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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between tyler jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swagger has chosen Amazing as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, tyler jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jackman throws a sloppy head kick and Swagger moves out of range easily.
jackman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
jackman circles away from the clinch attempt.
jackman looks to land a left hand but Swagger moved out of range nicely.
jackman tries to clinch there but Swagger circles away.
jackman dives in and grabs Swagger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swagger pushes down on jackman's head and hops out.
jackman clinches but Swagger breaks the clinch
and Swagger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
jackman wants to control but Swagger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Swagger working jackman over with strikes.
jackman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swagger is working away from the top position though.
Swagger tries to pass to full mount but jackman defends it.
jackman wants to control but Swagger passes into side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jackman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Swagger is controlling him well.
jackman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Swagger wants to lay and pray for a moment but jackman keeps working.
jackman is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Swagger scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at jackman to see if he's OK.
jackman tries to buck Swagger off but Swagger is having none of it.
Swagger has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Swagger swinging wildly here.
Swagger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
jackman tries to clinch
and Swagger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Swagger.
Swagger breaks the clinch.
Swagger clinches.
jackman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Swagger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
jackman is breathing heavily.
Swagger gets underhooks to prevent jackman's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tyler jackman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jackman fails to pull guard.
Swagger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swagger clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Swagger.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Swagger as jackman tries to tie him up.
Swagger has jackman pressed against the cage, preventing jackman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Swagger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swagger pushes jackman up against the cage in a clinch.
Swagger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swagger moves into the clinch successfully.
Swagger manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger forces jackman back against the cage and clinches.
jackman prevents the takedown attempt.
jackman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Swagger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
jackman throws a low kick but Swagger avoids it.
Swagger lands a nice looking body shot.
Swagger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Swagger breaks the clinch.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses.
Swagger misses with a few strikes there.
Swagger darts in trying to clinch
enabling jackman to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Swagger dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
jackman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Swagger counters by clinching up.
jackman prevents Swagger from breaking the clinch.
Swagger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Swagger.
Swagger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but jackman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swagger looks to land a combination but jackman avoids it well.
Swagger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
jackman wants to get back to full guard.
jackman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jackman looking for a sweep. Not yet jackman, not yet.
jackman is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now jackman is on top in guard.
Swagger working for a triangle but jackman defends it easily.
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.
Swagger working a defensive guard here.
Swagger throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jackman forces his way into half guard.
jackman is keen to just control but Swagger is a slippery customer.
Swagger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. jackman is working away from the top position though.
jackman wants to stand but Swagger has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swagger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but jackman scores with a couple of nice shots.
jackman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swagger sees it coming and defends easily.
Swagger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Swagger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swagger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but jackman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Swagger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Swagger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from jackman.
jackman tries for a takedown but Swagger circles away easily
and Swagger moves into the clinch.
jackman fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tyler jackman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swagger breaks the clinch.
Swagger dips to his left and cracks jackman with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Swagger pushes jackman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
jackman tries to pull guard but Swagger holds him up against the cage and eventually jackman drops back down to his feet.
Swagger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaun Swagger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swagger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
jackman fails with the takedown
and Swagger counters with a takedown into side control.
jackman wants to get back to his feet.
Swagger in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... jackman is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shaun Swagger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between james hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasor Schwager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). james hatfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, james hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rasor Schwager!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwager instigates a clinch.
Schwager is leaning against hatfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schwager working hard to break the clinch.
Schwager gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from hatfield.
Schwager is trying to break free.
Schwager wants to break the clinch but can't.
hatfield has Schwager pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schwager manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Schwager manages to break the clinch.
Schwager wants to clinch.
Schwager throws a wild body kick that hatfield sees coming a mile off.
A punch combination from Schwager misses.
Schwager tries to clinch up but hatfield circles away and keeps his distance.
hatfield pushes Schwager up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hatfield tries to break free but Schwager pushes him back against the cage.
hatfield is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schwager is defending well for now.
Schwager has picked hatfield up - he's going for a ride! Schwager dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
hatfield wants to get back to full guard but Schwager has passed into side control.
Schwager controlling the position easily from mount.
Schwager avoids the attempt from hatfield to control.
Schwager controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hatfield is desperately trying to improve his position but Schwager has a good base and remains in mount.
