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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johhny Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Jacques Marco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreno comes to the cage accompanied by Why Cant we be friends. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johhny Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Jacques Marco!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moreno is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Marco.
Marco wants to get back to his feet.
Marco stands up and beckons Moreno to join him on the feet.
Moreno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marco counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreno gets back to half guard.
Marco is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Marco thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Moreno to regain full guard.
Marco tries to stand but Moreno is controlling from the bottom.
Marco is working Moreno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marco tries to free his leg and advance position but Moreno is retaining full guard.
Moreno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marco wants to stand and escape but instead Moreno has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Marco looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marco's head.
Moreno is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marco has escaped and now he's on top!
Moreno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marco.
Moreno has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Marco should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Moreno has tightened it up now! Marco should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johhny Moreno!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duke Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and carmelo costroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). carmelo costroa struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Duke Richard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, carmelo costroa!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
costroa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
costroa lands a shot to the body.
costroa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Richard wants a takedown.
costroa jumps guard and drags Richard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Richard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. costroa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
costroa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Richard throws a big right hand that misses.
Richard won't allow costroa to sweep him here.
costroa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
costroa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
costroa postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Richard to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
costroa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from costroa.
costroa looks gassed!
costroa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
costroa tries to close the distance and clinch but Richard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richard misses with a takedown
and costroa counters by clinching up.
Richard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. costroa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
costroa stops a takedown attempt from Richard.
Richard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
costroa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richard circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
costroa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richard pinned against the cage. Richard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Richard scores with a nice right hand.
Richard fails to land the takedown.
costroa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richard tries to avoid it but costroa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richard to the ground. Richard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with costroa, pushing him back against the cage.
Richard has picked costroa up - he's going for a ride! Richard dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Richard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
costroa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Richard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. costroa defending well though.
costroa wants to get back to full guard.
costroa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice strikes from Richard there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
costroa is looking to improve his position.
costroa tries to kick Richard off but Richard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Richard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says costroa as he avoids it easily.
Richard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. costroa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Richard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Richard working the ground and pound but costroa is defending the strikes.
costroa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Richard asserts his dominance and retains side control.
costroa dodges the ground and pound from Richard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but costroa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
costroa defending against the ground and pound.
Richard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but costroa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
costroa cracks Richard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Richard shoots in and bounces costroa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
costroa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richard is controlling him.
Richard throws a big right hand that misses.
costroa wants to sweep here but Richard controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Duke Richard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
costroa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Richard shoots for a takedown but costroa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
costroa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richard gets the takedown into side control.
costroa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Richard asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Richard throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Richard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but costroa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
costroa wants to control but Richard postures up.
Richard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but costroa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Richard working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
costroa wants to get back to his feet.
costroa is trying to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Richard shoots in and bounces costroa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Richard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as costroa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
costroa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Richard prevents costroa from getting back to his feet.
costroa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richard.
Richard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Richard trying to control but costroa is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
costroa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Richard!
Richard throwing hammer fists to the chest of costroa. What's that going to do exactly?
Richard flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
costroa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Richard has worked his arm free - good work by Richard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard regains half guard.
costroa is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Richard to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
costroa postures up in Richard's guard and throws a big left but Richard blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
costroa wants to pass the guard but Richard is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
costroa wants to stand but Richard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Richard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Richard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Richard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
costroa wants to control but Richard is keeping busy.
Richard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. costroa defending well though.
costroa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
costroa tries to get to full guard but Richard has control of the leg.
Richard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. costroa defending well though.
costroa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richard.
Richard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Richard swats away the attempt to clinch by costroa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
costroa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
costroa misses with a takedown
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown. costroa fights it but they end up in guard.
Richard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
costroa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duke Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Richard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richard throwing strikes from guard but costroa blocks nicely.
costroa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard connects with a couple of short punches.
costroa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
costroa closes the distance but Richard moves to the side
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richard throwing shots but costroa is blocking nicely.
Richard thows a huge punch but costroa dodges it nicely.
costroa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richard.
costroa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richard.
Richard moves nicely into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
costroa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Richard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
costroa dodges the ground and pound from Richard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Richard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
costroa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Richard.
costroa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
costroa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
costroa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Richard advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Richard.
Richard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Richard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
costroa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
costroa is looking to escape.
Richard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Richard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Richard throwing shots but costroa is blocking nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
costroa looks to clinch
and Richard counters with a takedown into side control.
Richard throws a strike aimed at the side of costroa's head but costroa avoids it well.
Richard is trying to ground and pound but costroa uses the momentary lack of control by Richard to regain half guard.
Richard is looking for a kimura but costroa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richard to get the leverage.
carmelo costroa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duke Richard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Richard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Richard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Blackadder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Smith has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Edmund Blackadder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith clobbers Blackadder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Blackadder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blackadder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Blackadder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith takes a swing at Blackadder's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Smith misses.
