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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pterion Sinistra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Evans had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Pterion Sinistra!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Sinistra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sinistra lands a nice shot to the body.
Sinistra digs a good body shot into Evans's ribs.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Sinistra misses the shot to the body.
Sinistra walks forward, straight into a front kick from Evans.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sinistra moves into the clinch.
Evans breaks the clinch.
Sinistra forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sinistra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Evans on the side of the head.
Sinistra throws a series of strikes that have Evans backpedaling.
Sinistra wants to clinch.
Sinistra moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
A jab from Sinistra does it's job there.
Sinistra swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sinistra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Evans throws a combination that misses
enabling Sinistra to counter with a crisp jab.
Sinistra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sinistra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sinistra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Evans doesn't seem bothered though.
Sinistra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sinistra scores with a jab. Evans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Evans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sinistra circles away quickly and effectively.
Sinistra connects with a nice looking jab.
Sinistra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Evans doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Evans 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sinistra.
Sinistra throws out a powerful jab.
Jab from Sinistra.
Sinistra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Evans is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinistra closes the distance and pushes Evans back into the cage.
Sinistra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Evans or not.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sinistra scores with a hook to the body. Evans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Sinistra scores with a four punch combination!
Evans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sinistra scores with a hook to the body. Evans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sinistra connects with a single shot there.
Evans walks into a jab.
Sinistra clobbers Evans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sinistra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Sinistra.
Sinistra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sinistra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Evans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sinistra jabs Evans to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sinistra digs a good hook to Evans's body.
A shot to the liver by Sinistra. Beautiful body shot.
Pterion Sinistra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinistra wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Sinistra stuns Evans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Evans on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sinistra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Evans momentarily.
Sinistra lands with a shot to the body.
Sinistra moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sinistra moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Sinistra throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinistra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Evans is rocked!
Nice body punch from Sinistra.
Sinistra with a nice cross.
Sinistra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Evans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sinistra closes the distance and clinches.
Sinistra pushes Evans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sinistra lands a big right hand that drops Evans! The killer instinct kicks in and Sinistra finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sinistra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pterion Sinistra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Little Girl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thaddeus Manos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Little Girl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Thaddeus Manos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manos tries to clinch there but Girl circles away.
Girl misses with a wild combination.
Little Girl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Girl avoids it really well and circles away.
Girl throws a big shot that misses.
Girl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Girl does no damage.
Manos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manos tries to close the distance and clinch but Girl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Girl throws a combination. Manos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Manos walks into a stiff left hand from Girl.
Girl misses with a hook.
Manos tries to clinch but Girl is having none of it.
Girl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Girl misses with a series of wild punches.
Girl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manos circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girl connects with a body shot.
Girl scores with a hook to the body. Manos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Girl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Girl displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Girl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Girl misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Girl throws a series of punches but Manos moves out of range.
Manos dodges the punch combination from Girl.
Manos fails with a takedown attempt.
Manos avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girl throws a combination. Manos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Girl connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manos. Manos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Girl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manos moves away.
Girl gets caught flat footed, as Manos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manos looking to pass the guard.
Girl is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manos is aware though and is defending well.
Girl is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manos is aware though and is defending well.
Girl is breathing heavily.
Girl looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manos passes into half guard.
Manos passes to full mount!
Manos working for a guillotine from mount but Girl is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girl is looking to improve his position but Manos isn't that keen on the idea.
Manos fails to move to back control.
Girl wants to control but Manos is having none of it.
Manos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Girl can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manos looking to control but Girl is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manos controlling the position easily from mount.
Manos moves to the back.
Well, with Manos on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Girl is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Girl tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manos is trying to stick to Girl's back but Girl is turning into Manos. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Manos's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Girl.
Girl has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Girl is fighting to break Manos's control of his arms but Manos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Girl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girl is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manos has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Girl dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Manos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Girl swivels and escapes.
Manos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Girl throws a body punch but Manos moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Girl. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Girl.
Girl throws a nice looking combination but Manos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manos has a takedown stuffed.
Girl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Girl misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Girl misses with a series of wild punches.
Manos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manos clinches with his opponent.
Girl stalling in the clinch but Manos improves position.
Manos tries to pull guard but Girl holds him up against the cage and eventually Manos drops back down to his feet.
Little Girl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thaddeus Manos.
Girl lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Girl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Girl throws a series of punches but Manos moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Manos.
Manos fails with a takedown attempt.
Girl is looking to wear down Manos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manos is breathing heavily.
