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WFC-L19 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Try Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Martins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Try Me!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Me closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Martins quickly recovers to half guard.
Me prevents Martins from standing back up.
Martins wants to control but Me is keeping busy.
Me looks to land a strike but Martins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Martins controlling Me's posture.
Me stops Martins from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Me accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martins is pulling down on Me's head. It's preventing any offense from Me, at least for the moment.
Martins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Me being controlled here momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Will Martins has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Martins misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me misses with the combination.
Me looks gassed!
Martins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Martins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Martins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Martins throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Me because Martins loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins unloading with bombs!
Martins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Me can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Try Me has been cut.
Martins landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Martins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Martins lands a big elbow - Me is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Me is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Will Martins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Grimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Grimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimson dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Grimson's head and hops out.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Grimson's body. Grimson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Grimson is breathing heavily.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grimson's head.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grimson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands a big right hand that sends Grimson crashing to the mat! Jackson stays standing though and waves Grimson back to his feet!
Grimson is rocked!
Jackson throws an overhand right that has Grimson reeling! Jackson follows up with more punches and Grimson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Faria (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Faria!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria forces Average back against the cage and clinches.
Faria trying to stall but Average improves his position.
Faria throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Average gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Average is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Faria has managed to free his arm - good work.
Average content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Average in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Faria tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Average!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aaron Average!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Blessed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Swadge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swadge has chosen The adventures of Huckleberry Finn as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Blessed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Swadge!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blessed is looking to clinch but Swadge is avoiding it.
Blessed moves in looking to clinch but Swadge pushes him off.
Blessed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swadge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blessed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swadge.
Blessed misses with a few strikes there.
Swadge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Swadge trying to control but Blessed is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swadge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Swadge wants to control from the top but Blessed keeps moving.
Blessed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blessed is pulling down on Swadge's head. It's preventing any offense from Swadge, at least for the moment.
Swadge trying to control the position from guard on top but Blessed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tom Swadge wasn't active enough on the ground.
Swadge has a takedown stuffed.
Blessed is looking to clinch but Swadge is avoiding it.
Swadge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swadge looks to clinch
and Blessed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blessed closes the distance but Swadge moves to the side
and Swadge counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Swadge wants to control from the top but Blessed keeps moving.
Blessed controlling Swadge's posture.
Swadge wants to control from the top but Blessed keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blessed is looking to stand up but Swadge isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Swadge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Swadge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blessed is pulling down on Swadge's head. It's preventing any offense from Swadge, at least for the moment.
Swadge prevents Blessed from getting back to his feet.
Swadge trying to control the position from guard on top but Blessed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Swadge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blessed as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blessed is looking to clinch but Swadge is avoiding it.
Swadge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blessed leaves Swadge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brian Blessed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Swadge.
Blessed closes the distance and pushes Swadge back into the cage.
Blessed will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Swadge up against the cage.
Blessed is leaning against Swadge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Swadge jumps guard but Blessed stands there with Swadge around his waist. Swadge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blessed breaks from the clinch.
Blessed tries to clinch there but Swadge circles away.
Blessed darts in and clinches Swadge up against the cage.
Blessed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Swadge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blessed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blessed is looking to clinch but Swadge is avoiding it.
Swadge keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swadge keeps the fight on the outside.
Swadge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swadge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blessed drives through and clinches with Swadge against the cage.
Blessed lands a body punch.
Blessed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blessed managing to block the knees to the body from Swadge.
Blessed pushes Swadge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Swadge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blessed just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blessed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blessed pressing his opponent against the cage.
Blessed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Blessed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blessed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blessed digs a right hand into Swadge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swadge's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blessed manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Blessed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Blessed 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.
Blessed stuffs the takedown attempt from Swadge. Swadge gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Swadge is defended easily by Blessed.
Swadge misses with a few strikes there.
Swadge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blessed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brian Blessed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Swadge.
A short left from Blessed.
