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BCF 39: Fleck vs Cesinha PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodger Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Griffen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by Mjød, Kvelartak. Robbie Griffen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodger Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Griffen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Griffen quickly recovers to half guard.
Tyson is looking to take a break and control but Griffen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Griffen is trying to stand up here but Tyson is controlling him well.
Tyson is looking to take a break and control but Griffen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tyson is looking to advance position but Griffen won't allow it.
Tyson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griffen sees it coming and defends easily.
Tyson prevents Griffen from standing back up.
Griffen wants to stand back up but Tyson manages to pass into side control.
Griffen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tyson is controlling him well.
Tyson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tyson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Griffen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Griffen pushes Tyson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tyson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tyson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Griffen has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffen is trying to buck Tyson off.
Tyson lands some shots froms side control.
Tyson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Griffen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tyson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Griffen is trying to buck Tyson off.
Tyson trying to control the position but Griffen is working away.
Tyson working the ground and pound from side control.
Tyson controlling the position from side mount.
Tyson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tyson tries for a kimura but Griffen is defending well.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Griffen is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tyson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Griffen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Griffen wants to get back to his feet.
Tyson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tyson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tyson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Griffen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Griffen pushes Tyson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tyson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Griffen is trying to buck Tyson off.
Tyson grinds an elbow into Griffen's temple.
Griffen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tyson advances to mount.
Tyson lands with some strikes.
Griffen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
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.
Tyson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Griffen really wants to buck Tyson off and get back to his feet.
Tyson working for a submission but Griffen is keeping him at bay.
Griffen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tyson with shots to the head and body - Griffen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Griffen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tyson.
Griffen tries to buck Tyson off but he can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson scoring with strikes but Griffen is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Griffen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tyson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tyson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Tyson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Griffen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Griffen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from Griffen.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Griffen.
Griffen throws a hook but Tyson blocks it.
Griffen throws a big shot that misses.
Tyson shoots in and bounces Griffen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tyson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tyson cracks Griffen with a solid left hand.
Griffen keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
Tyson prevents Griffen from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffen wants to stand but Tyson is controlling the position.
Tyson is looking to work some ground and pound but Griffen has wrist control.
Tyson stops Griffen from standing up.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Griffen keeps moving.
Tyson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyson stands up over Griffen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tyson advances to half guard.
Tyson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tyson stops Griffen from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tyson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griffen defends it well.
Tyson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Griffen wants to get back to his feet.
Tyson lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffen is trying to stand back up but Tyson is controlling him
Tyson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffen defending well though.
Griffen is trying to stand.
Tyson is trying to control. Griffen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Griffen is trying to stand up here but Tyson is controlling him well.
Tyson is looking to take a break and control but Griffen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griffen is trying to stand.
Tyson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Griffen misses with a straight left.
Rodger Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffen lands a nice shot that snaps Tyson's head back.
Griffen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffen tries to sprawl but Tyson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Griffen is trying to stand back up but Tyson is controlling him
Tyson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tyson trying to mount his opponent but Griffen defends it.
Griffen wants to get back to his feet.
Griffen is not content to let Tyson control the position.
Griffen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Griffen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tyson thows a huge punch but Griffen dodges it nicely.
Tyson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffen defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Tyson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Griffen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Griffen is trying to defend but Tyson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Griffen pushes Tyson off looking to stand but Tyson dives back in and keeps control.
Tyson seems to be working for a kimura but Griffen defends the submission attempt.
Griffen wants to get back to his feet.
Tyson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tyson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is looking to take a break and control but Griffen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griffen is looking to escape.
Tyson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffen keeps working.
Tyson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tyson works his way into side control.
Tyson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Griffen has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from Tyson crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tyson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tyson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tyson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Griffen is trying to get back to his feet.
Tyson working the head and body with strikes.
Griffen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Griffen wants to get back to his feet.
Tyson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Griffen!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson cracks Griffen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tyson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tyson misses with a head shot.
Griffen really wants to buck Tyson off and get back to his feet.
Tyson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Griffen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tyson lands a nice forearm strike.
Griffen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tyson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griffen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tyson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tyson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griffen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tyson scoring with punches from side control.
Tyson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Griffen, who protects the arm well.
