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BLKOUT II : Polliver vs Count PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Gantrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gantrain has chosen Animal I have Become as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Gantrain!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Gantrain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie dives in and grabs Gantrain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gantrain pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gantrain.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into 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.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Gantrain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Gantrain trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Gantrain from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gantrain is stalling in the full guard.
Gantrain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gantrain's waist but Gantrain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gantrain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gantrain circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gantrain stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Gantrain.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Gantrain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gantrain as he avoids it easily.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gracie takes a swing at Gantrain's ribcage but misses.
Gantrain pushes Gracie up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gantrain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gracie prevents it.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gantrain gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gantrain prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Gantrain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gantrain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gantrain swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Gantrain counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Gantrain dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gantrain counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.
Gantrain looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gantrain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Gantrain is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gantrain looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gantrain looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gantrain!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gantrain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gantrain is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gantrain is breathing heavily.
Gracie is concentrating on defense, preventing Gantrain from advancing position.
Gantrain is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie is controlling Gantrain's trapped leg to prevent Gantrain from advancing to side control.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie has Gantrain pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gantrain manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Gantrain is working from the bottom.
Gantrain can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie passes to side control.
Gantrain is not content to let Gracie control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie wants to control for a moment but Gantrain uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Gantrain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gantrain!
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gantrain is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gantrain and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie has an Americana. Gantrain didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gracie is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gracie hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Roberto Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Truant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Diao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Diao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Truant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Kai Diao!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diao misses with a hook. Truant ducked under it nicely.
Diao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Truant tries to score a body lock takedown but Diao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Truant has picked Diao up - he's going for a ride! Truant dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Truant scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diao is looking to escape.
Truant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diao defending well though.
Truant landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diao wants to get back to his feet.
Truant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diao is trying to stand back up but Truant is controlling him
Truant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Truant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diao's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diao is refusing to be controlled, as Truant sits in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Truant!
It looks like Kai Diao has been cut.
Diao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Truant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Truant lands a left and a right that send Diao crashing to the mat, dazed. Truant thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Diao is rocked!
Kai Diao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truant throws a series of punches but Diao moves out of range.
Diao is still on wobbly legs! Can Truant finish him?
Truant avoids the body shot from Diao.
Diao seems to have recovered his senses.
Truant keeps the fight on the outside.
Truant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diao misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diao throws a head kick but Truant moves out of range.
Diao is looking to clinch.
Truant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Truant has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diao finds it's way round the side to connect with Truant's head.
Truant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diao wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Truant.
Truant throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Truant.
Truant throws a series of punches but Diao avoids them all with ease.
Diao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diao wants to clinch up but Truant keeps it at a distance.
Diao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Diao connects with a nasty looking knee right to Truant's face.
Diao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Truant avoids the elbow strike from Diao, against the ropes.
Truant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diao with a nice cross.
Diao tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Truant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Truant misses.
Diao is looking to land body kicks.
Truant misses with a series of wild punches.
Truant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Truant throws a series of punches but Diao moves out of range.
Truant throws a right hand that Diao ducks under and follows up with a left that Diao also avoids with ease.
Diao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Truant if he has to take too many more of those.
Truant swats away the attempt to clinch by Diao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Truant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Diao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diao misses with a body shot.
Truant looks to land a combination but Diao avoids it well.
Diao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Truant checks a leg kick.
Diao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diao tries to close the distance and clinch but Truant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Truant.
Diao pushes Truant up against the ropes in a clinch.
Truant managing to block the knees to the body from Diao.
Diao creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diao has Truant pressed against the ropes, preventing Truant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diao stalling.
Truant tries to circle away but Diao has him pinned against the ropes.
Truant goes for a takedown attempt but Diao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diao misses with a body kick.
Johnny Truant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diao tries to clinch but Truant moves out of range.
Truant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Truant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diao loads up on a big right hand but Truant slips the punch.
Truant closes the distance and clinches up with Diao, looking for a takedown. Truant pushes Diao against the ropes but Diao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Truant avoids the head kick by Diao.
Diao throws a head kick that Truant semi-blocks.
Diao tries to clinch there but Truant circles away.
Diao misses with a straight right.
Diao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Truant's hands.
Truant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diao lands a high kick!
Diao lands with a nice body kick.
Truant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Truant.
Diao is looking to slow Truant down with leg kicks.
Diao throws a leg kick which misses Truant's front leg but catches the back leg as Truant tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Truant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diao instigates a clinch.
Truant managing to block the knees to the body from Diao.
Diao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Johnny Truant has been cut.
Diao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diao landing knees to the head.
Diao is breathing heavily.
Truant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Truant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diao sprawls well. Diao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Truant gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Truant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truant misses with a double jab.
Truant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diao circles away.
Truant throws a right and a left that Diao avoids nicely.
Diao lands with a kick to the temple. Truant shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Truant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kai Diao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Diao. That snapped Truant's head back.
Diao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diao thumps Truant with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Diao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Diao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Truant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Truant is out of range and Diao settles back down.
Kai Diao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diao throws a nice head kick!
Diao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diao scores with a jab to the head.
Diao doesn't manage to clinch there - Truant circles away.
Diao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Truant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Truant's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truant has Diao pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Diao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diao misses with an elbow strike.
Diao effectively controlling the action here.
Diao is pressed up against the ropes. Truant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diao down to the mat. Diao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diao misses with a head kick.
Truant takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diao throws a leg kick which misses Truant's front leg but catches the back leg as Truant tries to avoid it.
Truant looks for a takedown but Diao sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Truant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diao tries to clinch up but Truant circles away and keeps his distance.
Diao scores with a body shot.
