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HFC 14 Mccarthy vs. Behpour PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wouter Leg Lock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wouter Leg Lock looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 Amsterdam, Wouter Leg Lock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seth Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leg Lock is trying to defend but Rollins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Leg Lock looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rollins tries to pass to full mount but Leg Lock defends it.
Rollins trying to control from half guard but Leg Lock is working away.
Rollins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rollins passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins lands a heavy elbow.
Leg Lock's coaches at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Leg Lock is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Leg Lock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rollins trying to control but Leg Lock is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rollins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rollins trying to control but Leg Lock is having none of it.
Leg Lock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leg Lock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rollins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leg Lock is not content to let Rollins control the position.
Leg Lock actively working from the bottom here.
Rollins is looking to take a break and control but Leg Lock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leg Lock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rollins wants to take a breather but Leg Lock is having none of it.
Leg Lock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rollins slips a nice elbow through Leg Lock's hands, connecting with Leg Lock's forehead.
Leg Lock is not content to let Rollins control the position.
Leg Lock tries to get to full guard but Rollins has control of the leg.
Rollins is trying to work for a kimura but Leg Lock is defending well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Rollins forces Leg Lock back against the ropes and clinches.
Rollins stalling in the clinch.
Leg Lock jumps guard but Rollins stands there with Leg Lock around his waist. Leg Lock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rollins has Leg Lock pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rollins pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Leg Lock tumbling to the mat - Rollins dives into Leg Lock's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Rollins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Rollins finds it's way through Leg Lock's defenses.
Rollins throws a head kick that Leg Lock semi-blocks.
Rollins rushes Leg Lock and presses him up against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rollins obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins has Leg Lock pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rollins pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Leg Lock tumbling to the mat - Rollins dives into Leg Lock's guard.
Rollins trying to control but Leg Lock is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leg Lock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rollins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rollins chips away with some ground and pound.
Seth Rollins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rollins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leg Lock looking for submissions off his back.
Rollins is looking to take a break and control but Leg Lock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leg Lock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rollins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leg Lock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rollins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leg Lock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rollins defends well.
Rollins trying to control but Leg Lock is working from the bottom.
Leg Lock has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rollins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Leg Lock.
Leg Lock tries to bench press Rollins off him but Rollins keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins is working Leg Lock over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leg Lock keeps working.
Rollins stands up.
Rollins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Leg Lock to the ground. Rollins is now in Leg Lock's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leg Lock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rollins is aware though and is defending well.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Leg Lock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rollins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Rollins lands a takedown into guard.
Rollins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rollins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leg Lock gets caught flat footed, as Rollins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rollins scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Leg Lock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rollins has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Leg Lock to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rollins is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Leg Lock pulls down on the head and he's put Rollins to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wouter Leg Lock!
The defeated Seth Rollins had this to say: 'I think it over'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wo Kung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wo Kung has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wo Kung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kung closes the distance and clinches.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Kung manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kung.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Kung.
Kung drops Smith onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smith is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
It looks like Jack Smith has been cut.
Smith looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Kung.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kung just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kung drops Smith onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smith is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Smith is rocked!
Kung lands a big right hand that drops Smith! The killer instinct kicks in and Kung finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wo Kung!
In his post fight interview, Wo Kung started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punt Hardman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punt Hardman has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lawrence Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Punt Hardman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jameson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jameson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jameson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hardman just manages to avoid it.
Jameson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hardman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jameson lands a slapping body shot.
Hardman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jameson counters with a body kick.
Jameson lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Jameson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jameson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jameson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardman moves into the clinch successfully.
Jameson breaks the clinch.
Jameson stuffs the takedown.
Lawrence Jameson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punt Hardman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hardman takes a step back to recover.
Jameson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jameson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hardman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hardman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jameson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hardman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jameson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jameson sizes up Hardman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jameson scores with a nice body kick.
Jameson throws a lazy head kick
and Hardman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jameson tries to kick Hardman off in order to stand up. Hardman Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jameson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jameson tries to get out of the position.
Jameson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jameson is trying to escape and Hardman transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jameson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hardman! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Punt Hardman!
Punt Hardman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Faup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Faup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Davis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faup gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Davis trying to control but Faup is working from the bottom.
Faup lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Faup scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Faup postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Faup postures up and lands a big shot to Davis's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faup with a nice head shot there.
Davis is rocked!
Faup 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.
Faup passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Faup has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Davis defend it? Faup steps over the head and cranks it - Davis is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Faup!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Faup!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Barklong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Barklong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barklong loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Barklong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barklong manages to avoid it.
Barklong attempts a counter takedown but Taylor avoids it well and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taylor!
It looks like Leo Barklong has been cut.
Taylor throws a right hand that Barklong ducks under and follows up with a left that Barklong also avoids with ease.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barklong just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barklong with a body shot.
Taylor throws a body punch but Barklong moves out of range.
