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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Heckingstall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajin Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gavin Heckingstall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rajin Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Heckingstall.
It looks like Rajin Hussain has been cut.
Heckingstall misses with a takedown attempt - Hussain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Heckingstall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussain is not content to let Heckingstall control the position.
Hussain is trying to get back to full guard.
Heckingstall is pressing down on Hussain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hussain is holding on for now.
Heckingstall stops Hussain from getting back to his feet.
Hussain is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hussain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hussain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Heckingstall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hussain won't be happy with that.
Heckingstall stands up and beckons Hussain to his feet.
Heckingstall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hussain misses with a wild combination.
Heckingstall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hussain fails with the takedown
and Heckingstall counters with a single leg into guard. Hussain didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heckingstall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hussain is keeping the position for now.
Hussain has Heckingstall pulled in close to control his posture.
Hussain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hussain looks gassed!
Heckingstall wants to control from the top but Hussain keeps moving.
Heckingstall stands up and waves to Hussain to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Heckingstall counters with a thumping low kick.
Gavin Heckingstall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rajin Hussain.
Heckingstall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hussain's half guard.
Hussain tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Heckingstall has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Heckingstall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Heckingstall is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hussain is surviving well by controlling Heckingstall's body position as best he can.
Heckingstall could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Heckingstall controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heckingstall with the ground and pound from mount.
Heckingstall looking to control but Hussain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hussain is trying to stand.
Heckingstall stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heckingstall avoids the head kick by Hussain.
Heckingstall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hussain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hussain shoots and misses
and Heckingstall counters with a single leg into guard. Hussain didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Heckingstall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rajin Hussain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hussain misses with a combination
and Heckingstall counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hussain!
Heckingstall wants to control the pace but Hussain is squirming around nicely.
Hussain is looking to get to half guard.
Heckingstall controlling the position easily from mount.
Hussain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hussain is breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Heckingstall.
Hussain is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heckingstall is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Heckingstall extends the arm and Hussain is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gavin Heckingstall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Convex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and White Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kong has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rich Convex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, White Kong!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Convex shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kong looks gassed!
Convex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
A punch combination from Kong misses.
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
Kong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Convex.
Kong looks to land a combination but Convex avoids it well.
Convex shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kong as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Convex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Convex changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kong tries to avoid it but Convex manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kong to the ground. Kong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
White Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Convex.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Convex or perhaps it was just good defense by Kong which made him look bad.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Convex was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kong leaves Convex with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kong throws a series of punches but Convex moves out of range.
Convex looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Convex is trying for a kimura here. Kong looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Convex wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Convex!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritchie Ravenhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Jones had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ritchie Ravenhill!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in but Ravenhill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Ravenhill sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ravenhill as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ravenhill shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ravenhill working Jones over with strikes.
Jones tries to roll over but Ravenhill keeps him under control.
Ravenhill content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenhill stands up from half guard.
Ravenhill closes the distance and clinches.
Ravenhill manages to break the clinch.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ravenhill counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Ravenhill to acknowledge the strikes.
Ravenhill scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ravenhill on the ground.
Ravenhill advances position into side control!
Ravenhill controls the position from side control.
Check out the look on Ravenhill's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravenhill lands a few punches from side control.
Ravenhill happy to just control the position for now.
Ravenhill landing a few strikes.
Ravenhill is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravenhill connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ravenhill controlling from the full mount.
Ravenhill pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Ravenhill quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ravenhill but it's paid off an Jones is forced to tap! Nice work by Ravenhill.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ritchie Ravenhill!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Graham Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Ryan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Marsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marsh tries to clinch up but Ryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Marsh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marsh throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
Ryan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Marsh.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marsh is defended easily by Ryan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsh shoots for a double leg takedown but Ryan sprawls well. He's pushed Marsh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marsh, pushing him back against the cage.
Marsh pushes Ryan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Marsh leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan leaning against his opponent.
Ryan has clasped his hands together around Marsh's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ryan taking a breather here.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marsh keeps working.
Marsh is looking to reverse the position.
Marsh is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ryan is controlling him well.
Ryan trying to control the action but Marsh is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Ryan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Marsh struggling a bit here.