Manos fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manos is looking to clinch.
Girl just misses with a punch to the body.
Girl throws a nice looking combination but Manos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Girl stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Girl fails to land with a series of punches.
Girl jabs at Manos's body.
Girl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manos manages to avoid it.
Girl scores with a one two! Manos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Girl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manos counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Girl's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manos pushes down on Girl's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Girl moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Girl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manos trying to control the position from guard on top but Girl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manos advances position into side control!
Girl tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Manos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Manos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Girl is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manos tries for a kimura but Girl is defending well.
Girl tries to bench press Manos off him but Manos keeps the position.
Manos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Manos tries for a kimura but Girl is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Little Girl will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Girl scores with a four punch combination!
Manos slips a jab and a cross from Girl.
Girl misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Girl throws a combination that misses
and Manos counters with a two punch combo.
Manos wants to clinch.
Girl throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Manos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Girl is just riding it out for now. Manos eventually gives up the hold.
Girl is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Manos jumps into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Girl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Girl takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Girl manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Manos wants to control but Girl is keeping him busy.
Manos thows a huge punch but Girl dodges it nicely.
Girl is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Manos trying to mount his opponent but Girl defends it.
Girl wants to get back to full guard.
Girl gets back to full guard.
Manos looking to pass the guard.
Girl working for a triangle but Manos defends it easily.
Girl has an active guard here but Manos has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girl is not content to let Manos control the position.
Manos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Girl's head.
Manos is working for a submission of some sort.
Manos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Girl defends it well.
Manos gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Thaddeus Manos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A jab from Girl does it's job there.
Little Girl is winning the standup battle so far.
Girl connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Girl. Those never looked like landing.
Little Girl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Girl throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manos counters with a single leg into guard. Girl didn't expect that.
Girl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manos defends it easily.
Girl looking for a guillotine here but Manos defends easily.
Girl can't keep his opponent in guard - Manos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thaddeus Manos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Girl 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Girl!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zebo Zebek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zebo Zebek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Jeremy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeremy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zebek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jeremy lands a jab to the nose.
Zebek swinging wildly here.
Zebek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Jeremy.
A slow jab from Zebek misses its intended target.
Jeremy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jeremy scores with a shot to the body.
Zebek shoots in looking for a takedown but Jeremy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zebek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zebek on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab from Jeremy.
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!
Good leg kick by Jeremy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zebek really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jeremy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zebek is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zebek needs to keep his hands up - Jeremy had a free shot at his head there.
Jeremy throws a right and a left that Zebek avoids nicely.
Zebek on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jeremy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zebek walks into a left hand.
Jeremy with a nice cross.
Jeremy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zebek takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeremy lands an overhand right.
Zebek is rocked!
Jeremy scores with a jab.
Oh Zebek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeremy circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Zebek drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Jeremy follows Zebek to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Jeremy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tayeb Taheri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosh Joscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tayeb Taheri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kosh Joscheck!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taheri shoots in for a takedown but Joscheck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taheri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Joscheck was covering up waiting for the punch and Taheri finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Joscheck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Joscheck lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taheri pushes Joscheck off and gets back to his feet.
Joscheck changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Taheri looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Joscheck working the head and body with strikes.
Joscheck is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taheri has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Taheri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joscheck scores with punches from side control.
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!
Taheri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Joscheck's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Joscheck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Joscheck there.
Taheri trying to hold on to Joscheck's head to control him but Joscheck postures up.
Joscheck winds up and cracks Taheri with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joscheck is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taheri defends it well.
Taheri wants to control but Joscheck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Joscheck connects with a nice short shot to Taheri's temple.
It looks like Tayeb Taheri has been cut.
Taheri gets back to full guard.
Joscheck distracts Taheri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joscheck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taheri is keeping the position for now.
Joscheck with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joscheck keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Taheri's head.
Joscheck scoring with some ground and pound.
Joscheck cracks Taheri with a solid left hand.
Taheri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taheri trying to keep a closed guard but Joscheck is proving a slippery customer.
Joscheck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taheri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taheri wants to get back to his feet but Joscheck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taheri is breathing heavily.
Joscheck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taheri's head.
Taheri controls Joscheck momentarily but Joscheck frees himself.
Joscheck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taheri trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joscheck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Joscheck scoring with some ground and pound.
Joscheck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taheri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joscheck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taheri is keeping the position for now.
Joscheck landing some decent shots from guard.
Joscheck postures up and lands a big shot to Taheri's brow.