Blessed manages to break the clinch.
Swadge shoots for a takedown but Blessed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blessed wants to clinch up but Swadge keeps it at a distance.
Swadge tries to clinch but Blessed is having none of it.
Blessed doesn't manage to clinch there - Swadge circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blessed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left lands for Swadge.
Swadge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blessed doesn't manage to clinch there - Swadge circles away.
Blessed tries to clinch there but Swadge circles away.
Swadge looks to clinch
and Blessed counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swadge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blessed works on Swadge's body with a couple of short punches.
Blessed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swadge or not.
Nice body punch from Blessed.
Swadge is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Blessed.
Blessed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blessed stalling in the clinch.
Blessed lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Blessed.
Swadge tries to pull guard but Blessed won't allow it.
Blessed lands a shot to the body.
Blessed stalling against the cage.
Blessed gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Swadge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blessed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blessed tries to clinch but Swadge is having none of it.
Blessed rushes Swadge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blessed lands a nice shot to the body.
Swadge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blessed smiles and moves away.
Blessed moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swadge slips under a jab from Blessed.
Blessed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blessed wants it to stay on the feet.
Blessed moves in looking to clinch but Swadge pushes him off.
Brian Blessed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swadge closes the distance but Blessed moves to the side
and Blessed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blessed.
Come on Blessed - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Blessed seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Swadge tries to pull guard but Blessed won't allow it.
Blessed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blessed is looking to clinch but Swadge is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swadge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blessed falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swadge counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Swadge being controlled here momentarily.
Swadge trying to control the position from guard on top but Blessed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blessed is looking to stand up but Swadge isn't so interested in that idea.
Swadge won't allow Blessed to sweep him here.
Swadge tries to free his leg and advance position but Blessed is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swadge 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.
Swadge trying to control the position from guard on top but Blessed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swadge tries to free his leg and advance position but Blessed is retaining full guard.
Swadge is pushing down on Blessed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blessed is fighting to maintain full guard but Swadge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blessed is trying to stand up here but Swadge is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swadge moves nicely into side control.
Swadge misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Blessed dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Swadge lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swadge.
Blessed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blessed pushes Swadge up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Blessed for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Blessed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swadge or not.
Swadge tries to pull guard but Blessed holds him up against the cage and eventually Swadge drops back down to his feet.
Swadge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blessed smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Blessed. No joy for Swadge on that attempt.
Brian Blessed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Swadge.
Swadge misses with a low kick as Blessed jumps back.
Swadge wants to clinch up but Blessed keeps it at a distance.
Blessed tries to clinch up.
Swadge throws a combination that misses
and Blessed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blessed.
Nice body punch from Blessed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blessed content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Swadge tries to pull guard but Blessed holds him up against the cage and eventually Swadge drops back down to his feet.
Brian Blessed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Swadge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blessed just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blessed stalls.
Swadge throws a punch but it's blocked by Blessed.
Blessed scores with a shoulder strike.
Swadge pulls Blessed into guard.
Blessed wants to stand and escape but instead Swadge has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Blessed wants to sweep here but Swadge controlling him for the moment.
Blessed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swadge on the ground.
Swadge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swadge wants to control from the top but Blessed keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blessed is looking to stand back up but Swadge counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Blessed.
Blessed is trying to stand.
Swadge is trying to control. Blessed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swadge trying to mount his opponent but Blessed defends it.
Blessed pushes Swadge off looking to stand but Swadge dives back in and keeps control.
Swadge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blessed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swadge not doing much here.
Tom Swadge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swadge is looking for a kimura but Blessed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Swadge to get the leverage.
Swadge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Swadge is trying to control. Blessed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blessed wants to improve his position but Swadge is controlling well.
Blessed is trying to stand.
Blessed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swadge.
Swadge throwing shots but Blessed is blocking nicely.
Swadge escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swadge swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Blessed as Swadge shoots in.
