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G.F.C 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between con clarky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jeb jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jeb jobber told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, con clarky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, jeb jobber!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jobber drives through and clinches with clarky against the cage.
jobber gets underhooks to prevent clarky's takedown attempt.
clarky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
jobber manages to break the clinch.
jobber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. clarky tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. jobber is in clarky's guard.
jobber wanted to stand there but clarky had control of the position.
jobber postures up.
jobber throws a big right hand that misses.
jobber wants to control from the top but clarky keeps moving.
clarky looking for a sweep. Not yet clarky, not yet.
jobber looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jobber won't allow clarky to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
jobber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. clarky tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. jobber is in clarky's guard.
jobber passes clarky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
jobber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. clarky defending well though.
clarky really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
jobber decides to return to a standing position.
Excellent takedown into side control there by jobber.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
jobber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
jobber just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jobber decides to stand back up. jobber steps back and let's clarky get back to his feet.
jobber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
jobber manages to break the clinch.
jobber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. clarky sprawls well initially but jobber persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
jobber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that jobber 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I looks like jobber might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
jeb jobber has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
jobber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. clarky tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. jobber is in clarky's guard.
jobber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
jobber postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
jobber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
jobber decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on clarky, up you get!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from jobber.
It looks like con clarky has been cut.
jobber shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. clarky is trying to defend but jobber finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jeb jobber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on con clarky's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
jobber bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
jobber is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt clarky will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
clarky is trying to control jobber's posture but jobber avoids it.
jobber takes a little break here. clarky wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
jeb jobber has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
jobber changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. clarky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here as jobber stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
jobber scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jobber controlling the position from side mount.
jobber stands up and we're back to a striking position.
jobber rushes clarky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
jobber has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed clarky clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
jobber is riding his opponent, not letting clarky buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jobber is not going to allow clarky to sit and survive in this position.
jobber punishes clarky with strikes from the back mount.
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.
jobber biding his time, looking for the opening.
jobber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
jobber scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. clarky is looking for a way out.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
jobber scores with punches to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jeb jobber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on con clarky's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
clarky tries for a takedown but jobber circles away easily
and jobber counters with a nice uppercut.
jobber scores with a takedown into clarky's guard.
jobber trying to control but clarky is working from the bottom.
jobber landing with the ground and pound.
jobber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
jobber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as clarky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jobber trying to control but clarky is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
jobber landing some decent shots from guard.
jobber preventing the sweep.
jobber controls from within his opponent's guard.
jobber advances position into side control!
jobber decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jobber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
jobber punishing his opponent with strikes.
jobber controlling from mount.
clarky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
jobber with the ground and pound from mount.
jobber looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
jobber controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jobber connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
jobber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
clarky is working to get back to half guard.
jobber controlling the pace for now.
jobber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jobber stands up from mount. Strange move.
clarky closes the distance but jobber moves to the side
and jobber moves into the clinch.
con clarky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
jeb jobber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
jobber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
jeb jobber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well jobber 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 James Atkins scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jeb jobber!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between whats that aboot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Beckham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, whats that aboot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Beckham!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for aboot with that takedown attempt.
Beckham leaves aboot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
aboot avoids the head kick by Beckham.
aboot clinches up against the cage.
Beckham tries to land knees in the clinch but aboot avoids the damage to the body.
aboot is looking to break free of the clinch but Beckham has double underhooks.
aboot tries to stall but Beckham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
aboot is trying to break free.
aboot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Beckham.
Beckham missing with knees to the body.
Beckham is pushing aboot up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
aboot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
aboot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beckham pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for whats that aboot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from aboot.
Both fighters circling a little - aboot finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
aboot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
aboot tries to clinch there but Beckham circles away.
Beckham lands a head kick!
Beckham tries a head kick but it misses.
Beckham throws a head kick but aboot moves out of range.
Beckham gets off balance looking for a body kick
and aboot counters with a shoot takedown. Beckham fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
aboot trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
aboot stands and steps away. Beckham gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fight stays on the outside here - aboot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
aboot tries to clinch up.
Beckham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - aboot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roger Beckham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
aboot avoids the head kick by Beckham.
Beckham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beckham has aboot up against the cage in a clinch.
Beckham stalling against the cage.
aboot struggles to land a body shot inside as Beckham controls his hands.
Beckham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
aboot managing to block the knees to the body from Beckham.
Beckham will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning aboot up against the cage.
Beckham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
aboot looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
aboot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but aboot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
aboot is breathing heavily.
aboot trying to control but Beckham is working from the bottom.
Beckham seems keen to control aboot's posture.