Marsh is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Marsh tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Marsh's face as Ryan controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ryan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Marsh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Marsh is defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marsh tries to stand but Ryan is controlling from the bottom.
Ryan seems keen to control Marsh's posture.
Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marsh defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsh wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Marsh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marsh wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan controls Marsh momentarily but Marsh frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ryan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marsh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryan's waist but Ryan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marsh off to one side.
Marsh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryan's waist but Ryan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marsh off to one side.
Ryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marsh.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Marsh scores with a four punch combination!
Ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marsh pinned against the cage. Marsh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ryan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marsh's guard.
Marsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Marsh, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan content to stall in guard here.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marsh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ryan controls the pace.
Marsh throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ryan uses it to pass to side control.
Marsh is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
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.
Ryan lands an elbow.
Ryan working away.
Ryan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ryan wants to control but Marsh is keeping him busy.
Marsh is looking for a sweep.
Ryan working the ground and pound.
Ryan tries to move to full mount but Marsh actually manages to regain half guard.
Ryan throwing shots but Marsh is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marsh pushes Ryan off looking to stand but Ryan dives back in and keeps control.
Ryan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marsh is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Let's hope that Ryan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Marsh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.
Marsh flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Marsh kicks Ryan off and gets back to his feet.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Marsh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marsh fails with the takedown
and Ryan moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Marsh shoots and misses
and Ryan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ryan is taking a breather. Marsh says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ryan escapes and gets back to his feet.
Marsh blocks a head kick by Ryan.
Marsh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marsh trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marsh throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Marsh is retaining full guard.
Ryan postures up.
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Marsh.
Ryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marsh trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Marsh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryan defends well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ryan looks to clinch
and Marsh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marsh manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marsh is trying to keep Ryan in close.
Ryan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan won't allow Marsh to sweep him here.
Marsh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marsh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Marsh blocks nicely.
Ryan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Marsh, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marsh with a poor takedown
and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control.
Marsh is looking for a sweep.
Ryan taking a breather here.
Ryan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ryan stands up.
Ryan moves into the clinch.
Graham Marsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsh tries to pull guard but Ryan won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ryan 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Matt Ryan!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Matt Ryan!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Matt Ryan!
Matt Ryan wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markcus Sparkus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Markcus Sparkus!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparkus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glover.
Sparkus shoots for a takedown but Glover saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Glover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glover bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Glover is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sparkus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sparkus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Glover is pressing down on Sparkus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparkus is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparkus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Glover's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparkus trying to strike off his back.
Sparkus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glover is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparkus tries to strike from the bottom.
Sparkus trying to control the position.
Sparkus wants to stand up but Glover is controlling him.
Glover forces his way into half guard.
Sparkus is looking to control Glover's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparkus avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glover looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sparkus is looking to clinch.
Sparkus drives through with a takedown into guard.
Glover trying to keep a closed guard but Sparkus is proving a slippery customer.
Glover is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sparkus rolls with it to try and escape but Glover cranks on the arm and Sparkus is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Glover!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harris TimeBomber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harris TimeBomber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Benson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
TimeBomber is working an open guard so Benson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
TimeBomber really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
TimeBomber avoids the body shot from Benson.
TimeBomber shoots in and bounces Benson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Benson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benson being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TimeBomber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
TimeBomber trying to stand up but can't free himself from Benson's guard.
TimeBomber with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Benson decides to stand up.
Benson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Benson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
TimeBomber wants to sweep but no luck.
Benson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of TimeBomber is proving hard to escape from.
Benson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TimeBomber looking for a sweep. Not yet TimeBomber, not yet.
Benson distracts TimeBomber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
TimeBomber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benson.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
TimeBomber is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benson's half guard.
Benson has one foot on TimeBomber's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Benson keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - TimeBomber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
TimeBomber with a lazy takedown attempt
and Benson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Benson postures up.
Benson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
TimeBomber keeping moving, preventing Benson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TimeBomber is trying to control the position but Benson postures up.
TimeBomber is really struggling to control Benson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Benson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around TimeBomber's waist but TimeBomber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benson off to one side.
TimeBomber shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benson has TimeBomber pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. TimeBomber manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benson breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Benson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benson looks to land a combination but TimeBomber avoids it well.
Benson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
TimeBomber keeps the fight on the outside.
