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TROID - 8 - ??? PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Policarpio Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Policarpio Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Mendoza shows good takedown defense.
Mendoza stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mendoza gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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.
Mendoza is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Mendoza thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving.
Mendoza controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendoza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendoza throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendoza is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendoza avoid being mounted?
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Mendoza is defending well.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Mendoza is defending well.
Mendoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendoza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie stops Mendoza from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie stalling.
Mendoza trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza trying to control here.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Gracie scoring with punches from side control.
Mendoza being controlled for a moment.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Mendoza is defending well.
Gracie controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Mendoza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mendoza is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mendoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie pushing down on Mendoza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mendoza is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Mendoza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mendoza.
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mendoza is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mendoza and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working away.
Gracie trying to control the position but Mendoza is working away.
You can see the frustration on Mendoza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mendoza takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mendoza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position but Mendoza is working away.
Carlos Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendoza is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow.
Mendoza regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gracie's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mendoza wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mendoza!
Mendoza trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mendoza?
Mendoza is breathing heavily.
Mendoza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Gracie.
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Mendoza is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Gracie tries to control but Mendoza wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie has control of Mendoza's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mendoza regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendoza tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Mendoza trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gracie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mendoza looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is really struggling to control Mendoza but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mendoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Mendoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mendoza dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mendoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie trying to control but Mendoza postures up.
Gracie moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Mendoza is proving a slippery customer.
Mendoza stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie has control of Mendoza's left arm, preventing Mendoza from doing any damage.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendoza's guard.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie slips a nice elbow through Mendoza's hands, connecting with Mendoza's forehead.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Mendoza defends the submission attempt.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Policarpio Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendoza defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between miguel alfredo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Poulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Poulter is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, miguel alfredo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Poulter!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from alfredo.
Poulter delivers a nice body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Poulter. No joy for alfredo on that attempt.
Poulter fakes the leg kick and cracks alfredo in the body.
Poulter is looking to slow alfredo down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - alfredo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
alfredo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Poulter.
alfredo is breathing heavily.
Poulter thows a body kick. alfredo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Poulter.
Poulter throws a leg kick which misses alfredo's front leg but catches the back leg as alfredo tries to avoid it.
Poulter feints and then cracks alfredo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow alfredo down.
Poulter thumps alfredo with a low kick.
Poulter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on alfredo if he has to take too many more of those.
Poulter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Poulter.
Poulter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on alfredo if he has to take too many more of those.
alfredo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Poulter. alfredo shrugs it off though.
Poulter lands a big head kick that sends alfredo tumbling to the mat! Poulter takes a step backwards and waves alfredo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
alfredo is rocked!
It looks like miguel alfredo has been cut.
alfredo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh alfredo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
alfredo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Poulter fakes the leg kick and cracks alfredo in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Poulter throws an absolute beast of a head kick! alfredo is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paul Poulter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Roxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Riplay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riplay has chosen Elvis - Jailhouse Rock as his entrance music. Shawn Riplay looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Roxas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Riplay!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roxas doesn't manage to clinch there - Riplay circles away.
Riplay looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Roxas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab-cross combination lands for Roxas and sends Riplay crashing to the mat! Roxas follows him down to the mat - Riplay regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Shawn Riplay has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riplay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roxas stalling.
Riplay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roxas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roxas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Roxas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riplay's head.
Roxas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roxas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roxas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roxas is thwarting Riplay's attempts to control the position.
Roxas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Riplay with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roxas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roxas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roxas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Roxas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roxas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riplay defending well though.
Roxas is controlling the pace.
Roxas throwing shots but Riplay is blocking nicely.
Roxas wants to take a breather but Riplay is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roxas clobbers Riplay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roxas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roxas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riplay on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roxas misses with a few strikes there.
Roxas misses with a two punch combination.
Roxas clinches up with Riplay and pushes him back against the cage.
Roxas wants to get back to striking at distance but Riplay won't allow it.
Roxas is trying to break the clinch but Riplay has him pressed against the cage.
Roxas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Roxas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roxas is trying to stall.
Roxas has had enough of the clinch but Riplay keeps him there for the moment.
Roxas working hard to break the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Riplay has eaten all the pies!
