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Trinity FC Presents - #6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Guinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearson comes to the ring accompanied by Take 'Em All. This should be fireworks!
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Guinness!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guinness shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guinness wants to clinch.
Guinness fails with a takedown attempt.
Pearson throws a sloppy head kick and Guinness moves out of range easily.
Guinness lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pearson thows a body kick. Guinness tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Guinness fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Guinness.
Guinness looks gassed!
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Pearson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Guinness gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guinness misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Guinness misses the target.
Guinness tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pearson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guinness working a defensive guard but Pearson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Guinness really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pearson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pearson trying to control the action but Guinness is working from the bottom.
Pearson is staying tight to Guinness's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pearson trying to control the action but Guinness is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Guinness on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Guinness tries to improve position but can't.
Pearson decides to stand back up. Pearson steps back and let's Guinness get back to his feet.
Guinness misses with a kick to the body
and Pearson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Guinness's guard.
Pearson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Guinness is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guinness wants to control but Pearson passes easily into half guard.
Guinness tries to roll over but Pearson keeps him under control.
Pearson is taking a breather. Guinness says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Guinness throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Pearson manages to pass to side control.
An elbow from Pearson crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Guinness tries to buck Pearson off but Pearson is having none of it.
Pearson trying to control the position but Guinness is working away.
Pearson is really struggling to control Guinness but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Guinness wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guinness gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guinness decides to pull guard.
Pearson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Guinness's guard.
Pearson is looking to take a break and control but Guinness is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Pearson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Pearson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pearson showed some decent athleticism there.
Guinness wants to improve his position but Pearson is controlling well.
Pearson is thwarting Guinness's attempts to control the position.
Pearson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Guinness is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pearson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson is trying to control the action in half guard but Guinness is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pearson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guinness's head.
Pearson trying to control from half guard but Guinness is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pearson - that will leave a mark!
Guinness has closed the distance and engaged Pearson in a clinch.
Pearson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guinness just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Guinness gets underhooks to prevent Pearson's takedown attempt.
Guinness gets underhooks to prevent Pearson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guinness tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Guinness's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richard Guinness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guinness lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pearson throws a nice head kick!
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Guinness wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pearson tries to score a body lock takedown but Guinness shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pearson pulls guard.
Pearson is looking for a triangle but Guinness pushes his legs off easily.
Guinness throws a big right hand that misses.
Pearson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guinness's guard.
Pearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Guinness is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
James Pearson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guinness managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pearson.
Guinness being controlled for a moment.
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.
Guinness is not content to let Pearson control the position.
Pearson gets to mount! Guinness was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pearson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Guinness is in a horrible position here. Pearson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Pearson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Guinness fails with a takedown attempt.
Guinness throws a series of punches but Pearson avoids them all with ease.
Pearson rushes Guinness and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Pearson is working for takedown but Guinness is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pearson tries to pull guard but Guinness won't allow it.
Pearson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Guinness pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearson missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guinness can't get the takedown.
Guinness jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pearson walks away with a smile on his face. Guinness gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Guinness circles away.
Guinness throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pearson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guinness keeping moving, preventing Pearson from controlling successfully.
Guinness wants to get back to his feet but Pearson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Guinness wants to control the position but Pearson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pearson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guinness is looking to control Pearson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guinness avoid being mounted?
Pearson trying to control from half guard but Guinness is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Guinness darts in and clinches Pearson up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Guinness is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pearson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pearson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pearson lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pearson obliges.
Guinness can't break the clinch.
Guinness tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pearson.
Pearson blocks the elbow strike.
Guinness tries to pull guard but Pearson won't allow it.
Pearson tries for a takedown but Guinness manages to get underhooks.
Guinness stops a takedown attempt from Pearson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guinness tries to circle away but Pearson has him pinned against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Pearson has Guinness pressed against the ropes, preventing Guinness from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pearson tries for a takedown but Guinness manages to get underhooks.
Pearson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Guinness clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pearson keeps control of the position as Guinness tries to break free.
Guinness just trying to survive but Pearson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson controlling from the back.
Pearson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Guinness for as long as he can get away with.
Guinness prevents Pearson from getting a body triangle.
James Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Guinness wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Pearson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pearson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Pearson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Albert Kraus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kraus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Tielman Brothers. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Kraus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brett James!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James looks for a takedown but Kraus sprawls well.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kraus.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kraus misses with a head kick.
Kraus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kraus throws a left and a right that both miss
and James counters with a left to the body.
Kraus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
Kraus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kraus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James swinging wildly here.