Barklong shoots in looking for a takedown but Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barklong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taylor clobbers Barklong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taylor scores with a one two! Barklong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barklong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taylor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barklong back to the ropes. Taylor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice straight punches there by Taylor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taylor.
Taylor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barklong on the side of the head.
Barklong connects with a high kick.
Taylor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Leo Barklong's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barklong clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the ropes.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Barklong has him pressed against the ropes.
Barklong fails to pull guard.
Taylor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barklong has him pressed against the ropes.
Taylor tries to circle away but Barklong has him pinned against the ropes.
Taylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barklong is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Barklong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barklong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor connects with a looping right hand.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor lands with a good body shot.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barklong manages to avoid it.
Barklong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Barklong with that takedown attempt.
James Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taylor!
Taylor 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barklong.
Barklong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Barklong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taylor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barklong rather than just go for the knockout.
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barklong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barklong has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
Taylor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barklong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away.
Taylor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barklong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taylor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Leo Barklong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barklong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Taylor did well to prevent Barklong getting side control.
Taylor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Barklong.
Barklong shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Barklong is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Barklong shoots in.
Barklong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barklong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taylor defends well and Barklong ends up having to push Taylor into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taylor lands a two punch combo.
Barklong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barklong. Barklong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barklong moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
As Barklong backs off Taylor throws a huge counter combo but Barklong manages to avoid it all.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Barklong's body. Barklong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taylor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barklong's hands.
Jeez, Leo Barklong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Taylor connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor thuds a left hand into Barklong's body.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barklong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barklong scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo Barklong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
It looked like Barklong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taylor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Taylor.
Sloppy strikes from Barklong. Those never looked like landing.
A left and a right from Taylor both land. Nice combination.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Taylor scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barklong.
Taylor lands with a nice body punch.
Taylor throws a hook but Barklong blocks it.
Barklong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Barklong is very close to passing his half guard.
Barklong is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barklong content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barklong 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.
Taylor is trying to stand back up but Barklong is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barklong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barklong's back!
Barklong looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Taylor wants to control but Barklong is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Taylor is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barklong is trying to break free.
Taylor wants to control the position but Barklong frees himself and scrambles - Taylor manages to regain control in side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Taylor has eaten all the pies!
Barklong is trying to improve his position.
Barklong stops Taylor from passing to mount.
Barklong can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taylor content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Taylor working away.
Barklong is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barklong keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leo Barklong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Barklong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taylor defends it nicely.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Taylor lands with a cross.
Leo Barklong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taylor scores with a punch to the head.
Barklong throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Barklong needs to keep his hands up - Taylor had a free shot at his head there.
James Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barklong takes a jab right on the kisser.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leo Barklong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Taylor!
A victorious James Taylor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Moncada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Servant Arthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Moncada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Servant Arthur!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moncada shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arthur manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moncada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moncada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moncada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arthur looking for a triangle here. Moncada is fighting it but it looks tight! Arthur pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Moncada is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Servant Arthur!
The defeated Lucas Moncada had this to say: 'Sorry my fans'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rise of the Northstar - Sound of Wolves. Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stairway to Heaven . Henry Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tito Jones's chin.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Jackson !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones throws a quick head kick that knocks Jackson silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Jones is up on the ropes, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tito Jones!
Tito Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernard McGinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladlen Nikolaevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGinn's entrance music is March of Cambreadth . A fine choice. Bernard McGinn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bernard McGinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladlen Nikolaevich!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Nikolaevich or perhaps it was just good defense by McGinn, which made it look bad.
Some bone on bone action there as McGinn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGinn has Nikolaevich up against the ropes in a clinch.
McGinn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nikolaevich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nikolaevich ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nikolaevich no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McGinn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaevich has managed to clinch.
McGinn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nikolaevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaevich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGinn tries to avoid it but Nikolaevich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGinn to the ground. McGinn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nikolaevich lands with an uppercut that bounces McGinn off the ropes and back into range.
McGinn has closed the distance and engaged Nikolaevich in a clinch.
Nikolaevich tries to pull guard but McGinn holds him up against the ropes and eventually Nikolaevich drops back down to his feet.
Bernard McGinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladlen Nikolaevich.
McGinn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nikolaevich's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nikolaevich.
McGinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGinn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nikolaevich misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinn rushes Nikolaevich and presses him up against the ropes.
McGinn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nikolaevich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nikolaevich looking for a takedown.
McGinn lands an elbow that stopped Nikolaevich in his tracks for a moment.
Nikolaevich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nikolaevich works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGinn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaevich trying to control the position from guard on top but McGinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGinn keeping full guard, as Nikolaevich tries to pass.
Nikolaevich sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGinn wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGinn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nikolaevich replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McGinn blocks it well.
Bernard McGinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nikolaevich decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGinn's guard.