Roxas is looking to break free of the clinch but Riplay has double underhooks.
Roxas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Riplay prevents Roxas from breaking the clinch.
Roxas tries to circle away but Riplay has him pinned against the cage.
Roxas wants to break free but Riplay has control.
Roxas tries to break the clinch but Riplay is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxas jumps guard.
Roxas trying to control the position here.
Riplay stopping the sweep attempt from Roxas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roxas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roxas tries to get out of the position.
Roxas is working hard here to advance position.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Roxas fails to land with a series of punches.
Roxas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roxas throws a shot to the body.
Roxas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riplay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roxas throws a series of strikes that have Riplay backpedaling.
Roxas scores with a three punch combo!
That has opened up Shawn Riplay's cut even more.
A left and a right from Roxas both land. Nice combination.
Roxas punishes Riplay's body with a nice straight punch.
Roxas closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roxas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Riplay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roxas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roxas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Riplay's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Roxas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Riplay's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Riplay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Roxas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riplay can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Riplay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roxas is looking to clinch but Riplay is avoiding it.
Roxas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Riplay's hands.
Roxas misses with a series of wild punches.
Roxas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roxas lands with a nice combination. Riplay backs away looking to recover.
Riplay takes one to the chin there.
Roxas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice combo by Roxas! Oh, that's hurt him - Riplay falls to the canvas and Roxas follows him into side control.
Riplay is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riplay wants to control but Roxas postures up.
Roxas throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Roxas in side control, throwing shots but Riplay defends.
Roxas tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxas throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Riplay tries to bench press Roxas off him but Roxas keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Riplay's face as Roxas controls the position.
Riplay takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Riplay's face as Roxas controls the position.
Riplay prevents Roxas from improving position.
Roxas throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Riplay struggling a bit here.
Roxas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Roxas trying to control the position but Riplay is working away.
Roxas in side control lands a decent elbow.
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.
Roxas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Riplay wants to get back to his feet but Roxas drags him back down.
The strikes coming from Roxas are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Roxas tries to move to mount but Riplay blocks the move with his legs.
Roxas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Roxas trying to control the action but Riplay is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roxas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roxas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riplay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The cut above Shawn Riplay's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Roxas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Roxas misses with a wild combination.
Roxas is looking to clinch but Riplay is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxas tries to clinch but Riplay moves out of range.
Sean Roxas is winning the standup battle so far.
Roxas misses with a series of wild punches.
Roxas tests Riplay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Roxas - just one landing.
Roxas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roxas swinging wildly here.
Roxas wants to clinch up but Riplay keeps it at a distance.
Roxas tries to close the distance and clinch but Riplay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riplay throws a head kick but Roxas moves out of range.
Riplay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roxas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roxas tries to clinch there but Riplay circles away.
Riplay dodges the punch combination from Roxas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roxas misses with a few strikes there.
Roxas is working the combinations to good effect here.
Roxas fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Roxas does no damage.
Roxas misses with a double jab.
Roxas tries to clinch up but Riplay circles away and keeps his distance.
Roxas lands with a nice combination. Riplay backs away looking to recover.
Roxas avoids the head kick by Riplay.
Roxas swinging wildly here.
Riplay tries to clinch up but Roxas circles away and keeps his distance.
Roxas scores with a three punch combo!
Sean Roxas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roxas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riplay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roxas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roxas tries to clinch up.
Roxas moves in looking to clinch but Riplay pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Roxas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Riplay's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Riplay keeps the fight on the outside.
Roxas moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Roxas can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Roxas tries to pull guard but Riplay holds him up against the cage and eventually Roxas drops back down to his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Roxas wants a takedown.
Roxas is trying to force a seperation but Riplay has the dominant position.
Riplay wants to break free but Roxas has control.
Roxas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riplay walks away with a smile on his face. Roxas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Roxas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Roxas.
Riplay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roxas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riplay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roxas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roxas lands with a nice combination. Riplay backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roxas!
Roxas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Roxas tries to clinch up but Riplay circles away and keeps his distance.
Roxas throws a right hand that Riplay ducks under and follows up with a left that Riplay also avoids with ease.
Riplay tries to clinch up.
Roxas throws a right hand that Riplay ducks under and follows up with a left that Riplay also avoids with ease.