Kraus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kraus scores with a leg kick.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kraus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kraus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James tries to clinch up but Kraus circles away and keeps his distance.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Albert Kraus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett James.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
James looks gassed!
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kraus as he jumps to the side.
James is looking to clinch but Kraus is avoiding it.
Kraus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kraus.
A good leg kick by Kraus.
Kraus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kraus throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Kraus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Albert Kraus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraus misses with a combination
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kraus kicks off James and gets to his feet.
Kraus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kraus.
Kraus throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Kraus throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kraus.
Kraus cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
Kraus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kraus lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
James dodges the punch combination from Kraus.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
Kraus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
Kraus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
James misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
James on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick from Kraus lands but James takes it in his stride.
Kraus scoring well with a low kick there.
Some wild striking there from Kraus.
Kraus scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
Kraus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
James tries to clinch up but Kraus circles away and keeps his distance.
Kraus throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
A left lands for Kraus.
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James misses with a kick to the body
and Kraus counters with a nice body kick.
Kraus throws a left and a right that both miss
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Albert Kraus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Kraus. No joy for James on that attempt.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kraus.
Kraus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kraus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kraus throws a one two combo.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kraus's waist but Kraus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
A good leg kick by Kraus.
Kraus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kraus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kraus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kraus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kraus throws and low kick but James moves out of range easily.
A nice combination there by James.
Kraus looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Kraus dominated that 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.
Kraus throws a combination that misses
and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.
James trying to control the position but instead, Kraus has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the ropes.
Kraus breaks the clinch.
Kraus misses with a combination
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kraus has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
James tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kraus counters with a three punch combo that has James backing up. James nods at Kraus to acknowledge the strikes.
Albert Kraus is winning the standup battle so far.
Kraus tries to score with a low kick but James moves his leg out of the way.
No joy there for Kraus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Kraus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kraus slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kraus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albert Kraus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James catches Kraus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kraus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
James throws a leg kick but Kraus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kraus tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kraus throws a one two combo.
Kraus takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kraus swivels and escapes.
James is looking to clinch but Kraus is avoiding it.
James avoids the head kick by Kraus.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Kraus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kraus misses with a double jab
and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Albert Kraus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James fails to pull guard.
James tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraus just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraus breaks from the clinch.
Kraus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James tries to clinch up but Kraus circles away and keeps his distance.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James scores with a nice strike.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kraus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kraus just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraus swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kraus pinned against the cage. Kraus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kraus scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus lands a nice looking kick to the body. James takes a step back to recover.
Kraus throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kraus misses with a combination
and James decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kraus's guard.
James wanted to stand there but Kraus had control of the position.
James stops Kraus from standing up.
Kraus pushes James off and gets back to his feet.
James ducks under a wild hook from Kraus.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Kraus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Kraus misses.
Kraus lands with a cross.
A nice combination there by James.
Kraus throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James shoots in for a takedown but Kraus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kraus throws a nice inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Kraus.
Kraus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kraus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kraus but Kraus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraus misses with a double jab
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kraus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Kraus dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
James throws a series of punches but Kraus moves out of range.
Kraus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kraus.
Kraus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James wants to clinch.
Kraus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kraus throws a series of strikes that have James backpedaling.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kraus.
Kraus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James fails with the takedown.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kraus scores with a leg kick.
Kraus swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kraus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
James throws a one two combo.
Kraus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
James dodges the punch combination from Kraus.
Kraus scores with a leg kick.
Kraus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kraus cracks the inside of James's front leg.
James walks into a straight right hand from Kraus.
Kraus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kraus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Kraus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James blocks a head kick by Kraus.
James blocks a head kick by Kraus.
James checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kraus throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Kraus only half commits.
Kraus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kraus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James tries for a takedown but Kraus manages to get underhooks.
Albert Kraus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett James.
Kraus wants to break free but James has control.
Kraus gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kraus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in for a takedown but Kraus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kraus scores with a head kick.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
James takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kraus swinging wildly here.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kraus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Kraus.
Kraus throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
James blocks a head kick by Kraus.
Kraus feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraus misses with a double jab.
James tries to clinch
and Kraus counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Kraus sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good leg kick by Kraus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kraus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kraus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kraus - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kraus. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kraus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Albert Kraus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kraus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
A combination from Kraus does no damage.
James has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kraus.
Kraus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kraus avoids the body shot from James.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brett James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kraus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Kraus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kraus, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Kraus!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Victor Conroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sub Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Conroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sub Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conroy shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Conroy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Conroy is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Conroy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jones punching from the bottom.