Taheri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joscheck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joscheck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Joscheck postures up.
Joscheck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joscheck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Joscheck is in close to Taheri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taheri keeping full guard, as Joscheck tries to pass.
Joscheck lands a couple of elbows.
Joscheck lands a couple of elbows.
Joscheck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taheri is trying to control the position but Joscheck postures up.
Joscheck tries to free his leg and advance position but Taheri is retaining full guard.
Taheri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joscheck postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Taheri is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Joscheck, into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joscheck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taheri is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosh Joscheck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tayeb Taheri's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Joscheck with a lazy takedown attempt
so Taheri counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Joscheck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taheri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joscheck trying to strike off his back.
Joscheck looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taheri passes into half guard.
Taheri seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taheri wants to take a breather but Joscheck is having none of it.
Joscheck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taheri trying to control the action but Joscheck is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taheri is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Joscheck is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tayeb Taheri just wasn't active enough.
Taheri misses with a takedown
and Joscheck counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Taheri!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taheri tries to lock up and control but Joscheck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Joscheck unloading with bombs!
Joscheck working the ground and pound effectively.
Joscheck lands a heavy elbow.
Joscheck in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joscheck fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Taheri is looking to improve his position but Joscheck isn't that keen on the idea.
Joscheck raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joscheck lands a heavy elbow.
Joscheck lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Taheri hang on?
Joscheck goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Taheri is on top in guard.
Joscheck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joscheck 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.
Taheri trying to control but Joscheck is working from the bottom.
Joscheck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joscheck looking for a guillotine here but Taheri defends easily.
Taheri trying to control but Joscheck is working from the bottom.
Joscheck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taheri is one step ahead there.
Taheri is looking to work some ground and pound but Joscheck has wrist control.
That's four 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.
Taheri would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Taheri wants to control from the top but Joscheck keeps moving.
Joscheck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taheri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joscheck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joscheck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joscheck looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Taheri has picked Joscheck up and slammed him! Joscheck can't keep hold of the triangle and Taheri manages to pass to side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taheri trying to control the action but Joscheck is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosh Joscheck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tayeb Taheri's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Joscheck misses with a takedown
and Taheri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Joscheck looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taheri passes into half guard.
Joscheck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taheri pulls his head out easily.
Joscheck actively working from the bottom here.
Taheri wants to get back to his feet.
Taheri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joscheck knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Joscheck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taheri moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joscheck is looking for a sweep.
Taheri working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Taheri wants to control but Joscheck is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joscheck can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taheri takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Joscheck to pass into mount.
Joscheck gets back to half guard.
Joscheck tries to roll over but Taheri keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taheri connects with a nice short shot to Joscheck's temple.
Joscheck wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joscheck looking for submissions off his back.
Taheri is trying to control. Joscheck wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joscheck is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taheri scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Taheri.
Joscheck wants to get back to full guard but Taheri has passed into side control.
Taheri trying to control but Joscheck is having none of it.
Taheri is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Joscheck is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joscheck is squirming around, avoiding Taheri's attempts to control the action.
Joscheck is trying desperately to improve position.
Joscheck looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Joscheck tries to roll but Taheri sticks to his back.
Joscheck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taheri trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Taheri doesn't have the hooks in and Joscheck manages to turn into his guard.
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.
Taheri looking to control.
Joscheck landing with the ground and pound.
Taheri wants to sweep here but Joscheck controlling him for the moment.
Joscheck throwing strikes from guard but Taheri blocks nicely.
Joscheck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joscheck won't allow Taheri to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joscheck's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taheri has momentary wrist control but Joscheck slips an elbow through the middle.
Joscheck distracts Taheri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joscheck scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tayeb Taheri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joscheck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tayeb Taheri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joscheck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosh Joscheck!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nino Abbas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and G I Jiggawhat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). G I Jiggawhat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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171 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Nino Abbas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, G I Jiggawhat!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbas tries for a takedown but Jiggawhat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abbas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jiggawhat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiggawhat misses with a low kick.
Jiggawhat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abbas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abbas shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Abbas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jiggawhat lands a slapping body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Jiggawhat as Abbas shoots in.
Jiggawhat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiggawhat connects with a body shot that sends Abbas's belly button to the back.
G I Jiggawhat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Jiggawhat.
Jiggawhat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abbas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiggawhat with a nice cross.
Abbas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jiggawhat throws a nice looking combination but Abbas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Jiggawhat. Those never looked like landing.
