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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bin Laden (ranked 2724 p4p, 283 weight class) and Billy Hopkins (ranked 2677 p4p, 278 weight class). Laden kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I am Bin Laden - 5jonttu55 . The key to victory for Bin Laden has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bin Laden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hopkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Hopkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopkins controls the pace.
Hopkins advances position into side control!
Hopkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hopkins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Laden is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Laden takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hopkins remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hopkins cracks Laden with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hopkins immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Laden is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hopkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Hopkins!
After winning the bout, Billy Hopkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny McCartney (ranked 1655 p4p, 199 weight class) and Marcos Maidana (ranked 5380 p4p, 398 weight class). McCartney comes to the cage accompanied by Fade to Black- Metallica. Marcos Maidana looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny McCartney !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcos Maidana!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maidana is looking to clinch but McCartney is avoiding it.
McCartney swats away the attempt to clinch by Maidana.
Maidana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maidana tries to land knees in the clinch but McCartney avoids the damage to the body.
Maidana trying to land knees to the body.
Maidana looking to throw knees to the head but McCartney is blocking nicely.
Maidana pushes off an throws an elbow but McCartney leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maidana missing with knees to the body.
Maidana pushes off an throws an elbow but McCartney leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maidana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maidana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maidana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCartney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maidana told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Maidana tries a knee to the head but McCartney blocks it.
McCartney tries to break free but Maidana pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maidana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maidana tries to land knees in the clinch but McCartney avoids the damage to the body.
Maidana looks winded!
McCartney managing to block the knees to the body from Maidana.
McCartney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCartney tests Maidana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Marcos Maidana has been cut.
Maidana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCartney is looking to counter punch.
Maidana tries to clinch up but McCartney circles away and keeps his distance.
McCartney throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maidana avoids it.
Maidana walks into a stiff left hand from McCartney .
Maidana wants to clinch up but McCartney keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from McCartney misses the target.
Maidana doesn't manage to clinch there - McCartney circles away.
Maidana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maidana doesn't manage to clinch there - McCartney circles away.
McCartney lands a big uppercut and Maidana crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maidana looks OK. McCartney waves Maidana back to his feet!
Maidana is rocked!
McCartney is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCartney cracks Maidana with a left hook right on the temple and Maidana goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! McCartney lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Maidana is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny McCartney !
Johnny McCartney retains his heavyweight title!
After the big win, Johnny McCartney made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors This Is England (Everything $25) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Hambone (ranked 7149 p4p, 455 weight class) and Roberto Blevio (ranked 6802 p4p, 439 weight class). Blevio has chosen De Sfroos- Davide VDS as his entrance music. Roberto Blevio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Hambone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Blevio!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hambone drives through and clinches with Blevio against the cage.
Hambone pushes Blevio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hambone has picked Blevio up - he's going for a ride! Hambone dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hambone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blevio is just riding it out for now. Hambone eventually gives up the hold.
Blevio wants to improve his position but Hambone is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blevio won't allow Hambone to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hambone wants to work for an arm triangle but Blevio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hambone controlling the action here.
Hambone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hambone content to control rather than advance.
Blevio keeping hold of Hambone's head, controlling as best he can.
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.
Hambone working Blevio over with strikes.
Blevio is trying to stand.
Hambone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hambone tries to pass to full mount but Blevio defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hambone in particular looking to stall.
Hambone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hambone wants to pass to mount but Blevio is defending the position.
Hambone is looking for a kimura here.
Hambone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blevio defending well though.
Blevio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hambone is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hambone shoots in but no luck this time.
Blevio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blevio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hambone moves into the clinch.
Hambone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hambone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blevio tries to clinch but Hambone moves out of range.
Hambone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blevio tries to sprawl but Hambone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blevio is pressing down on Hambone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Hambone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hambone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blevio circles away.
Hambone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blevio follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Blevio throws a series of punches but Hambone avoids them all with ease.