Conroy seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conroy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conroy pulls his head out easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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Conroy tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Conroy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Conroy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Conroy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Conroy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Conroy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Conroy distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Conroy defends easily.
Jones looks gassed!
Conroy passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Conroy lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Conroy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Conroy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Conroy working for a guillotine from mount but Jones is in no mood to give up.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Conroy's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conroy lands a big elbow.
Conroy lands with some strikes.
Conroy has control of Jones's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jones regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Conroy looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Conroy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Conroy.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Conroy misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Conroy!
Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Conroy somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Conroy clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones is working for takedown but Conroy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Conroy tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Conroy keeps him there for the moment.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Conroy's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Conroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conroy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Conroy manages to end up in side control.
Conroy prevents Jones from escaping the position.
Conroy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Conroy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Conroy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conroy wants to get back to full guard.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Conroy is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Conroy avoid being mounted?
Conroy is looking to improve his position.
Jones decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Conroy fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Conroy is defending well.
Conroy moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conroy is trying to keep Jones in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Conroy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Conroy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Conroy looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Conroy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Conroy manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Conroy's guard.
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.
Jones wants to stand but Conroy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones is sitting in close to Conroy's body. Conroy has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jones is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jones is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Conroy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Victor Conroy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rik Lock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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148 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dustin Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rik Lock!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight throws a hook but Lock avoids it easily.
Lock blocks a jab.
Knight throws a shot from downtown. Lock moves away and avoids it.
Knight slips under a jab from Lock.
Knight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Lock. That snapped Knight's head back.
Knight throws a hook but Lock avoids it easily.
Knight gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Lock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lock works over Knight with some ground and pound from guard.
Knight wants to stand and escape but Lock is having none of it.
Lock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock is working Knight over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Knight is trying to buck Lock off.
Knight is not content to let Lock control the position.
Knight takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knight is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Knight trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Knight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock working the ground and pound.
Knight is trying to get back to his feet.
Lock trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
Lock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knight has escaped the position, nice work there.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Lock drags him back down.
Lock advances nicely into full mount.
Knight tries to buck Lock off but he can't manage it.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Lock lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Lock has hold of Knight's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Knight manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lock lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lock pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lock dominating with strikes here.
Knight tries to buck Lock off but he can't manage it.
Lock cracks Knight with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lock punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lock landing punches.
Lock won't let Knight get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lock dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lock working Knight over with strikes here.
Knight is bucking up trying to escape but Lock cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Lock.
Knight somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Lock scores with a one two! Knight had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lock is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lock in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Knight wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Knight takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rik Lock dominated that 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.
Knight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Lock stuns Knight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lock ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Lock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Knight is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lock is controlling him well.
Check out the look on Lock's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lock scoring with punches and elbows.
Knight is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lock asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lock landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knight has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lock is breathing heavily.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
Lock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knight is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Knight taking a bit of punishment here - Lock scoring with strikes.
Knight on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Knight is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lock asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock landing a few strikes.
Lock creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lock lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Knight pushes Lock away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lock gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lock scoring with punches from side control.
Lock works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knight has escaped the position, nice work there.
Knight is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Lock has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight is trying to get back to his feet.
Lock is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Knight is trying to buck Lock off.
Lock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Knight taking punishment in the form of punches.
Knight pushes Lock away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lock gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lock landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lock.
Lock gets the takedown into side control.
Lock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Knight is trying to get back to his feet.
Lock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rik Lock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knight misses with a kick to the body.
Knight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Lock misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Lock.
Knight walks into a straight right hand from Lock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Lock.
Lock misses with a body shot.
Lock lands a body shot.
Lock gets the takedown into side control.
Lock lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lock lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Knight down.
Knight is trying to get back to his feet.
Rik Lock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lock scores with a couple of short elbows.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Lock drags him back down.
Knight tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Lock cracks Knight with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Lock.
Knight is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Lock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lock lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lock is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Knight has managed to escape the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight is in a horrible position here. Lock smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Knight bucks Lock off and manages to get back to his feet!
Knight jabs at Lock's body.
Lock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock connects with a looping right hand.
Lock lands with a straight right. Knight didn't see that one coming.
Lock cracks Knight with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lock gets a takedown into half guard.
Lock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lock throwing shots but Knight is blocking nicely.
Knight tries to kick Lock off but Lock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Knight blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lock.
Nice strikes from Lock there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lock trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
Lock stops Knight from getting back to his feet.
Rik Lock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Knight misses with a body shot
and Lock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lock lands a nice shot that snaps Knight's head back.