Griffen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tyson is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Griffen, who protects the arm well.
Tyson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Griffen, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodger Tyson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodger Tyson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marv Statler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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291 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marv Statler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Braga!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braga shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Braga was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Statler is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Braga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Statler is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Braga throws a wild left hand from mount and Statler manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Statler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Braga is working away from the top position though.
Braga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Statler wants to get back to his feet.
Statler is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statler is trying to maintain the position but Braga is very close to passing his half guard.
Statler kicks off Braga and gets to his feet.
Braga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Statler throws out the jab.
Statler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Braga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Braga scores with a takedown into Statler's guard.
Statler keeping moving, preventing Braga from controlling successfully.
Braga won't allow Statler to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statler keeping moving, preventing Braga from controlling successfully.
Statler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Braga controls the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Braga's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Braga trying to control the position from guard on top but Statler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Roman Braga wasn't active enough on the ground.
Braga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Statler has his takedown stuffed
and Braga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Statler won't allow Braga to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statler trying to control but Braga postures up.
Braga looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Statler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Braga thows a huge punch but Statler dodges it nicely.
Braga throwing shots but Statler is blocking nicely.
Braga missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Braga misses with a head shot. Statler uses the momentum to regain guard.
Braga drops back, looking for a kneebar! Statler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Statler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Statler!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Statler working the head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Statler.
Statler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Statler.
Statler is working Braga over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Check out the look on Statler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Statler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Statler advances to mount.
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 Marv Statler will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Braga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marv Statler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Statler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Braga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Statler clinches but Braga breaks the clinch
letting Braga counter with a right hand.
Statler wants to clinch but Braga slips to the side
and Braga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Statler cracks Braga with an open hand slap.
It looks like Roman Braga has been cut.
Statler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Braga counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Statler!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Statler can't escape the position.
Braga connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Statler tries to reverse the position but Braga maintains control.
Braga landing strikes from the mount and Statler is in trouble!
Statler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Braga working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Statler tries to lock up and control but Braga gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Braga misses with a head shot.
Braga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga raining down shots from the mount!
Braga scoring with strikes but Statler is staying in there.
Braga controlling his opponent.
Statler manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Statler gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statler manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Braga wants to try and get back to his feet.
Roman Braga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Statler thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Statler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Statler thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Statler scoring with strikes but Braga is staying in there.
Statler punching from mount but Braga doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Statler throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Statler misses with a head shot.
Statler working the ground and pound effectively.
Statler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Braga's face.
Braga is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Statler lands a big shot there that rocks Braga but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Statler there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marv Statler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Braga'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. And we move into the final round!
Statler tries to clinch up
and Braga counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Statler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Braga throws a strike but Statler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Statler is looking to work some ground and pound but Braga has wrist control.
Statler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Statler tries to free his leg and advance position but Braga is retaining full guard.
Statler is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Statler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Braga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Statler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Statler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Braga defending well though.
Statler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Braga defending well though.
Statler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Statler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Statler is nestled in close to Braga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Statler misses with a head shot. Braga uses the momentum to regain guard.
Statler postures up and lands a big shot to Braga's brow.
Braga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Statler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Statler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Statler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Braga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Statler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Statler wants to pass the guard but Braga is keeping the position.
Statler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Statler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Statler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Statler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Statler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Braga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Statler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Statler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Statler throws a big right hand that misses.
Statler tries to free his leg and advance position but Braga is retaining full guard.
Statler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Statler wants to pass the guard but Braga is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marv Statler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Statler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marv Statler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Mcallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Steve Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Mcallister!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcallister sprawls well initially but Fox persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fox slows the pace down in half guard.
Fox is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcallister is just riding it out for now. Fox eventually gives up the hold.
Mcallister really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fox trying to pass the guard but Mcallister defending well.
Fox not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcallister keeps working.
Fox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mcallister blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fox.
Fox is pressing down on Mcallister's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcallister is holding on for now.
Fox is looking for a kimura but Mcallister is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fox to get the leverage.
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.
Still in half guard, Fox seems content to control.
Fox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcallister defending well though.
Fox working the head and body with strikes.
Fox content to control rather than advance.
Fox seems to be working for a kimura but Mcallister defends the submission attempt.