Blevio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hambone avoids it really well and circles away.
Blevio moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hambone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blevio blocks it with crossed arms.
Hambone has clasped his hands together around Blevio's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hambone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Blevio down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hambone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blevio keeps working.
Blevio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hambone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hambone is trying to control the action in half guard but Blevio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blevio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hambone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hambone's back!
Hambone trying to control but not successfully.
Hambone is in bad spot here.
Blevio is not going to allow Hambone to sit and survive in this position.
We've been informed that Blevio has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hambone is trying to stand back up.
Blevio controls the position.
Barry Hambone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hambone defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blevio's arms.
Blevio looking to break Hambone's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hambone remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Blevio will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blevio is hanging on to Hambone's back as he tries to escape.
Hambone is working hard here to advance position.
Hambone just trying to survive but Blevio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hambone showing good submission defense here.
Blevio is persistently looking for the submission but Hambone is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Hambone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blevio biding his time, controlling Hambone.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hambone wants to control his opponent's hands but Blevio gets his hands free.
Hambone tries to escape but Blevio has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hambone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blevio tightening his grip on Hambone, looking for the choke.
Blevio is looking for the choke from the back position but Hambone is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Blevio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hambone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blevio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hambone, pushing him back against the cage.
Hambone breaks from the clinch.
Blevio throws a lazy body kick
and Hambone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blevio looking for a guillotine here but Hambone defends easily.
Blevio is trying to control the position but Hambone postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hambone scoring with some ground and pound.
Hambone wants to stand but Blevio is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hambone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hambone postures up.
Hambone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hambone wants to get up but he can't break Blevio's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Hambone blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Blevio.
Blevio throws a sloppy head kick and Hambone moves out of range easily.
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.
Blevio shoots in looking for a takedown but Hambone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blevio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blevio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hambone circles away.
Blevio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hambone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hambone showed some decent athleticism there.
Blevio is looking to get back to is feet but Hambone passes into side control.
Hambone advances to full mount.
Hambone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blevio has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blevio!
Hambone has control of Blevio's left arm, preventing Blevio from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blevio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blevio preventing the sweep.
Blevio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hambone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blevio wants to control from the top but Hambone keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hambone managing to control the position.
Hambone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blevio manages to get himself to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blevio working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Hambone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hambone 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Hambone!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar De La Werido (ranked 3713 p4p, 370 weight class) and Bj Pent (ranked 23227 p4p, 543 weight class). De La Werido comes to the cage accompanied by Oscar De La Hoya - Run to me . Oscar De La Werido has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar De La Werido !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bj Pent!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pent.
De La Werido sneaks out the side door and pushes Pent away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pent throws a leg kick that is checked
and De La Werido cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pent moves into the clinch.
De La Werido is trying to break free.
Pent just leaning against De La Werido , taking a breather.
Pent fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pent gets control of De La Werido 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pent will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pent is looking to stand up but De La Werido isn't so interested in that idea.
Pent looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pent can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De La Werido controls the pace.
Pent has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De La Werido can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De La Werido decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pent, up you get!
De La Werido lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pent circles away quickly and effectively.
Pent misses with the combination.
It looked like De La Werido was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pent.
Nice jab there from De La Werido .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pent decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
De La Werido trying to control from the bottom.
De La Werido is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De La Werido holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
De La Werido is trying to control but can't.
De La Werido won't allow Pent to pass to mount.
De La Werido moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pent is fighting to break De La Werido 's control of his arms but De La Werido is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De La Werido . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Werido looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De La Werido kicks Pent off and gets to his feet.
Pent pushes De La Werido up against the cage in a clinch.
Pent breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pent looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De La Werido lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pent has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pent jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De La Werido walks away with a smile on his face. Pent gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pent looks winded!
Pent 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.
De La Werido has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pent off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pent gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De La Werido counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oscar De La Werido has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Pent.