Lock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knight looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Knight is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lock lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Knight down.
Knight is trying to get back to his feet.
Lock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Knight is pushing Lock's head away, looking to escape. Lock manages to hold on to the position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rik Lock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lock 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 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rik Lock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sun Shine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brady's choice of entrance music: Killer on the loose. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
177 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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25
176 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sun Shine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Seamus Brady!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady throws out a leg kick but Shine moves out of range and Brady only half commits.
Shine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brady moves away.
Brady throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shine gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brady trying to control but Shine is working from the bottom.
Shine pushes Brady off and gets back to his feet.
Brady takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No joy there for Brady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady fails with a takedown attempt.
Shine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brady tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brady takes one on the button.
Brady moves in looking to clinch but Shine pushes him off.
Sun Shine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brady shoots for a double leg takedown but Shine sprawls well. He's pushed Brady's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brady takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shine lunges at Brady with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brady's hand.
Shine misses with a series of wild punches.
Shine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck for Brady with that takedown attempt.
Sun Shine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seamus Brady.
Brady shoots in but no luck this time.
Brady looks gassed!
Brady gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Shine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brady. That did some damage!
Shine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brady avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brady takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shine scores with a punch to the head.
Shine throws a head kick that half lands.
Shine stalks Brady and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brady's face. Brady staggers backwards, shaken.
Brady is rocked!
Shine rushes Brady and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Brady is still on wobbly legs! Can Shine finish him?
Shine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
Brady tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brady seems to have recovered his senses.
Shine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shine.
Shine slows down the pace here.
Shine lands an uppercut.
Shine lands a hook that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
Brady wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shine lands a knee to the head.
Shine is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shine lands with a right to the head.
Shine lands a right hand.
Brady takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brady in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shine lands with a left to the head.
A knee to the head by Shine.
Shine is leaning against Brady and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shine lands a nice uppercut.
Shine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Shine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Shine.
A right hand to the body from Shine.
Shine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shine lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Shine.
Brady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brady takes a knee right on the jaw!
A hook to the body from Shine.
Shine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shine misses with a knee to the head.
Brady stalling in the clinch but Shine improves position.
Shine is pressed up against the ropes. Brady has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shine down to the mat. Shine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brady tries to keep at a distance but Shine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brady looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shine prevents Brady from breaking the clinch.
Shine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady wants to break free but Shine has control.
Brady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brady tries a body shot but Shine blocks it.
Shine scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brady.
Brady takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brady or not.
A frustrated look appears on Brady's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brady tries to pull guard but Shine won't allow it.
Shine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Shine.
Shine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
A short right from Shine.
Shine lands a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brady tries to break the clinch but Shine is controlling the position.
Shine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Shine.
Shine tries to stall but Brady uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brady has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Shine dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brady lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brady throws a right hand that Shine ducks under and follows up with a left that Shine also avoids with ease.
Shine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brady.
Shine scores with a jab to the body.
Shine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brady changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shine tries to avoid it but Brady manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shine to the ground. Shine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shine is looking to slow Brady down with leg kicks.
Shine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brady's head.
Brady is looking to clinch.
Shine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sun Shine is winning the standup battle so far.
Shine's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Shine duly obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shine.
No joy there for Shine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brady throws a nice looking combination but Shine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shine cracks Brady with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shine lands a right hook to the body.
Brady takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brady takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brady has time to react.
Brady takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brady wants to clinch but Shine slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brady tries to clinch there but Shine circles away.
Shine keeps the fight on the outside.
Shine lands a high kick!
Brady moves in looking to clinch but Shine pushes him off.
Brady closes the distance but Shine moves to the side
and Shine counters with a left to the body.
Brady takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shine scores with a punch to the head.
Shine cracks Brady with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shine throws a hook to the side of Brady's head but Brady sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brady swinging wildly here.
Shine tries to clinch there but Brady circles away.
Shine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shine wants it to stay on the feet.
Sun Shine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seamus Brady.
Shine throws a head kick that Brady semi-blocks.
Shine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brady's head.
Shine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shine just misses with a punch to the body.
Brady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brady swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shine dodges the punch combination from Brady.
Shine scores with a one two! Brady had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brady in his tracks.
Shine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brady fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shine.
Shine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brady.
Brady with a poor takedown
and Shine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shine.
Shine looking to throw knees to the head but Brady is blocking nicely.
Shine trying to land knees to the body.
Brady lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shine backwards.
Shine works on Brady's body with a couple of short punches.
Shine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brady fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shine tries a body shot but Brady blocks it.