Schwager wants to control the pace but hatfield is squirming around nicely.
Schwager looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hatfield is squirming around, avoiding Schwager's attempts to control the action.
hatfield wants to hold on but Schwager pushes him away.
Schwager tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rasor Schwager just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
hatfield clinches with his opponent.
Schwager wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four 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.
hatfield fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for james hatfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
hatfield wants to break free but Schwager has control.
Schwager wants to get back to striking at distance but hatfield won't allow it.
hatfield scores with a hook to the body.
hatfield tries a knee to the head but Schwager blocks it.
hatfield stalls.
hatfield has Schwager pressed against the cage, preventing Schwager from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Schwager's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwager working hard to break the clinch.
Schwager is trying to break the clinch but hatfield is controlling him.
Schwager wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasor Schwager dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
hatfield slips a jab and a cross from Schwager.
hatfield instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schwager.
hatfield looking to throw knees to the head but Schwager is blocking nicely.
Schwager successfully pulls guard.
Schwager keeping moving, preventing hatfield from controlling successfully.
hatfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schwager keeping full guard, as hatfield tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwager is looking to stand up but hatfield isn't so interested in that idea.
hatfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwager is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hatfield wants to control from the top but Schwager keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
hatfield fails to land the takedown.
Schwager fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
hatfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schwager throws a nice looking combination but hatfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schwager tries to clinch up
and hatfield counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Schwager wants to control but hatfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schwager is positioning himself well to prevent hatfield advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwager pushes hatfield off looking to stand but hatfield dives back in and keeps control.
hatfield looks to land a strike but Schwager avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Schwager wants to stand but hatfield is controlling the position.
Schwager controls hatfield momentarily but hatfield frees himself.
Schwager looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schwager is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
hatfield dodges the punch combination from Schwager.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwager throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
hatfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schwager.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Schwager.
Schwager breaks the clinch.
Schwager has hatfield up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Schwager's face as he tries to break the clinch.
hatfield scores with a hook to the body.
hatfield looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for james hatfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schwager wants to break free but hatfield has control.
Schwager lands with a short head shot on the inside.
hatfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schwager wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schwager wants to break the clinch but can't.
hatfield tries to pull guard but Schwager won't allow it.
hatfield jumps guard but Schwager stands there with hatfield around his waist. hatfield gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schwager pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
james hatfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwager closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schwager lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that james hatfield will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Schwager throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and hatfield counters by clinching up.
hatfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schwager scores with a punch to the head.
Schwager lands with an uppercut that bounces hatfield off the cage and back into rage.
hatfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schwager is fending him off so far but hatfield persists. Nope, Schwager circles away and we're back to standing.
Schwager misses with a body kick.
Schwager throws a series of punches but hatfield moves out of range.
Schwager darts in trying to clinch
and hatfield counters by clinching up.
Schwager tries to circle away but hatfield has him pinned against the cage.
Schwager prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
hatfield looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hatfield drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for james hatfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwager has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
hatfield prevents Schwager from breaking the clinch.
Schwager can't break the clinch.
Schwager has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics hatfield uses from the top position.
hatfield trying to control but Schwager is working from the bottom.
Schwager has control of hatfield's left arm, preventing hatfield from doing any damage.
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.
Schwager utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schwager pulls hatfield in to control the position.
hatfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwager is retaining full guard.
hatfield drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schwager looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schwager looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schwager!
Schwager stands up.
Schwager misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hatfield drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Schwager wants to get back to his feet.
hatfield tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schwager tries to buck hatfield off but hatfield is having none of it.
Schwager takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Schwager struggling a bit here.
hatfield laying and praying for a moment but Schwager takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hatfield is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
hatfield tries to pass to full mount but Schwager defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schwager throws a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwager misses with a double jab
and hatfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schwager won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
james hatfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think hatfield has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... james hatfield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Diagana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diagana has chosen Judas Priest - Painkiller as his entrance music. Alberto Diagana is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Alberto Diagana!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
Diagana is not content to let Jones control the position.
Diagana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to control but Diagana is keeping him busy.
Diagana wants to get back to his feet but Jones drags him back down.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones controls the position.
