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WFC-L8 Nana vs Sommers II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Behr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frito Bandito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Behr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Behr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frito Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandito throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Behr was covering up waiting for the punch and Bandito finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bandito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Behr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Frito Bandito has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bandito fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Behr avoids it really well and circles away.
Bandito should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Behr digs a good body shot into Bandito's ribs.
Bandito looks gassed!
Behr digs a good hook to Bandito's body.
Behr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Behr drops Bandito with a beautiful combination! Bandito stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Behr is looking for the KO!
Behr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bandito is rocked!
Behr decides to return to a standing position.
Bandito is still on wobbly legs! Can Behr finish him?
Behr ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Bandito's jaw. Bandito's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Behr does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Behr!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vitaly Smirnoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Swadge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swadge has chosen The adventures of Huckleberry Finn as his entrance music. Vitaly Smirnoff could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom Swadge's chin.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Smirnoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Swadge!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swadge takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smirnoff 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.
Swadge shoots in for a double leg but Smirnoff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smirnoff throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Swadge stumbling backwards into the cage! Swadge bounces back off the cage towards Smirnoff, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Smirnoff lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Smirnoff celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vitaly Smirnoff!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Pearce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Pearce!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearce.
Oscar Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearce was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
Roberts fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pearce sprawls well initially but Roberts persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pearce wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pearce can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pearce taking some punishment here, with Roberts in his half guard.
Pearce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roberts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pearce pushes Roberts off looking to stand but Roberts dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roberts winds up and cracks Pearce with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Roberts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pearce is trying to stand up here but Roberts is controlling him well.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Pearce dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pearce on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roberts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pearce wants to improve his position but Roberts is controlling well.
Roberts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roberts lands a nice short elbow.
Pearce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roberts.
Roberts working Pearce over with strikes.
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearce missing with punches from the bottom.
Roberts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pearce is rocked!
Pearce taking some punishment here, with Roberts in his half guard.
Pearce is still in real trouble! Can Roberts finish him?
Ground and pound from Roberts.
Roberts lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Pearce quite badly. Pearce pulls Roberts in close trying to recover. Roberts postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Pearce on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Pearce doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Roberts!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kay Olubiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olubiy has chosen hitman as his entrance music. The key to victory for Eduardo Castro has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Eduardo Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Kay Olubiy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro jabs at Olubiy's body.
Olubiy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Castro trying to control here.
Castro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olubiy.
Castro is trying to maintain the position but Olubiy is very close to passing his half guard.
Castro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Castro trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro kicks Olubiy off and gets back to his feet.
Castro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Castro cracks a nice hook into Olubiy's ribs.
Olubiy looks gassed!
Castro scores with a hook to the body. Olubiy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro throws a one two combo.
Castro punishes Olubiy's body with a nice straight punch.
Castro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olubiy dodges the punch combination from Castro.
Castro misses with a two punch combination.
Castro lands a jab.
Olubiy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Castro to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Olubiy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Castro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Olubiy's head backwards.
Castro scores with a nice head shot.
Good shot there by Castro.
Nice uppercut lands for Castro. That snapped Olubiy's head back.
Eduardo Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Olubiy takes one to the chin there.
Olubiy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Olubiy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Castro lands a nice hook to Olubiy's body. Olubiy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Castro lands.
Castro with a nice cross.
Castro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castro throws a series of punches but Olubiy avoids them all with ease.
Castro lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olubiy is looking to clinch but Castro is avoiding it.
Castro throws a combination. Olubiy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Olubiy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Olubiy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Olubiy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Olubiy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Olubiy drops an elbow to the side of Castro's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olubiy seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Castro is trying to get back to full guard.
Castro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Castro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olubiy.
Olubiy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olubiy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Castro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castro lands with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Castro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Olubiy doesn't seem phased though.
Castro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Castro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Olubiy shoots in for a double leg but Castro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Olubiy throws a head kick but Castro moves out of range.
Olubiy walks into a jab.
Castro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Castro scores with a hook to the body. Olubiy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Castro lands with a cross.
Olubiy walks into a straight right hand from Castro.
Castro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olubiy.
Castro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Castro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olubiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castro with a nice cross.
Olubiy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eduardo Castro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Olubiy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Castro throws a hook to the side of Olubiy's head but Olubiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olubiy slips a jab and a cross from Castro.