Shine gets underhooks to prevent Brady's takedown attempt.
A short right from Shine.
Shine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brady can do to turn this around?
Shine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brady is defending well for now.
Brady drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shine doesn't manage to clinch there - Brady circles away.
Brady blocks a head kick by Shine.
Brady tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady fails with a takedown attempt.
Shine throws a head kick but Brady moves out of range.
Shine misses with a wild body shot.
Brady misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shine cracks a nice hook into Brady's ribs.
Brady looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brady throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brady scores with a jab.
Sun Shine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shine throws a good cross that connects.
Brady is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Shine dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Brady wants to clinch up but Shine keeps it at a distance.
Shine throws a hook but Brady avoids it easily.
Shine connects with a nice looking jab.
Brady tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Shine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brady shoots in and drives through. Shine sprawls well.
Shine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Shine.
The crowd cheers as Brady lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shine doesn't seem phased though.
Shine misses with a head kick.
Shine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brady throws and low kick but Shine moves out of range easily.
Shine clinches up against the ropes.
Shine lands a nice elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Brady's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Shine - that landed with a thud.
Brady has had enough of the clinch but Shine keeps him there for the moment.
Brady tries for a takedown but Shine manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brady working hard to break the clinch.
Shine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shine lands a right hand.
Brady is trying to force a seperation but Shine has the dominant position.
Brady holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Shine.
A right hook to the body lands for Shine.
Brady fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sun Shine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seamus Brady.
Shine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shine lands a shot to the body.
Brady lands with a light punch inside.
Brady changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brady wants to clinch but Shine slips to the side
and Shine counters with a body kick.
Brady misses with a head kick.
Shine scores with a three punch combo!
Brady clinches but Shine breaks the clinch
and Shine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown by Brady or perhaps it was just good defense by Shine which made him look bad.
Donk. Shine catches Brady right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shine lands a jab to Brady's midsection.
Shine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brady tries to land a front kick but Shine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brady has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Shine as Brady shoots in.
Brady takes one to the side of the head.
Brady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shine circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Shine - just one landing.
Brady tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shine swivels and escapes.
Sun Shine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Shine finds it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brady.
Shine lands a head kick. Brady smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brady thows a body shot but no joy.
Shine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Brady duly obliges.
Shine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brady has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brady shoots in for a takedown but Shine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brady misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A combination from Brady does no damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shine.
Shine moves into the clinch.
Brady blocks the elbow strike.
Brady gets control of Shine's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brady will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shine is looking to stand up but Brady won't let him.
Brady tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shine stacks Brady on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shine!
Shine has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Shine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shine, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Shine!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cross David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillon Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross David could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dillon Grant's chin.
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245 lbs
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270 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Cross David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dillon Grant!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - David looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
David fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
David is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
David with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grant to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Cross David has been cut.
David moves into range and clinches up with Grant.
Grant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but David has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant.
Grant is pressed up against the ropes. David has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grant down to the mat. Grant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
David tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
David shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cross David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. David looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
David is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
David looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grant is fending him off so far but David persists. Nope, Grant circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but David is just out of range.
Dillon Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Grant finds it's way through David's defenses.
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!
Grant lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and David falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dillon Grant!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between T Dawg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mukuro Rokudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for T Dawg has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, T Dawg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mukuro Rokudo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawg misses with a wild combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dawg!
Rokudo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dawg throws a shot to the body.
Dawg looks to land a combination but Rokudo avoids it well.
Rokudo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dawg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dawg wants to get back to his feet but Rokudo drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokudo trying to control the action but Dawg is working from the bottom.
Dawg is trying to buck Rokudo off.
Rokudo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dawg to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dawg throws a right and a left that both miss.
T Dawg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dawg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rokudo on the side of the head.
Dawg throws a combination. Rokudo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dawg lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Mukuro Rokudo has been cut.
Dawg is breathing heavily.
Dawg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rokudo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawg but Dawg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dawg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rokudo circles away quickly and effectively.
Rokudo slips a jab and a cross from Dawg.
No luck for Rokudo with that takedown attempt.
Dawg misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokudo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rokudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokudo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dawg dives on top into guard.
Dawg won't allow Rokudo to sweep him here.
Rokudo is trying to control the position but Dawg postures up.
Dawg wanted to stand there but Rokudo had control of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dawg won't allow Rokudo to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
T Dawg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mukuro Rokudo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rokudo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dawg misses with a series of wild punches.
Dawg throws a one two combo.
Rokudo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dawg swinging wildly here.
Dawg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rokudo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rokudo trying to control but Dawg is having none of it.