Diagana regains half guard.
Diagana is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Diagana's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diagana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diagana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diagana is trying to stand.
Jones wants to take his opponent's back but Diagana doesn't allow it.
Diagana working to try and regain half guard.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diagana stops Jones from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Diagana is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diagana is looking to escape.
Diagana is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones looking to control but Diagana is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diagana is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diagana is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jones has taken his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jones's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Steve Jones just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Diagana is looking to clinch.
Diagana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diagana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diagana tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Alberto Diagana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diagana sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diagana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Diagana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Diagana.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Diagana, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Diagana against the cage but Diagana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diagana is looking to clinch.
Diagana misses with a head kick.
Diagana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diagana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diagana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Diagana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alberto Diagana will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diagana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diagana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick from Diagana lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Diagana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diagana just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diagana wants to clinch.
Jones looks for a takedown but Diagana sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diagana is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Diagana as Jones shoots in.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diagana tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diagana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diagana throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Diagana.
Alberto Diagana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diagana misses with a body shot.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Diagana as Jones shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diagana tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Diagana throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones blocks a head kick by Diagana.
Diagana tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diagana is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Diagana circles away and we're back to standing.
Diagana tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diagana is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diagana circles away.
Diagana tries to clinch up.
Diagana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diagana tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Diagana throws a head kick that half lands.
Diagana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Diagana moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Diagana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Diagana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diagana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diagana wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Diagana tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Alberto Diagana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diagana is keeping the position for now.
Diagana throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diagana wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Diagana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Diagana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Diagana's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Diagana duly obliges.
Diagana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Diagana is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Diagana defends it well.
Jones trying to control but Diagana is having none of it.
Diagana can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diagana is trying to escape the mount.
Diagana gets back to half guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Diagana defending well.
Jones prevents Diagana from improving his position.
Diagana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones passes to side control.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diagana knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diagana is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diagana moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diagana wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diagana keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Diagana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Diagana from standing up.
Alberto Diagana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones controls Diagana momentarily but Diagana frees himself.
Steve Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diagana is one step ahead there.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Diagana is proving a slippery customer.
Diagana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones avoids the head kick by Diagana.
Diagana tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Diagana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diagana misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Diagana tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Diagana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diagana 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Diagana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Cunns II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
278 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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20
280 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Cunns II!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunns II stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Horrible takedown by Walker or perhaps it was just good defense by Cunns II which made him look bad.
Cunns II tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walker.
Walker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cunns II avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunns II scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Logan Walker has been cut.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunns II scores with a shot to the body.
Logan Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunns II clinches.
Cunns II breaks from the clinch.
Cunns II lands a big uppercut and Walker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Walker looks OK. Cunns II waves Walker back to his feet!
Cunns II swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cunns II moves in close and cracks Walker with a massive right hand! Walker, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Cunns II!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Cunns II!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between bo zr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Franchesco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paolo Franchesco has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with bo zr's chin.
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130 lbs
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134 lbs
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, bo zr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paolo Franchesco!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
zr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Franchesco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but zr circles away quickly and effectively.
zr dodges the punch combination from Franchesco.
Franchesco throws an overhand right that lands on zr's shoulder, as zr tries to avoid the shot.
zr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
zr trying to control but Franchesco is having none of it.
Franchesco's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Franchesco bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Franchesco is looking to stand up but zr won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchesco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Franchesco wants to control from the top but zr keeps moving.
Franchesco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed zr's guard.
zr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franchesco.
zr tries to get to full guard but Franchesco has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Franchesco is looking to advance position but zr won't allow it.
Franchesco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
It looks like Franchesco is going to stand back up.
zr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franchesco on the ground.
zr trying to hold on to Franchesco's head to control him but Franchesco postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
zr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Franchesco manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Franchesco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. zr is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franchesco looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! zr has picked Franchesco up and slammed him! Franchesco can't keep hold of the triangle and zr manages to pass to side control!
Franchesco is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on zr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Franchesco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of zr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take zr's back!
Franchesco has good solid back control here.
zr covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franchesco not allowing zr to control his hands.
Franchesco is hanging on to zr's back as he tries to escape.
Franchesco wants to control but zr is keeping busy.