Blackadder shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmund Blackadder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blackadder wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackadder is not content to let Smith control the position.
Blackadder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blackadder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith wants to control but Blackadder is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blackadder is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is looking to advance position but Blackadder won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blackadder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackadder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blackadder!
Blackadder tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Blackadder is on top in guard.
Blackadder has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blackadder's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackadder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Blackadder is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackadder shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blackadder thinking.
Blackadder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith throws a jab when Blackadder was well out of range.
Smith thuds a left hand into Blackadder's body.
Blackadder has his takedown stuffed
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackadder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blackadder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blackadder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blackadder!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmund Blackadder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith controlling from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith fails to take his opponent's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blackadder has worked his arm free - good work by Blackadder!
Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blackadder has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Blackadder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Blackadder is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Blackadder defends easily.
Blackadder drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Blackadder as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Smith screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Blackadder! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Edmund Blackadder!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek SteyrAug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek SteyrAug has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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182 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek SteyrAug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stratton!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SteyrAug looks to land a body kick but Stratton moved away.
Stratton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
SteyrAug trying to control but Stratton postures up.
Stratton wants to pass to mount but SteyrAug is defending the position.
SteyrAug tries to get to full guard but Stratton has control of the leg.
SteyrAug is working hard here to advance position.
Stratton controlling the pace.
Stratton stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows SteyrAug to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratton lands a slapping body shot.
Stratton checks a leg kick.
SteyrAug with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stratton counters with a series of strikes. SteyrAug will be more careful next time no doubt.
SteyrAug has his takedown stuffed
and Stratton counters with a three punch combo that has SteyrAug backing up. SteyrAug nods at Stratton to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stratton!
It looks like Derek SteyrAug has been cut.
SteyrAug is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
SteyrAug with a poor takedown
and Stratton counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek SteyrAug. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stratton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stratton controls the position.
SteyrAug is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Stratton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stratton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stratton instigates a clinch.
Stratton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stratton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stratton wants to get back to his feet but SteyrAug is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stratton kicks SteyrAug off and gets to his feet.
Stratton scores with a takedown into SteyrAug's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratton stays in close to SteyrAug's body and controls the position.
Stratton stands and steps away. SteyrAug gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stratton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming SteyrAug to the mat! SteyrAug manages to get full guard.
Stratton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stratton gets to his feet. SteyrAug looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stratton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stratton stands up from SteyrAug's guard - Stratton perhaps looking for a knockout.
SteyrAug tries for a takedown but Stratton circles away easily
and Stratton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stratton stands up from SteyrAug's guard - Stratton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stratton looks to land a combination. SteyrAug sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A solid body kick from Stratton.
Stratton misses with the combination.
Stratton rushes SteyrAug and presses him up against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for SteyrAug. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Stratton.
Stratton breaks the clinch.
Stratton gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stratton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derek SteyrAug's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stratton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming SteyrAug to the mat! SteyrAug manages to get full guard.
Stratton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
SteyrAug is working an open guard so Stratton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stratton lands a nice looking body shot.
SteyrAug gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stratton counters with a left to the body.
Stratton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stratton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stratton pushes SteyrAug up against the cage in a clinch.
Stratton lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stratton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stratton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as SteyrAug backs up against the cage.
Stratton lands a left and a right that send SteyrAug crashing to the mat, dazed. Stratton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
SteyrAug is rocked!
Stratton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed SteyrAug momentarily.
Oh SteyrAug is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Derek SteyrAug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SteyrAug seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Stratton shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! SteyrAug is backing up but Stratton catches him with a final right hook that drops him! SteyrAug covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Stratton Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Stratton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and taff jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brophy comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. taff jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, taff jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brophy pinned against the cage. Brophy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for Brophy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brophy closes this distance looking for a takedown but jones circles away.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
jones blocks a head kick by Brophy.
Brophy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt jones.
Brophy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brophy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Brophy.
jones closes the distance and clinches up with Brophy, looking for a takedown. jones pushes Brophy against the cage but Brophy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grant Brophy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of taff jones.
No joy there for jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brophy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brophy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brophy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brophy throws a lazy head kick
and jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brophy is breathing heavily.
jones shoots for a takedown but Brophy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy throws a combination that misses
and jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
jones prevents Brophy from getting back to his feet.
Brophy keeping moving, preventing jones from controlling successfully.
jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brophy is proving hard to escape from.
jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brophy wants to stand but jones is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jones trying to control but Brophy is working from the bottom.
Brophy pulls jones in close to his closed guard and prevents jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brophy misses with a wild combination.
Brophy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brophy lands a big head kick that sends jones tumbling to the mat! Brophy takes a step backwards and waves jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
jones is rocked!