De La Werido lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pent clinches up with De La Werido and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pent has De La Werido pressed against the cage, preventing De La Werido from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De La Werido can't break the clinch.
De La Werido tries to break the clinch but Pent is controlling the position.
Pent breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar De La Werido dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
De La Werido throws a shot to the body.
Bj Pent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pent throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De La Werido counters with a left to the body.
A lazy left from De La Werido finds it's target.
Pent takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pent looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pent fails with a takedown attempt.
De La Werido lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pent shoots and misses
and De La Werido counters with a one-two to the body.
Oscar De La Werido has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Pent.
Pent is breathing heavily.
De La Werido lands a nice looking body shot.
Pent gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting De La Werido counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Werido digs a good body shot into Pent's ribs.
Pent gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling De La Werido to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for De La Werido .
De La Werido getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De La Werido lands a body shot.
De La Werido is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De La Werido lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pent is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De La Werido lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pent takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De La Werido is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pent can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De La Werido stuffs the takedown.
Oscar De La Werido is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pent has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
De La Werido cracks Pent with an open hand slap.
De La Werido is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pent takes one to the chin there.
De La Werido cracks Pent with a good jab.
Danga de danga de dang - De La Werido scores with a four punch combination!
De La Werido scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like De La Werido has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pent closes the distance but De La Werido moves to the side
and De La Werido counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De La Werido works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pent on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Werido scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pent in his tracks.
De La Werido keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De La Werido scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De La Werido lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pent backs up against the cage.
De La Werido is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De La Werido moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pent wants to clinch but De La Werido slips to the side
and De La Werido counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De La Werido lands with an uppercut that bounces Pent off the cage and back into range.
Pent pushes De La Werido up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De La Werido throws a punch but it's blocked by Pent.
Pent tries to throw a body punch but De La Werido avoids it by throwing Pent back against the cage.
De La Werido wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pent holding his opponent close, against the cage.
De La Werido prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De La Werido .
De La Werido wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De La Werido on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pent breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De La Werido scores with a hook.
De La Werido throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pent on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar De La Werido dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
De La Werido lands a slapping body shot.
De La Werido throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pent counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pent got a little sloppy there for a moment and De La Werido has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pent has managed to get both his arms back between De La Werido 's legs - danger averted.
De La Werido is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
De La Werido escapes and gets back to his feet.
De La Werido lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by De La Werido .
Pent fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from De La Werido finds it's way through Pent's defenses.
Pent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lazy body kick from Pent
and De La Werido counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De La Werido lands with a cross.
Pent has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pent tries to clinch up but De La Werido circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like De La Werido wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De La Werido clobbers Pent with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pent gets a clinch.
Pent misses with a short punch on the inside.
De La Werido working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pent is looking for a takedown.
Pent jumps guard but De La Werido turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oscar De La Werido has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Pent.
Pent has clasped his hands together around De La Werido 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
De La Werido explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pent's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De La Werido connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pent scrambles back to his feet.
De La Werido lands a lovely overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De La Werido , as that shot connected.
De La Werido takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oscar De La Werido is winning the standup battle so far.
De La Werido scores with a shot to the body.
De La Werido digs a good body shot into Pent's ribs.
Pent on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pent closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pent takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De La Werido lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pent misses with a head kick.
De La Werido connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De La Werido throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pent is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Werido connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pent momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - De La Werido scores with a four punch combination!
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!
De La Werido bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pent's head.
Pent is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from De La Werido finds it's target.
De La Werido lands with a shot to the body.
Pent misses with a takedown attempt - De La Werido sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De La Werido lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bj Pent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De La Werido scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar De La Werido showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De La Werido , 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar De La Werido !
Oscar De La Werido was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marchrius Rossi (ranked 6338 p4p, 489 weight class) and Welvin Great (ranked 24606 p4p, 530 weight class). Rossi's entrance music is Metal Slug Theme. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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165 lbs
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25
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marchrius Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Welvin Great!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi takes a swing at Great's ribcage but misses.