A combination from Roxas does no damage.
Roxas keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Riplay tries to close the distance and clinch but Roxas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riplay doesn't manage to clinch there - Roxas circles away.
Riplay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roxas to score with a decent uppercut.
Roxas throws a nice looking combination but Riplay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Roxas misses.
Riplay has managed to clinch.
Roxas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riplay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roxas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Riplay is trying to drag Roxas to the mat but Roxas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxas trying to stall but Riplay improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on Roxas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roxas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riplay smiles and moves away.
Riplay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Riplay wants to clinch.
Roxas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Riplay has time to react.
Riplay fails with a takedown attempt.
Riplay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Riplay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roxas lands with a nice combination. Riplay backs away looking to recover.
Nice jab there from Roxas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roxas throws a right and a left that Riplay avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxas wants to clinch.
Sean Roxas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roxas throws a nice looking combination but Riplay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roxas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Riplay on the side of the head.
Sean Roxas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roxas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Roxas drives through and clinches with Riplay against the cage.
Roxas wants to get back to striking at distance but Riplay won't allow it.
Roxas is looking to control Riplay's arms but Riplay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roxas has his back to the cage.
Roxas seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Riplay is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Roxas wants to break free but Riplay has control.
Riplay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roxas walks away with a smile on his face. Riplay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roxas stalks Riplay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Riplay's face. Riplay staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roxas wants to clinch up but Riplay keeps it at a distance.
Roxas is looking to clinch but Riplay is avoiding it.
Riplay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roxas lands a body shot.
Riplay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from Roxas does no damage.
Roxas lands a two punch combo.
Roxas clinches.
Roxas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Roxas misses with the head strike.
Roxas tries to pull guard but Riplay holds him up against the cage and eventually Roxas drops back down to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roxas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Riplay's efforts to push away.
Shawn Riplay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roxas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riplay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roxas wants to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Roxas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roxas 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Roxas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven ONeill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven ONeill acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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284 lbs
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275 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven ONeill!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ONeill.
Cane misses with a combination
and ONeill counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for ONeill. That snapped Cane's head back.
Cane thows a leg kick but ONeill checks it
and ONeill counters with a straight right hand.
ONeill misses with a few strikes there.
ONeill moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cane.
ONeill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cane is breathing heavily.
Cane with a poor takedown
and ONeill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
ONeill throws a series of strikes that have Cane backpedaling.
ONeill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ONeill throws a right hand that Cane ducks under and follows up with a left that Cane also avoids with ease.
ONeill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
ONeill throws a series of punches but Cane moves out of range.
ONeill lands a head shot.
ONeill lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill misses with a series of wild punches.
ONeill scores with a decent looking hook.
ONeill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by ONeill!
ONeill should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
ONeill goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cane seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. ONeill shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Cane is backing up but ONeill catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Cane covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! ONeill Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven ONeill!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Irwin McMulligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Convex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Irwin McMulligan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Convex!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMulligan lands with an overhand left.
Convex throws a series of punches but McMulligan moves out of range.
McMulligan throws a sloppy head kick and Convex moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown by McMulligan or perhaps it was just good defense by Convex which made him look bad.
Convex wants to clinch.
McMulligan avoids the head kick by Convex.
Convex clinches up against the cage.
McMulligan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Convex should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Convex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Convex takes a jab right on the kisser.
McMulligan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Convex moves in looking to clinch but McMulligan pushes him off.
Convex throws a head kick that misses.
Convex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Convex with a lazy takedown attempt
and McMulligan counters by moving into the clinch.
McMulligan tries to circle away but Convex has him pinned against the cage.
McMulligan being controlled against the cage.
McMulligan is trying to break the clinch but Convex is controlling him.
McMulligan blocks the elbow strike.
Convex is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMulligan working hard to break the clinch.
Convex tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McMulligan.
Convex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Convex leaning against his opponent.
Convex looking to stall.
McMulligan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMulligan trying to stall but Convex improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McMulligan is trying to break free.
Convex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Convex lands an elbow inside.
Convex pulls McMulligan into guard.
Convex looks gassed!
McMulligan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Convex is keeping the position for now.