It looks like taff jones has been cut.
Brophy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by jones.
jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Brophy finish him?
Brophy drops jones with a huge uppercut! jones drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Brophy is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Brophy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ding Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hercules mcStrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ding Dong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ding Dong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hercules mcStrong!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mcStrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
mcStrong looks to land a combination but Dong avoids it well.
Dong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but mcStrong is out of range.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from mcStrong.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dong.
mcStrong throws a nice looking combination but Dong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
mcStrong throws a nice looking combination but Dong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
mcStrong swinging wildly here.
mcStrong throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
Dong throws a nice outside leg kick.
mcStrong looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong lands with a kick to the ribs.
mcStrong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dong.
Dong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dong connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick from Dong.
Dong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by mcStrong.
It looks like Hercules mcStrong has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong lands a big head kick that sends mcStrong tumbling to the mat! Dong takes a step backwards and waves mcStrong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hercules mcStrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Whack! Dong lands a heavy head kick that drops mcStrong. The ref tackles Dong to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because mcStrong was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ding Dong!
Ding Dong retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seamus John James Given (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Seamus John James Given!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Crash Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Given uses good head movement to avoid it.
Given defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
Bandicoot misses the jab.
Given staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Given.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Given is out of range.
Bandicoot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crash Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Given uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Given is out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that lands on Given's shoulder, as Given tries to avoid the shot.
Bandicoot missing with a left hand there. Given was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Given slips a jab from Bandicoot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bandicoot misses its intended target.
Bandicoot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Given.
Bandicoot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Given.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Given misses with a series of wild punches.
Given ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crash Bandicoot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bandicoot misses with a straight right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Given - that will leave a mark!
A slow jab from Bandicoot misses its intended target.
Bandicoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Given.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Given defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
Given moves out of range of the strikes.
Given defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bandicoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Given rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandicoot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bandicoot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Given sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Given throws a series of punches but Bandicoot avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot looks to land a right hand but Given moved out of range.
A big right from Bandicoot misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice defenses there by Given.
Bandicoot throws the left hand but Given avoids the punch easily.
Bandicoot might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bandicoot looks to land a right hand but Given moved out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Given throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus John James Given dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Given throws a right hand that Bandicoot ducks under and follows up with a left that Bandicoot also avoids with ease.
Given lands with a nice body kick.
Given keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandicoot.
Seamus John James Given is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Given looks to land a combination but Bandicoot avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Given blocks it.
Given throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bandicoot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Given throws a leg kick which misses Bandicoot's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandicoot tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Given will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bandicoot takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Given.
A jab from Bandicoot misses.
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.
Given loads up on a big right hand but Bandicoot slips the punch.
Given looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Seamus John James Given is winning the standup battle so far.
Given avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus John James Given showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Given has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus John James Given!
Seamus John James Given retains his light heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Half (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Little Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Little Evil is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lights Out. This should be fireworks!
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156 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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157 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Half!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jens Little Evil!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little Evil throws a shot from downtown. Half moves away and avoids it.
Half misses with a hook.
Little Evil sizes up Half with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Little Evil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Little Evil ducks under a wild hook from Half.
Little Evil lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Little Evil.
Little Evil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Little Evil smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Little Evil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Half in his tracks.
Little Evil connects with a looping right hand.
Little Evil has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Little Evil misses with a double jab.
Little Evil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half.
Little Evil defending well as Half loads up on a big left hand.
Little Evil scores with a jab.
Little Evil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Little Evil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Little Evil missing with a left hand there. Half was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Half slips under a jab.
Half uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Little Evil.
Half takes one to the side of the head.
Little Evil lands a nice shot that snaps Half's head back.
Little Evil misses with a two punch combination.
Half moves out of range of the strikes.
Half shoots for a double leg takedown but Little Evil sprawls well. He's pushed Half's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Little Evil throws an overhand right that lands on Half's shoulder, as Half tries to avoid the shot.
Little Evil checks a low kick from Half.
Little Evil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Half throws out a loose jab but Little Evil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jens Little Evil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half misses with a body kick.
Jens Little Evil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Little Evil misses.
Some wild striking there from Little Evil.
Half pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little Evil misses with a double jab.
Half tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Little Evil was well out of range. Poor timing from Half.
Little Evil looks to land a combination but Half avoids it well.
Half shoots in for a takedown but Little Evil shows good takedown defense.
Half tries to clinch up.
Little Evil misses with a hook.
Little Evil with a jab.
Half slips a jab and a cross from Little Evil.
Half walks into a left hand.
Half throws a sloppy head kick and Little Evil moves out of range easily.
Little Evil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Little Evil is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Half had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Half misses with a body shot.
Little Evil throws a jab when Half was well out of range.