Swadge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blessed has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Blessed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blessed, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Blessed!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns has chosen Barren Earth - Deserted Morrows as his entrance music. Josh Burns is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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275 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Burns!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
Dos Santos closes the distance and pushes Burns back into the cage.
Burns has clasped his hands together around Dos Santos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Burns working the ground and pound from side control.
Burns tries to score with some ground and pound. Dos Santos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Burns working away.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Burns working the ground and pound but Dos Santos is defending the strikes.
Burns trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away.
Dos Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burns working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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!
Burns working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns working the head with strikes.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns working the body and head with strikes.
Burns landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is not content to let Burns control the position.
Burns works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Burns scores with punches from side control.
Burns lands an elbow.
Burns working the body and head with strikes.
Dos Santos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Burns wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dos Santos, who protects the arm well.
Burns prevents Dos Santos from escaping the position.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Burns presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The referee warns Dos Santos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns landing punches.
Burns with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dos Santos to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dos Santos shrugs it off.
Burns has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dos Santos's face.
Burns landing strikes from the mount and Dos Santos is in trouble!
Burns lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Burns wants to finish this one by submission but Dos Santos is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Burns.
Burns prevents Dos Santos from getting the reversal.
Burns fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dos Santos taking shots to the head.
Burns connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Burns with shots to the head and body - Dos Santos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Burns lands a big shot to the head and Dos Santos winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Josh Burns!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jokke Jakobsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakobsson has chosen Svullo - Res Er För Sverige as his entrance music. Jokke Jakobsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Jackson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jokke Jakobsson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakobsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Jakobsson pushes him off.
Jakobsson misses with a two punch combination.
Jakobsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jim Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakobsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jakobsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson .
Some wild striking there from Jakobsson.
Jackson rushes Jakobsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson .
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson .
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jakobsson looks gassed!
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson presses Jakobsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Jokke Jakobsson has been cut.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jakobsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Jakobsson in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jakobsson or not.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Jackson .
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson .
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jakobssons head.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jakobsson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Jackson .
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jakobsson backwards.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Jakobsson's head.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Jakobsson won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson .
Jackson lands an elbow just above Jakobsson 's eye.
Jackson gets through Jakobsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Jakobsson 's eye.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson .
Good body shot from Jackson .
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Jakobsson's ribcage.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Jakobsson's head.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jakobsson backwards.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jakobsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson .
A short left from Jackson .
Jackson digs a right hand into Jakobsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jakobsson's gas tank.
Jakobsson takes a shot to the head.
Jakobsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Jackson .
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jakobsson or not.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Jackson .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakobsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jim Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jokke Jakobsson.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson .
Nice elbow from Jackson .
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jakobsson's defenses.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jakobsson tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jakobsson drops back down to his feet.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Jakobsson 's eye.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson .
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jakobsson tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jakobsson drops back down to his feet.
Jakobsson tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jakobsson fails to pull guard.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jakobsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jakobsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jakobsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Jakobsson keeps it at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson digs a right hand into Jakobsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jakobsson's gas tank.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jakobsson gets control of Jackson 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jakobsson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jakobsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jakobsson has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jakobsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jakobsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Jakobsson's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jokke Jakobsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson working Jakobsson over with knees to the body.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jakobsson backwards.
A short left from Jackson .
Jakobsson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jakobsson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jakobsson backwards.
A short uppercut from Jackson .
A short right from Jackson .
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jim Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jakobsson backwards.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jakobsson or not.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Jakobsson in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson pushes Jakobsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Jackson .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jakobsson's defenses.
Jackson pushes Jakobsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Jackson .
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jakobssons head.
Jackson works on Jakobsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson gets through Jakobsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jakobsson takes a shot to the head.
Jakobsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Jackson .
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jakobsson or not.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jackson .
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jakobsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Jackson .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jakobsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short uppercut from Jackson .
Jakobsson tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jakobsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Jakobsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jim Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jokke Jakobsson.