McMulligan throwing strikes from guard but Convex blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Convex can do anything to dispel that myth.
Convex has momentary wrist control but McMulligan slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMulligan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Convex works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McMulligan looking to sit in guard and control but Convex gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMulligan wriggles free and stands up.
Convex throws a sloppy head kick and McMulligan moves out of range easily.
McMulligan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Convex tries to clinch there but McMulligan circles away.
Convex throws a head kick but McMulligan moves out of range.
McMulligan throws a series of punches but Convex moves out of range.
McMulligan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Convex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from McMulligan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from McMulligan.
McMulligan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McMulligan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McMulligan working the ground and pound but Convex is defending the strikes.
McMulligan prevents Convex from escaping the position.
McMulligan stands up and beckons Convex to his feet.
McMulligan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Convex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McMulligan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McMulligan misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Convex lands with a kick to the temple. McMulligan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McMulligan misses with a few strikes there.
McMulligan is looking to clinch but Convex is avoiding it.
Convex lands with a slapping head kick.
Convex throws a right hand that McMulligan ducks under and follows up with a left that McMulligan also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Convex.
The fight stays on the outside here - McMulligan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head kick misses from Convex.
McMulligan is looking to clinch but Convex is avoiding it.
Convex tries to score a power double leg takedown but McMulligan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Convex somewhat.
Irwin McMulligan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Convex.
McMulligan is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Convex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McMulligan closes the distance and pushes Convex back into the cage.
McMulligan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irwin McMulligan 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.
McMulligan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for McMulligan.
Convex throws a sloppy head kick and McMulligan moves out of range easily.
McMulligan is looking to clinch.
McMulligan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Convex tries to roll over but McMulligan keeps him under control.
Convex kicks off McMulligan and gets to his feet.
McMulligan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Convex was covering up waiting for the punch and McMulligan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McMulligan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Convex works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMulligan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Convex is working an open guard so McMulligan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McMulligan avoids the head kick by Convex.
Convex blocks a head kick by McMulligan.
McMulligan wants to clinch but Convex slips to the side
and Convex counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McMulligan is looking to escape.
Convex trying to control the action but McMulligan is working from the bottom.
Convex is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Convex wants to take a breather but McMulligan is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMulligan wants to get back to his feet.
Convex works his way into full mount!
McMulligan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Convex can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McMulligan is looking to escape.
Convex looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McMulligan is trying to stand up.
Convex is working for a guillotine from mount but McMulligan frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMulligan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Convex jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McMulligan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McMulligan and Convex has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McMulligan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Convex is controlling him well.
Convex decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McMulligan rushes Convex and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McMulligan managing to block the knees to the body from Convex.
McMulligan is trying to force a seperation but Convex has the dominant position.
McMulligan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Convex smiles and moves away.
Convex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Convex throws a chopping leg kick but McMulligan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McMulligan wants to clinch.
McMulligan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Convex tries a head kick but it misses.
Convex avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMulligan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McMulligan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McMulligan has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMulligan dodges an elbow strike from Convex.
Convex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMulligan tries for a takedown but Convex circles away easily
and Convex counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barry Convex will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McMulligan tries to clinch up but Convex circles away and keeps his distance.
Irwin McMulligan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McMulligan darts in trying to clinch
and Convex counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McMulligan!
McMulligan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Convex fails to take his opponent's back.
Convex stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
McMulligan scores with a takedown into Convex's guard.
McMulligan wants to stand and escape but instead Convex has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Convex prevents McMulligan from getting back to his feet.
Convex gets to his feet. McMulligan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMulligan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Convex counters with a single leg into guard. McMulligan didn't expect that.
Convex stops McMulligan from standing up.
Convex drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Convex jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McMulligan wants to stand but Convex is controlling the position.
McMulligan pushes Convex off and gets back to his feet.
Convex misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMulligan throws a sloppy head kick and Convex moves out of range easily.
Convex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McMulligan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Convex napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McMulligan tries to stand but Convex is controlling his head.
McMulligan advances to full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Convex is desperately trying to improve his position but McMulligan has a good base and remains in mount.
McMulligan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Convex wants to hold on but McMulligan pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Convex is squirming around, avoiding McMulligan's attempts to control the action.