Diao lands with a kick to the temple. Truant shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diao clinches up against the ropes.
Truant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Truant tries to score a body lock takedown but Diao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diao leaning against his opponent.
Truant looking for a takedown.
Diao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Truant is keeping busy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diao lands an elbow inside that Truant shrugs off.
Diao looking to stall.
Diao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diao lands a nice knee to the body.
Diao tries to stall but Truant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Truant blocks the elbow strike.
Diao slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kai Diao.
Truant defending well as Diao loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diao!
Diao lands a high kick!
Truant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Truant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Truant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diao misses with a head kick.
Truant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Truant throws a series of punches but Diao moves out of range.
Truant tries to move into range but Diao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diao moves into range and clinches up with Truant.
Diao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diao prevents the takedown attempt.
Truant is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Truant tries to score a body lock takedown but Diao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Truant wants a takedown.
Diao wants to stall.
Diao slowing the pace effectively.
Truant wants the takedown. Diao is fighting it off but Truant persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Diao's guard against the ropes.
Diao wants to stand but Truant is controlling the position.
Truant throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Diao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diao 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 Glass scores the fight 27:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Diao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack McMatthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Silva (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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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack McMatthew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMatthew misses with a few strikes there.
McMatthew misses with a wild combination.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
McMatthew throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMatthew looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva connects with a jab.
McMatthew slips a jab from Silva.
McMatthew closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
McMatthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by McMatthew.
A head punch on the inside from McMatthew fails to land.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMatthew misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McMatthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McMatthew throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but McMatthew has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from McMatthew.
McMatthew presses Silva against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McMatthew lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McMatthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMatthew lands a body punch.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva is trying to break free.
McMatthew lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McMatthew working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMatthew.
McMatthew scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McMatthew fails to land.
McMatthew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McMatthew misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from McMatthew.
McMatthew misses with the head strike.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McMatthew throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva misses with a double jab
and McMatthew counters with a two punch combo.
Silva misses with a double jab
and McMatthew counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMatthew smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch combination from McMatthew misses.
McMatthew pushes Silva up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew lands a shoulder strike.
McMatthew lands with a left to the head.
McMatthew lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from McMatthew on the inside.
It looks like Marcus Silva has been cut.
McMatthew makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McMatthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMatthew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McMatthew gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McMatthew lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A nice left hand lands by McMatthew.
A shot in the inside from McMatthew.
McMatthew misses with the head strike.
McMatthew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McMatthew throws a head punch that misses.
McMatthew digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
McMatthew throws a head punch that misses.
McMatthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMatthew lands a shoulder strike.
McMatthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from McMatthew.
McMatthew lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from McMatthew.
McMatthew misses with a punch on the inside.
McMatthew lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from McMatthew.
McMatthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMatthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMatthew misses with the head strike.
McMatthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
McMatthew softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
McMatthew scores with a shoulder strike.
McMatthew scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
McMatthew throws a head punch that misses.
McMatthew lands a right hand.
McMatthew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva tries to pull guard but McMatthew holds him up against the ropes and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
McMatthew misses with some punches.
McMatthew softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from McMatthew.
A short body shot lands from McMatthew as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McMatthew creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McMatthew dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Silva's cut.
That's time! McMatthew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good shot there by McMatthew.
McMatthew takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMatthew.
A short right from McMatthew.
McMatthew lands a hook to the side of the head.
McMatthew softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
McMatthew lands an uppercut.
McMatthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMatthew lands a nice uppercut.
McMatthew working aggressively here.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McMatthew presses Silva against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
McMatthew scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jack McMatthew has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McMatthew softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva tries to circle away but McMatthew has him pinned against the ropes.
McMatthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
McMatthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMatthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMatthew lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMatthew.
McMatthew lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McMatthew softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
McMatthew lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McMatthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMatthew lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McMatthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Still in the clinch, McMatthew scores with a nice short uppercut.
McMatthew lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McMatthew scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMatthew.
McMatthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
McMatthew scores with a shoulder strike.
McMatthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from McMatthew.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva blocking some punches.
McMatthew lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
McMatthew lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from McMatthew.
McMatthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McMatthew has him pressed against the ropes.
McMatthew softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
McMatthew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
McMatthew misses with the head strike.
McMatthew scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McMatthew lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McMatthew blocks a body shot from Silva.
McMatthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from McMatthew on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McMatthew.
Silva wants to break free but McMatthew has control.
McMatthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva tries to stall but McMatthew uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McMatthew lands an uppercut.
McMatthew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McMatthew misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMatthew.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McMatthew lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew scores with a shoulder strike.
McMatthew lands a nice uppercut.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMatthew is working Silva over against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McMatthew creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McMatthew lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McMatthew misses with the head strike.
McMatthew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McMatthew misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McMatthew scores with a nice short uppercut.
McMatthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMatthew misses with some punches.
McMatthew lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McMatthew working aggressively here.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMatthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
McMatthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from McMatthew.
A short right from McMatthew.
McMatthew lands with a right to the head.
McMatthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McMatthew gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McMatthew softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Silva blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMatthew.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McMatthew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McMatthew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McMatthew slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Jack McMatthew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva misses with a double jab
and McMatthew counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McMatthew misses with the head strike.
McMatthew scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
McMatthew working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva has McMatthew pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. McMatthew manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McMatthew scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McMatthew dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Silva's cut.
That's time! McMatthew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Silva lands with a hook. McMatthew tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMatthew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva lands a really nice looking cross but McMatthew seems unphased.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McMatthew counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silva looks to land a left hand but McMatthew moved out of range nicely.