Beckham is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst aboot is controlling him.
Beckham keeping full guard, as aboot tries to pass.
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.
Beckham is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst aboot is controlling him.
Beckham controls aboot momentarily but aboot frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Roger Beckham hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Beckham tries a head kick but it misses.
Beckham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beckham forces aboot back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Beckham takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Beckham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
aboot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
aboot takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Roger Beckham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beckham blocks a head kick by aboot.
Beckham rushes aboot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roger Beckham will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
aboot avoids the head kick by Beckham.
Beckham thows a body kick. aboot tries to catch it but that hurt him.
aboot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beckham tries to avoid it but aboot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beckham to the ground. Beckham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick by Beckham misses
and aboot decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beckham's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckham looking to control but aboot passes into half guard.
Beckham wants to control but aboot is keeping busy.
Beckham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but aboot pulls his head out easily.
Beckham is trying to control but can't.
Beckham tries to get to full guard but aboot has control of the leg.
aboot wants to take a breather but Beckham is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckham wants to control but aboot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beckham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beckham works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckham looking to control.
Beckham is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
aboot avoids a kick to the body.
Beckham lands a head kick. aboot smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Beckham lands with a kick to the temple. aboot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Beckham throws a head kick but aboot moves out of range.
aboot takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckham throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and aboot counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Beckham tries to kick aboot off in order to stand up. aboot Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
aboot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beckham keeps working.
Beckham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beckham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
aboot tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Beckham explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
aboot fails to land the takedown.
whats that aboot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beckham throws a sloppy head kick
and aboot counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by aboot.
Beckham is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst aboot is controlling him.
aboot wanted to stand there but Beckham had control of the position.
Beckham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. aboot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. aboot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckham keeping moving, preventing aboot from controlling successfully.
Beckham wants to sweep but no luck.
Beckham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. aboot is aware though and is defending well.
Beckham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. aboot manages to get himself to full guard.
Beckham stands and steps away. aboot gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
aboot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beckham rushes aboot and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
whats that aboot dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Beckham throws a front kick that sends aboot stumbling back into the cage.
aboot avoids the head kick by Beckham.
aboot tries to clinch up but Beckham circles away and keeps his distance.
aboot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beckham counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
aboot trying to land knees to the body.
aboot avoiding damage as Beckham throws knees to the body.
Beckham breaks the clinch.
aboot is looking to clinch.
aboot moves out of range as Beckham throws a body kick.
Beckham lands with a kick to the ribs.
Beckham tries to land a front kick but aboot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beckham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
aboot is looking to clinch.
aboot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beckham was covering up waiting for the punch and aboot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Beckham wants to get back to his feet but aboot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
aboot controls from within his opponent's guard.
aboot won't allow Beckham to get back to his feet.
Beckham looking for a sweep. Not yet Beckham, not yet.
Beckham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. aboot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
aboot trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Beckham pushes aboot off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
aboot on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Beckham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
aboot takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Beckham.
aboot throws a series of punches but Beckham moves out of range.
A jab from aboot finds it's way through Beckham's defenses.
aboot takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from aboot.
Beckham darts in and clinches aboot up against the cage.
Beckham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beckham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beckham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
aboot is looking to clinch but Beckham is avoiding it.
Beckham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beckham throws the kick towards the body but aboot avoids it.
Beckham wants to clinch up but aboot keeps it at a distance.
aboot blocks a head kick by Beckham.
aboot misses with a takedown attempt - Beckham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beckham moves into range and clinches up with aboot.
aboot will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Beckham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckham tries to close the distance and clinch up but aboot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beckham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beckham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beckham moves in looking to clinch but aboot pushes him off.
Beckham tries a head kick but it misses.
Beckham throws a head kick that misses.
Beckham tries a head kick but it misses.
aboot throws a head kick but Beckham moves out of range.
Beckham misses with a head kick.
aboot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roger Beckham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beckham lands a high kick!
Beckham pushes aboot up against the cage in a clinch.
Beckham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
aboot fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for whats that aboot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Beckham lands but aboot takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Beckham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beckham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roger Beckham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between pete peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Inc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). pete peterson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, pete peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Inc!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
peterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Inc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
peterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
peterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Inc counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
peterson wants to control but Inc is keeping busy and won't allow it.
peterson is not content to let Inc control the position.
Inc 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! peterson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Inc!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Herbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and karl anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herbert comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. karl anderson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Herbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, karl anderson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herbert fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Herbert's efforts to push away.
anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herbert forces anderson back against the cage and clinches.
anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Herbert takes a knee to the side of the body.