Rokudo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dawg manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rokudo is controlling him well.
Rokudo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rokudo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dawg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rokudo decides to stand back up. Rokudo steps back and let's Dawg get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokudo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dawg napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rokudo controlling the position from side mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dawg explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
T Dawg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokudo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawg tries to avoid it but Rokudo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawg to the ground. Dawg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Rokudo or perhaps it was just good defense by Dawg which made him look bad.
Dawg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rokudo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rokudo is looking for a kimura here.
Rokudo wants to take a breather but Dawg is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mukuro Rokudo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mukuro Rokudo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dawg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawg with a hook.
Dawg stuffs the takedown attempt from Rokudo. Rokudo gets slowly back to his feet.
Dawg throws a right hand that Rokudo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rokudo also avoids with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Dawg there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dawg.
Rokudo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dawg's waist but Dawg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rokudo off to one side.
Nice uppercut lands for Dawg. That snapped Rokudo's head back.
Dawg misses with the combination.
Dawg gets caught flat footed, as Rokudo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rokudo pushing down on Dawg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokudo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dawg is trying to stand back up but Rokudo is controlling him
Rokudo seems to be working for a kimura but Dawg defends the submission attempt.
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.
Rokudo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rokudo prevents Dawg from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokudo is trying to control the action in half guard but Dawg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rokudo trying to control from Dawg's half guard. Dawg has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rokudo with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rokudo prevents Dawg from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dawg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
T Dawg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mukuro Rokudo.
Dawg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rokudo dives in and grabs Dawg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dawg pushes down on Rokudo's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rokudo misses with a takedown attempt - Dawg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
T Dawg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawg stalks Rokudo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rokudo's face. Rokudo staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
T Dawg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dawg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... T Dawg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Long Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Otway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dong comes into the arena with I'm Going In blaring out of the sound system. Long Dong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
170 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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23
175 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Long Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Otway!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Otway moves out of range of the strikes.
John Otway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong misses with a double jab.
Dong slips a jab and a cross from Otway.
The fight stays on the outside here - Otway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Otway closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Dong.
Otway lands a shoulder strike.
Dong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong throws a head punch that misses.
Otway throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Otway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Otway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dong or not.
Otway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dong scores with a hook to the body.
Otway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
Dong throws a head punch that misses.
Dong misses with a punch to the body.
Otway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong works on Otway's body with a couple of short punches.
Otway looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong trying to stall but Otway improves his position.
Dong swings wildly with an uppercut but Otway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong takes a shot to the head.
Otway prevents a body shot from Dong.
Dong struggles to land a body shot inside as Otway controls his hands.
Otway is working Dong over against the ropes.
Otway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Otway is leaning against Dong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Otway avoiding damage.
Dong digs a right hand into Otway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Otway's gas tank.
Dong works on Otway's body with a couple of short punches.
Otway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otway has Dong pushed against the ropes.
Otway misses with a body punch.
Otway being controlled against the ropes.
Good body shot from Dong.
Dong struggles to land a body shot inside as Otway controls his hands.
Otway stalling in the clinch but Dong improves position.
Dong throws a head punch that misses.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Otway controls the action.
Otway tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otway.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Otway leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Dong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Otway's elbow.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Otway's elbow.
Otway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Otway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otway misses with a punch on the inside.
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otway misses with the head strike.
Dong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dong tries to work over Otway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dong as Otway tries to tie him up.
Dong lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dong.
Dong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Otway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dong or not.
Otway is trying to stall.
Otway is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Otway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Dong.
Dong misses with some punches.
Otway lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Dong.
Otway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otway misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Dong.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Otway.
Otway lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Otway fails to land.
Otway throws a head punch that misses.
Dong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Otway stalling in the clinch but Dong improves position.
Dong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Otway's elbow.
Dong taking a breather.
Dong blocking some punches.
Otway misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Otway.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Otway.
Dong lands with a right to the head.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Otway controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Otway.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Otway controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong misses with a punch to the body.
Dong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dong tries to work over Otway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otway has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Otway lands a nice shot to the body.
Dong misses with the head strike.
Dong lands with a light punch inside.
Otway is stalling here.
Otway throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong.
Otway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dong or not.
Dong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Otway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dong looking to slow down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Otway.
Otway blocks a body shot from Dong.
Dong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Dong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Otway tries to close the distance and clinch but Dong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Otway scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Otway works over Dong's head and body with a nice combination.
Dong lands a lovely overhand right.
Dong connects with a looping right hand.
Otway misses with a double jab
and Dong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Otway.
