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PFA 3: High Stakes PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Romero!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Martinez with that takedown attempt.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinez manages to avoid it.
Romero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martinez misses with the combination.
Romero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Martinez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Romero in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Martinez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barry Romero!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Hightower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Leonard Hightower has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Leonard Hightower seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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245 lbs
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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, Leonard Hightower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hightower gets full guard.
Hightower is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Hightower is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hightower looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson distracts Hightower with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hightower looking for a sweep. Not yet Hightower, not yet.
Hightower trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Hightower has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hightower avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hightower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson postures up in Hightower's guard and throws a big left but Hightower blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson distracts Hightower with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hightower. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hightower is breathing heavily.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hightower working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson is working Hightower over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hightower is rocked!
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Hightower is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson gets to his feet and stands over Hightower, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hightower felt that one! Jackson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hightower from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Turbitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Anton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turbitt comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Schism. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Turbitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Anton!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anton tries to land a front kick but Turbitt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anton looks for the body kick but Turbitt saw that one coming.
Anton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turbitt fails with a takedown attempt.
Turbitt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as Turbitt blocks the leg kick.
Anton swinging wildly here.
No luck for Turbitt with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turbitt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Turbitt blocks a head kick by Anton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anton just misses with a punch to the body.
Turbitt blocks a head kick by Anton.
Turbitt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Turbitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anton throws a sloppy head kick and Turbitt moves out of range easily.
Anton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turbitt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anton throws a head kick that misses.
Anton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turbitt.
Turbitt avoids the body shot from Anton.
Anton looks to land a body kick but Turbitt moved away.
Anton throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anton looks gassed!
Anton throws a head kick but Turbitt moves out of range.
Anton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turbitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Anton.
Anton scores with the left hand. Turbitt knows he should have avoided that one.
Turbitt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Turbitt has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Anton is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Turbitt yanks on the arm and Anton is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Turbitt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Turbitt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hasim Bakalakadakastacka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Tomas Aquino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hasim Bakalakadakastacka!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aquino tries for a takedown but Bakalakadakastacka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aquino gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bakalakadakastacka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bakalakadakastacka drops back looking for a leg! Aquino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aquino manages to kick Bakalakadakastacka off! Bakalakadakastacka jumps back into Aquino's guard.
Bakalakadakastacka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aquino manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bakalakadakastacka has Aquino in his guard.
Bakalakadakastacka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aquino is aware though and is defending well.
Bakalakadakastacka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aquino tries to free his leg and advance position but Bakalakadakastacka is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakalakadakastacka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aquino defends well.
Bakalakadakastacka looking for a sweep. Not yet Bakalakadakastacka, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aquino is breathing heavily.
Bakalakadakastacka is trying to control the position but Aquino postures up.
Bakalakadakastacka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aquino defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aquino decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Aquino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bakalakadakastacka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquino wants to get back to his feet.
Bakalakadakastacka throwing shots but Aquino is blocking nicely.
Bakalakadakastacka is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Aquino is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hasim Bakalakadakastacka!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hazlehurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsten McSteamingblow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazlehurst comes into the arena with Queen - The Show Must Go On blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Hazlehurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Torsten McSteamingblow!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSteamingblow moves in looking to clinch but Hazlehurst pushes him off.
Hazlehurst doesn't manage to clinch there - McSteamingblow circles away.
McSteamingblow wants to clinch
and Hazlehurst moves into the clinch.
Hazlehurst tries to pull guard but McSteamingblow won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hazlehurst unloads a knee to the mid-section. McSteamingblow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Hazlehurst to work.
Hazlehurst has McSteamingblow pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hazlehurst pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McSteamingblow tumbling to the mat - Hazlehurst dives into McSteamingblow's guard.
Hazlehurst 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.
Hazlehurst drops back looking for a leg! McSteamingblow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McSteamingblow manages to kick Hazlehurst off! Hazlehurst jumps back into McSteamingblow's guard.
McSteamingblow pulls Hazlehurst in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlehurst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hazlehurst thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hazlehurst wants to pass the guard but McSteamingblow is keeping the position.
Hazlehurst 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McSteamingblow with a poor takedown
and Hazlehurst counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McSteamingblow's guard now.
McSteamingblow looks gassed!
Hazlehurst tries to free his leg and advance position but McSteamingblow is retaining full guard.
Hazlehurst thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hazlehurst trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McSteamingblow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hazlehurst postures up in McSteamingblow's guard and throws a big left but McSteamingblow blocks it.
Hazlehurst is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hazlehurst 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hazlehurst fails with the takedown.
McSteamingblow closes the distance and clinches.