McMulligan with a couple of short strikes.
McMulligan wants to control the pace but Convex is squirming around nicely.
McMulligan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McMulligan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McMulligan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McMulligan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McMulligan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McMulligan punching from mount but Convex doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Convex in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barry Convex has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMulligan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Convex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Convex has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Convex!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Brinehall (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Brinehall!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brinehall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brinehall somewhat.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brinehall gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brinehall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Brinehall is looking to sweep but instead, Smith has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Brinehall is keeping him busy.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brinehall sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Brinehall defends the submission attempt.
Brinehall pushes Smith off but Smith dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith trying to control the position but Brinehall is working away.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Brinehall is defending well.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Brinehall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brinehall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Brinehall is defending well.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Brinehall is not content to let Smith control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Brinehall is defending the position.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brinehall defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brinehall is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith shoots in and bounces Brinehall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brinehall wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Smith is now in half guard.
Smith prevents Brinehall from standing back up.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brinehall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Brinehall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brinehall pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith with the ground and pound but Brinehall uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Brinehall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brinehall manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Brinehall's guard.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brinehall is keeping the position for now.
Smith gets to his feet. Brinehall looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brinehall tries to clinch up.
Brinehall with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brinehall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brinehall is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Smith throwing strikes here but Brinehall is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Brinehall doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Jason Brinehall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brinehall misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brinehall's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Brinehall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brinehall wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
Brinehall looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brinehall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brinehall moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Brinehall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Brinehall defend it? Smith steps over the head and cranks it - Brinehall is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Roxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Take Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roxas comes to the cage accompanied by What it takes to win. Down has chosen Air on a G String as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Gabriel Roxas has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Roxas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Take Down!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roxas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Down moves out of range of the body kick.
Roxas throws a head kick but Down moves out of range.
Roxas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roxas throws a sloppy head kick and Down moves out of range easily.
Roxas lands a high kick!
It looks like Take Down has been cut.
Roxas lands a big head kick that sends Down to the canvas! Roxas follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Roxas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Putt Birdie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Brophy Knott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Putt Birdie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Brophy Knott!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy Knott slips under a jab.
Birdie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Birdie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brophy Knott wants to slow Birdie down by chopping away at his legs.
Brophy Knott shoots for a takedown but Birdie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Birdie avoids a kick to the body.
Brophy Knott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Birdie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brophy Knott moves away from the strike by Birdie.
A jab from Birdie finds it's way through Brophy Knott's defenses.
Brophy Knott fakes the leg kick and cracks Birdie in the body.
Brophy Knott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good exchange - Birdie coming out on top.
Brophy Knott throws a wild body kick that Birdie sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birdie jabs at Brophy Knott's body.
Brophy Knott tries to clinch but Birdie is having none of it.
Brophy Knott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brophy Knott misses with a body kick.
Brophy Knott throws a leg kick that misses.
Birdie checks a low kick from Brophy Knott.
Brophy Knott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brophy Knott tries a low kick but Birdie avoids it.
Birdie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brophy Knott tried to score with a low kick but Birdie checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birdie just misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy Knott is looking to clinch.
Birdie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brophy Knott will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brophy Knott lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Birdie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Birdie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brophy Knott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brophy Knott pivots, looking for a leg kick but Birdie is out of range and Brophy Knott settles back down.
Good leg kick by Brophy Knott there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brophy Knott misses with an attempted mid kick.
Putt Birdie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Birdie.
Birdie moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birdie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Birdie thuds his right hand into Brophy Knott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Birdie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brophy Knott momentarily.
Brophy Knott is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Birdie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Birdie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Birdie punishes Brophy Knott's body with a nice straight punch.
Birdie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birdie lands a nice shot that snaps Brophy Knott's head back.
Brophy Knott ducks right into an uppercut from Birdie.
Birdie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brophy Knott looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy Knott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Birdie tests Brophy Knott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Birdie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy Knott was well out of range. Poor timing from Birdie.
Birdie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brophy Knott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brophy Knott shoots in looking for a takedown. Birdie tries to sprawl out of it but Brophy Knott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Birdie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Birdie lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Putt Birdie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Birdie lands a really nice looking cross but Brophy Knott seems unphased.