Franchesco just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Franchesco is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. zr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften zr for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Franchesco dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Franchesco throws a hook to the side of zr's head but zr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Franchesco misses with an uppercut.
zr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Franchesco defends it nicely.
Franchesco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
zr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Franchesco swivels and escapes.
Franchesco misses with a body shot.
zr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
zr tries for a takedown but Franchesco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bo zr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
zr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Franchesco misses the target.
A combination from Franchesco does no damage.
Franchesco tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Franchesco misses with an uppercut.
zr wants to clinch.
Franchesco misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
zr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
zr pushes Franchesco away with a front kick.
zr shoots for a takedown but Franchesco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
zr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franchesco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
zr dodges the punch combination from Franchesco.
Franchesco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
zr shoots in and drives through. Franchesco sprawls well.
Franchesco tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Franchesco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by zr.
A solid leg kick lands there for zr.
zr lands with a thumping leg kick.
zr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Franchesco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten zr somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Franchesco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
zr tries for a takedown but Franchesco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
zr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franchesco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franchesco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from zr.
Franchesco lands a left and a right that send zr crashing to the mat, dazed. Franchesco thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
zr is rocked!
It looks like bo zr has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franchesco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oh zr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franchesco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franchesco drops zr with a naaaaasty hook - zr is in real trouble here! Franchesco dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paolo Franchesco!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Steller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson has chosen The Wild Boys as his entrance music. Charlie Bronson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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21
265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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245 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Steller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Charlie Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steller throws a right and a left that Bronson avoids nicely.
Bronson moves in looking to clinch but Steller pushes him off.
Steller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronson at a distance.
Bronson gets a clinch.
Steller wants to break free but Bronson has control.
Bronson lands a knee to the head.
Bronson landing knees to the body.
Bronson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steller working hard to break the clinch.
Bronson connects with a knee to the head.
Bronson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steller is breathing heavily.
Bronson lands a nice knee to the body.
Bronson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Bronson.
Bronson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bronson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bronson lands a knee to the body.
Bronson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bronson lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
Bronson connects with a knee to the head.
Bronson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steller blocks it with crossed arms.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but Steller blocks it.
Steller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bronson looking to throw knees to the head but Steller is blocking nicely.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bronson tries to clinch up.
Steller feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Steller is looking to stand up but Bronson won't let him.
Bronson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Steller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steller looks for a takedown but Bronson sprawls well.
Bronson is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bronson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bronson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bronson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bronson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Steller coming out on top.
Steller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bronson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Steller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steller moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steller swats away the attempt to clinch by Bronson.
Bronson throws a body punch but Steller moves out of range.
Steller tries to bum rush Bronson with a series of wild strikes but Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steller lands with a nice combination. Bronson backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Charlie Bronson has been cut.
Bronson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bronson drives through and clinches with Steller against the cage.
Bronson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steller's face.
Bronson looking to throw knees to the head but Steller is blocking nicely.
Bronson misses with a knee to the head.
Bronson has Steller pressed against the cage, preventing Steller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
Bronson misses with a knee to the head.
Bronson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bronson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bronson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steller's efforts to push away.
Steller digs a right hand into Bronson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bronson's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steller is trying to break the clinch but Bronson is controlling him.
Steller tries to break the clinch but Bronson is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steller misses with some punches.
Bronson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steller digs a right hand into Bronson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bronson's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steller has had enough of the clinch but Bronson keeps him there for the moment.
Steller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steller misses with a two punch combination.
Steller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Steller throws a right hand that Bronson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bronson also avoids with ease.
Steller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Bronson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bronson is looking to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bronson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steller!
Bronson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Steller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Bronson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steller lands with a right hand.
Bronson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steller lands a two punch combo.
Bronson is looking to clinch but Steller is avoiding it.
Bronson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bronson is looking to clinch.
Steller shoots in looking for a takedown. Bronson tries to sprawl out of it but Steller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bronson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steller digs a good hook to Bronson's body.
Steller swats away the attempt to clinch by Bronson.
Bronson wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bronson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steller.
Bronson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bronson thows a body shot but no joy.
Albert Steller is winning the standup battle so far.
Steller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bronson avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Bronson.
Bronson scores with a one two! Steller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A shot to de liver by Steller. Beautiful body shot.
