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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Fabiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Fabiski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabiski shoots for a double leg takedown but Castillo sprawls well. He's pushed Fabiski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Castillo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castillo wants it to stay on the feet.
Fabiski tries to clinch but Castillo is having none of it.
Castillo closes the distance and clinches.
Fabiski can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Castillo tries to pull guard but Fabiski won't allow it.
Fabiski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Castillo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Castillo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fabiski trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castillo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fabiski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castillo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fabiski's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castillo 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.
Castillo 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.
Castillo drops back looking for a leg! Fabiski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fabiski manages to kick Castillo off! Castillo jumps back into Fabiski's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castillo passes Fabiski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Castillo is looking for a kimura but Fabiski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Castillo to get the leverage.
Castillo is working for a kimura but Fabiski is defending it quite comfortably.
Castillo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fabiski could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Castillo has cracked it and Fabiski is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Castillo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marco Castillo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Tree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert Gawne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupert Gawne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Tree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rupert Gawne!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tree moves into range and clinches up with Gawne.
Tree lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Rupert Gawne has been cut.
Gawne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tree tries to land a knee to the head but Gawne blocks with his arms.
Tree throws an elbow that misses.
Tree landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gawne trying to control the position but instead, Tree has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gawne into the cage.
Nice elbow from Tree.
Tree lands a nice elbow.
Tree with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Rupert Gawne's cut even more.
Gawne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tree is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gawne is defending well for now.
Tree stalling in the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gawne has eaten all the pies!
Tree throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gawne blocks it with crossed arms.
Gawne controlling the action here for a moment.
Tree with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tree tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gawne avoids it.
Gawne is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tree is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gawne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gawne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gawne taking a breather.
Tree slowing the pace effectively.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gawne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tree is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gawne blocks an elbow strike.
Gawne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tree trying to land knees to the body.
Gawne is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tree is keeping busy.
Gawne being controlled against the cage.
Tree lands an elbow inside.
Tree tries to land a knee to the head but Gawne blocks with his arms.
Tree tries to land knees in the clinch but Gawne avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from Gawne as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gawne.
Gawne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tree.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gawne as Tree tries to tie him up.
Gawne lands a shot to the body.
Tree tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tree with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tree is breathing heavily.
Gawne lands an uppercut.
Tree trying to stall but Gawne improves his position.
Gawne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gawne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tree stalling.
Tree is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gawne is defending well for now.
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.
Gawne wants to stall.
Gawne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gawne trying to stall but Tree improves his position.
Tree controlling the action here for a moment.
Tree tries to land a knee to the head but Gawne blocks with his arms.
Gawne managing to block the knees to the body from Tree.
Tree putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gawne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tree throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gawne blocks it with crossed arms.
Gawne lands with a light punch inside.
Gawne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tree backwards.
Tree misses with a knee to the head.
Gawne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gawne scores with a shoulder strike.
Tree with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gawne blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gawne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gawne is looking to control Tree's arms but Tree gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gawne has his back to the cage.
Gawne avoids a wild elbow strike from Tree.
Tree misses with a knee to the head.
Tree trying to control the position but instead, Gawne has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tree into the cage.
Tree with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree misses with a knee to the head.
Gawne digs a right hand into Tree's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tree's gas tank.
Gawne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gawne avoiding damage as Tree throws knees to the body.
Gawne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tree backwards.
Gawne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tree connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tree putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gawne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gawne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tree tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Gawne.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tree throws an elbow but misses.
Tree is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tree takes a shot to the head.
Tree misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gawne.
Tree is trying to maintain a safe position but Gawne gets an underhook and turns Tree into the cage.
Tree tries to land a knee to the head but Gawne blocks with his arms.
Gawne is looking to control Tree's arms but Tree gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gawne has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Gawne - that landed with a thud.
Tree lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tree misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gawne.
Tree landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gawne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tree backwards.
Tree tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gawne avoids it.
Tree letting Gawne take a breather here.
Tree misses with a knee to the head.
Tree misses with a knee to the head.
Tree with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gawne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gawne avoiding damage as Tree throws knees to the body.