Castro missing with a left hand there. Olubiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olubiy doesn't seem bothered though.
Olubiy shoots in but no luck this time.
Castro tries to bum rush Olubiy with a series of wild strikes but Olubiy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olubiy tries to move into range but Castro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Castro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Olubiy throws and low kick but Castro moves out of range easily.
Castro works the jab nicely.
Olubiy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castro throws an overhand right that lands on Olubiy's shoulder, as Olubiy tries to avoid the shot.
Olubiy misses with a hook. Castro ducked under it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Castro scores with a four punch combination!
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castro scores with a nice head shot.
Olubiy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Olubiy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Castro wants to improve his position but Olubiy is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro is controlling Olubiy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Castro has one foot on Olubiy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Olubiy tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by Castro.
Castro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Olubiy. Olubiy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Castro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Olubiy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Castro lands with a cross.
Castro 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olubiy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It looks like Olubiy is going to stand back up.
Olubiy thows a huge punch but Castro dodges it nicely.
Castro kicks off Olubiy and gets to his feet.
Castro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olubiy.
Olubiy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castro misses with a wild combination.
Castro misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws out a loose jab but Olubiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro punishes Olubiy's body with a nice straight punch.
Olubiy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Castro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olubiy can do to turn this around?
Castro is controlling Olubiy's posture.
Olubiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castro kicks Olubiy off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Castro dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Castro throws a lazy right hand but Olubiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castro connects with the punch.
Castro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Castro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olubiy.
Castro scores with a jab. Olubiy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good exchange - Castro coming out on top.
Olubiy tries to clinch but Castro moves out of range.
Olubiy has a takedown stuffed.
Castro cracks a nice hook into Olubiy's ribs.
Olubiy walks into a jab.
Olubiy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch combination from Castro misses.
Olubiy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Olubiy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Castro cracks Olubiy with an open hand slap.
Olubiy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olubiy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castro jabs Olubiy right on the nose. Olubiy blinks but takes it well.
Olubiy wants to clinch.
Castro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Castro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Castro cracks Olubiy with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Castro misses.
Castro misses the jab.
Castro throws a good cross that connects.
Castro looks to land a combination. Olubiy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Castro tests Olubiy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olubiy shoots in for a double leg but Castro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castro stuffs the takedown.
Eduardo Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kay Olubiy.
Castro dodges the punch combination from Olubiy.
Castro fails to land with a series of punches.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
Castro throws a good cross that connects.
Castro misses with a straight right.
Olubiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castro.
Eduardo Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
Olubiy moves into range and clinches up with Castro.
Castro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castro tests Olubiy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olubiy throws a head kick but Castro moves out of range.
Olubiy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Castro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Castro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro scores with a decent looking hook.
Olubiy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Castro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Castro misses with a double jab.
Olubiy missing with a left hand there. Castro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Olubiy counters with a single leg into guard. Castro didn't expect that.
Castro wants to stand but Olubiy is controlling the position.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Olubiy from controlling successfully.
Castro working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olubiy preventing the sweep.
Olubiy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Castro regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Olubiy.
Eduardo Castro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Castro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Olubiy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castro, 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 Colin Fotheringham 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... Eduardo Castro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between joachim dondee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Ormerod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dondee comes to the cage accompanied by Slew dem wiz Karate. This should be a great matchup!
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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
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, joachim dondee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Timmy Ormerod!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ormerod slips a jab and a cross from dondee.
Ormerod connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ormerod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ormerod shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts dondee as he jumps to the side.
dondee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ormerod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has dondee pinned against the cage. dondee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ormerod shoots in but dondee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
joachim dondee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Ormerod.
dondee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Timmy Ormerod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dondee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ormerod momentarily.
dondee takes a kick to the side of the head.
dondee misses with a few strikes there.
Ormerod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and dondee counters by clinching up.
dondee is trying to break the clinch but Ormerod has him pressed against the cage.
dondee struggles to land a body shot inside as Ormerod controls his hands.
Ormerod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
dondee misses with a two punch combination.
Ormerod tries for a takedown but dondee circles away easily
and dondee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ormerod looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ormerod tries to clinch up
and dondee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
dondee throws a combination that misses
and Ormerod counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
dondee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ormerod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
dondee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ormerod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ormerod scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ormerod thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on dondee if he has to take too many more of those.