Jackson tries to clinch but Jakobsson moves out of range.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Jakobsson.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Jakobsson's ribcage. Jakobsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson gets through Jakobsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jakobsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jakobsson tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jakobsson drops back down to his feet.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jakobsson backwards.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jakobsson tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jakobsson drops back down to his feet.
Jakobsson fails to pull guard.
Jakobsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakobsson tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jakobssons head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jakobsson or not.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jakobsson fails to pull guard.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Jakobsson in his tracks for a moment.
Jakobsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jakobsson backwards.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Jakobsson's head.
Jakobsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jakobsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Jackson .
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Jakobsson shrugs off.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jakobsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jakobsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Jakobsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson tries to clinch but Jakobsson is having none of it.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jakobsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jakobsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jakobsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Jakobsson keeps it at a distance.
Jakobsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jakobsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Jakobsson circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Jakobsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jakobsson misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jakobsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson gets through Jakobsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Jakobsson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jokke Jakobsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Jakobsson in a clinch.
Jakobsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jakobsson tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jakobsson.
Jakobsson tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jakobsson drops back down to his feet.
Jim Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jokke Jakobsson.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jakobsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jakobsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jakobsson or not.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jakobsson tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jakobsson drops back down to his feet.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Jackson .
Jakobsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jakobsson jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Jakobsson around his waist. Jakobsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jakobsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson presses Jakobsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jakobsson backwards.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jakobsson backwards.
A short uppercut from Jackson .
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson .
Jakobsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jackson .
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson .
Jackson cracks Jakobsson with a nice body shot.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Jakobsson's head.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson .
Jackson digs a right hand into Jakobsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jakobsson's gas tank.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson .
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jakobsson backwards.
A shot in the inside from Jackson .
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jakobsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jakobsson backwards.
Jakobsson tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jakobsson drops back down to his feet.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jokke Jakobsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakobsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson .
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jakobsson jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Jakobsson around his waist. Jakobsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jakobsson backwards.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Jackson .
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jakobsson jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Jakobsson around his waist. Jakobsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jakobsson pulls Jackson into guard.
Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jakobsson is proving hard to escape from.
Jakobsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jakobsson can do to turn this around?
Jakobsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakobsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson is posturing up here but Jakobsson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jackson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jackson has to tap! Slick submission there by Jakobsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jokke Jakobsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Peteztroski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Peteztroski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peteztroski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Peteztroski throws a body kick that misses.
Peteztroski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coleman defends it nicely.
Peteztroski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coleman circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coleman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coleman.
Coleman stuffs the takedown attempt from Peteztroski. Peteztroski gets slowly back to his feet.
Edward Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Peteztroski.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Coleman.
Coleman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Coleman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Coleman as Peteztroski tries to tie him up.
Coleman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Peteztroski is looking to control Coleman's arms but Coleman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peteztroski has his back to the cage.
Coleman landing knees to the head.
Coleman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peteztroski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coleman looking to throw knees to the head but Peteztroski is blocking nicely.
Coleman misses with a knee to the head.
Coleman is looking to control Peteztroski's arms but Peteztroski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coleman has his back to the cage.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Peteztroski blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman landing knees to the head.
Peteztroski is trying to break the clinch but Coleman is controlling him.
Peteztroski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coleman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peteztroski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Coleman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Coleman crunches a lovely knee into Peteztroski's ribcage.
Coleman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Peteztroski blocks it with crossed arms.
Peteztroski is trying to break the clinch but Coleman has him pressed against the cage.
Peteztroski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coleman has him pressed against the cage.
Coleman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Peteztroski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peteztroski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Peteztroski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Coleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peteztroski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Peteztroski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peteztroski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Yuri Peteztroski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Peteztroski has a takedown stuffed.
Edward Coleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Coleman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Edward Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Peteztroski's head.
Coleman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick from Coleman lands but Peteztroski takes it in his stride.