Tree tries to stall but Gawne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tree utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short left from Gawne.
Gawne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gawne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tree with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tree misses with a knee to the head.
Tree trying to land knees to the body.
Gawne trying to stall but Tree improves his position.
Tree prevents a body shot from Gawne.
Tree connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gawne's face.
Tree working Gawne over with knees to the body.
Tree lands a nice elbow.
Tree lands a good knee to the midsection. Gawne won't want to take too many of those.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Tree dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rupert Gawne'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.
A combination from Tree does no damage.
Gawne wants to clinch but Tree slips to the side
and Tree moves into the clinch.
Tree throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gawne blocks it with crossed arms.
Gawne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gawne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tree tries a knee to the head but Gawne blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gawne.
Tree using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gawne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tree tries a knee to the head but Gawne blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gawne as Tree tries to tie him up.
Tree scores a nice knee to the body.
Gawne digs a right hand into Tree's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tree's gas tank.
Gawne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tree tries to stall but Gawne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good body shot from Gawne.
Tree looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gawne blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tree misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gawne.
Gawne lands with a light punch inside.
Tree has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short right from Gawne.
Tree tries to land a knee to the head but Gawne blocks with his arms.
Gawne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tree or not.
Tree tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gawne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tree has him pressed against the cage.
Gawne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tree.
Tree with a knee to the head.
Gawne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gawne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tree throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gawne lands with a right to the head.
Gawne pushes Tree back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tree tries to land a knee to the head but Gawne blocks with his arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Gawne.
Tree throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gawne lands a shot to the body.
Tree using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gawne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gawne lands with a left to the head.
Tree looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gawne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gawne looking to slow down the pace here.
Gawne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Come on Tree - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tree throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gawne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Gawne.
Tree tries to land a knee to the head but Gawne blocks with his arms.
Tree trying to land knees to the body.
Gawne letting Tree take a breather here.
Gawne avoiding damage as Tree throws knees to the body.
Tree throws an elbow that misses.
Tree misses with an elbow strike.
Gawne stalling in the clinch but Tree improves position.
Tree controlling the action here for a moment.
Gawne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tree misses with a knee to the head.
Tree trying to stall but Gawne improves his position.
Gawne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tree with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gawne looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Gawne.
Tree tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gawne pushes Tree back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gawne avoids the elbow strike from Tree, against the cage.
Tree is looking to control Gawne's arms but Gawne gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tree has his back to the cage.
Tree tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tree will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gawne up against the cage.
Tree tries to land a knee to the head but Gawne blocks with his arms.
Tree creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gawne's defenses.
Gawne throws a punch but it's blocked by Tree.
Tree prevents a body shot from Gawne.
Tree is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gawne is defending well for now.
Tree tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tree tries to land a knee to the head but Gawne blocks with his arms.
Tree creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tree trying to stall but Gawne improves his position.
Tree content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gawne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tree stalling in the clinch but Gawne improves position.
Gawne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tree lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Tree.
Gawne lands a body punch.
Tree looking to throw knees to the head but Gawne is blocking nicely.
Gawne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tree stalling the fight.
Tree misses with a knee to the head.
Gawne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tree is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gawne is defending well for now.
Gawne tries to circle away but Tree has him pinned against the cage.
Tree stalling in the clinch.
Gawne is looking to control Tree's arms but Tree gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gawne has his back to the cage.
Tree with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tree throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gawne blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tree throws an elbow but misses.
Gawne lands an uppercut.
Tree tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gawne avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gawne lands a nice uppercut.
Tree tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gawne avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gawne trying to stall but Tree improves his position.
Tree manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees to the body from Tree.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tree tries to land a knee to the head but Gawne blocks with his arms.
Tree trying to land knees to the body.
Gawne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tree stalling in the clinch but Gawne improves position.
Tree tries to land knees in the clinch but Gawne avoids the damage to the body.
Tree lands an elbow inside.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Tree dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rupert Gawne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gawne lands a right hook to the body.
Rupert Gawne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gawne slips a straight right by Tree.