Albert Steller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Steller.
Steller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bronson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steller.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch but Steller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charlie Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steller with a nice cross.
Steller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bronson sprawls well. Bronson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steller gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Steller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bronson counters with a two punch combo.
It looks like Albert Steller has been cut.
Bronson closes the distance and clinches.
Bronson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steller blocks it with crossed arms.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bronson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steller tries to break free but Bronson pushes him back against the cage.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Steller blocks with his arms.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but Steller blocks it.
Steller pushes Bronson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steller is trying to break free.
Steller has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
Steller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steller is looking to break free of the clinch but Bronson has double underhooks.
Steller takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Steller fails to land.
Bronson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steller lands with a light punch inside.
Steller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Bronson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steller's efforts to push away.
Bronson has Steller pressed against the cage, preventing Steller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steller tries to circle away but Bronson has him pinned against the cage.
Steller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Steller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bronson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steller is defending well for now.
Steller lands an uppercut.
Steller tries to stall but Bronson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bronson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Steller blocks with his arms.
Steller misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steller is trying to break the clinch but Bronson is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bronson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Steller wants to break free but Bronson has control.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steller throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronson.
Bronson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steller's face.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bronson misses with a knee to the head.
Bronson has Steller pressed against the cage, preventing Steller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bronson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steller wants to break free but Bronson has control.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steller working hard to break the clinch.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but Steller blocks it.
Steller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but Steller blocks it.
Steller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Steller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bronson.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but Steller blocks it.
Steller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steller misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charlie Bronson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Steller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steller looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Steller fails with a takedown attempt.
Bronson instigates a clinch.
Bronson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bronson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bronson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steller blocks it with crossed arms.
Bronson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steller throws a head punch that misses.
Steller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bronson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bronson as Steller tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steller blocks it with crossed arms.
Steller tries to circle away but Bronson has him pinned against the cage.
Bronson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steller blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Steller.
Steller stalling in the clinch but Bronson improves position.
Bronson tries to land knees in the clinch but Steller avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bronson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steller blocks it with crossed arms.
Steller wants to break free but Bronson has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steller is trying to break the clinch but Bronson has him pressed against the cage.
Steller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bronson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steller has had enough of the clinch but Bronson keeps him there for the moment.
Steller lands a body punch.
Steller holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Steller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steller is trying to break free.
Steller wants to break free but Bronson has control.
Steller is trying to break the clinch but Bronson has him pressed against the cage.
Bronson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bronson keeps control of Steller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bronson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
Bronson has Steller pressed against the cage, preventing Steller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Charlie Bronson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bronson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bronson lands a good knee to the midsection. Steller won't want to take too many of those.
Bronson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steller scores with a hook to the body.
Steller is trying to break the clinch but Bronson has him pressed against the cage.
Steller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steller works on Bronson's body with a couple of short punches.
Bronson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steller works on Bronson's body with a couple of short punches.
Steller has Bronson pressed against the cage.
Steller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steller avoids it.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but Steller blocks it.
Steller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steller tries to break free but Bronson pushes him back against the cage.
Steller can't break the clinch.
Steller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bronson obliges.
Steller wants to get back to striking at distance but Bronson won't allow it.
Steller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bronson prevents Steller from breaking the clinch.
Bronson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bronson keeps control of Steller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Steller blocks with his arms.
Bronson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steller has had enough of the clinch but Bronson keeps him there for the moment.
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
Bronson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Steller.
Steller working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steller managing to block the knees to the body from Bronson.
Steller misses with some punches.
Steller misses with some punches.
Bronson with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but Steller blocks it.
Steller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
Steller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steller is trying to force a seperation but Bronson has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Steller as the two fighters clinch.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but Steller blocks it.
Steller wants to break free but Bronson has control.
Steller is looking to break free of the clinch but Bronson has double underhooks.
Bronson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Steller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steller wants to get back to striking at distance but Bronson won't allow it.
Steller throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronson.
Steller slows down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steller.
Steller is looking to break free of the clinch but Bronson has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steller.
Bronson lands a knee to the head.
Steller is looking to break free of the clinch but Bronson has double underhooks.
Bronson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Steller blocks with his arms.