Peteztroski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peteztroski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peteztroski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peteztroski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peteztroski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peteztroski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peteztroski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Coleman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peteztroski is standing up over Coleman. Coleman looks to escape but Peteztroski dives into side control.
Peteztroski is looking to take a break and control but Coleman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peteztroski is putting a hurting on Coleman here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peteztroski is trying to get an arm triangle but Coleman is defending well.
Coleman throws Peteztroski to one side and escapes!
Peteztroski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick from Coleman lands but Peteztroski takes it in his stride.
Coleman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peteztroski's sensitive parts.
Peteztroski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coleman's waist but Coleman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peteztroski off to one side.
Peteztroski wants to clinch
and Coleman counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coleman.
Peteztroski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coleman counters with a thumping low kick.
Coleman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edward Coleman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Peteztroski throws a lazy right hand but Coleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peteztroski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Coleman quickly recovers to half guard.
Peteztroski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coleman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peteztroski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coleman defending well though.
Coleman kicks Peteztroski off and gets back to his feet.
Coleman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Peteztroski is looking to clinch but Coleman is avoiding it.
Peteztroski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Peteztroski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Coleman counters with a head kick.
That kick from Coleman tenderised Peteztroski's leg. Peteztroski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coleman connects with a high kick.
Coleman throws a head kick that half lands.
Peteztroski throws a sloppy head kick
and Coleman counters with an outside leg kick.
Coleman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Peteztroski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Coleman throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peteztroski is defended easily by Coleman.
Coleman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peteztroski's sensitive parts.
Crunch! Coleman slams his shin into Peteztroski's torso.
Peteztroski fails with a takedown attempt.
Edward Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Peteztroski.
Peteztroski is breathing heavily.
Coleman scores with a nice body kick.
Coleman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid body kick from Coleman.
A good leg kick by Coleman.
Coleman lands a high kick!
Horrible takedown by Peteztroski or perhaps it was just good defense by Coleman which made him look bad.
Coleman lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman fakes the leg kick and cracks Peteztroski in the body.
Coleman is looking to slow Peteztroski down with leg kicks.
Coleman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Coleman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Coleman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peteztroski misses with a takedown attempt - Coleman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peteztroski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Coleman lands a head kick!
Edward Coleman is winning the standup battle so far.
Peteztroski tries to close the distance and clinch but Coleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coleman cracks the inside of Peteztroski's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coleman, right into the meat.
Coleman clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Coleman.
Coleman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Coleman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peteztroski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Coleman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Coleman.
Coleman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Peteztroski blocks it with crossed arms.
Peteztroski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coleman lands a knee to the head.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but Peteztroski blocks it.
Peteztroski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coleman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Coleman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peteztroski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coleman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Coleman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peteztroski goes for a takedown attempt but Coleman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peteztroski clinches up with Coleman and pushes him back against the cage.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but Peteztroski blocks it.
Coleman misses with a knee strike.
Coleman landing knees to the head.
Peteztroski fails to pull guard.
Peteztroski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Coleman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Peteztroski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peteztroski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looking to throw knees to the head but Peteztroski is blocking nicely.
Peteztroski has Coleman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coleman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Coleman with a knee to the head.
Peteztroski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peteztroski wants a takedown.
Peteztroski jumps guard but Coleman stands there with Peteztroski around his waist. Peteztroski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Coleman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Peteztroski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coleman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coleman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Peteztroski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman is trying to stand but he's just given Peteztroski his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Coleman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Coleman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Peteztroski darts in trying to clinch
and Coleman counters with an inside leg kick.
Coleman connects with an inside leg kick.
Coleman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peteztroski.
Peteztroski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coleman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Coleman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Coleman.
Peteztroski moves in looking to clinch but Coleman pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman throws a head kick that Peteztroski semi-blocks.
Coleman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A good leg kick by Coleman.
Coleman connects with a solid leg kick.
Coleman connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peteztroski shoots in and drives through. Coleman sprawls well.
An inside leg kick lands from Coleman.