Tree fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tree tries to clinch there but Gawne circles away.
Gawne tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tree counters with a big head kick but Gawne shrugs it off.
Gawne tries to clinch
and Tree counters by clinching up.
Tree tries a knee to the head but Gawne blocks it.
Tree throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tree misses with a knee strike.
Tree tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tree misses with a knee strike.
Gawne wants to stall.
Gawne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tree misses with a knee to the head.
Gawne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gawne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gawne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gawne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gawne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tree circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tree counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gawne pushes Tree up against the cage in a clinch.
Tree tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gawne is looking to control Tree's arms but Tree gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gawne has his back to the cage.
A short left from Gawne.
Gawne managing to block the knees to the body from Tree.
Tree tries to land knees in the clinch but Gawne avoids the damage to the body.
Tree tries to stall but Gawne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tree tries to land a knee to the head but Gawne blocks with his arms.
Tree is trying to maintain a safe position but Gawne gets an underhook and turns Tree into the cage.
Gawne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gawne pushes Tree back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tree tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gawne avoids it.
Gawne displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tree up against the cage.
Gawne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Gawne.
Tree is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gawne is keeping busy.
Gawne is looking to control Tree's arms but Tree gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gawne has his back to the cage.
Tree misses with a knee strike.
Tree wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maybe Tree would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tree lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gawne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gawne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tree scores a nice knee to the body.
Tree lands a nice elbow.
Tree landing knees to the head.
Rupert Gawne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gawne tries to work over Tree's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gawne takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tree trying to land knees to the body.
Gawne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trees head.
Gawne managing to block the knees to the body from Tree.
Gawne is struggling to control the position.
Tree misses with a knee to the head.
Gawne works on Tree's body with a couple of short punches.
Tree content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tree with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gawne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tree connects with a knee to the head.
Tree misses with an elbow over the top.
Gawne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gawne is defending well for now.
A bit of stalling here from Gawne.
Tree scores a nice knee to the body.
Tree connects with a knee to the head.
Tree connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gawne's face.
Knees to the body from Tree.
Tree misses with a knee to the head.
Tree utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tree comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tree is trying to maintain a safe position but Gawne gets an underhook and turns Tree into the cage.
Tree trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Gawne as the two fighters clinch.
Gawne lands with a light punch inside.
Tree wants to stall.
Tree tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gawne avoids it.
Good body shot from Gawne.
Tree lands a knee to the body.
Tree tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gawne avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Gawne.
Tree tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Gawne.
Gawne is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tree is keeping busy.
That's four 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.
Tree wants to stall.
Tree tries to land knees in the clinch but Gawne avoids the damage to the body.
Gawne lands a nice shot to the body.
Gawne is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tree is keeping busy.
Gawne working aggressively here.
Tree with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gawne is working Tree over against the cage.
Gawne misses with some punches.
Gawne managing to block the knees to the body from Tree.
Tree unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gawne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rob Tree is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tree utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tree putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gawne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tree missing with knees to the body.
Tree throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tree landing knees to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tree with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gawne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tree tries to land a knee to the head but Gawne blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tree blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gawne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Tree showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tree 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Tree!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mace Baars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jamie coton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mace Baars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, jamie coton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baars swings for the body but coton moves out of range.
coton moves in looking to clinch but Baars pushes him off.
Baars scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like jamie coton has been cut.
Baars connects with a jab.
Baars throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Baars misses the target.
A jab from Baars finds it's way through coton's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
coton swats away the attempt to clinch by Baars.
coton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from coton misses.
coton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Baars manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
coton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baars swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baars listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
coton scores with a body shot.
coton throws a series of punches but Baars avoids them all with ease.
coton tries to keep at a distance but Baars has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baars manages to break the clinch.
Baars is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
coton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baars circles away quickly and effectively.
coton loads up on a big right hand but Baars slips the punch.
Baars swats away the attempt to clinch by coton.
coton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baars.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baars throws a head kick but coton moves out of range.
coton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
coton lands a jab-cross combination.
coton tests Baars's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baars moves into the clinch.