Mcallister is trying to stand up here but Fox is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fox lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fox has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fox maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mcallister could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Fox has cracked it and Mcallister is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Fox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Fox!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Landon Ricketts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruedi Gschwend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruedi Gschwend has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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163 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Landon Ricketts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruedi Gschwend!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricketts lands a big uppercut and Gschwend crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gschwend looks OK. Ricketts waves Gschwend back to his feet!
It looks like Ruedi Gschwend has been cut.
Gschwend slips a straight right by Ricketts.
Ricketts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gschwend uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ricketts.
Good shot there by Ricketts.
Gschwend switches off momentarily and Ricketts cracks him with a monster right hand! Gschwend topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Ricketts dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Ricketts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Landon Ricketts!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregory St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Hellsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregory St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Hellsing!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre with a jab.
Hellsing stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hellsing wants it to stay on the feet.
Hellsing doesn't succeed with the takedown
and St Pierre counters with a straight right hand.
Hellsing closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep. Hellsing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
St Pierre is working hard here to advance position.
St Pierre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hellsing throws a strike but St Pierre avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
St Pierre on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if St Pierre tries to get out of the position.
Hellsing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
St Pierre looking for a sweep. Not yet St Pierre, not yet.
St Pierre controlling the position.
Hellsing is looking to advance position but St Pierre has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellsing blocking the ground and pound.
Hellsing bucks St Pierre off and manages to get back to his feet!
Hellsing changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St Pierre tries to avoid it but Hellsing manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St Pierre to the ground. St Pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hellsing.
Hellsing taking a breather here.
St Pierre pushes Hellsing away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hellsing gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
St Pierre takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hellsing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellsing scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at St Pierre to see if he's OK.
Hellsing controlling from side mount.
St Pierre wants to control but Hellsing postures up.
Hellsing cracks St Pierre with a big elbow.
St Pierre is trying to get back to his feet.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep.
Hellsing tries to score with some ground and pound. St Pierre controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hellsing throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hellsing lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear St Pierre down.
St Pierre avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hellsing.
St Pierre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellsing kicks off St Pierre and gets to his feet.
Hellsing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hellsing fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches St Pierre on the side of the head.
Hellsing slips a jab and a cross from St Pierre.
Hellsing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with St Pierre but St Pierre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gregory St Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hellsing.
St Pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hellsing moves away.
St Pierre moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hellsing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Pierre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellsing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and St Pierre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hellsing thinking.
St Pierre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hellsing.
Hellsing looks gassed!
Hellsing takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Danga de danga de dang - St Pierre scores with a four punch combination!
Hellsing swats away the attempt to clinch by St Pierre.
St Pierre misses with a takedown
and Hellsing counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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 Gregory St Pierre will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
St Pierre moves in looking to clinch but Hellsing pushes him off.
Hellsing thuds a left hand into St Pierre's body.
St Pierre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hellsing is fending him off so far but St Pierre persists. Nope, Hellsing circles away and we're back to standing.
Hellsing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hellsing counters with a nice uppercut.
St Pierre throws a right and a left that Hellsing avoids nicely.
Hellsing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with St Pierre but St Pierre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hellsing drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hellsing slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
St Pierre is trying to get back to his feet.
St Pierre avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hellsing.
Hellsing in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hellsing connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused St Pierre some visible discomfort.
St Pierre parries the strikes from Hellsing easily there. Hellsing is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable St Pierre to escape.
St Pierre avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hellsing.
St Pierre tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellsing works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hellsing scoring with punches and elbows.
St Pierre is looking to regain half guard here but Hellsing keeps moving and retains side control.
Hellsing scoring with punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Hellsing are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hellsing throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hellsing wants to control but St Pierre is keeping him busy.
Hellsing throws an elbow but St Pierre slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hellsing throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellsing tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
St Pierre is trying to improve his position.
Hellsing throws a strike aimed at the side of St Pierre's head but St Pierre avoids it well.
Frank Hellsing has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre taking a bit of punishment here - Hellsing scoring with strikes.
St Pierre defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hellsing is controlling him well.
Hellsing grinds an elbow into St Pierre's temple.
Hellsing creates some space and throws a big elbow, but St Pierre sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hellsing is working St Pierre over with some ground and pound from side control.