Great ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Great moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Great tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rossi is able to avoid easily.
Nice cross by Rossi.
Rossi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rossi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Great was well out of range. Poor timing from Rossi.
Great tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Great.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Great thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rossi if he has to take too many more of those.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Great's head but Great sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Rossi coming out on top.
Rossi lands with a hook. Great tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Great walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Great throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi throws a push kick but Great slaps the foot to one side.
Rossi sets himself, and Great steps forward looking for the clinch! Rossi avoids it this time.
Marchrius Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Great throws a front kick that sends Rossi stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Great.
Rossi connects with a single shot there.
Great throws a wild body kick that Rossi sees coming a mile off.
Great is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Great wants to counter with a clinch but Rossi pushes him away.
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Great moved out of range nicely.
Rossi scores with a hook to the body. Great takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Great tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
A lazy left from Great finds it's target.
Rossi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Great.
Great takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rossi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Great throws a head kick that misses
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Rossi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Great pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Great uses good head movement to avoid it.
Great steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rossi.
Rossi throws a solid leg kick but Great takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rossi.
Rossi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Great can pounce on him.
Great with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Great blocks a jab.
Rossi avoids a kick to the body.
Great misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target.
Rossi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rossi throws a right and a left that Great avoids nicely.
Great lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Great throws a leg kick but Rossi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rossi lands a lovely overhand right.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rossi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rossi looks to land a body kick but Great moved away.
Great finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rossi scores with a body shot.
Rossi keeps the fight on the outside.
Great takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Great wants to counter with a clinch but Rossi pushes him away.
Great tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rossi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Great - the referee stops the clock and Rossi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Great. Rossi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick misses from Great.
Great bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rossi lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Great takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Great fakes the leg kick and cracks Rossi in the body.
Rossi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Great tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi connects with a jab.
Great fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rossi misses with a hook. Great ducked under it nicely.
Rossi misses with a body kick.
Great takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Rossi blocks the low kick.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Rossi lands with an uppercut that bounces Great off the cage and back into range.
Rossi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marchrius Rossi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rossi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rossi lands a jab.
Great throws a sloppy head kick and Rossi moves out of range easily.
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Great moved out of range nicely.
Great keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Great moves out of range easily.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Great looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Great looks to land a left hand but Rossi moved out of range nicely.
Great ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Great.
Great misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Great pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rossi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rossi cracks Great with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi tries to land a leg kick but Great saw it coming and moves away.
Great uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Great lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rossi will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Great.
Great wants to clinch up but Rossi keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Rossi sets himself, and Great steps forward looking for the clinch! Rossi avoids it this time.
Great staying out of range there.
Great wants to counter with a clinch but Rossi pushes him away.
Rossi throws a chopping leg kick but Great manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Great tries to counter with a clinch but Rossi shakes him off and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rossi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rossi.
Great takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot by Rossi.
Great takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Great walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Great tries to clinch but Rossi is having none of it.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Great can do to turn this around?
Rossi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Great can pounce on him.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Great's shoulder, as Great tries to avoid the shot.
Great pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rossi is out of range and Great settles back down.
Rossi scores with a jab to the body.
Great fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rossi.
Great tries to land a front kick but Rossi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Great misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rossi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Great misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Rossi misses its target.
Rossi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Great takes one to the side of the head.
Great has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Great slips a jab from Rossi.
Great feints and then cracks Rossi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rossi down.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Great wants to counter the offense by Rossi and move into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Great takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Great moved out of range.
Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Great.
Great steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rossi.
Great has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheers as Rossi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Great doesn't seem phased though.
Great fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Great slips the punch.
Great closes the distance and pushes Rossi back into the cage.
Great misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossi wants to break free but Great has control.
A frustrated look appears on Rossi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Great tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Great utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Great lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Great fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi is trying to break free.