Abbas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abbas slips a jab and a cross from Jiggawhat.
Nice body punch from Jiggawhat.
Abbas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jiggawhat.
Abbas is breathing heavily.
Abbas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jiggawhat misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Abbas. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jiggawhat throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Abbas is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiggawhat feints with a jab and clips Abbas right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Abbas is sent crashing into the canvas and Jiggawhat leaps in for the kill! Abbas tries to get to his feet but Jiggawhat is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Abbas is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). G I Jiggawhat!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Lamonero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teller has chosen Rise Against - Savior as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Lamonero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jax Teller!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamonero slips under a jab from Teller.
Teller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teller wants it to stay on the feet.
Teller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Teller throws a lazy right hand but Lamonero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Teller misses.
Teller tries a head kick but it misses.
Teller swings for the body but Lamonero moves out of range.
Teller throws a body punch but Lamonero moves out of range.
Teller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lamonero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lamonero checks it well.
A big left from Teller misses.
Teller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lamonero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller stuffs the takedown attempt from Lamonero. Lamonero gets slowly back to his feet.
Teller scores with a jab to the body.
Jax Teller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teller tries to clinch but Lamonero is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Teller.
Lamonero blocks a low kick nicely.
Teller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Teller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Teller.
Teller lands a really nice looking cross but Lamonero seems unphased.
Teller misses with a kick to the body.
Teller looks to land a left hand but Lamonero moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamonero manages to avoid it.
Lamonero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Teller pinned against the cage. Teller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Lamonero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Teller stuffs the takedown attempt from Lamonero. Lamonero gets slowly back to his feet.
Lamonero scores with the left hand. Teller knows he should have avoided that one.
Teller misses with a two punch combination.
Teller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lamonero slips a jab from Teller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamonero walks into a straight right hand from Teller.
Teller throws a leg kick but Lamonero moved away.
Lamonero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teller.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lamonero.
Teller misses with a double jab.
No luck for Lamonero with that takedown attempt.
Teller leaves Lamonero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Teller throws a hook to the side of Lamonero's head but Lamonero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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.
Lamonero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teller.
Lamonero slips under a jab from Teller.
Teller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teller digs a good hook to Lamonero's body.
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
Teller throws a shot from downtown. Lamonero moves away and avoids it.
Teller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teller's corner calls for a 1-2. Teller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lamonero fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Teller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Teller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Teller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lamonero is rocked!
Teller feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Lamonero collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jax Teller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Files (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jahangir Hooshmand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Files!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Jahangir Hooshmand!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Files connects with a body shot that sends Hooshmand's belly button to the back.
Hooshmand tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Files swivels and escapes.
Files looks to land a combination. Hooshmand sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Files stuns Hooshmand with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Files stuns Hooshmand with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Files will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Files fails with the takedown
and Hooshmand counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Files!
Hooshmand trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Files really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Files prevents Hooshmand from taking his back.
Hooshmand trying to control but Files is having none of it.
Hooshmand wants to finish this one by submission but Files is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hooshmand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Files tries to reverse the position but Hooshmand maintains control.
Hooshmand is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Files has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Files is looking to get to half guard.
Hooshmand looking to secure an arm triangle but Files defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Files is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Files is working hard here to advance position.
Hooshmand goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Files turns into him and now he's in Hooshmand's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hooshmand looking for a guillotine here but Files defends easily.
Files preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Files drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hooshmand looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hooshmand looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hooshmand!
Files sneaks back into half guard.
Files is breathing heavily.
Hooshmand is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Files!
Hooshmand controlling the pace for now.
Hooshmand is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Hooshmand!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jahangir Hooshmand!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Pants On tha Ground. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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199 lbs
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195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Moore!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moore shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moore is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moore looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moore.
Moore wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Moore won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Moore controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bobby Moore.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Moore has a takedown stuffed.
Moore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rashad Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Moore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Moore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moore staying out of range there.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Moore counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moore is one step ahead there.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Jackson is controlling Moore's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson pushes Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Jackson.
Moore wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moore looks gassed!
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson 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.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Moore.
Jackson misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moore.
Moore misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rashad Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Moore shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rashad Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Moore.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Moore counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Moore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Moore is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson wants to stand but Moore is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore looking to pass the guard.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moore is one step ahead there.
Moore looking to pass the guard.
Moore trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moore.
Moore is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Moore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moore breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Moore with an uppercut!
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson leaves Moore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rashad Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Moore.
Moore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.