Ormerod feints and as dondee raises his hands in defense, Ormerod changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ormerod chips away with some ground and pound.
Ormerod is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ormerod pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. dondee is keeping the position for now.
Ormerod trying to control the position from guard on top but dondee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Ormerod is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Ormerod dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ormerod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ormerod throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
dondee throws a sloppy body shot
and Ormerod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ormerod shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and dondee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ormerod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. dondee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ormerod can't get the takedown.
joachim dondee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Ormerod.
Ormerod lands a knee to the body.
Ormerod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ormerod fails with the takedown
and dondee counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ormerod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has dondee pinned against the cage. dondee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
dondee stuffs the takedown.
Ormerod throws a body punch but dondee moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ormerod is defended easily by dondee.
A combination from dondee does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ormerod is defended easily by dondee.
Ormerod has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ormerod tries to clinch there but dondee circles away.
Ormerod doesn't succeed with the takedown
and dondee counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ormerod lands with a nice body kick.
Ormerod fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. dondee sprawls well initially but Ormerod persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ormerod is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
dondee is staying active underneath Ormerod, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ormerod controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ormerod thows a huge punch but dondee dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Ormerod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ormerod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ormerod misses with a takedown
and dondee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
dondee lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on dondee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ormerod keeps control of dondee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ormerod is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
dondee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ormerod with a poor takedown
enabling dondee to counter with a crisp jab.
joachim dondee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Ormerod.
Ormerod misses with a takedown attempt
and dondee counters with a one-two to the body.
dondee misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ormerod doesn't succeed with the takedown
and dondee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by dondee.
Ormerod tries for a takedown. No joy.
dondee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ormerod drops down looking for an ankle pick but dondee pulls his leg out and moves away.
dondee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ormerod counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ormerod thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed dondee's head.
dondee kicks Ormerod off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ormerod tries a head kick but it misses.
Ormerod shoots and misses
and dondee moves into the clinch.
Ormerod jumps guard and drags dondee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
dondee is working Ormerod over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
dondee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ormerod is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ormerod has escaped and now he's on top!
Ormerod wants to control from the top but dondee keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ormerod wants to pass the guard but dondee is keeping the position.
Ormerod stands and throws dondee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ormerod moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
dondee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
joachim dondee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ormerod working the head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timmy Ormerod.
I've got Ormerod winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Ormerod!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklyn Vance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Peach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklyn Vance has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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217 lbs
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219 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Franklyn Vance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Peach!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peach lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vance backs up against the cage.
Peach scores with a one two! Vance had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Peach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vance.
Vance avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peach throws a series of punches but Vance avoids them all with ease.
Peach scores with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Vance.
Vance waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peach.
Peach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vance.
Peach blocks a jab.
Peach lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peach connects with a looping right hand.
Peach lands a jab to the head.
Peach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Peach takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Danny Peach has been cut.
Vance rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peach lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Peach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peach slips a jab from Vance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vance throws a hook but Peach avoids it easily.
Vance misses the jab.
Vance showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peach.
Peach throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peach connects with a single shot there.
Peach connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vance momentarily.
A punch combination from Vance misses.
Peach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peach scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vance is breathing heavily.
Peach misses with a two punch combination.
Vance throws out a loose jab but Peach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Peach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peach misses with a double jab.
Vance throws an overhand right that lands on Peach's shoulder, as Peach tries to avoid the shot.
A nice combination there by Vance.
Peach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vance.
Peach slips under a jab from Vance.
Peach throws a nice looking combination but Vance bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vance is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Peach.
Peach misses with a double jab.
Peach misses with the combination.
Vance throws a right and a left that Peach avoids nicely.
Peach looks to land a combination. Vance sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vance is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Peach blocks a jab.
Peach moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big right from Vance misses.
Good shot there by Vance.
Vance throws an overhand right that lands on Peach's shoulder, as Peach tries to avoid the shot.
Vance throws a jab when Peach was well out of range.
Vance throws a shot from downtown. Peach moves away and avoids it.
Peach punishes Vance's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Vance.
Peach slips a jab and a cross from Vance.
Peach thuds his right hand into Vance's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vance slips a jab and a cross from Peach.
Nice uppercut lands for Peach. That snapped Vance's head back.
Peach lands a really nice looking cross but Vance seems unphased.
Peach lands a jab.