St Pierre manages to get back to half guard.
St Pierre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hellsing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is staying active underneath Hellsing, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hellsing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
St Pierre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
St Pierre tries to get to full guard but Hellsing has control of the leg.
St Pierre moves into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Pierre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hellsing in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Hellsing from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hellsing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
St Pierre slaps away a takedown attempt from Hellsing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hellsing misses with a combination
letting St Pierre counter with a right hand.
Hellsing tries for a takedown but St Pierre circles away easily
and St Pierre counters with a straight right hand.
Hellsing is rocked!
St Pierre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hellsing circles away quickly and effectively.
Hellsing is still on wobbly legs! Can St Pierre finish him?
A big left from St Pierre misses.
St Pierre misses with an uppercut. Hellsing saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from St Pierre misses.
St Pierre misses with a two punch combination.
Hellsing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St Pierre.
St Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
St Pierre looks to land a left hand but Hellsing moved out of range nicely.
Hellsing slips under a jab from St Pierre.
St Pierre misses with an uppercut. Hellsing saw that one coming.
St Pierre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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.
St Pierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hellsing slips a jab and a cross from St Pierre.
Hellsing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a hook but Hellsing blocks it.
St Pierre throws a shot from downtown. Hellsing moves away and avoids it.
Hellsing seems to have recovered his senses.
St Pierre throws a nice looking combination but Hellsing bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hellsing scores with a takedown into St Pierre's guard.
Hellsing looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre 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.
Hellsing looking to pass the guard.
Hellsing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St Pierre wriggles free and stands up.
Hellsing fails to land the takedown.
Gregory St Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hellsing.
Hellsing swings away with a body shot that misses
and St Pierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hellsing shoots for a takedown but St Pierre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hellsing looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hellsing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
St Pierre is trying to get back to full guard.
St Pierre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
St Pierre working a defensive guard here.
Hellsing throws and elbow that misses. St Pierre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hellsing's guard. Nice move by St Pierre!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gregory St Pierre.
I think St Pierre has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory St Pierre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Goreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by I am a true Irishman. Ralph McGuire had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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20
300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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26
295 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
Powerful |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralph McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Goreman!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goreman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGuire's waist but McGuire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goreman off to one side.
McGuire connects with the punch.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goreman doesn't seem bothered though.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goreman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire throws a combination. Goreman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Goreman looks gassed!
McGuire scores with a nice strike.
Goreman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGuire as he jumps to the side.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Goreman's leg. Goreman is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Goreman's defenses.
Norman Goreman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by McGuire.
McGuire sends Goreman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McGuire is motioning to the referee to let Goreman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Goreman is rocked!
McGuire drops Goreman with a huge uppercut! Goreman drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McGuire is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph McGuire!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francis Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
176 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Francis Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Mcdonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mcdonald is thwarting Drake's attempts to control the position.
Mcdonald drops an elbow to the side of Drake's head.
Mcdonald throwing shots but Drake is blocking nicely.
Drake moves into full guard.
Mcdonald working some strikes from top position.
Mcdonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mcdonald wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Mcdonald throws and elbow that misses. Drake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mcdonald's guard. Nice move by Drake!
Mcdonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcdonald has control of Drake's left arm, preventing Drake from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Drake wants to stand but Mcdonald has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mcdonald keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mcdonald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcdonald lands in his opponent's guard.
Drake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake is trying to control the position but Mcdonald postures up.
Mcdonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Mcdonald 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.
Drake working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcdonald tries for a takedown but Drake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Drake fails with the takedown
and Mcdonald counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Drake taking some punishment here, with Mcdonald in his half guard.
Drake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcdonald is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald looking to pass the guard.
Drake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcdonald is aware though and is defending well.
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcdonald scoring with some ground and pound.
Drake is controlling Mcdonald's posture.
Mcdonald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcdonald cracks Drake with a solid left hand.
Drake wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcdonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcdonald wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Drake working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcdonald shoots and misses
and Drake counters with a shoot takedown. Mcdonald fights it but they end up in guard.
Francis Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Mcdonald.
Mcdonald trying to control the position.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mcdonald keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcdonald has his foot on Drake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drake works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Mcdonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mcdonald fails with the takedown
and Drake counters with a single leg into guard. Mcdonald didn't expect that.