Steller is trying to break the clinch but Bronson is controlling him.
Bronson has Steller pressed against the cage, preventing Steller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steller trying to control the position but instead, Bronson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steller into the cage.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Steller blocks with his arms.
Bronson looking to throw knees to the head but Steller is blocking nicely.
Steller wants to break free but Bronson has control.
Steller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bronson landing knees to the body.
Steller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but Steller blocks it.
Steller misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but Steller blocks it.
Steller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steller trying to control the position but instead, Bronson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steller into the cage.
Steller is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Steller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Steller!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Makhdoom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Makhdoom's choice of entrance music: The Rocky Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Austin Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Makhdoom!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers avoids the head kick by Makhdoom.
Powers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makhdoom sprawls well. Makhdoom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powers gets slowly back to his feet.
Makhdoom keeps the fight on the outside.
Powers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Powers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Powers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Makhdoom gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Powers in particular looking to stall.
Makhdoom regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Powers.
Powers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Powers thows a big elbow that misses.
Makhdoom working a defensive guard here.
Makhdoom keeping full guard, as Powers tries to pass.
Powers trying to control but Makhdoom is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Powers is looking to clinch.
Powers tries to clinch there but Makhdoom circles away.
Powers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Powers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid body kick from Powers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Powers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Powers closes the distance and clinches up with Makhdoom, looking for a takedown. Powers pushes Makhdoom against the cage but Makhdoom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Powers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makhdoom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makhdoom wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makhdoom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makhdoom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Makhdoom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Powers throws a low kick, looking for Makhdoom's leg but Makhdoom calmly moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Makhdoom. No joy for Powers on that attempt.
Makhdoom tries to land a leg kick but Powers saw it coming and moves away.
A punch combination from Makhdoom misses.
Makhdoom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Powers.
Makhdoom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Makhdoom drops Powers with a nice combination! Makhdoom dives into Powers's guard, looking to finish!
Powers is rocked!
Powers working for a triangle but Makhdoom defends it easily.
Oh Powers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powers wants to improve his position but instead Makhdoom has moved into half guard.
Powers seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom stalling.
Powers is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makhdoom stalling.
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.
Powers is pressing down on Makhdoom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Makhdoom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Powers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makhdoom has managed to get both his arms back between Powers's legs - danger averted.
Powers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makhdoom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Powers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Makhdoom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom wants to pass the guard but Powers is keeping the position.
Makhdoom trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Makhdoom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Powers's guard.
Powers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makhdoom controls the pace.
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.
Powers has his foot on Makhdoom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makhdoom works his way back into a safe position though.
Powers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makhdoom preventing the sweep.
Makhdoom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Powers wants to hit a switch here but Makhdoom passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Powers there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Makhdoom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Makhdoom throws a right hand that Powers ducks under and follows up with a left that Powers also avoids with ease.
Makhdoom keeps the fight on the outside.
Powers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Powers throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhdoom throws a combination. Powers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Makhdoom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Powers shoots in for a double leg but Makhdoom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Makhdoom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makhdoom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Powers.
Powers misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Makhdoom both land. Nice combination.
Austin Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom misses with a wild combination.
Omar Makhdoom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powers tries to close the distance and clinch but Makhdoom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powers throws a front kick that sends Makhdoom stumbling back into the cage.
Omar Makhdoom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Powers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makhdoom throws a leg kick but Powers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No luck for Powers with that takedown attempt.
Makhdoom throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Austin Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makhdoom, as that shot connected.
Powers connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice jab there from Makhdoom.
Powers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Makhdoom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Powers thinking.
Powers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Powers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makhdoom lands a nice looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Makhdoom scores with a four punch combination!
Makhdoom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Makhdoom throws a nice looking combination but Powers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makhdoom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powers looks to clinch
and Makhdoom counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makhdoom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Makhdoom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Makhdoom winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Makhdoom!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ain't no rest for the wicked.. Damian Penn has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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195 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Damian Penn!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn has a takedown stuffed.
Evans stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Evans wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
Paul Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Penn.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Penn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Evans avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Penn on that attempt.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Penn looks gassed!
Evans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Penn has gone for a leg lock! Evans slips out almost immediately though and dives into Penn's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Evans wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Penn has wrist control.