Peach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vance throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vance throws a jab when Peach was well out of range.
Vance showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peach.
Peach looks to land a combination but Vance avoids it well.
Vance misses with a wild combination.
Peach throws out a powerful jab.
Vance dodges the punch combination from Peach.
Peach misses with a few strikes there.
Vance jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Vance.
Peach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Peach moves forwards but Vance connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Peach misses with a double jab.
Vance throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vance throws a jab when Peach was well out of range.
Peach staying out of range there.
Peach scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Peach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vance swinging wildly here.
Peach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peach dodges the punch combination from Vance.
Vance throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vance showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peach.
Vance throws a left and a right that both miss
and Peach counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Peach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Peach's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Peach throws a good cross that connects.
Peach ducks under a wild hook from Vance.
Peach lands a nice shot that snaps Vance's head back.
Vance thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danny Peach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vance jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peach connects with a single shot there.
Vance avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Vance misses its intended target.
Peach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vance.
Vance looks to land a right hand but Peach moved out of range.
Peach misses with a body shot.
Franklyn Vance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peach scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Peach staying out of range there.
Peach fails to land with a series of punches.
Peach is breathing heavily.
Vance throws a shot from downtown. Peach moves away and avoids it.
Peach ducks under a wild hook from Vance.
Peach scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vance throws a looping overhand right but Peach ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peach moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Peach staying out of range there.
Peach throws a left and a right that both miss
and Peach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Danny Peach's cut even more.
Peach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vance falls off balance throwing a combination
and Peach counters with a two punch combo.
Vance loads up on a big right hand but Peach slips the punch.
Vance misses with the combination.
Vance misses with a wild combination.
Vance loads up on a big right hand but Peach slips the punch.
Vance avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vance looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Peach ducks under a wild hook from Vance.
A big left from Vance misses.
Peach lands with a nice combination. Vance backs away looking to recover.
Vance misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peach lands a jab-cross combination.
Vance loads up on a big right hand but Peach slips the punch.
Peach misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Peach.
Vance swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Peach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peach defending well as Vance loads up on a big left hand.
Peach fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vance on the side of the head.
Peach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vance at a distance.
Vance misses with a straight right.
Peach swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Vance throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vance lands a two punch combo.
Vance throws a big shot that misses.
Peach slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vance is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peach.
Peach swinging wildly here.
Vance throws the left hand but Peach avoids the punch easily.
Peach moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vance throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vance is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vance takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Vance misses its intended target.
Peach connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vance throws a looping overhand right but Peach ducks down to avoid it.
Vance loads up on a big right hand but Peach slips the punch.
Peach ducks under a wild hook from Vance.
A telegraphed right hand from Vance misses the target.
Peach lands a jab-cross combination.
Peach lands a really nice looking cross but Vance seems unphased.
Peach is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vance avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vance.
Peach ducks under a wild hook from Vance.
Vance looks to land a combination but Peach avoids it well.
Peach throws a series of punches but Vance avoids them all with ease.
Peach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vance misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Vance misses.
Peach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vance throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A swing and a miss from Vance.
Peach moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Peach ducks under a wild hook from Vance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Peach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Peach's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Peach scores with a sloppy right hand. Vance should have avoided that one.
Peach works over Vance's head and body with a nice combination.
Peach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Peach does no damage.
Vance throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vance steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peach.
Vance is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peach.
Peach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vance throws a hook to the side of Peach's head but Peach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peach ducks under a wild hook from Vance.
Peach slips a straight right by Vance.
Nice uppercut there from Peach.
Vance misses with an uppercut.
Vance lands a lovely overhand right.
Peach moves out of range of the strikes.
Peach lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vance throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vance takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vance throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peach scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Peach slips a straight right by Vance.
Peach lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Peach ducks under a wild hook from Vance.
Peach lands a slapping body shot.
Peach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vance.
Vance fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peach scores with a decent looking hook.
Peach misses with a wild combination.
Vance misses with a straight right.
Peach misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vance throws a shot from downtown. Peach moves away and avoids it.
Vance lands with a nice combination. Peach backs away looking to recover.
A lazy left from Peach finds it's target.
Vance lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peach tries to bum rush Vance with a series of wild strikes but Vance uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peach looks to score with a jab to the body but Vance is just out of range.
Vance lands with an uppercut that bounces Peach off the cage and back into rage.