Brophy Knott is looking to score with low kicks.
Birdie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Birdie throws a shot to the body.
Brophy Knott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grant Brophy Knott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birdie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Birdie blocks a leg kick.
Birdie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birdie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Birdie lands with a good body shot.
Brophy Knott is breathing heavily.
Birdie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birdie thuds his right hand into Brophy Knott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brophy Knott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brophy Knott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Birdie tests Brophy Knott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Birdie scores with a hook.
Brophy Knott looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Birdie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birdie cracks Brophy Knott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Birdie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brophy Knott can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birdie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Birdie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brophy Knott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Birdie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brophy Knott.
Birdie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Birdie scores with a nice head shot.
Birdie connects with a single shot there.
Putt Birdie is winning the standup battle so far.
Birdie lands a really nice looking cross but Brophy Knott seems unphased.
Birdie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Birdie.
Brophy Knott throws a low kick but Birdie avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Brophy Knott might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Birdie has got the better of the exchanges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy Knott takes one to the side of the head.
Birdie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Birdie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Birdie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Birdie scores with a body shot.
Birdie lands with a right hand.
Brophy Knott has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Birdie digs a good body shot into Brophy Knott's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birdie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brophy Knott doesn't seem bothered though.
Birdie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brophy Knott doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birdie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brophy Knott takes one to the chin there.
Brophy Knott throws a front kick aimed at Birdie's knee but Birdie avoids it well.
Birdie scores with a nice right hand.
Birdie lands a nice shot that snaps Brophy Knott's head back.
Brophy Knott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Birdie lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Birdie lands a slapping body shot.
Brophy Knott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Birdie cracks a nice hook into Brophy Knott's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Putt Birdie dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Birdie scores with a nice right hand.
Brophy Knott is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Birdie lands a head shot.
Brophy Knott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brophy Knott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Birdie.
Birdie cracks a nice hook into Brophy Knott's ribs.
Birdie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Birdie lands with an overhand left.
Birdie lands a slapping body shot.
Brophy Knott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birdie avoids a kick to the body.
Birdie connects with a single shot there.
Birdie digs a good body shot into Brophy Knott's ribs.
Brophy Knott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Birdie connects with a single shot there.
Brophy Knott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brophy Knott misses with a body kick.
Birdie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Birdie lands a body shot.
Grant Brophy Knott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birdie cracks a nice hook into Brophy Knott's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Birdie connects with a right hand. Brophy Knott shakes it off.
Birdie throws out a powerful jab.
Birdie moves out of range as Brophy Knott throws a body kick.
Brophy Knott tries to land a front kick but Birdie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Birdie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Birdie.
Brophy Knott takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brophy Knott needs to keep his hands up - Birdie had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy Knott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Birdie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brophy Knott on the side of the head.
Brophy Knott misses with a kick to the body.
Brophy Knott throws a leg kick but Birdie moved away.
Birdie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Birdie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brophy Knott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to de liver by Birdie. Beautiful body shot.
Birdie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy Knott has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brophy Knott there as he acknowledges the shot.
Birdie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brophy Knott's hands.
Birdie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Birdie lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birdie thuds a left hand into Brophy Knott's body.
Birdie throws a shot to the body.
Putt Birdie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Birdie jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Birdie throws a series of strikes that have Brophy Knott backpedaling.
Brophy Knott ducks right into an uppercut from Birdie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Putt Birdie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Birdie 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Putt Birdie!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chalid Arrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by The Way Of The Fist. Arrab has chosen Du Hast as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rich Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chalid Arrab!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arrab closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson jumps guard but Arrab stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Arrab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arrab has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Arrab breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arrab has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arrab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arrab gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Arrab.
Arrab breaks from the clinch.
Arrab gets a clinch.
Arrab breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Arrab lands with an overhand left.
Arrab digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Arrab gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arrab breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arrab cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrab lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arrab moves into the clinch successfully.
Arrab breaks the clinch.
Arrab lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Arrab takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Anderson is rocked!
It looks like Rich Anderson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arrab closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arrab pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrab lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Arrab has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Arrab breaks the clinch.
Arrab forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Arrab breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arrab. That's going to slow Anderson down.
A head kick misses from Arrab.
Arrab swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arrab drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Arrab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrab moves into the clinch.