I was talking to Rossi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Great has Rossi pressed against the cage, preventing Rossi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Great misses with a knee strike.
Great looking to throw knees to the head but Rossi is blocking nicely.
Great gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Great tries to land knees in the clinch but Rossi avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Great tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Great with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rossi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Great is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rossi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Great is defending well.
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 Marchrius Rossi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rossi throws the left hand but Great avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Great.
Great tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rossi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rossi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Great misses with a low kick.
Rossi tried to score with a low kick but Great checks it.
Rossi lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Great.
Great keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Great throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi is looking to slow Great down with leg kicks.
Great blocks a jab.
Rossi lands a leg kick that knocks Great off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Great.
Rossi with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Great wants to counter the offense by Rossi and move into the clinch position.
Great slips under a jab from Rossi.
Great wants to counter the offense by Rossi and move into the clinch position.
Great has closed the distance and engaged Rossi in a clinch.
Great lands an elbow that stopped Rossi in his tracks for a moment.
Rossi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Great pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Rossi misses.
Rossi is looking to land body kicks.
Great throws a body shot but no joy.
Great throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Great throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi throws a body punch but Great moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Great looks to throw a body kick
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Great moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Great there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Great thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Great throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rossi cracks Great with an open hand slap.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi blocks a low kick nicely.
Great lands with a thumping leg kick.
Great lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rossi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Great on the side of the head.
Marchrius Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
Great wants to clinch up but Rossi keeps it at a distance.
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Great staying out of range there.
Great wants to counter the offense by Rossi and move into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Great is out of range.
Rossi looks to land a body kick but Great moved away.
Great throws a series of punches but Rossi avoids them all with ease.
Great avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Great has time to react.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Great moves away.
Great throws a sloppy head kick and Rossi moves out of range easily.
Great moves in looking to clinch but Rossi pushes him off.
Great moves out of range of the body kick.
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
Great misses with a head kick.
Great blocks the body kick.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Great sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Great pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Great defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Great throws a right hand that misses
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Great scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Rossi tenderised Great's leg. Great is trying to keep his angry face on.
Great staying out of range there.
Great fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Great takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rossi swings for the body but Great moves out of range.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Great sees it coming and moves out of range.
Great shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters circling a little - Great finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Welvin Great has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marchrius Rossi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rossi scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marchrius Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rossi, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marchrius Rossi!
As Marchrius Rossi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Oh, poopy-plops! I spent way too much time on this silly enemy!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Po Vesham (ranked 2825 p4p, 310 weight class) and Hugh Glass (ranked 2380 p4p, 269 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hugh Glass enters the cage!
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180 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Po Vesham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hugh Glass!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vesham misses with a double jab.
Glass smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Glass forces Vesham back against the cage and clinches.
Glass breaks the clinch.
Vesham misses with the combination.
Glass tries to counter by closing the distance.
Glass closes the distance and clinches.
Glass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vesham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glass manages to avoid it.
Vesham avoids the body shot from Glass.
Glass cracks the inside of Vesham's front leg.
Vesham wants to clinch.
Glass has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vesham is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vesham walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass thumps Vesham with a low kick.
Glass throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vesham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glass.
Vesham throws a nice looking combination but Glass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vesham is looking to clinch.
Vesham clinches with his opponent.
Vesham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Glass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glass scores with a three punch combo!
Vesham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Glass clinches with his opponent.
Vesham is trying to pull guard but Glass has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vesham trying to land knees to the body.
Glass lands a hook that snaps the head of Vesham backwards.
Still in the clinch, Glass scores with a nice short uppercut.
Glass working aggressively here.
Vesham misses with a punch on the inside.
Glass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vesham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesham falls off balance throwing a combination
and Glass counters with a low kick, right behind Vesham 's knee.
Vesham gets tackled into the cage by Glass. Glass maintains the clinch.
A short right from Glass on the inside.