McMatthew forces Silva back against the ropes and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMatthew gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McMatthew misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from McMatthew.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but McMatthew prevents it.
McMatthew makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McMatthew misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by McMatthew.
McMatthew gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McMatthew lands with a left to the head.
McMatthew lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from McMatthew.
McMatthew scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McMatthew lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva is rocked!
McMatthew gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McMatthew has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
A nice right hand lands inside from McMatthew.
A short right from McMatthew on the inside.
McMatthew working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can McMatthew finish him?
McMatthew lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMatthew.
McMatthew lands with a right to the head.
McMatthew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McMatthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMatthew scores with a nice hook to the head.
McMatthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMatthew has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
McMatthew misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from McMatthew.
Jack McMatthew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMatthew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
A short right from McMatthew.
McMatthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from McMatthew.
McMatthew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from McMatthew on the inside.
McMatthew lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMatthew throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. McMatthew gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jack McMatthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Silva.
McMatthew lands a nice uppercut.
McMatthew lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
McMatthew working aggressively here.
McMatthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from McMatthew.
McMatthew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva tries to break free but McMatthew pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew lands a hook to the side of the head.
McMatthew lands a shoulder strike.
McMatthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMatthew.
McMatthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMatthew.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva fails with the takedown
and McMatthew makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McMatthew misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
and McMatthew counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
McMatthew moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva tries to break free but McMatthew pushes him back against the ropes.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Silva can't break the clinch.
McMatthew lands a right hand.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMatthew lands an uppercut.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McMatthew throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marcus Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McMatthew misses with the combination.
McMatthew misses with a two punch combination.
McMatthew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva misses with an uppercut. McMatthew saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McMatthew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McMatthew 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 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McMatthew!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pac Roids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roids is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Edit Mix. Pac Roids has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roy Braga's chin.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Granite chin |
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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, Roy Braga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pac Roids!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braga feints and as Roids raises his hands in defense, Braga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Braga wants to stand but Roids has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Roids tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Braga wants to stand but Roids is controlling his posture from full guard.
Braga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Braga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roids is on top in guard.
Braga manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Roids is desperately trying to improve his position but Braga has a good base and remains in mount.
Braga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Braga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Roy Braga just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Braga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown by Braga or perhaps it was just good defense by Roids which made him look bad.
Roids misses with a takedown attempt
and Braga counters with a shoot takedown. Roids fights it but they end up in guard.
Roids can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Braga controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roids wants to stand and escape but Braga is having none of it.
Braga preventing the sweep.
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.
Braga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Braga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roids has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Braga has managed to get both his arms back between Roids's legs - danger averted.
Roids looking for a sweep. Not yet Roids, not yet.
Braga passes Roids's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Braga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Braga frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Braga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roids really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Braga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Braga throws a looping overhand right but Roids ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Braga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roids steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Braga.
Roids tries for a takedown but Braga circles away easily
and Braga counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Pac Roids has been cut.
Roids with a poor takedown
so Braga counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Braga sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roids's guard.
Well, if Braga is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Roids is trying to get back to full guard.
Roids trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roids tries to get to full guard but Braga has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Braga seems content to control.
Braga is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Braga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Braga working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Braga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Roy Braga just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Braga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roids to the mat! Roids manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roids is keeping the position for now.
Roids being controlled here, momentarily.
Roids wants to sweep here but Braga controlling him for the moment.
Roids trying to keep a closed guard but Braga is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Braga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Roids 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.
Braga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Braga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roids looking for a sweep. Not yet Roids, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Braga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pac Roids'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. This is the final round!
Roids fails with the takedown
and Braga counters with a left to the body.
Roids shoots and misses
and Braga moves into the clinch.
Braga is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Braga.
Braga drags the fight down to the ground.
Roids won't allow Braga to sweep him here.
Roids tries to free his leg and advance position but Braga is retaining full guard.
Roids looking to sit in guard and control but Braga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Braga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roids is trying to control the position but Braga postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Roids, up you get!
Braga throws a combination. Roids tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Roids fails with the takedown
and Braga counters with a shoot takedown. Roids fights it but they end up in guard.
Roy Braga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pac Roids.
Roids takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Braga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roids swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Braga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga is in close to Roids's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Braga controlling from the top position.
Roids tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Braga sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roids looking for a sweep. Not yet Roids, not yet.
Braga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Roy Braga just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Roids looks to clinch
and Braga counters with a single leg into guard. Roids didn't expect that.
Braga wants to get up but he can't break Roids's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pac Roids has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Braga stays in close to Roids's body and controls the position.
Roids is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Roids wants to control but Braga is keeping him busy.
Braga manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga keeping moving, preventing Roids from controlling successfully.
Roids trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roy Braga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Braga manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Braga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roids is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Braga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Braga 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Braga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Knutsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhamed Nasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muhamed Nasir acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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216 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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, Kenneth Knutsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Muhamed Nasir!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasir misses with a series of wild punches.
Knutsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nasir tries to bum rush Knutsson with a series of wild strikes but Knutsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knutsson is defended easily by Nasir.
Knutsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nasir thows a body shot but no joy.
Nasir leaves Knutsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth Knutsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good exchange - Nasir coming out on top.
It looks like Kenneth Knutsson has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Nasir scores with a four punch combination!
Knutsson cracks Nasir with a good jab.
Knutsson shoots in and bounces Nasir off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Knutsson advances position into side control!
Knutsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knutsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Nasir is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knutsson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Knutsson trying to control the action but Nasir is working from the bottom.
Knutsson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nasir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knutsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nasir is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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.
Nasir is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nasir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nasir wants it to stay on the feet.
Knutsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nasir defends it nicely.