Moore throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Moore finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moore is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to stand but Moore is controlling the position.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moore misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moore fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson jabs Moore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moore shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moore thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to bum rush Moore with a series of wild strikes but Moore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moore lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Moore seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Malcolm Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jenkins with a hook.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jenkins misses the target.
Hopkins has managed to clinch.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Hopkins won't allow it.
Hopkins keeps control of Jenkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jenkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopkins has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hopkins keeps control of Jenkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hopkins fails to pull guard.
Jenkins wants to break free but Hopkins has control.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Hopkins keeps him there for the moment.
Hopkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenkins prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hopkins looking for a takedown.
Jenkins is trying to force a seperation but Hopkins has the dominant position.
Jenkins wants to break free but Hopkins has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hopkins prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
Jenkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hopkins pulls Jenkins into guard.
Hopkins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hopkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jenkins defends it easily.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hopkins is on top in guard.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Hopkins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hopkins wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to bench press Hopkins off him but Hopkins keeps the position.
Jenkins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hopkins lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hopkins has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jenkins is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hopkins yanks on the arm and Jenkins is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hopkins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malcolm Hopkins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mac Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elliot comes to the cage accompanied by I Don't Turn Down Fights: Here's Proof. Jay Jay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Elliot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Jay!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elliot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jay can pounce on him.
Elliot moves out of range of the body kick from Jay.
Nice uppercut there from Elliot.
Jay slips under a jab.
Jay throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jay blocks a jab.
Jay lands a leg kick that knocks Elliot off balance momentarily.
Jay throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jay.
Elliot works the jab nicely.
Jay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Elliot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elliot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Elliot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jay wants to pass the guard but Elliot is defending well.
Elliot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot is looking for a sweep. Jay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jay trying to control the action but Elliot is working from the bottom.
Jay is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Elliot is looking to control Jay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Elliot avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Elliot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jay.
Elliot trying to control here.
Jay is keen to just control but Elliot is a slippery customer.
Jay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay is trying to control. Elliot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Elliot is looking for a sweep. Jay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elliot trying to control but Jay postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Elliot misses its intended target.
Jay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elliot.
Elliot misses with a looping left.
Jay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elliot.
A head kick misses from Jay.
Elliot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jay connects with an inside leg kick.
Jay slips under a jab.
Elliot gets tackled into the cage by Jay. Jay maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Elliot's defenses.
Elliot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jay misses with an elbow over the top.
Jay misses with an elbow over the top.
Jay lands an elbow just above Elliot 's eye.
Jay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jay tries to pull guard but Elliot holds him up against the cage and eventually Jay drops back down to his feet.
Elliot blocks an elbow strike from Jay.
Elliot takes an elbow to the forehead.
Elliot dodges an elbow strike from Jay.
Elliot is trying to push Jay away but Jay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Elliot smiles and moves away.
Elliot loads up on a big right hand but Jay slips the punch.
Elliot tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jay. Elliot shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Jay dominated that round.
That's time! Elliot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Elliot misses with a double jab.
Jay has a takedown stuffed.
Elliot avoids the head kick by Jay.
Elliot swings for the body but Jay moves out of range.
Elliot lands with an uppercut that bounces Jay off the cage and back into rage.
Jay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elliot scores with a punch to the head.
Jay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jay.
Jay cracks the inside of Elliot's front leg.
Jay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elliot throws a leg kick
and Jay counters with an outside leg kick.
Jay connects with an inside leg kick.
Jay misses the shot to the body.
Elliot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jay Jay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Jay lands a damaging elbow.
Elliot avoids the elbow strike from Jay, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot blocks an elbow strike from Jay.
Jay tries for a takedown but Elliot manages to get underhooks.
Jay is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Elliot can't fight it off and eventually Jay manages to take the fight to the floor. Elliot looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elliot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but Elliot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jay is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but Elliot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jay looking to pass the guard.
Jay Jay has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elliot moves away.
Jay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Jay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Elliot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jay checks a low kick from Elliot.
Elliot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Elliot tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Jay misses.
Jay pushes Elliot away with a front kick.
A solid body kick from Jay.
Elliot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jay manages to avoid it.
Elliot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jay can pounce on him.
Jay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Elliot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jay connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick lands from Jay that sends Elliot to the canvas. Elliot tries to scramble back to his feet but Jay brings him back down into side control.
Elliot is rocked!
A big shot lands for Jay! That's hurt Elliot! Will he recover? Jay fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Jay! Jay Jay retains his middleweight title!
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