Benson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TimeBomber circles away quickly and effectively.
Benson keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by TimeBomber or perhaps it was just good defense by Benson which made him look bad.
Benson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in TimeBomber's half guard.
TimeBomber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benson pulls his head out easily.
TimeBomber trying to control from the bottom.
Benson is trying to control the action in half guard but TimeBomber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Benson controlling the action here.
Benson tries to pass to full mount but TimeBomber defends it.
TimeBomber trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Benson manages to pass to mount!
TimeBomber tries to hold on but Benson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Benson working for a submission but TimeBomber is keeping him at bay.
TimeBomber is in a horrible position here. Benson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Benson wants to control the pace but TimeBomber is squirming around nicely.
TimeBomber is trying desperately to improve position.
TimeBomber tries to hold on but Benson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TimeBomber is desperately trying to improve his position but Benson has a good base and remains in mount.
Benson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
TimeBomber tries to improve his position but instead Benson has taken his back!
Benson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. TimeBomber is defending well though. Benson let's go of the attempt for now.
Benson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Benson is breathing heavily.
Benson is working the ground and pound. Can TimeBomber escape?
TimeBomber showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TimeBomber is really stuck here.
TimeBomber is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
TimeBomber looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
TimeBomber just trying to survive but Benson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy TimeBomber right now.
Benson not allowing TimeBomber to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Benson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Benson doesn't manage to clinch there - TimeBomber circles away.
TimeBomber with a poor takedown
and Benson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benson.
Benson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed TimeBomber's guard.
TimeBomber is trying to control but can't.
Benson wants to take a breather but TimeBomber is having none of it.
Benson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Benson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
TimeBomber gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
TimeBomber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
TimeBomber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trevor Benson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson trying to control but TimeBomber is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
TimeBomber with a lazy takedown attempt
and Benson counters with a single leg into guard. TimeBomber didn't expect that.
TimeBomber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Benson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
TimeBomber keeping moving, preventing Benson from controlling successfully.
Benson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
TimeBomber has his hands on Benson's head, controlling the position.
Benson is looking to advance position but TimeBomber has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Benson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
TimeBomber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TimeBomber keeping moving, preventing Benson from controlling successfully.
TimeBomber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benson is one step ahead there.
TimeBomber looking to control.
Benson gets to his feet - TimeBomber follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
TimeBomber doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benson counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harris TimeBomber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson stalling against the cage.
TimeBomber tries to pull guard but Benson holds him up against the cage and eventually TimeBomber drops back down to his feet.
TimeBomber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benson wants to clinch up but TimeBomber keeps it at a distance.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch up but TimeBomber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris TimeBomber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TimeBomber misses with an uppercut. Benson saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Benson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Trevor Benson!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Trevor Benson!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Trevor Benson!
Trevor Benson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duirmund OBrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and fred griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Duirmund OBrien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, fred griffin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OBrien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from griffin.
griffin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. OBrien manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
OBrien preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien is trying to control the position but griffin postures up.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
OBrien throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
OBrien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
griffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but OBrien has wrist control.
griffin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of OBrien's head.
griffin is working OBrien over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
OBrien is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. griffin is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OBrien works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
OBrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but griffin is one step ahead there.
OBrien wants to get back to his feet but griffin passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
griffin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks OBrien with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
griffin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
griffin drops an elbow to the side of OBrien's head.
OBrien flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from griffin.
OBrien looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
griffin slips a nice elbow through OBrien's hands, connecting with OBrien's forehead.
griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with OBrien. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
griffin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under OBrien.
OBrien gets full guard.
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
griffin prevents OBrien from getting back to his feet.
OBrien throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
OBrien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
griffin with a flurry of punches that miss.
OBrien is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and griffin defends well.
griffin stops OBrien from standing up.
OBrien is breathing heavily.
griffin working some strikes from top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
OBrien fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but griffin avoids it really well and circles away.
griffin with a lazy takedown attempt
and OBrien counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps griffin thinking.
griffin with a poor takedown
and OBrien counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
griffin can't keep his opponent in guard - OBrien advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
OBrien tries to pass to full mount but griffin defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
OBrien is trying to control. griffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OBrien trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but fred griffin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
griffin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and OBrien counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for griffin!