Peach staying out of range there.
Peach scores with the left hand. Vance knows he should have avoided that one.
Vance takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Peach misses with a few strikes there.
Vance misses with a straight right.
Peach lands a really nice looking cross but Vance seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Vance throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vance misses with a few strikes there.
Vance is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vance looks to throw the jab but Peach is out of range.
Danny Peach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peach throws a one two combo.
Peach scores with a decent looking hook.
Peach moves out of range of the strikes.
Vance pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vance takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Peach lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Peach misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Vance misses the target.
Vance throws a looping overhand right but Peach ducks down to avoid it.
Vance looks to land a right hand but Peach moved out of range.
Vance takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vance misses with a hook. Peach ducked under it nicely.
Vance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peach.
Peach closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vance takes one to the chin there.
Peach lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Peach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vance moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peach lands a nice shot to the body.
Peach misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peach lands a two punch combo.
A combination from Vance does no damage.
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.
Peach works over Vance's head and body with a nice combination.
Peach misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vance on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Peach lands a lovely overhand right.
Peach scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Peach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peach is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peach misses with a two punch combination.
Vance dodges the punch combination from Peach.
Peach fails to land with a series of punches.
Franklyn Vance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vance throws an overhand right that lands on Peach's shoulder, as Peach tries to avoid the shot.
Vance misses with a hook.
Peach throws a combination that misses
and Vance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vance bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Peach's head backwards.
Vance throws an overhand right that lands on Peach's shoulder, as Peach tries to avoid the shot.
Peach bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Peach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peach has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Peach!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Laz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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307 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, King Laz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laz takes the fight into the clinch.
Laz has Klitschko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Klitschko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Laz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Klitschko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Klitschko prevents the takedown attempt.
Vitali Klitschko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Laz.
Laz goes for a takedown attempt but Klitschko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Klitschko digs a good body shot into Laz's ribs.
Laz looks gassed!
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!
Klitschko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klitschko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from Klitschko lands.
It looks like King Laz has been cut.
Klitschko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laz.
Klitschko misses with a series of wild punches.
Klitschko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Laz moves out of range.
Klitschko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klitschko blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klitschko.
Klitschko fails with a takedown attempt.
Vitali Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klitschko misses with a double jab.
Klitschko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klitschko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Laz is looking for a kimura but Klitschko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laz to get the leverage.
Klitschko wants to control but Laz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Klitschko tries to get to full guard but Laz has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Laz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Laz connects with a nice short shot to Klitschko's temple.
Laz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Laz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Laz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klitschko's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Klitschko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klitschko tries to kick Laz off but Laz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Klitschko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Klitschko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Klitschko throws a looping overhand right but Laz ducks down to avoid it.
Klitschko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klitschko throws a lazy right hand but Laz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laz walks into a stiff left hand from Klitschko.
A slow jab from Klitschko misses its intended target.
Klitschko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Klitschko's guard.
Klitschko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laz.
Laz is working Klitschko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Laz tries to free his leg and advance position but Klitschko is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klitschko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klitschko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klitschko controls Laz momentarily but Laz frees himself.
Laz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Klitschko dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klitschko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Klitschko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Laz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Laz moves out of range.
Laz slips under a jab.
Klitschko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klitschko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Klitschko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Klitschko throws a good cross that connects.
Vitali Klitschko is winning the standup battle so far.
Laz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Klitschko regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klitschko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laz.
Laz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Klitschko keeping full guard, as Laz tries to pass.
Laz scoring with some ground and pound.
Laz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laz is looking to advance position but Klitschko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Klitschko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laz on the ground.
Laz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Klitschko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laz has hold of Klitschko's hands but Klitschko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Laz is looking for a sweep. Klitschko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klitschko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Laz moves into full guard.
Laz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klitschko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klitschko is one step ahead there.
Laz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klitschko's guard.
Laz throwing strikes but missing.
Laz thows a big elbow that misses.
Laz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laz postures up in Klitschko's guard and throws a big left but Klitschko blocks it.
Klitschko wants to sweep but no luck.
Laz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Klitschko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laz with a nice head shot there.
Klitschko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klitschko wants to stand but Laz is controlling the position.
Laz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Laz throwing strikes but missing.
Klitschko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Laz throws a big right hand that misses.