Peteztroski throws a leg kick but Coleman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Coleman is looking to slow Peteztroski down with leg kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Coleman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Coleman is looking to slow Peteztroski down with leg kicks.
Coleman lands with a kick to the temple. Peteztroski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Peteztroski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coleman avoids it really well and circles away.
Peteztroski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coleman lands a head kick!
Peteztroski closes the distance and clinches up with Coleman, looking for a takedown. Peteztroski pushes Coleman against the cage but Coleman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edward Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Peteztroski.
Peteztroski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coleman circles away.
No luck for Peteztroski with that takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coleman, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Coleman.
Peteztroski wants to clinch.
Coleman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Peteztroski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Peteztroski shoots in for a takedown but Coleman shows good takedown defense.
Coleman throws a front kick that sends Peteztroski stumbling back into the cage.
Coleman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coleman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Peteztroski's calf.
Coleman lands with a slapping head kick.
Yuri Peteztroski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coleman lands a front kick.
Coleman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Coleman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Peteztroski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Coleman lands a leg kick that knocks Peteztroski off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throws a nice head kick!
Coleman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Peteztroski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coleman.
Peteztroski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Coleman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coleman wants it to stay on the feet.
Peteztroski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coleman.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coleman, right into the meat.
Coleman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Peteztroski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Coleman. That one must have hurt.
Coleman lands a head kick. Peteztroski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Coleman connects with a solid leg kick.
Coleman throws a leg kick which misses Peteztroski's front leg but catches the back leg as Peteztroski tries to avoid it.
Coleman clinches.
Coleman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peteztroski's face.
Coleman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Peteztroski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coleman connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peteztroski takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Coleman.
Peteztroski tries to pull guard but Coleman holds him up against the cage and eventually Peteztroski drops back down to his feet.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Peteztroski blocks with his arms.
Peteztroski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Coleman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Peteztroski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Coleman crunches a lovely knee into Peteztroski's ribcage.
Peteztroski has Coleman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coleman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peteztroski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coleman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coleman, right into the meat.
Coleman clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Coleman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Peteztroski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yuri Peteztroski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Peteztroski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coleman is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coleman, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Coleman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between LenDale Cleaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Conroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Conroy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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164 lbs
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25
155 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, LenDale Cleaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Conroy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleaver stuffs the takedown.
Cleaver fails with the takedown
and Conroy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cleaver!
Conroy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Conroy tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Cleaver is looking to get to half guard.
Cleaver tries to hold on but Conroy pushes him away.
Conroy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cleaver is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cleaver tries to hold on but Conroy pushes him away.
Cleaver manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Conroy wants to take a breather but Cleaver is having none of it.
Cleaver actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conroy wants to work for an arm triangle but Cleaver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cleaver moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Conroy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cleaver is looking for a triangle here but Conroy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cleaver is trying to get back to half guard.
Conroy working away.
Conroy trying to control the action but Cleaver is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Conroy throwing strikes but Cleaver manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Conroy is looking to regain half guard here but Cleaver keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleaver taking a breather here.
Cleaver moves into full mount!
Conroy regains half guard.
Cleaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Conroy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conroy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Conroy won't allow Cleaver to pass to mount.
Cleaver is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Conroy reverses the position - he's now on top in Cleaver's guard.
Cleaver is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Conroy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Conroy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cleaver can't do much from the bottom here.
Cleaver is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cleaver is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Conroy off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleaver is looking for the choke from the back position but Conroy is controlling his hands well.
Conroy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cleaver has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Conroy has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Cleaver.
Conroy has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Conroy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Conroy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cleaver's half guard.
Conroy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cleaver is not content to let Conroy control the position.
Cleaver moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cleaver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cleaver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conroy defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conroy trying to control but Cleaver is working from the bottom.
Cleaver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conroy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Conroy stands up from Cleaver's guard - Conroy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cleaver tries to close the distance and clinch but Conroy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cleaver with a poor takedown
and Conroy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cleaver trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cleaver wants to finish this one by submission but Conroy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cleaver.