Dong misses with a series of wild punches.
Dong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Otway counters by moving into the clinch.
Otway is trying to stall.
Otway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Long Dong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Otway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dong or not.
Otway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dong tries to throw a body punch but Otway avoids it by throwing Dong back against the cage.
Dong lands a hook that snaps the head of Otway backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Otway blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong misses with a punch on the inside.
Otway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dong or not.
Still in the clinch, Otway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Otway.
Dong blocking some punches.
Otway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dong blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dong struggles to land a body shot inside as Otway controls his hands.
Otway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Otway or not.
Otway is breathing heavily.
Dong misses with the head strike.
Dong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Otway.
Dong tries to throw a body punch but Otway avoids it by throwing Dong back against the cage.
Otway looking to slow down the pace here.
Dong swings wildly with an uppercut but Otway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Otway.
Otway struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Otway trying to stall but Dong improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Otways head.
Otway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Otway leaning against his opponent.
Otway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Otway works on Dong's body with a couple of short punches.
Otway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Dong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong misses with the head strike.
Otway takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Come on Otway - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dong swings wildly with an uppercut but Otway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Otway works on Dong's body with a couple of short punches.
Otway scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otway pushes Dong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Otway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dong misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otway has Dong pressed against the ropes.
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Otway.
Otway has Dong pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Otway.
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land.
Otway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Otway misses with a punch on the inside.
Dong blocking some punches.
A short right from Otway.
Otway is pushing Dong up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dong tries a body shot but Otway blocks it.
Dong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dong.
Dong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Otway is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Otway misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dong misses with some punches.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Otway.
Dong swings wildly with an uppercut but Otway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Otway controls the action.
Otway scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dong.
Dong swings wildly with an uppercut but Otway uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otway.
Otway blocks a body shot from Dong.
Otway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Dong is looking to control Otway's arms but Otway gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dong has his back to the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dong working aggressively here.
Otway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dong lands a body punch.
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!
Dong misses with the head strike.
Dong misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Long Dong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Dong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Otway throws a right hand that Dong ducks under and follows up with a left that Dong also avoids with ease.
Otway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dong.
Otway throws a series of punches but Dong avoids them all with ease.
Dong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Otway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Otway scores with a jab to the jaw.
Otway closes the distance and clinches.
Dong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Otway prevents a body shot from Dong.
Dong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dong lands a left hand.
Dong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Otway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Otway is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dong is keeping busy.
Otway can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Dong as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Dong.
Otway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Otway.
Dong works on Otway's body with a couple of short punches.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Otway controls the action.
Dong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Otway backwards.
Dong cracks Otway with a nice body shot.
Dong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otway is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dong is keeping busy.
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dong as Otway tries to tie him up.
Dong working aggressively here.
Dong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Otway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong struggles to land a body shot inside as Otway controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dong.
Dong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Otway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong tries to stall but Otway uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otway.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Dong is leaning against Otway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Otway has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Dong misses with the head strike.
Otway blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dong throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otway.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dong as Otway tries to tie him up.
Otway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
Dong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Otway controls the action.
Otway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otway works on Dong's body with a couple of short punches.
Dong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dong stalling in the clinch but Otway improves position.
Dong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Otway lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Otway.
Otway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dong or not.
Dong scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Otway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Dong.
Dong tries a body shot but Otway blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otway.
Otway throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong.
Otway blocks a body shot from Dong.
Otway gets through Dong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Otway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Otway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otway prevents a body shot from Dong.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Otway controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Dong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otway is trying to maintain a safe position but Dong gets an underhook and turns Otway into the ropes.
Otway lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Otway.
A right hook to the body lands for Otway.
Dong lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Dong looking to slow down the pace here.
Dong lands with a left to the head.
Otway tries to stall but Dong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries a body shot but Otway blocks it.
Otway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong tries a body shot but Otway blocks it.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Otway controls the action.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Otway lands a shot to the body.
Dong scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Otway.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Dong letting Otway take a breather here.
A right handed body shot lands from Dong.
Long Dong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Otway is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dong is keeping busy.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Otway blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Otway.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otway is working Dong over against the ropes.
John Otway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Otway.
Otway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Dong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Dong!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Zentsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin has chosen Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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235 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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240 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Zentsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kean Martin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Zentsov.
It looks like Kean Martin has been cut.
Zentsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zentsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Zentsov misses.
Zentsov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Martin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zentsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
Martin digs a good body shot into Zentsov's ribs.
Martin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zentsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zentsov defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
Zentsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zentsov is breathing heavily.