Laz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Klitschko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laz throws a strike but Klitschko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Laz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Klitschko!
Laz is breathing heavily.
Laz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Laz punching from mount but Klitschko doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Klitschko is surviving well by controlling Laz's body position as best he can.
Klitschko suckers Laz into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Klitschko is now in Laz's guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but King Laz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on King Laz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Klitschko takes a swing at Laz's ribcage but misses.
Klitschko misses with a few strikes there.
Klitschko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laz.
Laz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Klitschko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klitschko throws a right hand that Laz ducks under and follows up with a left that Laz also avoids with ease.
Laz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Klitschko moves out of range of the body kick.
Laz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Laz working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The strikes coming from Laz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laz scoring with punches and elbows.
Klitschko taking a bit of punishment here - Laz scoring with strikes.
King Laz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laz lands an elbow.
Laz is putting a hurting on Klitschko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Laz lands a few punches from side control.
Klitschko can't do much from the bottom here.
Laz working the ground and pound but Klitschko is defending the strikes.
Laz lands some shots froms side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klitschko has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Laz tries to score with some ground and pound. Klitschko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Laz lands an elbow.
Laz prevents Klitschko from escaping the position.
Laz tries to score with some ground and pound. Klitschko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Laz landing strikes.
Laz throwing strikes but Klitschko manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Klitschko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Laz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Klitschko off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laz scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Klitschko is looking for a way out.
Laz struggling to land strikes to the head as Klitschko covers up.
Laz lands shots from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Laz manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Klitschko tries to break free.
Laz struggling to land strikes to the head as Klitschko covers up.
Klitschko finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
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.
Laz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Klitschko is surviving well by controlling Laz's body position as best he can.
Klitschko avoids a series of strikes thrown by Laz.
The referee warns Klitschko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Klitschko holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Laz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Laz.
Klitschko is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Laz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Laz 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 Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Laz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Axel Burn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Yuen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Axel Burn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Yuen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sean Yuen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burn lunges at Yuen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yuen's hand.
It looks like Sean Yuen has been cut.
Burn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yuen doesn't manage to clinch there - Burn circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yuen.
Burn defending well as Yuen loads up on a big left hand.
Yuen tries to clinch up.
Yuen wants to clinch up but Burn keeps it at a distance.
Burn throws a series of punches but Yuen avoids them all with ease.
Yuen moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yuen throws an elbow but misses.
Burn breaks from the clinch.
Yuen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yuen is looking to clinch but Burn is avoiding it.
Yuen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yuen.
A combination from Yuen does no damage.
Yuen darts in and clinches Burn up against the cage.
Burn avoids a wild elbow strike from Yuen.
Burn is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burn's efforts to push away.
Yuen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burn smiles and moves away.
Yuen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuen throws a looping overhand right but Burn ducks down to avoid it.
Yuen feints and then cracks Burn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burn down.
Yuen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Axel Burn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Yuen.
Yuen tries to clinch but Burn moves out of range.
Yuen wants to clinch up but Burn keeps it at a distance.
Yuen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yuen tries to clinch up.
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.
Burn keeps the fight on the outside.
Burn looks to land a combination but Yuen avoids it well.
Yuen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yuen thinking.
Burn misses with a double jab.
Yuen looks to clinch
and Burn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yuen blocks a low kick nicely.
Yuen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yuen closes the distance but Burn moves to the side
and Burn counters with a stiff right hand.
Yuen looks to clinch
and Burn counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Yuen! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Burn!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bud Brockett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pain McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain McGraw is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bud Brockett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Pain McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brockett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGraw fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGraw is looking to clinch but Brockett is avoiding it.
McGraw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brockett fails with the takedown.
Brockett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGraw.
McGraw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brockett was well out of range. Poor timing from McGraw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brockett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGraw.
Brockett blocks a jab.
Brockett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brockett lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGraw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McGraw wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brockett cracks McGraw with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McGraw regains half guard, as Brockett was trying to land strikes.
McGraw is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Brockett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brockett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGraw wants to get back to full guard.
Brockett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGraw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brockett.
McGraw wants to control but Brockett is keeping busy.
McGraw gets full guard.
Brockett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brockett trying to control the position from guard on top but McGraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brockett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brockett is looking to work some ground and pound but McGraw has wrist control.
McGraw is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGraw controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pain McGraw will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Brockett. No joy for McGraw on that attempt.