Vesham successfully pulls guard.
Glass trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vesham's guard.
Glass forces his way into half guard.
Vesham looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesham 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.
Glass keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vesham is looking to escape.
Glass is pressing down on Vesham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vesham is holding on for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vesham manages to avoid it.
Vesham lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Glass scores with a decent looking hook.
Glass scores with a jab. Vesham acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Glass throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glass lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vesham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glass manages to avoid it.
Vesham moves into the clinch.
Vesham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glass breaks the clinch.
Glass slips a jab and a cross from Vesham.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glass lands with a slapping head kick.
Vesham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glass lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Glass lands a nice looking body shot.
Vesham shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vesham was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vesham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Glass has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vesham scores with a couple of short elbows.
Glass prevents Vesham from improving position.
Vesham sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Glass is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Glass dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Glass tries a head kick but it misses.
Glass misses with a jab to the body
and Vesham counters with a one-two to the body.
Glass lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Glass throws a nice inside leg kick.
Glass scores with a kick to the body.
Vesham walks forward, straight into a front kick from Glass.
Glass lands a high kick!
Vesham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Glass tries to clinch but Vesham is having none of it.
Glass throws a head kick that misses.
Vesham has his takedown stuffed
and Glass counters with a good low kick that Vesham was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vesham misses with a wild combination.
Glass will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesham tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Glass counters with an outside leg kick.
Glass swats away the attempt to clinch by Vesham.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vesham.
Glass takes the fight into the clinch.
Hugh Glass seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Glass has Vesham pressed against the cage, preventing Vesham from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Glass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glass is looking to clinch but Vesham is avoiding it.
Glass leaves Vesham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Po Vesham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glass dodges the punch combination from Vesham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vesham misses with a wild combination.
Glass plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vesham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glass manages to avoid it.
Vesham is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vesham fails to land with a series of punches.
Glass has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Glass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vesham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Glass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glass scores with a jab.
Glass connects with a nice looking jab.
Vesham is rocked!
Vesham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oh Vesham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vesham with a lazy takedown attempt
and Glass counters with a big right hand! Oh Vesham is in trouble here! Glass follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Glass!
An out of breath Hugh Glass thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Axel Foley (ranked 6520 p4p, 493 weight class) and Matt Van Bromer (ranked 6760 p4p, 503 weight class). Foley's entrance music is Beverly Hills Cop Theme. A fine choice. Van Bromer has chosen Go To War - Nothing More as his entrance music. Matt Van Bromer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Axel Foley's chin.
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164 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Axel Foley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Van Bromer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Foley.
Van Bromer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Bromer somewhat.
Foley throws a head kick but Van Bromer moves out of range.
Van Bromer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foley.
Van Bromer feints the counter takedown.
Foley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foley moves into range and clinches up with Van Bromer.
Van Bromer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Foley walks away with a smile on his face. Van Bromer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van Bromer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Bromer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Van Bromer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Van Bromer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Van Bromer seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Foley is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matt Van Bromer!
A pretty intense looking Matt Van Bromer took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Axel Foley stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Don't Like The Jews.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bubba James Jr (ranked 24972 p4p, 523 weight class) and Steven Steele (ranked 6758 p4p, 489 weight class). James Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Biscuits & Gravy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba James Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Steele!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steele counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
James Jr is trying to control but can't.
James Jr is looking for a sweep. Steele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steele escapes and gets back to his feet.
Steele rushes James Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Steele lands an elbow just above James Jr 's eye.
It looks like Bubba James Jr has been cut.
Nice elbow from Steele.
James Jr is trying to drag Steele to the mat but Steele just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Steele.
James Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele lands an elbow inside that James Jr shrugs off.
Steele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James Jr's efforts to push away.
Steele wants the takedown. James Jr is fighting it off but Steele persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in James Jr's guard against the cage.
James Jr controls Steele momentarily but Steele frees himself.