Mcdonald being controlled here, momentarily.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Mcdonald is keeping the position.
Drake preventing the sweep.
Mcdonald keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mcdonald trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Francis Drake wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mcdonald enables Drake to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mcdonald manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcdonald looking to control.
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Mcdonald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Mcdonald keeping full guard, as Drake tries to pass.
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Mcdonald.
Drake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Francis Drake has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mcdonald with a poor takedown
and Drake counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mcdonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Drake has passed into side control.
Drake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mcdonald is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald trying to remain calm as Drake controls from the top position.
Mcdonald prevents Drake from improving position.
Mcdonald is looking for a sweep.
Mcdonald struggling a bit here.
Drake goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mcdonald has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Drake but great work by Mcdonald.
Francis Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drake manages to get back to half guard.
Drake tries to roll over but Mcdonald keeps him under control.
Mcdonald looks to land a strike but Drake avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Mcdonald from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake being controlled here, momentarily.
Mcdonald wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Drake looking to control.
Mcdonald is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Drake has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mcdonald is looking to defend but Drake has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mcdonald! Drake pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mcdonald taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Francis Drake!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slysizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Lavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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195 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimbo Slysizzle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, TJ Lavin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slysizzle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slysizzle takes a swing at Lavin's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Slysizzle misses.
Lavin slips under a jab.
A big right from Lavin misses.
Slysizzle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slysizzle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slysizzle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lavin at a distance.
Slysizzle looks to throw the jab but Lavin is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Slysizzle as he connects with a hook.
Kimbo Slysizzle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slysizzle throws a hook but Lavin blocks it.
Good work by Lavin as he checks the leg kick.
Lavin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slysizzle.
Lavin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slysizzle is looking to score with low kicks.
Slysizzle misses with a looping right.
Slysizzle doesn't manage to clinch there - Lavin circles away.
Slysizzle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lavin.
Slysizzle tries to clinch there but Lavin circles away.
Slysizzle lands with a hook. Lavin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slysizzle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lavin slips a jab and a cross from Slysizzle.
Slysizzle lands a slapping body shot.
Slysizzle lands a nice looking body shot.
Slysizzle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slysizzle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lavin.
Slysizzle swinging wildly here.
Slysizzle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lavin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slysizzle sprawls well. Slysizzle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lavin gets slowly back to his feet.
Slysizzle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slysizzle throws a body punch but Lavin moves out of range.
Slysizzle misses with a body shot.
Slysizzle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lavin counters with a shoot takedown. Slysizzle fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavin stands and throws Slysizzle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lavin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Slysizzle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lavin's guard! Nice work there by Slysizzle!
Slysizzle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lavin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slysizzle has managed to get both his arms back between Lavin's legs - danger averted.
Slysizzle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lavin, up you get!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lavin checks a leg kick.
Lavin slips under a jab.
Slysizzle throws an overhand right that lands on Lavin's shoulder, as Lavin tries to avoid the shot.
Slysizzle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slysizzle with a poor takedown
and Lavin counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Slysizzle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slysizzle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Slysizzle missing with a left hand there. Lavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slysizzle lands with an uppercut that bounces Lavin off the cage and back into rage.
Slysizzle throws a hook but Lavin avoids it easily.
Slysizzle throws a jab but it's blocked by Lavin.
Lavin slips a straight right by Slysizzle.
Slysizzle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slysizzle wants to clinch up but Lavin keeps it at a distance.
Lavin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slysizzle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lavin on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slysizzle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lavin tries to move into range but Slysizzle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Slysizzle misses its intended target.
Slysizzle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slysizzle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like TJ Lavin has been cut.
The fighters circling - Slysizzle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Slysizzle.
Lavin is rocked!
Slysizzle connects with a nice looking jab.
Lavin is still on wobbly legs! Can Slysizzle finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slysizzle fails to land with a series of punches.
Slysizzle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lavin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lavin seems to have recovered his senses.
Lavin fails with a takedown attempt.
Slysizzle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lavin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Slysizzle wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slysizzle tries to get to full guard but Lavin has control of the leg.
Slysizzle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lavin on the ground.
Lavin is working for a kimura but Slysizzle is defending it quite comfortably.