Knutsson shoots for a takedown but Nasir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knutsson scores with a takedown into Nasir's guard.
Nasir wants to stand but Knutsson is controlling the position.
Knutsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nasir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nasir wants to get back to his feet but Knutsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Knutsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nasir can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knutsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nasir is retaining full guard.
Knutsson passes Nasir's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Knutsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Knutsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nasir circles away.
Knutsson is breathing heavily.
Nasir misses with a body shot.
Muhamed Nasir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nasir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knutsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nasir sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knutsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Nasir sprawls well. He's pushed Knutsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knutsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nasir's waist but Nasir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knutsson off to one side.
Knutsson blocks a jab.
Nasir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knutsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nasir fails to land with a series of punches.
Nasir swinging wildly here.
Nasir lands a head shot.
Knutsson slips a jab and a cross from Nasir.
Nasir scores with a hook to the body. Knutsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nasir dips to his left and cracks Knutsson with an uppercut!
Knutsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nasir is fending him off so far but Knutsson persists. Nope, Nasir circles away and we're back to standing.
Knutsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nasir stuffs the takedown.
Nasir misses with a double jab.
Nasir throws a series of punches but Knutsson moves out of range.
Knutsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knutsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nasir smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kenneth Knutsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knutsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nasir sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knutsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nasir throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knutsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nasir connects with a single shot there.
Knutsson is rocked!
Kenneth Knutsson's cut is getting worse.
Nasir scores with a shot to the body.
Nasir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knutsson momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhamed Nasir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Knutsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Knutsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oh Knutsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knutsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nasir swivels and escapes.
Nasir circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Knutsson tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Nasir wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muhamed Nasir!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tayeb Taheri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vampiro Vampire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vampiro Vampire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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171 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tayeb Taheri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vampiro Vampire!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taheri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vampire.
Vampire looks to land a left hand but Taheri moved out of range nicely.
Taheri drives through and clinches with Vampire against the ropes.
Taheri drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taheri controlling the action here for a moment.
Vampire scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Vampire.
Vampire stalling the fight.
Vampire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taheri backwards.
Vampire lands an elbow just above Taheri 's eye.
It looks like Tayeb Taheri has been cut.
Taheri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vampire just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Vampire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vampire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Vampire.
Taheri drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vampire pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayeb Taheri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taheri slips a jab from Vampire.
Vampiro Vampire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taheri looks for a takedown but Vampire sprawls well.
Vampire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vampire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Vampire misses its intended target.
No joy there for Vampire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vampire keeps the fight on the outside.
Vampire lands a jab to the head.
Tayeb Taheri's cut is getting worse.
Vampire lands a big head kick that sends Taheri tumbling to the mat! Vampire takes a step backwards and waves Taheri back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Taheri is rocked!
Taheri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Taheri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vampire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taheri.
Taheri seems to have got his legs back now.
Vampire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vampire cracks Taheri with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Taheri looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vampire finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vampire lands a big right hand that sends Taheri crashing to the mat! Vampire stays standing though and waves Taheri back to his feet!
Tayeb Taheri's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Taheri shoots in and bounces Vampire off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Vampire wants to sweep but no luck.
Vampire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taheri is aware though and is defending well.
Vampire trying to control the position here.
Taheri stopping the sweep attempt from Vampire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vampire is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taheri trying to control the position from guard on top but Vampire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Taheri is pushing down on Vampire's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vampire is fighting to maintain full guard but Taheri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vampire tries to roll over but Taheri keeps him under control.
Taheri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vampire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taheri prevents Vampire from improving his position.
Taheri wants to take a breather but Vampire is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vampire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taheri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vampire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taheri somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Vampire as Taheri shoots in.
Taheri is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vampire lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vampire.
Taheri walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vampiro Vampire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tayeb Taheri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taheri tries to clinch up but Vampire circles away and keeps his distance.
Jeez, Tayeb Taheri's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd cheers as Vampire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taheri doesn't seem phased though.
Vampire throws a hook but Taheri blocks it.
Taheri tries to close the distance and clinch but Vampire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Vampire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tayeb Taheri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taheri dodges the punch combination from Vampire.
Vampire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tayeb Taheri's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vampiro Vampire!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jarek Exo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Purist Thunderwrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Purist Thunderwrath was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarek Exo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Purist Thunderwrath!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunderwrath on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Exo. Exo obviously looking to wear him down.
Thunderwrath moves in looking to clinch but Exo pushes him off.
Thunderwrath tries for a takedown but Exo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thunderwrath wants to slow Exo down by chopping away at his legs.
Exo closes the distance but Thunderwrath moves to the side
and Thunderwrath counters by moving into the clinch.
Thunderwrath taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Exo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thunderwrath avoids it.
Thunderwrath tries to circle away but Exo has him pinned against the ropes.
Exo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thunderwrath.
Exo blocks an elbow strike from Thunderwrath.
Exo scores a nice knee to the body.
Exo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thunderwrath walks away with a smile on his face. Exo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Exo lands a left and a right that send Thunderwrath crashing to the mat, dazed. Exo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Purist Thunderwrath has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thunderwrath is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderwrath manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thunderwrath tries to roll over but Exo keeps him under control.
Exo trying to control the action but Thunderwrath is working from the bottom.
Exo is looking to pass Thunderwrath's guard but actually Thunderwrath recovers to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Exo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thunderwrath looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thunderwrath looks gassed!
Thunderwrath manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thunderwrath gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Exo misses with a takedown attempt
and Thunderwrath counters with a single leg into guard. Exo didn't expect that.
Thunderwrath is looking to work some ground and pound but Exo has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderwrath with a flurry of punches that miss.