Zentsov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martin.
Martin scores with a shot to the body.
Zentsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Martin cracks Zentsov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zentsov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Martin finish him?
Zentsov is rocked!
Martin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martin is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Zentsov flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Zentsov is out cold! Martin holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kean Martin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Brigante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Lavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that TJ Lavin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Brigante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, TJ Lavin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brigante slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brigante tries to clinch but Lavin is having none of it.
Brigante is looking to clinch but Lavin is avoiding it.
Brigante tries to clinch up.
Charles Brigante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brigante lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brigante lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brigante. Lavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brigante tries to clinch up.
Brigante stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brigante lands with a good body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Brigante. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brigante.
Brigante is looking to clinch but Lavin is avoiding it.
Lavin swats away the attempt to clinch by Brigante.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brigante.
Brigante slaps away a takedown attempt from Lavin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lavin has a takedown stuffed.
Lavin dives in and grabs Brigante's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brigante pushes down on Lavin's head and hops out.
Charles Brigante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Lavin.
Brigante throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brigante connects with a looping right hand.
Brigante tries to close the distance and clinch but Lavin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigante tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brigante is looking to clinch.
Brigante wants to clinch.
Brigante closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lavin swats away the attempt to clinch by Brigante.
Brigante misses with a series of wild punches.
Brigante scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brigante misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Brigante. No joy for Lavin on that attempt.
Brigante will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brigante, as that shot connected.
Lavin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lavin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Brigante is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lavin.
Brigante tries to clinch but Lavin is having none of it.
Lavin swats away the attempt to clinch by Brigante.
Lavin keeps the fight on the outside.
Brigante tries to close the distance and clinch but Lavin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brigante tries to clinch but Lavin moves out of range.
Brigante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lavin moves away.
Brigante lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brigante feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brigante avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lavin can't keep his opponent in guard - Brigante advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lavin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lavin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brigante pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lavin moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Brigante dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brigante misses with a two punch combination.
Brigante takes a swing at Lavin's ribcage but misses.
Brigante tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lavin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brigante scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brigante lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lavin's sensitive parts.
Brigante lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brigante cracks a nice hook into Lavin's ribs.
Lavin gets a takedown into half guard.
Brigante regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brigante seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brigante wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavin has gone for a leg lock! Brigante slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lavin's guard.
Brigante trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brigante defends well.
Lavin is breathing heavily.
Brigante scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brigante postures up and lands a big shot to Lavin's brow.
Lavin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brigante wants to control from the top but Lavin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigante pushing down on Lavin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brigante moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lavin is looking to regain half guard here but Brigante keeps moving and retains side control.
Brigante in side control lands a decent elbow.
Brigante landing strikes.
Lavin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lavin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brigante stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brigante doesn't manage to clinch there - Lavin circles away.
Lavin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brigante throws a right and a left that Lavin avoids nicely.
Lavin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brigante counters with a right hand to the body.
Brigante wants to clinch.
Brigante tries to clinch up.
Brigante scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lavin in his tracks.
Brigante tries to clinch there but Lavin circles away.
Brigante connects with a jab.
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.
Brigante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lavin moves away.
Brigante fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brigante shoots in and bounces Lavin off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Lavin working for a triangle but Brigante defends it easily.
Lavin is looking for a triangle but Brigante pushes his legs off easily.
Brigante has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brigante showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brigante distracts Lavin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Brigante dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lavin avoids the body shot from Brigante.
Brigante works Lavin's body with a nice hook.
Brigante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brigante tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brigante cracks Lavin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brigante misses with a two punch combination.
Brigante wants to clinch up but Lavin keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brigante tries to clinch but Lavin is having none of it.
Brigante scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brigante tries to clinch up.
Charles Brigante is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brigante cracks Lavin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Brigante wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brigante tries to clinch but Lavin is having none of it.
Lavin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brigante is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Brigante.
Brigante feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lavin's calf.
Charles Brigante is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigante moves in looking to clinch but Lavin pushes him off.
Brigante stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brigante lands a jab to the head.
Brigante tries to close the distance and clinch but Lavin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brigante closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lavin did well to prevent Brigante getting side control.
Brigante seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brigante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lavin can do to turn this around?
Lavin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brigante wants to pass the guard but Lavin is defending well.
Lavin tries to get to full guard but Brigante has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lavin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lavin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brigante stalling.
Lavin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brigante lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lavin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brigante counters with a left to the body.
Brigante scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brigante scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brigante wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brigante.
Brigante tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lavin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Brigante showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brigante has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Brigante!
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