Lavin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slysizzle defends it well.
Lavin seems to be looking for submissions.
Lavin is pressing down on Slysizzle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slysizzle is holding on for now.
Slysizzle trying to hold on to Lavin's head to control him but Lavin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lavin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slysizzle is just riding it out for now. Lavin eventually gives up the hold.
Lavin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slysizzle sees it coming and defends easily.
Lavin is trying to work for a kimura but Slysizzle is defending well.
Slysizzle gets back to full guard.
Lavin preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slysizzle wants to stand but Lavin is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavin looking to pass the guard.
Lavin stops Slysizzle from standing up.
Slysizzle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lavin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slysizzle uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slysizzle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slysizzle misses with a shot to the body
and Lavin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Slysizzle's guard now.
Lavin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slysizzle is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavin prevents Slysizzle from getting back to his feet.
Lavin drops back looking for a leg! Slysizzle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slysizzle manages to kick Lavin off! Lavin jumps back into Slysizzle's guard.
Slysizzle is trying to keep Lavin in close.
Lavin 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.
Slysizzle is controlling Lavin's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lavin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Slysizzle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lavin has Slysizzle in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slysizzle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on TJ Lavin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Slysizzle cracks Lavin with an open hand slap.
Slysizzle tries to clinch but Lavin moves out of range.
Lavin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slysizzle.
A big right from Slysizzle misses.
A jab from Slysizzle misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavin tries for a takedown but Slysizzle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slysizzle jabs at Lavin's body.
Slysizzle misses with an uppercut.
Lavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slysizzle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lavin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slysizzle digs a good body shot into Lavin's ribs.
Slysizzle is looking to clinch but Lavin is avoiding it.
Lavin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lavin ducks under a wild hook from Slysizzle.
Slysizzle throws a series of punches but Lavin moves out of range.
Lavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slysizzle.
Slysizzle dips to his left and cracks Lavin with an uppercut!
A jab from Slysizzle misses.
Slysizzle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slysizzle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Slysizzle finds it's target.
Slysizzle wants to land a leg kick but Lavin is out of range.
Slysizzle tries to clinch but Lavin is having none of it.
Slysizzle stuffs the takedown attempt from Lavin. Lavin gets slowly back to his feet.
Lavin ducks under a wild hook from Slysizzle.
Lavin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slysizzle.
Slysizzle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kimbo Slysizzle is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slysizzle works over Lavin's head and body with a nice combination.
Slysizzle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lavin on the side of the head.
Slysizzle scores a takedown into full mount!
TJ Lavin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lavin is trying desperately to improve position.
Lavin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slysizzle looking to control but Lavin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Slysizzle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Slysizzle trying to control but Lavin is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slysizzle prevents Lavin from getting the reversal.
Slysizzle controlling from the full mount.
Slysizzle trying to control but Lavin is having none of it.
Kimbo Slysizzle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lavin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lavin is squirming around, avoiding Slysizzle's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lavin working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Slysizzle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slysizzle, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slysizzle!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colin Hendry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorcan Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendry comes to the cage accompanied by Seed - By Sublime. Lorcan Collins has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Colin Hendry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorcan Collins!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendry blocks a head kick by Collins.
Hendry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hendry loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hendry avoids a kick to the body.
Hendry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hendry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Collins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hendry thows a body shot but no joy.
Hendry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Collins at a distance.
Collins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hendry throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Hendry blocks the body kick.
Collins throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins takes one to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hendry checks a leg kick.
Lorcan Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Hendry takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hendry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Hendry scores with a jab to the head.
Hendry throws a jab when Collins was well out of range.
Collins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendry. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hendry lands with a hook. Collins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Hendry moves out of range easily.
Colin Hendry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hendry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Collins. That's going to slow Hendry down.
Hendry misses with a hook to the body
and Collins counters with a head kick. That will keep Hendry thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendry. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendry tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Collins takes one to the chin there.
Collins is rocked!
Collins tries to keep at a distance but Hendry has taken the fight into the clinch.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Hendry finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins seems to have recovered his senses.
Hendry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Hendry lands a big right hand that drops Collins! The killer instinct kicks in and Hendry finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hendry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Hendry!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbie Fleck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulao Cesinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleck comes into the arena with Trivium - Down From The Sky blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herbie Fleck!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulao Cesinha!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleck throws a hook but Cesinha blocks it.