Herbert is breathing heavily.
anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Herbert gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by anderson.
A frustrated look appears on Herbert's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Herbert lands a right hand.
The referee calls for anderson to work.
anderson decides to pull guard.
Herbert preventing the sweep.
Herbert is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but anderson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Herbert is looking to defend but anderson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Herbert! anderson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Herbert taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). karl anderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between iam getcha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Lewis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, iam getcha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
getcha looks for the body kick but Lewis saw that one coming.
getcha rushes Lewis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
getcha stops a takedown attempt from Lewis.
A frustrated look appears on getcha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lewis has hold of one of getcha's legs. getcha is fighting the takedown attempt but Lewis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lewis trying to control but getcha is working from the bottom.
Lewis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
getcha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
getcha trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lewis trying to control but getcha is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
getcha wants to get back to his feet but Lewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
getcha manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis working to try and regain half guard.
getcha has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lewis's face.
Lewis tries to hold on but getcha pushes him away.
getcha landing shots from mount.
getcha has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lewis's face.
It looks like Tony Lewis has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
getcha fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
getcha lands a heavy elbow.
getcha looking to isolate an arm here. Lewis doesn't see it coming and as getcha extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by getcha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). iam getcha!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trip Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Fury could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Trip Kenzie's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Fury!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Trip Kenzie!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenzie.
Fury misses with a double jab
and Kenzie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kenzie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fury manages to break the clinch.
Fury misses with a series of wild punches.
Fury plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fury stuffs the takedown.
Kenzie blocks a head kick by Fury.
Fury throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenzie.
Kenzie misses with a low kick.
Kenzie swinging wildly here.
Kenzie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenzie tries to clinch there but Fury circles away.
Fury throws a combination that misses
and Kenzie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kenzie.
Fury pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kenzie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenzie throws an overhand right that lands on Fury's shoulder, as Fury tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Fury. No joy for Kenzie on that attempt.
Fury swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kenzie counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie slips a straight right by Fury.
Fury is breathing heavily.
Kenzie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fury quickly recovers to half guard.
Kenzie wants to stand but Fury has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenzie is looking for a kimura but Fury is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kenzie to get the leverage.
Kenzie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fury has hold of Kenzie's hands but Kenzie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kenzie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fury tries to kick Kenzie off but Kenzie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury is staying active underneath Kenzie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kenzie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Trip Kenzie hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kenzie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fury's guard.
Kenzie advances to half guard.
Kenzie controlling the action here.
Kenzie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kenzie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kenzie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury is not content to let Kenzie control the position.
Fury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kenzie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fury keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fury avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kenzie.
Kenzie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fury with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fury is looking to control Kenzie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fury avoid being mounted?
Kenzie trying to control from half guard but Fury is working away.
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.
Kenzie decides to stand up.
Fury stuffs the takedown attempt from Kenzie. Kenzie gets slowly back to his feet.
Bryan Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trip Kenzie.
Kenzie gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kenzie as Fury tries to tie him up.
Kenzie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kenzie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fury.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury looking to stall.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Kenzie is controlling him.
Fury blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fury breaks from the clinch.
Bryan Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenzie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trip Kenzie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fury misses with a body kick.
Kenzie scores with a spinning back kick!
Kenzie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fury lands a body shot.
Kenzie closes the distance and pushes Fury back into the cage.
Fury will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kenzie up against the cage.
Kenzie manages to pull guard.
Kenzie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenzie wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenzie trying to strike off his back.
Kenzie keeping moving, preventing Fury from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kenzie is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kenzie wants to stand but Fury has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kenzie tries to free his leg and advance position but Fury is retaining full guard.
Kenzie stands up from Fury's guard - Kenzie perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A head kick from Fury lands but Kenzie takes it in his stride.
Kenzie throws a sloppy head kick and Fury moves out of range easily.
Kenzie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kenzie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fury keeps working.
Kenzie stands up.
Fury scores with a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenzie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fury just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kenzie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenzie slips a jab and a cross from Fury.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie works over Fury's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Bryan Fury has been cut.
Kenzie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenzie forces Fury back against the cage and clinches.
Kenzie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fury breaks the clinch.
Fury tries to keep at a distance but Kenzie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kenzie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fury walks away with a smile on his face. Kenzie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bryan Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenzie rushes Fury and presses him up against the cage.
Fury is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kenzie is defending well for now.
Kenzie has clasped his hands together around Fury's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kenzie taking a breather here.
Kenzie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie decides to take the fight back to the feet.
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!