Arrab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arrab closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
Arrab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Arrab counters by moving into the clinch.
Arrab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arrab lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Arrab feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Arrab moves into the clinch successfully.
Arrab is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Arrab breaks the clinch.
Arrab lands a nice shot to the body.
Arrab throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arrab counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrab clinches with his opponent.
Arrab breaks from the clinch.
Arrab connects with the punch.
Arrab darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arrab dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arrab clinches with his opponent.
Arrab landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arrab connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anderson's face.
Arrab working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arrab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arrab takes the fight into the clinch.
Arrab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arrab clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arrab obliges.
Arrab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Arrab counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Arrab has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Arrab breaks from the clinch.
Arrab takes the fight into the clinch.
Arrab breaks from the clinch.
Arrab connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chalid Arrab is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arrab darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Anderson is working for takedown but Arrab is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arrab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arrab clinches up against the cage.
Arrab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson shoots and misses
and Arrab counters by moving into the clinch.
Arrab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Arrab counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arrab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chalid Arrab dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Anderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Arrab counters by clinching up.
Arrab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arrab. Arrab obviously looking to wear him down.
Arrab forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Arrab lands an uppercut.
Arrab crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arrab stalling against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Anderson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Arrab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Arrab there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arrab scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arrab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arrab tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arrab connects with a knee to the head.
Arrab breaks the clinch.
Arrab takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chalid Arrab seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Arrab was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arrab scores with a body shot.
Arrab moves into the clinch.
Arrab breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Arrab counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arrab lands a slapping body shot.
Arrab works over Anderson's head and body with a nice combination.
Rich Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arrab throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arrab. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Arrab fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Arrab breaks the clinch.
Arrab has managed to clinch.
Arrab putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Arrab breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arrab counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arrab.
Arrab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arrab is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Anderson clinches but Arrab breaks the clinch
and Arrab counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Arrab to acknowledge the strikes.
Arrab lands a high kick!
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Arrab counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arrab, right into the meat.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arrab.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Arrab circles away easily
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
letting Arrab counter with a right hand.
Arrab lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrab lands a jab to the nose.
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Arrab counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Arrab counters by clinching up.
Arrab breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Arrab lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arrab.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Arrab tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arrab manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arrab cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arrab closes the distance and clinches.
Arrab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arrab rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson stalling in the clinch but Arrab improves position.
Arrab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arrab cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Anderson darts in trying to clinch
and Arrab counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Arrab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot lands for Arrab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arrab clinches.
Arrab breaks from the clinch.
Rich Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arrab moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chalid Arrab showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rich Anderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Arrab clinches.
Chalid Arrab seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Arrab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arrab counters by moving into the clinch.
Arrab gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arrab connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arrab unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arrab just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arrab breaks the clinch.
Arrab throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arrab lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arrab, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrab has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arrab breaks the clinch.
Arrab throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Arrab has managed to clinch.
Arrab breaks the clinch.
Arrab scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Arrab lands a nice shot to the body.
Arrab has managed to clinch.
Arrab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arrab has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arrab digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arrab breaks from the clinch.
Arrab moves into the clinch.
Arrab breaks the clinch.
Arrab misses with a double jab.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrab takes the fight into the clinch.
Arrab manages to break the clinch.
Arrab is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arrab tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arrab to the ground. Arrab escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Arrab counters by moving into the clinch.
Arrab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arrab moves into the clinch.
Arrab breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arrab fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Arrab works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arrab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arrab tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arrab counters with a one-two to the body.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arrab tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arrab to the ground. Arrab escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrab lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Arrab counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arrab defends it nicely.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arrab throws a one two combo.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Arrab pushes him off.
Arrab lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Arrab shows good takedown defense.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Arrab counters with a thumping low kick.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Arrab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arrab closes the distance and clinches.
Arrab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Arrab cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arrab stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Arrab moves into the clinch.
Arrab taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Arrab breaks from the clinch.
Rich Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chalid Arrab is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson throws a hook but Arrab blocks it.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arrab counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arrab closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arrab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arrab lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arrab defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chalid Arrab comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arrab has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 24:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chalid Arrab!
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