McSteamingblow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hazlehurst.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Hazlehurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSteamingblow looking to stall.
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.
Hazlehurst jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McSteamingblow walks away with a smile on his face. Hazlehurst gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McSteamingblow closes the distance but Hazlehurst moves to the side
and Hazlehurst holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hazlehurst is trying to drag McSteamingblow to the mat but McSteamingblow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hazlehurst jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McSteamingblow walks away with a smile on his face. Hazlehurst gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hazlehurst closes the distance and clinches.
Hazlehurst comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hazlehurst putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McSteamingblow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McSteamingblow is trying to stall.
Hazlehurst is working for takedown but McSteamingblow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hazlehurst tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McSteamingblow just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hazlehurst 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.
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hazlehurst circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hazlehurst counters with a takedown into side control.
McSteamingblow dodges the ground and pound from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hazlehurst tries for a kimura but McSteamingblow is defending well.
McSteamingblow gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlehurst seems to be working for a kimura but McSteamingblow defends the submission attempt.
Hazlehurst is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McSteamingblow is controlling Hazlehurst's posture.
Hazlehurst 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 two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hazlehurst stands and throws McSteamingblow's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hazlehurst is trying to get an arm triangle but McSteamingblow is defending well.
Hazlehurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McSteamingblow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hazlehurst thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McSteamingblow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hazlehurst working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
Hazlehurst wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McSteamingblow, who protects the arm well.
Hazlehurst is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McSteamingblow has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazlehurst goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McSteamingblow rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hazlehurst's guard! Nice work there by McSteamingblow!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hazlehurst dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
McSteamingblow clinches but Hazlehurst breaks the clinch
and Hazlehurst counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hazlehurst 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.
Hazlehurst throws a big right hand that misses.
Hazlehurst drops back looking for a leg! McSteamingblow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McSteamingblow manages to kick Hazlehurst off! Hazlehurst jumps back into McSteamingblow's guard.
Hazlehurst thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSteamingblow controlling the position.
Hazlehurst is looking to work some ground and pound but McSteamingblow has wrist control.
Hazlehurst drops back looking for a leg! McSteamingblow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McSteamingblow manages to kick Hazlehurst off! Hazlehurst jumps back into McSteamingblow's guard.
Hazlehurst wants to stand but McSteamingblow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McSteamingblow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hazlehurst!
Torsten McSteamingblow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSteamingblow tries to control but Hazlehurst wriggling away.
Hazlehurst manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McSteamingblow is trying to control. Hazlehurst wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hazlehurst is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McSteamingblow pulls his head out easily.
McSteamingblow trying to control from half guard but Hazlehurst is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Torsten McSteamingblow.
McSteamingblow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hazlehurst counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McSteamingblow keeping full guard, as Hazlehurst tries to pass.
Dan Hazlehurst overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hazlehurst 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.
Hazlehurst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSteamingblow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McSteamingblow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McSteamingblow is trying to keep Hazlehurst in close.
Hazlehurst tries to free his leg and advance position but McSteamingblow is retaining full guard.
Dan Hazlehurst is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McSteamingblow tries to clinch up
and Hazlehurst counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hazlehurst seems to be looking for submissions.
Hazlehurst missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Hazlehurst showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hazlehurst, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Hazlehurst!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Hathaway looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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206 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gus Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Hathaway!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hathaway doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hathaway throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hathaway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hathaway lands a shoulder strike.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hathaway walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hathaway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hathaway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hathaway tries to clinch up.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jon Hathaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hathaway wants to clinch.
Hathaway tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor scores with the left hand. Hathaway knows he should have avoided that one.
Taylor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taylor looks for the body kick but Hathaway saw that one coming.
Hathaway wants to clinch.
Taylor throws the left hand but Hathaway avoids the punch easily.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hathaway was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
A thudding body kick lands there by Taylor!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor fakes the leg kick and cracks Hathaway in the body.
Hathaway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hathaway was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hathaway tries to clinch up.
Taylor connects with a single shot there.
Hathaway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hathaway looks gassed!
Hathaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hathaway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor.
Taylor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hathaway wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
Hathaway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taylor to score with a decent uppercut.
Taylor is looking to land body kicks.
Hathaway wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
Hathaway moves into the clinch.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Hathaway won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gus Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hathaway looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hathaway.
Hathaway tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
Taylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hathaway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taylor gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway wants to stand up but Taylor is controlling him.
Taylor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy.
Taylor misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Taylor. That snapped Hathaway's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hathaway tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Hathaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hathaway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Taylor - that will leave a mark!
Hathaway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taylor throws the left hand but Hathaway avoids the punch easily.