Exo is trying to keep Thunderwrath in close.
Thunderwrath stops Exo from standing up.
Thunderwrath postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thunderwrath trying to control but Exo is working from the bottom.
Exo wants to get back to his feet but Thunderwrath passes into half guard.
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.
Exo is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thunderwrath tries for a takedown but Exo circles away easily
and Exo counters with a left and a right that stings Thunderwrath.
Jarek Exo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purist Thunderwrath.
Thunderwrath fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Exo avoids it really well and circles away.
Thunderwrath gets caught flat footed, as Exo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Exo wants to control from the top but Thunderwrath keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarek Exo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Purist Thunderwrath's cut.
That's time! Exo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Exo misses with a takedown attempt
and Thunderwrath decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Exo's guard.
Exo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thunderwrath slips nicely into half guard.
Thunderwrath stands up and beckons Exo to join him on the feet.
Thunderwrath throws a head kick that misses.
Purist Thunderwrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exo wants to clinch but Thunderwrath slips to the side
and Thunderwrath counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thunderwrath has Exo up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exo has had enough of the clinch but Thunderwrath keeps him there for the moment.
Thunderwrath tries for a takedown but Exo manages to get underhooks.
Exo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thunderwrath wants a takedown but no success here.
Thunderwrath misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Exo.
Exo is looking to control Thunderwrath's arms but Thunderwrath gets an underhook and turns him. Now Exo has his back to the ropes.
Thunderwrath misses with an elbow strike.
Exo looking to stall.
Exo seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Thunderwrath is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jarek Exo.
Thunderwrath scores a takedown into full mount!
Thunderwrath has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Exo's face.
Thunderwrath unloading with bombs!
Thunderwrath has hold of Exo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Exo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exo is trying desperately to improve position.
Thunderwrath trying to control but Exo is having none of it.
Exo tries to improve his position but instead Thunderwrath has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Exo is really stuck here.
Thunderwrath tries to get the hooks in deep but Exo pushed the leg off.
Thunderwrath trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Exo doesn't escape.
Thunderwrath connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Exo to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Purist Thunderwrath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Purist Thunderwrath's cut.
That's time! Exo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thunderwrath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Exo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Exo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thunderwrath checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Exo closes the distance but Thunderwrath moves to the side
and Thunderwrath counters with a shoot takedown. Exo fights it but they end up in guard.
Thunderwrath works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Exo is trying to control but can't.
Thunderwrath scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Exo is in trouble now - Thunderwrath has advanced to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderwrath tries to control but Exo wriggling away.
Thunderwrath gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Thunderwrath drives through and clinches with Exo against the ropes.
Thunderwrath goes for a takedown in the clinch but Exo prevents it.
Exo tries a body shot but Thunderwrath blocks it.
Exo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunderwrath moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exo tries to break the clinch but Thunderwrath is controlling the position.
Thunderwrath successfully pulls guard.
Thunderwrath is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Exo wants to control from the top but Thunderwrath keeps moving.
Exo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thunderwrath trying to control the position.
Thunderwrath pulls Exo in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderwrath's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thunderwrath is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thunderwrath manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Exo is trying desperately to improve position.
Purist Thunderwrath has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thunderwrath get's back to his feet.
Exo takes the fight into the clinch.
Thunderwrath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jarek Exo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Exo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thunderwrath, pushing him back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Purist Thunderwrath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thunderwrath 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Purist Thunderwrath!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jokke Jakobsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Scorpion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakobsson comes to the ring accompanied by Svullo - Res Er För Sverige. Jokke Jakobsson had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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21
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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25
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jokke Jakobsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakobsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Scorpion tries to sprawl out of it but Jakobsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Scorpion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jakobsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jakobsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scorpion circles away.
Jakobsson blocks a head kick by Scorpion.
Jakobsson misses with a looping right.
Jakobsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scorpion avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jokke Jakobsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakobsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to clinch there but Jakobsson circles away.
Scorpion stuffs the takedown.
Scorpion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scorpion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scorpion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jakobsson is defended easily by Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a few strikes there.
Jakobsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakobsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scorpion.
Jakobsson throws a push kick but Scorpion slaps the foot to one side.
Jakobsson misses with a few strikes there.
Scorpion throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Scorpion.
Luis Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion throws a jab when Jakobsson was well out of range.
Jakobsson avoids the head kick by Scorpion.
Jakobsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scorpion defends it nicely.
Scorpion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jakobsson is trying to drag Scorpion to the mat but Scorpion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Scorpion throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jakobsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scorpion smiles and moves away.
Scorpion scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion feints and then cracks Jakobsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jakobsson down.
Jakobsson is breathing heavily.
Scorpion throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jakobsson slips a jab and a cross from Scorpion.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scorpion fails to land with a series of punches.
Jakobsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scorpion. Scorpion obviously looking to wear him down.
Scorpion connects with a solid leg kick.
Jakobsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scorpion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scorpion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Scorpion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jakobsson's calf.
Scorpion throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jakobsson's head.
Scorpion thows a body shot but no joy.
Scorpion darts in and clinches Jakobsson up against the ropes.
Scorpion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck for Jakobsson with that takedown attempt.
Scorpion is looking to clinch but Jakobsson is avoiding it.
Scorpion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scorpion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion lands a high kick!
Scorpion throws a right and a left that Jakobsson avoids nicely.
Jakobsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Scorpion is just out of range.
Scorpion throws a nice head kick!
Scorpion throws a head kick but Jakobsson moves out of range.
Scorpion gets a clinch.
Jakobsson jumps guard but Scorpion stands there with Jakobsson around his waist. Jakobsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scorpion manages to break the clinch.
Scorpion misses with a head kick.