Fury throws a left and a right that both miss
so Kenzie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fury controls Kenzie momentarily but Kenzie frees himself.
Kenzie chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenzie.
Kenzie stands up from Fury's guard - Kenzie perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trip Kenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bryan Fury's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fury misses with a double jab
and Kenzie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kenzie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kenzie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kenzie gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kenzie looks for a takedown but Fury sprawls well.
Kenzie moves out of range of the body kick from Fury.
Some wild striking there from Fury.
Fury throws a series of strikes that have Kenzie backpedaling.
Kenzie takes the fight into the clinch.
Fury is trying to force a seperation but Kenzie has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Fury's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kenzie breaks the clinch.
Kenzie closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fury misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kenzie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury is trying to break free.
Kenzie tries to score a body lock takedown but Fury shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fury lands a good knee to the midsection. Kenzie won't want to take too many of those.
Kenzie blocks the elbow strike.
Fury pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenzie throws a combination that misses
and Fury counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenzie takes the fight into the clinch.
Kenzie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenzie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fury quickly recovers to half guard.
Kenzie is controlling the pace.
Kenzie drops an elbow to the side of Fury's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie is pressing down on Fury's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fury is holding on for now.
Fury tries to get to full guard but Kenzie has control of the leg.
Kenzie is working for a submission of some sort.
Kenzie is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenzie trying to control the action but Fury is working from the bottom.
Fury has one foot on Kenzie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kenzie misses with an uppercut.
Kenzie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fury tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenzie is trying to trip Fury. He has hold of a leg but Fury is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kenzie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kenzie is looking to work some ground and pound but Fury has wrist control.
Kenzie landing some decent shots from guard.
Kenzie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenzie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kenzie wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenzie postures up.
Kenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trip Kenzie really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Fury's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kenzie throws a head kick but Fury moves out of range.
Fury misses with a combination
and Kenzie counters with a shoot takedown. Fury fights it but they end up in guard.
Kenzie stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fury throws a sloppy head kick and Kenzie moves out of range easily.
Fury misses with a straight left.
Kenzie tries to clinch but Fury moves out of range.
Fury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fury throws a shot from downtown. Kenzie moves away and avoids it.
Trip Kenzie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fury avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenzie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fury as he avoids it easily.
Kenzie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kenzie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fury to the mat! Fury manages to get full guard.
Kenzie wants to get up but he can't break Fury's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury is trying to keep Kenzie in close.
Kenzie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kenzie gets to his feet. Fury looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kenzie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fury defends it nicely.
Bryan Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trip Kenzie.
Fury misses with a hook.
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.
Kenzie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kenzie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kenzie with the ground and pound but Fury regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kenzie trying to mount his opponent but Fury defends it.
Kenzie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fury doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kenzie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kenzie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kenzie gets to his feet. Fury looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A right-left combo lands from Kenzie.
Fury changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenzie throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenzie misses with a takedown
and Fury counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fury on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenzie. Kenzie obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Fury.
Kenzie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fury to the mat! Fury manages to get full guard.
Kenzie is looking to work some ground and pound but Fury has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenzie drops back looking for a leg! Fury is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fury manages to kick Kenzie off! Kenzie jumps back into Fury's guard.
Kenzie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trip Kenzie dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Fury'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. This is the final round!
Fury drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kenzie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fury napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fury is looking for a sweep.
Fury struggling a bit here.
Kenzie scoring with punches from side control.
Fury dodges the ground and pound from Kenzie.
Fury wants to control but Kenzie postures up.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kenzie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fury keeps working.
Kenzie taking a break here but Fury is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Kenzie from controlling successfully.
Kenzie is looking to work some ground and pound but Fury has wrist control.
Kenzie is looking to work some ground and pound but Fury has wrist control.
Fury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kenzie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kenzie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kenzie thows a big elbow that misses.
Kenzie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kenzie thows a big elbow that misses.
Kenzie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kenzie cracks the inside of Fury's front leg.
Kenzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenzie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fury tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kenzie is in Fury's guard.
Fury being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury is working an open guard so Kenzie takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kenzie has managed to clinch.
Kenzie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kenzie working for a triangle but Fury defends it easily.
Kenzie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fury tries to stand but Kenzie is controlling from the bottom.
Kenzie is trying to keep Fury in close.
Fury wanted to stand there but Kenzie had control of the position.
Kenzie has his foot on Fury's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fury works his way back into a safe position though.
Fury trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kenzie's guard.
Bryan Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trip Kenzie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kenzie is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trip Kenzie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kenzie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trip Kenzie! Trip Kenzie retains his light heavyweight title!
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