Evans wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Evans sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Penn's guard.
Penn is pressing down on Evans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Evans pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Evans is nestled in close to Penn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penn's head.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Evans lands strikes from half guard.
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Penn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ground and pound from Evans.
Penn trying to control but Evans postures up.
Evans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Evans working Penn over with strikes.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Penn wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Evans connects with a nice short shot to Penn's temple.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Evans gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Penn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Evans wants to stand and escape but Penn is having none of it.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Evans looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Evans looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Evans!
Penn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Evans.
Evans tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Evans tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Evans is chipping away with strikes.
Evans lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Penn throws Evans to one side and escapes!
Evans looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
Evans scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Evans dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paul Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the cage.
Evans jumps into guard, dragging Penn to the mat.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans is trying to keep Penn in close.
Penn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Evans is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Evans has escaped and now he's on top!
Penn is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Penn dives on top into guard.
Penn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Evans looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Evans looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Evans!
Penn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Evans throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Evans are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Evans misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Penn to see if he's OK.
Evans looks up at the clock and then as Penn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Evans smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Evans is putting a hurting on Penn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Evans working away.
Evans wants to stand but Penn has his arm trapped.
Penn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Penn taking a bit of punishment here - Evans scoring with strikes.
Penn struggling a bit here.
Evans in side control, throwing shots but Penn defends.
Evans grinds an elbow into Penn's temple.
Evans misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paul Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Penn.
Nice body kick there by Evans.
Evans closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Evans cracks Penn with a big elbow.
Evans scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Penn to see if he's OK.
Evans creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Penn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Evans throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Penn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Evans.
Penn regains half guard, as Evans was trying to land strikes.
Evans is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
Evans decides to stand and escape the position.
Penn tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
and Evans counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Damian Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans jumps guard and drags Penn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Penn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Evans is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Penn, into his guard.
Evans scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Evans trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn trying to control the position.
Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Evans dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Evans throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Penn's head.
Penn fails with the takedown
and Evans counters with a slapping leg kick.
Evans is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Penn's half guard.
Penn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Evans is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
Penn missing with punches from the bottom.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans pulls Penn into guard.
Penn being controlled here momentarily.
Penn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans working a defensive guard here.
Penn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Evans is trying to keep Penn in close.
Evans uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Penn shoots and misses
and Evans counters with a nice low kick that buckles Penn's knee momentarily.
Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Evans makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Penn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Evans wants to get up but he can't break Penn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Penn has his foot on Evans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Evans works his way back into a safe position though.
Penn has a closed guard, preventing Evans from standing up.
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Penn shoots and misses
and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Paul Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Penn.
Evans manages to pull guard.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Penn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Evans is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Evans has escaped and now he's on top!
Evans wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Paul Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Evans 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Evans!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Walford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leafar Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Walford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Leafar Rafael!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Walford is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rafael misses the shot to the body.
Walford ducks under a wild hook from Rafael.
Rafael thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leafar Rafael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rafael looks to score with a jab to the body but Walford is just out of range.
Rafael throws a body kick that misses.
Rafael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walford.
A swing and a miss from Rafael.
Rafael looks to score with a jab to the body but Walford is just out of range.
Rafael throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rafael lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rafael lands with a good body shot.
Rafael misses the shot to the body.
Rafael lands a nice looking body shot.
Rafael throws a jab but it's blocked by Walford.
Rafael throws a hook to the side of Walford's head but Walford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rafael fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rafael misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael fails with a takedown attempt.
Rafael throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Walford shoots in but Rafael avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rafael cracks Walford with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Walford looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rafael finish him?
Walford is rocked!
It looks like Tom Walford has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rafael misses with a looping left.
Rafael thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rafael throws a body punch but Walford moves out of range.
Walford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walford shoots in and drives through. Rafael sprawls well.
Rafael misses with a body shot.
Rafael instigates a clinch.
Rafael is trying to trip Walford. He has hold of a leg but Walford is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rafael persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rafael jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rafael drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rafael jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rafael must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rafael drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rafael jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rafael defends well.
Walford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walford is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Rafael frees his head nicely. Oh but Walford has switched to an armbar! Rafael is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tom Walford!
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