Jakobsson misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Jakobsson with that takedown attempt.
Scorpion throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Scorpion is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jakobsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Jakobsson shoots in but Scorpion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scorpion scoring well with a low kick there.
Jakobsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scorpion leaves Jakobsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scorpion's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Scorpion duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion feints and then cracks Jakobsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jakobsson down.
Jakobsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scorpion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jakobsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Scorpion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jakobsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jakobsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scorpion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Scorpion dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Scorpion tries to clinch there but Jakobsson circles away.
Scorpion misses with a body kick.
Jokke Jakobsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scorpion scores with a one two! Jakobsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Scorpion blocks the leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Jakobsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Scorpion which made him look bad.
Scorpion lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a head kick but Jakobsson moves out of range.
Scorpion takes a swing at Jakobsson's ribcage but misses.
Jakobsson lands a body shot.
Jakobsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scorpion is fending him off so far but Jakobsson persists. Nope, Scorpion circles away and we're back to standing.
Jakobsson scores with a three punch combo!
Scorpion throws a sloppy head kick and Jakobsson moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scorpion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jakobsson dips to his left and cracks Scorpion with an uppercut!
Scorpion misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakobsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jokke Jakobsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakobsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jakobsson tries to keep at a distance but Scorpion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scorpion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jakobsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Scorpion lands an elbow inside that Jakobsson shrugs off.
Jakobsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion breaks the clinch.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jakobsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Jakobsson does no damage.
Scorpion stuffs the takedown attempt from Jakobsson. Jakobsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Scorpion lands with a nice body punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scorpion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Jakobsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scorpion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scorpion wants it to stay on the feet.
Jakobsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Jakobsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scorpion throws a head kick but Jakobsson moves out of range.
Scorpion closes the distance and clinches.
Scorpion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scorpion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scorpion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scorpion landing knees to the head.
Jakobsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scorpion manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scorpion.
Luis Scorpion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jakobsson misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick there by Scorpion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion throws a sloppy head kick and Jakobsson moves out of range easily.
Jakobsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scorpion.
No joy there for Scorpion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jakobsson swinging wildly here.
Jakobsson dodges the punch combination from Scorpion.
Jakobsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scorpion avoids it really well and circles away.
Scorpion moves out of range as Jakobsson strikes.
Jakobsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scorpion has closed the distance and engaged Jakobsson in a clinch.
Jakobsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jakobsson takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jakobsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scorpion just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Scorpion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scorpion misses with a body shot.
Jakobsson throws a series of punches but Scorpion avoids them all with ease.
Scorpion tries a head kick but it misses.
Luis Scorpion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jakobsson manages to avoid it.
Jakobsson throws a one two combo.
Scorpion takes the fight into the clinch.
Jakobsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Scorpion manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jakobsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scorpion smiles and moves away.
Jakobsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Scorpion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Scorpion as Jakobsson shoots in.
No joy there for Jakobsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scorpion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jakobsson misses with a takedown attempt - Scorpion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scorpion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scorpion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jakobsson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Scorpion instigates a clinch.
Scorpion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion throws a head kick that misses.
Scorpion clinches up with Jakobsson and pushes him back against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jakobsson pulls guard successfully.
Jakobsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scorpion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jakobsson is tightening it up a little... Scorpion has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Scorpion reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Scorpion taps out! nice BJJ there by Jakobsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jokke Jakobsson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael The Count (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Polliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Count's entrance music is The streets don't love you no more!!!. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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176 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael The Count!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Polliver!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Count lands with a good body shot.
Polliver walks into a left hand.
The Count takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Polliver checks a low kick from The Count.
The Count lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Count lands a nice looking body shot.
Donk. Polliver catches The Count right on the button with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Polliver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Count drops his hands momentarily and Polliver takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Count scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from The Count misses.
Nice defenses there by Polliver.
Polliver takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Polliver misses with the combination.
The Count scores with a hook.
Polliver throws a big shot that misses.
Polliver throws a head kick that misses.
Polliver moves into the clinch.
The Count breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A clash of legs there as The Count blocks the low kick.
The Count misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polliver takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Count swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Count swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Polliver 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 The Count has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Count and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot by The Count.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Count.
The Count scores with a hook to the body. Polliver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Count connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by The Count.
The Count is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Count jabs Polliver right on the nose. Polliver blinks but takes it well.
The Count connects with a body shot.
The Count works Polliver's body with a nice hook.
Polliver cracks The Count with an open hand slap.
Polliver bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Count's head backwards.
The Count avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Count misses with a straight right.
Polliver loads up on a big right hand but The Count slips the punch.
The Count moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Polliver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polliver is looking to score with low kicks.
Polliver takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Count.
The Count lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Polliver as he checks the leg kick.
Polliver misses with a head kick.
The Count displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Polliver throws out the jab.
Polliver falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Count counters with a nice uppercut.
The Count misses with a hook. Polliver ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by The Count.
The Count lands a nice hook to Polliver's body. Polliver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Count throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Polliver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Polliver looks gassed!
Polliver misses with a shot to the body
and The Count counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Count is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Polliver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Polliver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Count lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Polliver looks to clinch
letting The Count counter with a right hand.
The Count with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Count digs a good body shot into Polliver's ribs.
Polliver moves forwards but The Count connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Polliver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Count lands with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by The Count as he connects with a hook.
The Count clobbers Polliver with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab lands there for The Count.
The Count punishes Polliver's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Count.
The Count lands a jab to Polliver's midsection.
The Count scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Polliver dodges the punch combination from The Count.
The Count lands a jab to Polliver's midsection.
The Count sizes up Polliver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Count throws out a powerful jab.