Nikolaevich trying to control but McGinn is working from the bottom.
McGinn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
Nikolaevich looks winded!
Nikolaevich misses with a body punch.
Nikolaevich can't break the clinch.
Nikolaevich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGinn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard McGinn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGinn swinging wildly here.
Nikolaevich tries to clinch there but McGinn circles away.
McGinn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McGinn lands the left hand.
Nikolaevich tries to keep at a distance but McGinn has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGinn is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Nikolaevich can't fight it off and eventually McGinn manages to take the fight to the floor. Nikolaevich looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nikolaevich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGinn is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaevich trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaevich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nikolaevich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGinn is aware though and is defending well.
McGinn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikolaevich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGinn has managed to get both his arms back between Nikolaevich's legs - danger averted.
Nikolaevich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGinn manages to get himself to full guard.
McGinn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nikolaevich is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaevich trying to control the position from guard on top but McGinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGinn wants to stand up but Nikolaevich is controlling him.
McGinn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikolaevich can do to turn this around?
The fighters are working up against the ropes. McGinn manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Nikolaevich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGinn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaevich shoots in looking for a takedown but McGinn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nikolaevich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGinn gets a double leg takedown into Nikolaevich's guard.
Nikolaevich is breathing heavily.
Nikolaevich wants to stand up but McGinn is controlling him.
Nikolaevich is pulling down on McGinn's head to control his posture.
McGinn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nikolaevich on the ground.
McGinn working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaevich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nikolaevich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGinn is looking to stand up but Nikolaevich won't let him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGinn clinches up with Nikolaevich and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from McGinn.
McGinn prevents the takedown attempt.
McGinn has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolaevich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard McGinn dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McGinn throws a right and a left that Nikolaevich avoids nicely.
McGinn tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nikolaevich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolaevich defending well as McGinn loads up on a big left hand.
Nikolaevich goes for a double leg but McGinn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as McGinn continues to drive forward.
McGinn clinches up with Nikolaevich and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nikolaevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGinn misses with a two punch combination.
Bernard McGinn is winning the standup battle so far.
Nikolaevich avoids the head kick by McGinn.
Nikolaevich avoids the body shot from McGinn.
Nikolaevich is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaevich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGinn is fending him off so far but Nikolaevich persists. Nope, McGinn circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikolaevich tries for a takedown but McGinn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bernard McGinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladlen Nikolaevich.
Nikolaevich closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nikolaevich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolaevich prevents McGinn from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinn gets back to half guard.
Nikolaevich wants to pass to mount but McGinn is defending the position.
McGinn tries to kick Nikolaevich off but Nikolaevich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nikolaevich in particular looking to stall.
Nikolaevich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikolaevich content to control rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGinn stuffs the takedown.
Nikolaevich gets caught flat footed, as McGinn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McGinn prevents Nikolaevich from getting back to his feet.
McGinn preventing the sweep.
Nikolaevich keeping moving, preventing McGinn from controlling successfully.
McGinn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McGinn rushes Nikolaevich and presses him up against the ropes.
Nikolaevich is looking to control McGinn's arms but McGinn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nikolaevich has his back to the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaevich stops a takedown attempt from McGinn.
Nikolaevich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGinn is defending well for now.
Nikolaevich tries for a takedown but McGinn manages to get underhooks.
McGinn breaks the clinch.
No luck for McGinn with that takedown attempt.
McGinn moves in looking to clinch but Nikolaevich pushes him off.
Bernard McGinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nikolaevich circles away quickly and effectively.
Nikolaevich doesn't manage to clinch there - McGinn circles away.
Nikolaevich tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGinn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGinn misses with a double jab.
Nikolaevich with the counter takedown but McGinn avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from McGinn both land. Nice combination.
McGinn misses with a few strikes there.
McGinn tries to clinch but Nikolaevich is having none of it.
Bernard McGinn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nikolaevich shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nikolaevich trying to control but McGinn is working from the bottom.
Nikolaevich gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGinn circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGinn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nikolaevich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vladlen Nikolaevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGinn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard McGinn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGinn 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard McGinn!
An out of breath Bernard McGinn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Mccarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Farnad Behpour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Behpour is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Baba O'Riley. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Mccarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farnad Behpour!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behpour swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Behpour throws a head kick that misses.
Mccarthy avoids the body shot from Behpour.
Mccarthy is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Mccarthy.
It looks like Farnad Behpour has been cut.
Mccarthy throws a shot from downtown. Behpour moves away and avoids it.
Behpour throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mccarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mccarthy blocks a head kick by Behpour.
A shot to the liver by Mccarthy. Beautiful body shot.
Behpour pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mccarthy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Behpour looks winded!
BAM! Mccarthy delivers a spinning backfist that drops Behpour like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Josh Mccarthy!
Josh Mccarthy retains his super heavyweight title!
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