Cleaver controlling the pace for now.
Conroy is desperately trying to improve his position but Cleaver has a good base and remains in mount.
Cleaver lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conroy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cleaver throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cleaver winds up and cracks Conroy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Conroy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Conroy pulls Cleaver in close to prevent any damage.
Cleaver pushing down on Conroy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cleaver thows a huge punch but Conroy dodges it nicely.
Cleaver wants to take a breather but Conroy is having none of it.
Cleaver stops Conroy from getting back to his feet.
Conroy is breathing heavily.
Conroy striking from the bottom.
Victor Conroy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cleaver is looking for a kimura but Conroy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cleaver to get the leverage.
Conroy trying to control here.
Conroy is refusing to be controlled, as Cleaver sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver moves into full mount! Conroy won't be happy about that!
Conroy tries to lock up and control but Cleaver gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cleaver trying to control but Conroy is having none of it.
Conroy tries to reverse the position but Cleaver maintains control.
Conroy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Conroy gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cleaver looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Conroy looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Conroy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cleaver decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Conroy wants to improve his position but Cleaver is controlling well.
Cleaver lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Conroy is looking to improve his position.
Conroy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cleaver not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Conroy trying to control from the bottom.
Cleaver tries to pass to full mount but Conroy defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conroy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conroy.
Cleaver is looking to work some ground and pound but Conroy has wrist control.
Cleaver landing some decent shots from guard.
Cleaver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conroy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cleaver drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cleaver jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Conroy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cleaver pushing down on Conroy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cleaver passes to full mount!
Cleaver working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Conroy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Conroy is squirming around, avoiding Cleaver's attempts to control the action.
Cleaver controlling from the full mount.
Cleaver has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cleaver tries to control but Conroy wriggling away.
Conroy is in a horrible position here. Cleaver smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cleaver looking to secure an arm triangle but Conroy defends it well.
LenDale Cleaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver trying to control but Conroy is having none of it.
Cleaver lands a heavy elbow.
Cleaver prevents Conroy from getting the reversal.
Cleaver has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Conroy's face.
Conroy tries to hold on but Cleaver pushes him away.
Cleaver goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Conroy turns into him and now he's in Cleaver's guard.
Conroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conroy won't allow Cleaver to sweep him here.
Cleaver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conroy is aware though and is defending well.
Cleaver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conroy manages to get himself to full guard.
Cleaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Conroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conroy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Conroy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Victor Conroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Conroy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
LenDale Cleaver showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Conroy 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Conroy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between King Fists (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paavo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paavo Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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166 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, King Fists!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Paavo Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fists looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Fists.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fists fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fists throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fists leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Fists.
Fists thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fists throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Fists, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fists is looking to clinch.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Fists sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Danga de danga de dang - Fists scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Fists, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King Fists has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Smith.
Fists throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
King Fists seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fists lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Paavo Smith has been cut.
Smith lands a nice hook to Fists's body. Fists takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fists sprawls well. Fists wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Fists throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Fists steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Fists throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Fists.
Fists keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Fists moved out of range.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fists instigates a clinch.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith tries to break free but Fists pushes him back against the cage.
Fists throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fists lands a right hand.
Fists has Smith pushed against the cage.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Fists gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Fists lands an uppercut.
Fists lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fists blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fists lands with a light punch inside.
Fists working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Fists as the two fighters clinch.
Fists lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Fists dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fists stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fists throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Fists.
Fists swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fists.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Fists has him pressed against the cage.
Fists misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fists.
Fists throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith blocking some punches.
Fists scores with a shoulder strike.
Fists lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fists.
A head punch on the inside from Fists fails to land.
Fists lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith is rocked!
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Fists finish him?
Fists manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fists lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Smith to his knees! Fists keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Fists!
King Fists retains his welterweight title!
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pop
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mgr
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