The Count wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Polliver takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Count lands with an uppercut that bounces Polliver off the ropes and back into rage.
Polliver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Count jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Count lands with a straight right. Polliver didn't see that one coming.
Polliver thows a leg kick but The Count checks it
and The Count counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Count connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Polliver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Count lands an overhand right.
The Count scores with a nice head shot.
The Count lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice body kick there by The Count.
The Count connects with a crisp jab.
The Count throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Count throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Count looks to land a combination. Polliver sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Polliver is rocked!
Polliver moves forwards but The Count connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Polliver is still on wobbly legs! Can The Count finish him?
The Count keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Polliver seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polliver has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Polliver there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Count cracks a nice hook into Polliver's ribs.
The Count dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Polliver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Count cracks Polliver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael The Count dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Polliver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Polliver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Count lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by The Count.
Nice body punch from The Count.
Graham Polliver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polliver wants to clinch
and The Count cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Count ducks under a wild hook from Polliver.
A nice combination there by The Count.
Polliver misses with a body shot.
Polliver closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Count counters with a good low kick that Polliver was not able to check.
The Count lands a really nice looking cross but Polliver seems unphased.
Jab from The Count.
Polliver is breathing heavily.
The Count scores with a one two! Polliver had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Count misses the jab.
The Count slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Count connects with a good right hand that stumbles Polliver. Polliver circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Count ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Count digs a good hook to Polliver's body.
The Count ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Count lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by The Count as he connects with a hook.
Polliver closes the distance but The Count moves to the side
enabling The Count to counter with a crisp jab.
The Count connects with a body shot.
The Count tests Polliver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Count digs a good hook to Polliver's body.
The Count scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The Count connects with a jab.
Polliver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Polliver drops his hands momentarily and The Count takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Count fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Polliver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Count lands a really nice looking cross but Polliver seems unphased.
The Count scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Count fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polliver misses with a looping right.
Michael The Count is winning the standup battle so far.
The Count punishes Polliver's body with a nice straight punch.
Polliver dodges the punch combination from The Count.
Polliver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Count is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polliver can do to turn this around?
The Count throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Polliver on the side of the head.
The Count works Polliver's body with a nice hook.
The Count connects with the punch.
The Count connects with a jab.
Polliver misses with a double jab
and The Count connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Polliver moves forwards but The Count connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Polliver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Polliver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Polliver misses with a body shot
and The Count counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Count throws a head kick that misses.
The Count cracks Polliver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The Count cracks Polliver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Count is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body punch from The Count.
Polliver takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Count darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Polliver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Count with a jab.
Polliver misses the jab.
A head kick by Polliver misses
and The Count counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Count, as that shot connected.
The Count scores with a nice right hand.
Polliver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Count lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Polliver throws a combination that misses
letting The Count counter with a right hand.
The Count lands a nice hook to Polliver's body. Polliver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Count lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The Count connects with a nice looking jab.
The Count moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polliver drops his hands momentarily and The Count takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Count lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Count lands with a good body shot.
The Count lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheers as The Count lands an impressive looking overhand right. Polliver doesn't seem phased though.
The Count jabs at Polliver's body.
The Count throws a sloppy head kick and Polliver moves out of range easily.
The Count cracks Polliver with an open hand slap.
A jab from The Count finds it's way through Polliver's defenses.
The Count's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and The Count duly obliges.
A cross from The Count lands.
Polliver moves forwards but The Count connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Polliver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Count moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Count scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Polliver doesn't seem bothered though.
The Count lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Polliver fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Count is out of range.
The Count lands a slapping body shot.
Polliver is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Count.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael The Count dominated that second round.
That's time! The Count's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Count's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and The Count duly obliges.
The Count misses the jab.
The Count throws a right hand that Polliver ducks under and follows up with a left that Polliver also avoids with ease.
The Count lands with a shot to the body.
The Count scores with a jab. Polliver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Polliver throws a leg kick but The Count checks it.
Polliver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Polliver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Polliver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Polliver misses with a combination
and The Count counters with a head kick.
The Count connects with the punch.
Polliver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Polliver misses with a leg kick
and The Count counters with a nice uppercut.
Polliver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Polliver throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Count counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Polliver thinking.
The Count slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Polliver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Count thuds a left hand into Polliver's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Count lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Polliver circles away quickly and effectively.
A left and a right from The Count both land. Nice combination.
The Count lands with a right hand.
The Count scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Count throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Count fails to land with a series of punches.
The Count lands a slapping body shot.
Crunch! The Count slams his shin into Polliver's torso.
The Count lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Polliver blocks a head kick by The Count.
The Count fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Polliver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Polliver tries to move into range but The Count moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Polliver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Count to score with a decent uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Polliver in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The Count goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The Count lands a lovely overhand right.
Polliver is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Polliver is looking to chop away at The Count's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Count lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Count lands a jab.
Polliver thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Count clobbers Polliver with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Count looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Polliver misses with a leg kick
and The Count counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Polliver thinking.
The Count takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Count takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Polliver misses with a straight right.
The Count connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Count lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Polliver backs up against the ropes.
The Count fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Polliver closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Count scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Count lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Count.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Count!
Polliver takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Polliver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Count.
Polliver takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice body punch from The Count.
The Count takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Count scores with a jab.
Polliver is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Count.
The Count lands a slapping body shot.
Nice jab there from The Count.
The Count cracks Polliver with an open hand slap.
Polliver misses with a double jab
and The Count cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Count scores with a jab to the body.
The Count connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Polliver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Polliver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Count is working the combinations to good effect here.