Steele stands up from guard. Let's bang!
James Jr misses with a double jab.
James Jr moves in looking to clinch but Steele pushes him off.
Steele clinches up with James Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Steele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
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!
Steele lands an elbow inside that James Jr shrugs off.
Steele turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steele manages to end up in side control.
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.
James Jr wants to get back to his feet but Steele drags him back down.
Steele has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
James Jr misses with a kick to the body.
James Jr shoots in and drives through. Steele sprawls well.
And Steele tries to counter it with a takedown but James Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele lands an elbow inside that James Jr shrugs off.
James Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James Jr's defenses.
James Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
James Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Steele.
James Jr can't break the clinch.
James Jr is trying to push Steele away but Steele has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Steele lands a knee to the head.
Steele lands an elbow inside that James Jr shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Steele tries a knee to the head but James Jr blocks it.
James Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steele turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steele manages to end up in side control.
James Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Steele decides to stand back up.
Steele is looking to land body kicks.
Steele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Steele.
James Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba James Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
James Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James Jr wants to clinch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Steele counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
James Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Steele stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows James Jr to get to his feet.
Steele moves into range and clinches up with James Jr.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Steele. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
James Jr can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Steele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Steele lands an elbow just above James Jr 's eye.
Steele is trying to trip James Jr. He has hold of a leg but James Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Steele persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
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!
Steele stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
James Jr throws a right and a left that Steele avoids nicely.
Steele is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steele rushes James Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steele lands an elbow inside that James Jr shrugs off.
James Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steele gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
James Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steele throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James Jr's defenses.
James Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steele turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Steele decides to stand back up.
James Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Steele gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
James Jr looks for a takedown but Steele sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele takes the fight into the clinch.
Steele has picked James Jr up - he's going for a ride! Steele dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
James Jr has one foot on Steele's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
James Jr tries to clinch there but Steele circles away.
Steele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steele moves into range and clinches up with James Jr.
Steele tries to score a body lock takedown but James Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele has James Jr pressed against the cage, preventing James Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but James Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Steele.
James Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steele turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steele manages to end up in side control.
Steele stands up.
Steele tries to land a front kick but James Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from James Jr misses the target.
James Jr feints a jab promting Steele to slip. James Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steele slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Steele instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele tries a knee to the head but James Jr blocks it.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bubba James Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
James Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James Jr tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
James Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Bubba James Jr's cut is getting worse.
Steele misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
James Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Steele has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but James Jr regains guard immediately.
Steele is standing up over James Jr. James Jr looks to escape but Steele dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Steele instigates a clinch.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James Jr tries to break free but Steele pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Steven Steele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
James Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James Jr can't break the clinch.
Steele lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele won't allow James Jr to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steele decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James Jr, up you get!
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
James Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Steele has double underhooks.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
James Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Steele has double underhooks.
James Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bubba James Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steele turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Steele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
James Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steven Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Steele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Steele dodges an elbow strike from James Jr.
James Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steele lands a takedown into guard.
James Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Steele has picked James Jr up and slammed him! James Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Steele manages to pass to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steele winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Steele!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cheeky ChargyMargy (ranked 2102 p4p, 237 weight class) and David Gomes (ranked 2870 p4p, 301 weight class). Gomes has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. David Gomes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cheeky ChargyMargy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Gomes!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ChargyMargy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
ChargyMargy swings around for an armbar but Gomes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into ChargyMargy's guard.
Gomes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
ChargyMargy is breathing heavily.
ChargyMargy can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for ChargyMargy!
Gomes moves to the back position.
ChargyMargy staying busy and making it hard for Gomes to control.
Gomes is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged ChargyMargy with him. ChargyMargy is trying to defend but Gomes has an arm under the chin now! ChargyMargy grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Gomes!
David Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Callum Adams (ranked 3084 p4p, 302 weight class) and Pension Buckets (ranked 2756 p4p, 280 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by No Noncesense. Buckets has chosen Candyman - Knockin' Boots as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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265 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Pension Buckets!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckets keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adams.