OBrien putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
OBrien takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
griffin is working to get back to half guard.
OBrien controlling from the full mount.
OBrien trying to control but griffin is having none of it.
griffin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien is really struggling to control griffin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Duirmund OBrien just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
OBrien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OBrien fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
griffin with a poor takedown
and OBrien counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by OBrien.
OBrien stands and throws griffin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
OBrien wants to control but griffin is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from OBrien seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
OBrien stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OBrien keeps the fight in the clinch, despite griffin's efforts to push away.
OBrien has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics griffin uses from the top position.
OBrien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OBrien is adopting a defensive guard.
OBrien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OBrien manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as griffin is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if griffin can do anything to dispel that myth.
OBrien controlling from mount.
OBrien tries to control but griffin wriggling away.
OBrien working griffin over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
OBrien takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
griffin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by OBrien.
OBrien is in the full mount, landing strikes.
OBrien tries to control but griffin wriggling away.
OBrien in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
OBrien working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
griffin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duirmund OBrien dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from OBrien.
It looks like fred griffin has been cut.
OBrien throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. griffin was covering up waiting for the punch and OBrien finishes the takedown easily into guard.
OBrien decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
OBrien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OBrien moves into range and clinches up with griffin.
OBrien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
griffin fails with the takedown
and OBrien counters with a single leg into guard. griffin didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
griffin keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien stands up from griffin's guard - OBrien perhaps looking for a knockout.
griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien digs a good hook to griffin's body.
OBrien bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
griffin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
OBrien wants to control but griffin is keeping him busy.
OBrien is working griffin over with some ground and pound from side control.
griffin is pushing OBrien's head away, looking to escape. OBrien manages to hold on to the position though.
OBrien wants to control but griffin is keeping him busy.
OBrien decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien tries to clinch up but griffin circles away and keeps his distance.
griffin tries for a takedown but OBrien circles away easily
and OBrien counters with a nice double leg into guard.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
griffin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and OBrien dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OBrien tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no OBrien has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
griffin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien wants to control but griffin is keeping him busy.
OBrien staying calm.
fred griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
griffin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
OBrien content just to control the position here.
OBrien unloading with bombs!
OBrien sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Duirmund OBrien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OBrien looking to finish griffin with some ground and pound. This is bad for griffin!
And that's the end of the fight!
Duirmund OBrien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OBrien has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Duirmund OBrien!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Duirmund OBrien!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Duirmund OBrien!
Duirmund OBrien wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shamus Cotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Lythgoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shamus Cotter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reggie Lythgoe!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotter closes the distance and clinches up with Lythgoe, looking for a takedown. Cotter pushes Lythgoe against the cage but Lythgoe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cotter rushes Lythgoe and presses him up against the cage.
Lythgoe lands a good knee to the midsection. Cotter won't want to take too many of those.
Lythgoe is trying to break the clinch but Cotter is controlling him.
Lythgoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lythgoe scores a takedown into full mount!
Lythgoe throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cotter because Lythgoe loaded up on that one.
Lythgoe tries to control but Cotter wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Lythgoe.
Poor strikes thrown by Lythgoe there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cotter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lythgoe punching from mount but Cotter doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lythgoe wants to control the pace but Cotter is squirming around nicely.
Lythgoe punching from mount but Cotter doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lythgoe with the ground and pound from mount.
Cotter swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lythgoe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cotter working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cotter is working hard here to advance position.
Lythgoe avoids the attempt from Cotter to control.
Lythgoe controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Lythgoe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lythgoe cracks Cotter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lythgoe controlling from mount.
Lythgoe wants to control the pace but Cotter is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Lythgoe.
Lythgoe lands a big shot there that rocks Cotter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lythgoe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lythgoe tries to control but Cotter wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotter squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cotter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lythgoe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cotter has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Lythgoe's lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Reggie Lythgoe.
Lythgoe moves into the clinch.
Lythgoe breaks the clinch.
Cotter has his takedown stuffed
so Lythgoe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Lythgoe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cotter fails with the takedown
and Lythgoe counters with a shoot takedown. Cotter fights it but they end up in guard.
Lythgoe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lythgoe wants to control from the top but Cotter keeps moving.
Cotter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lythgoe!
Lythgoe working to try and regain half guard.