The Count swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Count throws a combination. Polliver tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Count.
Polliver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Polliver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Count cracks Polliver with a good jab.
A low kick from Polliver is predictable there
and The Count counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
The Count fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Polliver on the side of the head.
The Count scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Count works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab from The Count.
Polliver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Count.
The Count scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Count tests Polliver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Count lands a really nice looking cross but Polliver seems unphased.
A jab lands there for The Count.
Nice defenses there by Polliver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael The Count clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Count lands a nice shot that snaps Polliver's head back.
The Count scores with a decent looking hook.
Polliver misses with a head kick.
Polliver misses the shot to the body.
Polliver wants to clinch but The Count slips to the side
and The Count makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Count works the jab nicely.
The Count thuds his right hand into Polliver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Count wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Polliver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Count lands a body shot.
The Count lands a body shot.
Polliver throws a leg kick
enabling The Count to counter with a crisp jab.
Polliver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Polliver.
The Count with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Polliver is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Polliver gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Polliver drops his hands momentarily and The Count takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Count catches Polliver with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Polliver throws the left hand but The Count avoids the punch easily.
The Count fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Polliver.
The Count scores with a one two! Polliver had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Count lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Polliver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Count can pounce on him.
The Count connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Polliver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Polliver fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Count.
Polliver misses with a leg kick
and The Count makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Count slips a straight right by Polliver.
The Count throws a shot to the body.
The Count feints and then cracks Polliver's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Polliver down.
The Count lands with a good body shot.
The Count ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Polliver drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Count.
Polliver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Count lands an overhand right.
The Count scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - The Count finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The Count lands with an overhand left.
The Count fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Polliver closes the distance but The Count moves to the side
enabling The Count to counter with a crisp jab.
The Count scores with a nice right hand.
The Count getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Count lands with a cross.
The Count scores with a sloppy right hand. Polliver should have avoided that one.
Polliver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Count changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Polliver looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The Count working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Polliver is trying to improve his position.
The Count stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Count lands a nice shot that snaps Polliver's head back.
The Count lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Count.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Count.
Polliver throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Count counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for The Count.
The Count lands with a straight right. Polliver didn't see that one coming.
The Count throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Polliver on the side of the head.
The Count lands a nice hook to Polliver's body. Polliver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Polliver.
The Count throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The Count fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Polliver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Count scores with a jab. Polliver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Polliver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Count.
The Count scores with a body shot.
The Count scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Polliver doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Polliver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Count connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Polliver takes one to the side of the head.
The Count connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Count is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Polliver closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Polliver tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polliver misses with an uppercut.
The Count connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Count lands a glancing blow to the side of Polliver's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polliver on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Polliver takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Polliver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Count throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael The Count had his way with Graham Polliver in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Polliver throws a combination that misses
and The Count counters with a stiff right hand.
The Count slips under a jab.
Polliver misses the body punch
and The Count counters with a right hand to the body.
The Count cracks Polliver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to de liver by The Count. Beautiful body shot.
Polliver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Count lands a jab to Polliver's midsection.
Polliver falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Count counters with a left and a right that stings Polliver.
The Count scores with a decent looking hook.
The Count ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Polliver avoids the head kick by The Count.
The Count scores with a nice strike.
Polliver is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheers as The Count lands an impressive looking overhand right. Polliver doesn't seem phased though.
Polliver is looking to score with low kicks.
The Count lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Count misses with a wild combination.
Polliver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polliver clinches but The Count breaks the clinch
and The Count counters with a nice body shot.
Polliver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Polliver tries to clinch up
enabling The Count to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Count.
The Count decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The Count trying to mount his opponent but Polliver defends it.
The Count stands up out of the half guard.
Polliver misses with a hook. The Count ducked under it nicely.
The Count stuns Polliver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Count swats away the attempt to clinch by Polliver.
The Count cracks Polliver with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polliver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Polliver.
Polliver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Polliver tries to clinch up.
Polliver misses with a looping left.
Polliver tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Count counters with a nice uppercut.
The Count lands a jab to Polliver's midsection.
The Count with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Count swinging wildly here.
The Count circles away from the clinch attempt
and The Count counters with a left and a right that stings Polliver.
Graham Polliver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Count looks to land a combination. Polliver sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Count scores with a shot to the body.
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!
The Count throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Count lands with a right hand.
Polliver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Count lands a hook that snaps the head of Polliver backwards.
The Count is looking to break free of the clinch but Polliver has double underhooks.
Polliver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Count has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Count's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Count keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Count wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Count paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Count cracks Polliver with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Count lands with a nice body punch.
The Count scores with a crisp jab that stopped Polliver in his tracks.
Michael The Count is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Count throws a shot to the body.
The Count lands a nice looking body shot.
Polliver stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Count.
The Count connects with a good right hand that stumbles Polliver. Polliver circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Count scores with a jab. Polliver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Count throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Polliver on the side of the head.
The Count connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Polliver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Count counters with a low kick, right behind Polliver 's knee.
A low kick from Polliver is predictable there
and The Count counters with a series of strikes. Polliver will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Count scores with a crisp jab that stopped Polliver in his tracks.
Polliver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Count ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Count darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Count jabs at Polliver's body.
The Count lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Count scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Count cracks Polliver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Polliver misses with a double jab
and The Count counters with a straight right hand.
The Count connects with a nice looking jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Count, as that shot connected.
The Count sizes up Polliver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polliver throws a leg kick
and The Count counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Count takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Count lands a right hook to the body.
Polliver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael The Count showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Count, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:41
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:41
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael The Count!
Michael The Count retains his welterweight title!
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