McGraw looks to score with a jab to the body but Brockett is just out of range.
McGraw thows a body shot but no joy.
Brockett avoids the body shot from McGraw.
McGraw tests Brockett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraw tries to clinch there but Brockett circles away.
Brockett shoots in but McGraw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGraw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw just misses with a punch to the body.
McGraw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGraw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brockett momentarily.
McGraw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pain McGraw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGraw thuds a left hand into Brockett's body.
Brockett swats away the attempt to clinch by McGraw.
Brockett with a poor takedown
and McGraw counters with a left and a right that stings Brockett.
McGraw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brockett misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from McGraw misses.
Brockett ducks under a wild hook from McGraw.
McGraw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGraw throws a combination that misses
and McGraw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGraw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGraw closes the distance and clinches up with Brockett, looking for a takedown. McGraw pushes Brockett against the cage but Brockett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGraw has his takedown stuffed
and Brockett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brockett.
Bud Brockett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pain McGraw.
McGraw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brockett.
Brockett throwing strikes but missing.
Brockett throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brockett's guard.
McGraw pushing down on Brockett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, McGraw seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraw is looking to advance position but Brockett won't allow it.
McGraw keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pain McGraw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Brockett avoids the body shot from McGraw.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGraw. Brockett does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGraw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brockett has his takedown stuffed
and McGraw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGraw misses with a two punch combination.
McGraw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from McGraw misses.
McGraw gets a takedown into half guard.
McGraw is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockett wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Brockett is staying active underneath McGraw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGraw keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brockett keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGraw controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pain McGraw.
McGraw misses with a hook to the body
and Brockett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGraw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brockett.
McGraw misses with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brockett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGraw pinned against the cage. McGraw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brockett circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pain McGraw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGraw has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pain McGraw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prince Nana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Sommers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nana might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Diamonds From Sierra Leone. This should be a great matchup!
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265 lbs
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287 lbs
3 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Prince Nana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, TJ Sommers!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nana scores with a jab to the head.
Nana connects with a single shot there.
Prince Nana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sommers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nana scores with a one two! Sommers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Nana misses.
Nana scores with a shot to the body.
Nana's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nana duly obliges.
Nana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sommers has Nana pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sommers prevents Nana from breaking the clinch.
Sommers has Nana pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sommers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nana's efforts to push away.
Sommers wants a takedown.
Prince Nana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Sommers.
A short right from Nana.
Sommers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nana's efforts to push away.
Nana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nana manages to break the clinch.
Sommers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nana pinned against the cage. Nana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sommers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nana lands a right hook to the body.
Nana moves into the clinch successfully.
Nana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nana's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nana duly obliges.
Sommers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nana goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nana lands a glancing blow to the side of Sommers's head.
Sommers wants to clinch
and Nana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sommers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nana tries to circle away but Sommers has him pinned against the cage.
Nana is looking to break free of the clinch but Sommers has double underhooks.
Nana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nana takes the fight into the clinch.
Nana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sommers keeps control of Nana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sommers shoots and misses
and Nana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Prince Nana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nana lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sommers tries to keep at a distance but Nana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sommers looks gassed!
Sommers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nana prevents it.
Nana tries to circle away but Sommers has him pinned against the cage.
Sommers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nana.
Nana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sommers prevents Nana from breaking the clinch.
Nana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sommers has him pressed against the cage.
Nana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sommers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nana lands a nice shot that snaps Sommers's head back.
Nana lands with a nice body punch.
Nana really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sommers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sommers misses with a takedown
and Nana counters with a one-two to the body.
A left and a right from Nana both land. Nice combination.
Sommers fails to land the takedown.
Nana moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nana lands with a good body shot.
Nana throws a one two combo.
Nana connects with a jab.
Nana is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nana lands with a nice combination. Sommers backs away looking to recover.
Nana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left and a right from Nana both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nana scores with a three punch combo!
Sommers shoots in for a takedown but Nana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Nana. Beautiful body shot.
Nana throws a head kick but Sommers moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nana.
Nana is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nana's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nana duly obliges.
Sommers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nana connects with a single shot there.
Nana is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sommers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nana takes the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nana prevents the takedown attempt.
Nana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Nana.
Nana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Nana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nana scores with a one two! Sommers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sommers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nana is controlling Sommers's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sommers is thwarting Nana's attempts to control the position.