Lythgoe manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lythgoe trying to control but Cotter postures up.
Cotter is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Lythgoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Cotter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lythgoe sees it coming and defends easily.
Lythgoe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cotter.
Cotter is thwarting Lythgoe's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lythgoe is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cotter is staying active.
Lythgoe tries to get to full guard but Cotter has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cotter moves into the clinch successfully.
Cotter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lythgoe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lythgoe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cotter is trying to maintain a safe position but Lythgoe gets an underhook and turns Cotter into the cage.
Cotter successfully pulls guard.
Lythgoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lythgoe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cotter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lythgoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Reggie Lythgoe.
Cotter fails with the takedown
and Lythgoe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cotter won't be happy with that.
Cotter tries to bench press Lythgoe off him but Lythgoe keeps the position.
Cotter taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lythgoe is looking to take a break and control but Cotter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cotter is trying to improve his position.
Lythgoe decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Lythgoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lythgoe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cotter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lythgoe!
Cotter prevents Lythgoe from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cotter landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lythgoe reaches up to try and control the position but Cotter seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Lythgoe rolls and tries to escape and now Cotter has his back!
Cotter trying to control momentarily.
Lythgoe trying to control the position but Cotter manages to sink in the hooks.
Cotter working for a choke but Lythgoe reverses nicely into Cotter 's guard.
Lythgoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lythgoe wants to control from the top but Cotter keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lythgoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cotter is keeping the position for now.
Lythgoe is sitting in close to Cotter's body. Cotter has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lythgoe is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lythgoe is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cotter.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shamus Cotter!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gary Dobbin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Guinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Dobbin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Dobbin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Guinness!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobbin shoots in and drives through. Guinness sprawls well.
Dobbin shoots in and drives through. Guinness sprawls well.
Guinness scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dobbin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guinness shoots in for a takedown but Dobbin shows good takedown defense.
Dobbin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Guinness's guard.
Dobbin controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dobbin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guinness is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guinness can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dobbin trying to control but Guinness is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guinness striking off his back but it's not causing Dobbin any problems.
Guinness is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dobbin stands and throws Guinness's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dobbin decides to stand back up. Dobbin steps back and let's Guinness get back to his feet.
Guinness forces Dobbin back against the cage and clinches.
Dobbin pulls guard.
Guinness slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobbin looking to control.
Dobbin pushes Guinness off and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Guinness finds it's way through Dobbin's defenses.
Dobbin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Dobbin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobbin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dobbin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guinness as he jumps to the side.
Dobbin closes the distance and clinches up with Guinness, looking for a takedown. Dobbin pushes Guinness against the cage but Guinness circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Guinness shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dobbin as he avoids it easily.
Guinness fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guinness closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dobbin circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guinness tries a head kick but it misses.
Dobbin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guinness as he jumps to the side.
Dobbin fails with the takedown
enabling Guinness to counter with a crisp jab.
Dobbin is breathing heavily.
Guinness closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dobbin circles away.
Guinness connects with a right hand. Dobbin shakes it off.
Dobbin needs to keep his hands up - Guinness had a free shot at his head there.
Guinness misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dobbin is defended easily by Guinness.
Guinness cracks Dobbin with an open hand slap.
Dobbin with a poor takedown
and Guinness counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guinness misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guinness slaps away a takedown attempt from Dobbin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobbin shoots in for a takedown but Guinness shows good takedown defense.
Dobbin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guinness shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dobbin but Dobbin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dobbin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guinness defends it nicely.
Dobbin shoots in for a takedown but Guinness shows good takedown defense.
Guinness closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dobbin blocks a head kick by Guinness.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guinness connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dobbin. Dobbin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dobbin shoots in for a takedown but Guinness shows good takedown defense.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Guinness connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Guinness dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dobbin tries to keep at a distance but Guinness has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dobbin controlling the action here for a moment.
Guinness has had enough of the clinch but Dobbin keeps him there for the moment.
Dobbin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dobbin trying to control the position but instead, Guinness has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dobbin into the cage.
Guinness wants to break free but Dobbin has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobbin stalls.
Guinness wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guinness breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dobbin looks for a takedown but Guinness sprawls well.
Dobbin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dobbin wants to clinch up but Guinness keeps it at a distance.