Baars manages to break the clinch.
coton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Baars counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
coton looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baars lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baars throws a jab but it's blocked by coton.
coton gets tackled into the cage by Baars. Baars maintains the clinch.
coton missing with knees to the body.
Baars slows down the pace here.
Baars manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for coton.
Baars rushes coton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baars is leaning against coton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baars breaks the clinch.
Baars instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
coton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baars gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baars escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baars lands a right hook to the body.
Baars waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract coton.
Baars connects with a body shot that sends coton's belly button to the back.
Baars misses with a wild combination.
Baars swinging wildly here.
jamie coton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baars moves into the clinch successfully.
coton jumps guard but Baars stands there with coton around his waist. coton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
coton tries to pull guard but Baars holds him up against the cage and eventually coton drops back down to his feet.
Mace Baars has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jamie coton.
Baars is struggling to control the position.
coton is working for takedown but Baars is calmly controlling the position for now.
coton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Still in the clinch, Baars scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baars escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Baars misses.
coton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baars.
Baars throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
coton with a jab.
coton closes the distance but Baars moves to the side
and Baars counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baars with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baars throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but coton blocks it with crossed arms.
Baars prevents the takedown attempt.
Baars lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baars breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
coton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baars takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baars thows a body shot but no joy.
Baars pushes coton up against the cage in a clinch.
coton tries to circle away but Baars has him pinned against the cage.
Baars breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
coton throws a jab when Baars was well out of range.
Baars swings for the body but coton moves out of range.
Baars throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baars connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baars throws out a loose jab but coton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baars pushes coton up against the cage in a clinch.
Baars misses with a knee strike.
Baars manages to break the clinch.
Baars gets in close and instigates a clinch.
coton misses with an elbow over the top.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
coton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baars putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has coton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Baars utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Baars throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but coton blocks it with crossed arms.
Baars breaks from the clinch.
Baars connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between coton's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
coton ducks right into an uppercut from Baars.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baars darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baars misses with a double jab.
Baars drives through and clinches with coton against the cage.
coton is trying to push Baars away but Baars has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baars breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baars tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but coton was well out of range. Poor timing from Baars.
A jab from Baars misses.
coton dodges the punch combination from Baars.
coton is looking to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baars clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, coton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baars's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, coton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baars's brow.
Baars throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baars lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of coton backwards.
coton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Mace Baars dominated that round.
The cut man is working on jamie coton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baars waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract coton.
Baars closes the distance and clinches.
Baars connects with a nasty looking knee right to coton's face.
Baars pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
coton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
coton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baars scores with a three punch combo!
Baars drops coton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but coton looks back up at him and smiles so Baars waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
coton is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baars moves in close and cracks coton with a massive right hand! coton, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Baars!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mace Baars!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zangief Yoledo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and wayne jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zangief Yoledo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to wayne jones's chin.
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28
270 lbs
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285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Zangief Yoledo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, wayne jones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yoledo under the eye.
jones looks for a takedown but Yoledo sprawls well.
jones moves out of range as Yoledo throws a body kick.
Yoledo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yoledo drops jones with a beautiful combination! jones stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Yoledo is looking for the KO!
It looks like wayne jones has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoledo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Yoledo has jones pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. jones is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Yoledo - that's hurt jones badly! Oh, another knee lands and jones is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but jones doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Zangief Yoledo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Doe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith shoots in and bounces Doe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Doe's legs - danger averted.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Doe's legs - danger averted.
Doe is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smithis looking to pass into half guard but Doe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Doe is in guard.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Doe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Doe throws a big shot that misses.
Doe throws a nice head kick!
A combination from Smith does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doe looks gassed!
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Doe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith working Doe over with strikes.
Smith is pressing down on Doe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doe is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doe is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doe looking for a sweep. Not yet Doe, not yet.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Doe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith is working Doe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith postures up in Doe's guard and throws a big left but Doe blocks it.
Smith throws a strike but Doe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
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.
Doe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Doe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Doe 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.
Smith is pulling down on Doe's head to control his posture.
