is just out of range.
Donk. Donalds catches Ryback right on the button with a cross.
Ryback slips under a jab from Donalds.
Ryback missing with a left hand there. Donalds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donalds looks to throw the jab but Ryback is out of range.
Ryback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donalds misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryback checks a leg kick.
Donalds takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Ryback misses.
Donalds throws a hook but Ryback avoids it easily.
Ryback's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ryback duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryback. Donalds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donalds misses with an uppercut.
Donalds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Donalds fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donalds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryback.
Ryback throws a jab when Donalds was well out of range.
Donalds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donalds throws a series of strikes that have Ryback backpedaling.
Donalds scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Donalds misses.
Donalds lands with a cross.
A jab from Donalds misses.
Donalds is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donalds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryback.
Donalds takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donalds misses with a series of wild punches.
Donalds lands with a hook. Ryback tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ryback misses with a hook.
Donalds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryback.
Ryback missing with a left hand there. Donalds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryback throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donalds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donalds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donalds loads up on a big right hand but Ryback slips the punch.
Donalds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryback.
Donalds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donalds lands with a right hand.
A combination from Donalds does no damage.
Ryback tries to move into range but Donalds moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donalds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryback throws a jab when Donalds was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryback has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Donalds finds it's way round the side to connect with Ryback's head.
Ryback lands a nice hook to Donalds's body. Donalds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donalds lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donalds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryback loads up on a big right hand but Donalds slips the punch.
Ryback takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donalds staying out of range there.
Donalds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ryback on the side of the head.
Ryback throws a shot from downtown. Donalds moves away and avoids it.
Mack Donalds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryback defending well as Donalds loads up on a big left hand.
Donalds misses with an uppercut.
Ryback lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ryback with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Donalds to score with a decent uppercut.
Ryback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donalds lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Donalds misses.
Donalds loads up on a big right hand but Ryback slips the punch.
Ryback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Casey Ryback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donalds misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Donalds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Donalds has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Donalds!
Mack Donalds retains his light heavyweight title!
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