Dobbin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guinness.
Dobbin shoots in looking for a takedown. Guinness tries to sprawl out of it but Dobbin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guinness manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guinness tries to clinch there but Dobbin circles away.
Guinness drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dobbin looking to control.
Guinness would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Guinness won't allow Dobbin to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobbin wants to stand and escape but Guinness is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dobbin wants to sweep but no luck.
Dobbin controls Guinness momentarily but Guinness frees himself.
Guinness wanted to stand there but Dobbin had control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guinness looks to land a combination but Dobbin avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guinness fails with the takedown
and Dobbin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Guinness!
Guinness wants to control but Dobbin is having none of it.
Guinness is in a horrible position here. Dobbin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dobbin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Guinness is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Guinness trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobbin looking to control but Guinness is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Guinness taking shots to the head.
Guinness is squirming around, avoiding Dobbin's attempts to control the action.
Guinness really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dobbin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guinness is working to get back to half guard.
Dobbin is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Dobbin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Dobbin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Guinness.
Guinness stalks Dobbin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dobbin's face. Dobbin staggers backwards, shaken.
Guinness displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dobbin.
Guinness fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dobbin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gary Dobbin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dobbin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Dobbin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobbin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guinness as he avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Guinness, as that shot connected.
Guinness misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richard Guinness seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guinness slaps away a takedown attempt from Dobbin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Richard Guinness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guinness has his takedown stuffed
and Dobbin counters with a shoot takedown into half 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!
Guinness looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Guinness is not content to let Dobbin control the position.
Dobbin controlling the action here.
Guinness wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Guinness is not content to let Dobbin control the position.
Dobbin drops an elbow to the side of Guinness's head.
Dobbin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Guinness. No joy for Dobbin on that attempt.
Guinness throws a wild body kick that Dobbin sees coming a mile off.
Guinness stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guinness wants it to stay on the feet.
Guinness fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dobbin tries for a takedown but Guinness sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guinness misses with a takedown
and Dobbin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Guinness's guard.
Dobbin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dobbin stands up and waves to Guinness to follow him.
Guinness throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dobbin shoots in for a double leg but Guinness sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guinness shoots in and drives through. Dobbin sprawls well.
Dobbin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Guinness is looking to improve his position but Dobbin isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guinness is trying to stand.
Dobbin is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Guinness is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gary Dobbin!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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147 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pearson!
Smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith looking to finish with strikes here!
Smith looking to finish with strikes here!
Smith wants to control the pace but Pearson is squirming around nicely.
Smith throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pearson because Smith loaded up on that one.
Pearson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pearson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Pearson tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pearson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to ground and pound but Pearson is blocking nicely.
Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pearson has worked his arm free - good work by Pearson!
Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pearson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Pearson.
Pearson wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Pearson swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pearson's guard.
Smith won't allow Pearson to get back to his feet.
Pearson controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pearson has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pearson's guard now.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pearson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith stands and throws Pearson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearson tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Pearson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith throwing shots but Pearson is blocking nicely.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Pearson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith is thwarting Pearson's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Pearson is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Pearson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pearson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Pearson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Pearson wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pearson pulls his head out easily.
Pearson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pearson tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Pearson.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith passes Pearson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith is working for a kimura but Pearson is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson is trying to control but can't.
Smith stops Pearson from getting back to his feet.
Pearson kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Pearson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pearson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pearson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Pearson controlling him for the moment.
Pearson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pearson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pearson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pearson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pearson escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Pearson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pearson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Pearson moves into full mount!
Pearson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pearson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smith because Pearson loaded up on that one.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pearson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pearson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pearson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rodney Pearson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smith misses with a takedown
and Pearson counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith shoots and misses
and Pearson counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Pearson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearson is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pearson tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Pearson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith is trying to control Pearson's posture but Pearson avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith regains half guard, as Pearson was trying to land strikes.
Pearson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Pearson looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pearson looking to control.
Pearson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson trying to move into half guard but instead Smith has managed to sweep!
Pearson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Pearson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
Pearson is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Pearson has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Pearson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pearson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Rodney Pearson!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Rodney Pearson!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Rodney Pearson!
Rodney Pearson wins by unanimous decision!
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