Hathaway tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Taylor swings for the body but Hathaway moves out of range.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hathaway.
Taylor clobbers Hathaway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taylor scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway moves out of range of the body kick.
Hathaway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hathaway wants to clinch.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Hathaway is just out of range.
Hathaway moves out of range of the body kick from Taylor.
Hathaway is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
Taylor clobbers Hathaway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taylor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hathaway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor jabs at Hathaway's body.
Taylor digs a good body shot into Hathaway's ribs.
Hathaway takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Taylor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hathaway's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Hathaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taylor.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Hathaway moved out of range nicely.
Taylor stuns Hathaway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway moves away from the strike by Taylor.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor misses with a body kick.
Hathaway avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Nice uppercut lands for Taylor. That snapped Hathaway's head back.
Taylor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taylor throws a hook but Hathaway avoids it easily.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Taylor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Taylor takes a swing at Hathaway's ribcage but misses.
Taylor throws a body punch but Hathaway moves out of range.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hathaway takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taylor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taylor throws a body punch but Hathaway moves out of range.
Taylor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Hathaway slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taylor lands a right hook to the body.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Hathaway has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Taylor.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taylor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
Taylor throws the kick towards the body but Hathaway avoids it.
Taylor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hathaway moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor throws a wild body kick that Hathaway sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick from Taylor.
Gus Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
Hathaway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taylor.
Hathaway is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
Taylor lands a glancing blow to the side of Hathaway's head.
Hathaway moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor lands the left hand.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Taylor. Beautiful body shot.
Hathaway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hathaway is breathing heavily.
Hathaway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taylor can pounce on him.
Taylor lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
Hathaway defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Hathaway moves forwards but Taylor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taylor throws a good cross that connects.
Taylor scores with a punch to the head.
Taylor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jon Hathaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Hathaway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hathaway takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hathaway is rocked!
Taylor cracks Hathaway with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hathaway falls to his knees and Taylor doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus Taylor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cal Tennant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thunder Lips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunder Lips will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Cal Tennant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thunder Lips!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tennant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lips avoids it really well and circles away.
Lips scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tennant is looking for a sweep. Lips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lips missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tennant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lips on the ground.
Lips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tennant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tennant tries to roll over but Lips keeps him under control.
Lips is looking for a kimura but Tennant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lips to get the leverage.
Tennant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lips pulls his head out easily.
Lips seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tennant throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lips has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tennant defend it? Lips steps over the head and cranks it - Tennant is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lips!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thunder Lips!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Votten Ragina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragina's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Original Prankster . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Votten Ragina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis lands a big head kick that sends Ragina tumbling to the mat! Lewis takes a step backwards and waves Ragina back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Votten Ragina has been cut.
Ragina looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ragina will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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!
Lewis cracks Ragina with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lewis has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ragina to stand back up!
Ragina is rocked!
Lewis throws a series of punches but Ragina avoids them all with ease.
Lewis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ragina ducks into an uppercut from Lewis and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lenny Lewis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Otway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takero Yoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshi has chosen Gimme shelter - the rolling stones as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, John Otway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Takero Yoshi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otway scores with a nice head shot.
Otway closes the distance and clinches.
Otway is pushing Yoshi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A body shot lands from Otway.
A right hook to the body lands for Otway.
Otway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yoshi.
Otway stalling the fight.
Yoshi wants a takedown but no success here.
Yoshi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Otway on the inside.
Yoshi takes a shot to the head.
Otway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Otway pushes Yoshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otway scores with a shoulder strike.
Otway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yoshi has Otway pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Yoshi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Otway pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Otway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takero Yoshi.
Yoshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Otway's waist but Otway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yoshi off to one side.
Otway's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Otway duly obliges.
Otway looks to land a left hand but Yoshi moved out of range nicely.
Otway moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Otway.
Yoshi takes a shot to the head.
Yoshi is working for takedown but Otway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Otway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Otway has Yoshi pushed against the cage.
Otway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Otway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Takero Yoshi has been cut.
Otway gets underhooks to prevent Yoshi's takedown attempt.
Yoshi wants a takedown.
Yoshi looks gassed!
Yoshi can't get the takedown.
Otway scores with a shot to the side of Yoshi's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Otway scores with a hook to the body.
Yoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Otway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Otway.
A short left from Otway.
Otway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Otway dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Otway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Otway.
A short body shot lands from Otway as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Otway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Otway has double underhooks.
Otway lands a body shot.
Otway stalling.
Otway is leaning against Yoshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yoshi being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otway lands a body punch.
Otway lands an uppercut.