Little Evil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Half moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Half slips a jab and a cross from Little Evil.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Half is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Little Evil.
Little Evil lands a nice looking body shot.
Half shoots in for a double leg but Little Evil sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Half. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Half misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Little Evil.
Half misses the shot to the body.
Little Evil connects with a good right hand that stumbles Half. Half circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Little Evil lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Little Evil.
Little Evil avoids the head kick by Half.
Little Evil moves out of range as Half strikes.
A head kick misses from Half.
Little Evil might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Little Evil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Little Evil misses with a straight left.
Half gets a takedown into half guard.
Little Evil trying to control but Half postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Half stops Little Evil from getting back to his feet.
Half trying to pass the guard but Little Evil defending well.
Half is thwarting Little Evil's attempts to control the position.
Half trying to control the action but Little Evil is working from the bottom.
Little Evil is looking to control Half's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Little Evil avoid being mounted?
Little Evil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Little Evil throws a series of punches but Half moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jens Little Evil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Half misses with a head kick.
Little Evil misses with a double jab.
Little Evil lands a jab.
Little Evil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Half moves in looking to clinch but Little Evil pushes him off.
Half misses with a wild body shot.
Little Evil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Half.
Half swings away with a body shot that misses
and Little Evil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Little Evil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half swings away with a body shot that misses
and Little Evil counters with a left and a right that stings Half.
Little Evil connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Little Evil swinging wildly here.
Half is looking to wear down Little Evil with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Half throws a sloppy head kick and Little Evil moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Half misses.
Little Evil throws a good cross that connects.
Half takes a jab right on the kisser.
Little Evil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Half throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Little Evil throws an overhand right that lands on Half's shoulder, as Half tries to avoid the shot.
Little Evil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Half.
Some wild striking there from Little Evil.
Little Evil leaves Half with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Half looks to land a left hand but Little Evil moved out of range nicely.
Little Evil misses with a looping right.
Half throws a body punch but Little Evil moves out of range.
Little Evil scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Half misses with the combination.
Half tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Half defending well as Little Evil loads up on a big left hand.
Half does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Half fails with a takedown attempt.
Little Evil misses with a double jab.
Half thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Little Evil.
Half takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Half throws an overhand right that lands on Little Evil's shoulder, as Little Evil tries to avoid the shot.
Jens Little Evil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Little Evil lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Half backs up against the cage.
Little Evil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Half moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Half looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half. Little Evil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Little Evil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Half ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Half bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Little Evil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Half circles away quickly and effectively.
Half will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Little Evil scores with a jab to the head.
Little Evil throws a right hand that Half ducks under and follows up with a left that Half also avoids with ease.
Little Evil misses with a hook. Half ducked under it nicely.
Half is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Little Evil's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Half is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Little Evil's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Half wants to pass to mount but Little Evil is defending the position.
Little Evil is staying active underneath Half, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little Evil is pressing down on Half's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Half is pushing down on Little Evil's leg trying to pass to half guard. Little Evil is fighting to maintain full guard but Half has managed to sneak the leg through.
Little Evil moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Half trying to control but Little Evil is working from the bottom.
Little Evil manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Half manages to get himself to full guard.
Half wants to sweep here but Little Evil controlling him for the moment.
Half is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Little Evil has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Half is proving hard to escape from.
Half is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jens Little Evil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Little Evil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Half moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Half looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Half looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Little Evil!
Little Evil is trying to escape the mount but Half keeps good control and instead manages to take Little Evil's back.
Little Evil is really stuck here.
Half just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Little Evil wants to escape the position.
Half is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Little Evil is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Little Evil is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Half gets his way!
Little Evil tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Little Evil is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Half tries to keep control of the position but Little Evil is staying busy.
Little Evil controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Half looking for the choke from the back.
Half controlling the position well here. Little Evil rolled but Half kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Little Evil wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Half is persistently looking for the submission but Little Evil is defending it well.
Little Evil trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Half is trying to control but Little Evil is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Half goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Little Evil is on top in guard.
Half is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Little Evil pushes Half off and gets back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Little Evil as he connects with a hook.
Tom Half has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Half.
Little Evil throws a good cross that connects.
A left and a right from Little Evil both land. Nice combination.
Half misses with a wild body shot.
Little Evil misses with a jab, cross combination.
Half tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Little Evil swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Half counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Half.
Half wants to control from the top but Little Evil keeps moving.
Half avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Little Evil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Half defends well.
Half passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little Evil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jens Little Evil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Little Evil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Half.
Little Evil trying to control here.
Little Evil is staying active underneath Half, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Half wants to work for an arm triangle but Little Evil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Half looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Half thows a huge punch but Little Evil dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Half showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Little Evil has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jens Little Evil!
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