Fleck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cesinha.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fleck darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fleck slips a straight right by Cesinha.
Fleck works Cesinha's body with a nice hook.
Fleck fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cesinha moves forwards but Fleck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cesinha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cesinha throws the left hand but Fleck avoids the punch easily.
Cesinha cracks Fleck with an open hand slap.
It looks like Herbie Fleck has been cut.
Cesinha connects with a body shot.
Cesinha throws a lazy right hand but Fleck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fleck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cesinha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fleck.
Cesinha misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fleck darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fleck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cesinha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleck connects with a right hand. Cesinha shakes it off.
Fleck throws an overhand right that lands on Cesinha's shoulder, as Cesinha tries to avoid the shot.
Fleck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cesinha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fleck.
Fleck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cesinha was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleck.
Cesinha ducks under a wild hook from Fleck.
Cesinha staying out of range there.
Cesinha avoids the body shot from Fleck.
Cesinha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cesinha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleck.
Cesinha throws a shot from downtown. Fleck moves away and avoids it.
Fleck misses the shot to the body.
Cesinha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fleck lands a nice looking body shot.
Fleck loads up on a big right hand but Cesinha slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesinha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fleck with a hook.
Cesinha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fleck connects with a single shot there.
Cesinha misses the jab.
Fleck scores with the left hand. Cesinha knows he should have avoided that one.
Fleck thows a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Fleck.
Fleck takes a jab right on the kisser.
Herbie Fleck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fleck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cesinha was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleck.
Fleck lands with a good body shot.
Cesinha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Cesinha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, jab by Fleck - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleck cracks Cesinha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fleck is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fleck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cesinha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cesinha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cesinha misses the jab.
Fleck thuds his right hand into Cesinha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fleck works Cesinha's body with a nice hook.
Cesinha looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Fleck.
Cesinha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fleck slips a straight right by Cesinha.
Fleck fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cesinha on the side of the head.
Cesinha lands a jab to the nose.
Cesinha misses with an uppercut. Fleck saw that one coming.
Fleck scores with the left hand. Cesinha knows he should have avoided that one.
Herbie Fleck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleck scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleck with a hook.
Fleck scores with a punch to the head.
Fleck looks to score with a jab to the body but Cesinha is just out of range.
Cesinha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cesinha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fleck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cesinha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fleck stuns Cesinha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fleck missing with a left hand there. Cesinha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cesinha drops his hands momentarily and Fleck takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleck connects with a right hand. Cesinha shakes it off.
Fleck misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fleck bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cesinha's head backwards.
Cesinha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fleck slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fleck lands a nice shot to the body.
Fleck lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbie Fleck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herbie Fleck'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.
Fleck's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fleck duly obliges.
Cesinha swinging wildly here.
Fleck scores with a punch to the head.
Cesinha moves forwards but Fleck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cesinha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fleck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cesinha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy left from Fleck finds it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Fleck there.
Fleck scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cesinha is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Fleck.
Herbie Fleck is winning the standup battle so far.
Fleck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fleck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cesinha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Fleck there.
Fleck ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fleck with a hook.
Fleck's corner calls for a 1-2. Fleck obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fleck fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cesinha on the side of the head.
A cross from Fleck lands.
Fleck throws a one two combo.
Fleck uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cesinha has time to react.
Fleck throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fleck cracks Cesinha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cesinha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fleck connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleck connects with a looping right hand.
Cesinha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleck with a hook.
Fleck throws out a powerful jab.
Cesinha avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Fleck finds it's way through Cesinha's defenses.
Fleck lands with a straight right. Cesinha didn't see that one coming.
Cesinha takes one to the chin there.
Fleck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fleck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cesinha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Cesinha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fleck cracks Cesinha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fleck works Cesinha's body with a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Fleck as he connects with a hook.
Fleck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cesinha momentarily.
Cesinha is rocked!
Fleck getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cesinha is still on wobbly legs! Can Fleck finish him?
Fleck drops Cesinha with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cesinha! Fleck dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Herbie Fleck!
Herbie Fleck retains his light heavyweight title!
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