Otway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Otway scores with a shot to the side of Yoshi's head.
Otway holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yoshi is trying to force a seperation but Otway has the dominant position.
Otway is pressed up against the cage. Yoshi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Otway down to the mat. Otway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yoshi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Otway tries to avoid it but Yoshi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Otway to the ground. Otway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yoshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Otway finds it's way round the side to connect with Yoshi's head.
Otway forces Yoshi back against the cage and clinches.
Otway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yoshi is looking to control Otway's arms but Otway gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yoshi has his back to the cage.
Yoshi goes for a takedown attempt but Otway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Otway has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Otway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Otway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yoshi.
Nice body punch from Otway - that landed with a thud.
Otway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Otway.
Otway lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Otway on the inside.
Otway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Otway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Otway has Yoshi pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Otway is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from Otway.
Otway pushes Yoshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Otway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Otway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takero Yoshi's cut.
That's time! Otway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yoshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Otway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoshi.
Otway slips a jab and a cross from Yoshi.
Yoshi misses with a straight left.
Yoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yoshi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Otway to score with a decent uppercut.
Otway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Otway ducks under a wild hook from Yoshi.
Otway scores with the left hand. Yoshi knows he should have avoided that one.
Yoshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Otway's waist but Otway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yoshi off to one side.
Otway throws a jab when Yoshi was well out of range.
Otway darts in and clinches Yoshi up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Otway seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Otway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Otway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Yoshi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Otway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yoshi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Otway just leaning against Yoshi, taking a breather.
John Otway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yoshi can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Otway.
Otway just leaning against Yoshi, taking a breather.
Otway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Otway - that landed with a thud.
Yoshi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Otway.
A short right from Otway.
Nice body punch from Otway - that landed with a thud.
Otway presses Yoshi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Otway content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Otway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Otway lands a body punch.
Otway is working Yoshi over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Otway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right from Otway on the inside.
Otway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
A short right from Otway.
Otway stalling in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Otway.
Otway scores with a shot to the side of Yoshi's head.
Otway taking a breather.
Otway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Otway stalling.
Otway is working Yoshi over against the cage.
A short left from Otway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Otway.
Otway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Otway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshi jumps guard but Otway stands there with Yoshi around his waist. Yoshi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
John Otway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takero Yoshi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Otway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otway lands a hook that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Otway.
Otway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yoshi or not.
Otway lands a nice shot to the body.
Otway's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Otway gets through Yoshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Otway.
A short uppercut from Otway.
Otway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Otway is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Otway pushes Yoshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Otway lands a shoulder strike.
Otway will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yoshi up against the cage.
Otway digs a right hand underneath Yoshi's ribcage. Yoshi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Otway is pressed up against the cage. Yoshi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Otway down to the mat. Otway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Otway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yoshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yoshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Otway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Otway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yoshi on the side of the head.
Otway displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Takero Yoshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Otway lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otway stalks Yoshi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yoshi's face. Yoshi staggers backwards, shaken.
Yoshi tries to move into range but Otway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Otway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Otway throws a good cross that connects.
Danga de danga de dang - Otway scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Otway dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takero Yoshi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Otway takes the fight into the clinch.
Otway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Otway.
Nice body punch from Otway.
Yoshi can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Otway lands a hook that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Otway pushes Yoshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Otway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshi can do to turn this around?
Otway leaning against his opponent.
Yoshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short body shot lands from Otway as the two fighters clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Otway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Yoshi is trying to force a seperation but Otway has the dominant position.
Otway stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Otway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Otway - that landed with a thud.
Otway slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Otway.
Otway lands a right hook to the body.
John Otway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Otway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yoshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Otway has Yoshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Otway scores with a hook to the body.
Yoshi being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Otway avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Otway - that landed with a thud.
Otway is leaning against Yoshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Otway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otway lands with a right to the head.
Yoshi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Otway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Otway holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Otway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Otway cracks Yoshi with a nice body shot.
Otway controlling the action here for a moment.
Otway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otway is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yoshi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Otway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yoshi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Otway.
John Otway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Otway avoiding damage.
Otway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yoshis head.
A short right from Otway on the inside.
Otway scores with a shoulder strike.
Otway taking a breather.
Yoshi wants a takedown but no success here.
John Otway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takero Yoshi.
Otway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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.
Otway cracks Yoshi with a nice body shot.
Yoshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Otway lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Otway leaning his opponent against the cage.
Otway lands a nice uppercut.
Otway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yoshi.
Takero Yoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Otway.
A short uppercut from Otway.
A right hook to the body lands for Otway.
Stalling in the clinch from Otway.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Otway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Otway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Otway!
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