Nana is positioning himself well to prevent Sommers advancing to mount.
Sommers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sommers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sommers thows a huge punch but Nana dodges it nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sommers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nana wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nana tries a head kick but it misses.
Nana cracks a nice hook into Sommers's ribs.
Sommers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nana is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nana throws a sloppy head kick and Sommers moves out of range easily.
Sommers is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sommers looks to throw a body kick
and Nana counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nana!
Sommers misses with a takedown attempt
and Nana counters with a straight right hand.
Nana rushes Sommers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sommers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Prince Nana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Sommers.
Nana is pressed up against the cage. Sommers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nana down to the mat. Nana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Nana. That snapped Sommers's head back.
Nana throws a sloppy head kick and Sommers moves out of range easily.
Nana drives through and clinches with Sommers against the cage.
Nana breaks the clinch.
Nana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nana cracks Sommers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left and a right from Nana both land. Nice combination.
Nana closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sommers has closed the distance and engaged Nana in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nana is trying to break free.
Nana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sommers has him pressed against the cage.
Nana wants to break free but Sommers has control.
Nana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sommers misses with a takedown
and Nana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nana clinches up against the cage.
Sommers keeps control of Nana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sommers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sommers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nana lands a two punch combo.
Nana lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sommers backs up against the cage.
Nana has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Nana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sommers tries for a takedown but Nana circles away easily
and Nana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nana stalks Sommers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sommers's face. Sommers staggers backwards, shaken.
Nana closes the distance and clinches.
Nana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sommers.
A frustrated look appears on Nana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sommers is working for takedown but Nana is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sommers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nana counters with a stiff right hand.
Sommers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sommers doesn't seem bothered though.
Nana goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nana scores with a three punch combo!
Nana connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nana scores with a jab to the head.
Nana throws a combination. Sommers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sommers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nana finds it's way round the side to connect with Sommers's head.
Nana lands a two punch combo.
Nana is looking to land body kicks.
Sommers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nana defends it nicely.
Nana lands a jab-cross combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sommers.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nana is looking for a sweep.
Nana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sommers can do to turn this around?
Nana takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sommers wants to control but Nana is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Nana dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sommers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sommers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nana counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nana sizes up Sommers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sommers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nana counters with a series of strikes. Sommers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nana clinches up against the cage.
Sommers has Nana pressed against the cage, preventing Nana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sommers tries to stall but Nana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sommers has him pressed against the cage.
Sommers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Prince Nana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Sommers.
Nana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nana throws a series of strikes that have Sommers backpedaling.
Prince Nana is winning the standup battle so far.
Sommers tries to clinch but Nana moves away
and Nana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sommers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nana.
Nana throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sommers doesn't seem bothered though.
Nana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nana throws a combination. Sommers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sommers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nana lands with a good body shot.
Sommers with a poor takedown
and Nana counters with a left and a right that stings Sommers.
Sommers closes the distance but Nana moves to the side
and Nana counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice combination there by Nana.
Nana closes the distance and clinches.
Sommers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nana misses with a kick to the body.
Nana instigates a clinch.
Nana is trying to force a seperation but Sommers has the dominant position.
Sommers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nana avoids it.
Sommers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sommers wants a takedown.
Nana breaks from the clinch.
Nana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nana displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nana is pressed up against the cage. Sommers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nana down to the mat. Nana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nana thumps Sommers with a low kick.
Nana pushes Sommers up against the cage in a clinch.
Sommers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nana prevents it.
TJ Sommers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Nana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nana lands a nice hook to Sommers's body. Sommers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nana throws a shot to the body.
Nana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sommers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nana pulls his leg out and moves away.
Prince Nana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nana jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nana lunges at Sommers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sommers's hand.
Nana cracks Sommers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nana has Sommers up against the cage in a clinch.
Nana can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sommers wants a takedown but no success here.
Sommers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nana is looking to break free of the clinch but Sommers has double underhooks.
Nana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sommers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nana breaks the clinch.
Nana moves into the clinch.
Nana tries to break free but Sommers pushes him back against the cage.
Nana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sommers misses with a takedown attempt
and Nana counters with a left and a right that stings Sommers.
Prince Nana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nana scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nana stalks Sommers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sommers's face. Sommers staggers backwards, shaken.
Nana has managed to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Nana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nana, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Nana!
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