Buckets ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Buckets slips under a jab from Adams.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Buckets sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buckets looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Adams misses.
Adams looks to land a left hand but Buckets moved out of range nicely.
Buckets keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buckets moves away from the strike by Adams.
Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buckets manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Adams.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a body punch but Buckets moves out of range.
Adams backing away here, and Buckets unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Buckets shoots in and drives through. Adams sprawls well.
Buckets fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Callum Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pension Buckets.
Adams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Pension Buckets has been cut.
Adams throws a jab when Buckets was well out of range.
Buckets lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Adams misses with a hook to the body
and Buckets counters with a series of strikes. Adams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Callum Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buckets looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adams is fending him off so far but Buckets persists. Nope, Adams circles away and we're back to standing.
Buckets has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adams finds it's way round the side to connect with Buckets's head.
Adams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buckets moves into the clinch.
Buckets drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adams breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buckets takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adams misses with a double jab
and Buckets counters by moving into the clinch.
Adams is pressed up against the cage. Buckets has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adams down to the mat. Adams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Buckets slips under a jab from Adams.
Buckets unleashes a big counter combination but Adams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Adams throws a body punch but Buckets moves out of range.
Callum Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adams looks to throw the jab but Buckets is out of range.
Buckets only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Buckets fails with the takedown.
Adams loads up on a big right hand but Buckets slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Buckets 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Adams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Buckets slips a jab from Adams.
Adams misses with a straight right.
Buckets with the counter takedown but Adams avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Adams. That snapped Buckets's head back.
Adams cracks Buckets with a good jab.
Buckets steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adams.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buckets.
Buckets wants to counter with a clinch but Adams pushes him away.
Adams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Buckets has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams throws a hook but Buckets avoids it easily.
A big right from Adams misses.
Buckets blocks a jab.
Buckets fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Buckets keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams throws a hook but Buckets avoids it easily.
Adams with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pension Buckets's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adams throws an overhand right that lands on Buckets's shoulder, as Buckets tries to avoid the shot.
Buckets shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pension Buckets is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and Buckets counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Adams.
Buckets tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Callum Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pension Buckets.
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams swinging wildly here.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buckets can do to turn this around?
Adams missing with a left hand there. Buckets was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buckets bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buckets unleashes a big counter combination but Adams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Adams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buckets.
Adams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That has opened up Pension Buckets's cut even more.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buckets is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Adams misses the jab.
Buckets shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams stuffs the takedown attempt from Buckets. Buckets gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckets misses with a takedown attempt - Adams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Adams misses the target.
Buckets is breathing heavily.
Adams scores with a sloppy right hand. Buckets should have avoided that one.
Adams dips to his left and cracks Buckets with an uppercut!
Adams throws an off balance right hand
and Buckets counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buckets sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Buckets.
Adams misses with a hook. Buckets ducked under it nicely.
As Adams backs off Buckets throws a huge counter combo but Adams manages to avoid it all.
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.
Adams scores with a nice head shot.
Buckets with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adams to score with a decent uppercut.
The cut above Pension Buckets's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckets displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab.
Buckets shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adams as he avoids it easily.
Adams misses with a hook.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Adams misses the target.
Adams lands with an overhand left.
Buckets dives in for a single leg takedown but Adams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buckets slips under a jab from Adams.
Buckets shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adams pinned against the cage. Adams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckets bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buckets tries to counter with a clinch but Adams shakes him off and moves away.
A cross from Adams lands.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Buckets tries to counter by closing the distance.
Adams misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Adams. No joy for Buckets on that attempt.
Buckets uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adams.
Adams scores with a jab to the head.
Pension Buckets's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Buckets slips a straight right by Adams.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams misses with an uppercut.
Adams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buckets. Buckets circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pension Buckets's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Callum Adams!
Pension Buckets spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh, well that was stupid of me. Womp womp!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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