Doe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Doe prevents Smith from improving position.
Doe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Doe tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Doe swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith is fighting off a takedown attempt but Doe is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smith to the mat. Smith regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith is looking to sweep but instead, Doe has passed into half guard.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Doe.
Smith moves into full guard.
Smith 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe 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.
Doe is breathing heavily.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Doe throws a big right hand that misses.
Doe postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to sweep here but Doe controlling him for the moment.
Doe looking to pass the guard.
Doe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully.
Doe postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
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.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Doe is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mike Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Doe is predictable there
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Doe didn't expect that.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Doe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working Doe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doe on the ground.
Smith blocks the strikes from Doe.
Doe is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith working Doe over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doe has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith prevents Doe from standing back up.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Doe's hands, connecting with Doe's forehead.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Doe defending well.
Doe has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Doe tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith winds up and cracks Doe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Doe actively working from the bottom here.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Doe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Doe to regain full guard.
Doe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Doe has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Doe has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Doe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith throwing shots but Doe is blocking nicely.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Doe's hands, connecting with Doe's forehead.
Doe is looking to improve his position.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith winds up and cracks Doe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Doe wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Doe won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Doe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Doe's hands, connecting with Doe's forehead.
Doe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Doe is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith wants to control but Doe is keeping him busy.
Smith trying to control from Doe's half guard. Doe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Doe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
John Doe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith looks to land a strike but Doe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doe controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mike Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
181 lbs
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23
177 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon lands with a hook. Bravo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dixon dodges the punch combination from Bravo.
Bravo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bravo scores with a three punch combo!
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bravo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good work by Bravo as he checks the leg kick.
Bravo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bravo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dixon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A shot to the liver by Dixon. Beautiful body shot.
Dixon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bravo tries to clinch
and Dixon counters with a nice body shot.
Richard Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bravo misses its intended target.
Dixon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice uppercut there from Bravo.
Dixon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bravo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bravo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dixon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dixon has escaped and now he's on top!
Bravo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dixon content to stall in guard here.
Dixon is looking to stand up but Bravo won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo 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.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bravo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dixon has picked Bravo up and slammed him! Bravo can't keep hold of the triangle and Dixon manages to pass to side control!
Bravo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peter Dixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon tries to clinch up
and Bravo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dixon's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bravo throws a strike but Dixon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bravo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Bravo is keeping the position.
Bravo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bravo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dixon is aware though and is defending well.
Dixon wants to get up but he can't break Bravo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bravo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dixon uses it to pass to side control.
Bravo looks gassed!
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.
Bravo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dixon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bravo wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dixon escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Dixon.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Peter Dixon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dixon moves into the clinch.
Dixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Bravo goes for a takedown attempt but Dixon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bravo is looking to clinch but Dixon is avoiding it.
Dixon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bravo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon scores with a head kick.
It looks like Richard Bravo has been cut.
Bravo darts in trying to clinch
and Dixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bravo thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Bravo loads up on a big right hand but Dixon slips the punch.
Bravo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dixon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dixon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dixon is trying to control but Bravo passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dixon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bravo is trying to get an arm triangle but Dixon is defending well.
Dixon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is trying to get an arm triangle but Dixon is defending well.
Bravo tries for a kimura but Dixon is defending well.
Bravo moves into full mount!
Bravo prevents Dixon from getting the reversal.
Bravo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dixon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dixon!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Bravo is keeping the position.
Bravo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dixon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bravo.
Dixon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bravo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bravo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dixon trying to mount his opponent but Bravo defends it.
Bravo is looking for a sweep. Dixon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dixon not doing much here.
Dixon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bravo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bravo is looking to improve his position.
Bravo actively working from the bottom here.
Bravo has a hand on Dixon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dixon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Dixon is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Bravo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bravo lands in his opponent's guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dixon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Bravo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bravo throws a hook but Dixon avoids it easily.
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Bravo misses the body punch
and Dixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dixon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bravo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dixon is looking to wear down Bravo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dixon lands with a right hand.
Dixon scores with a punch to the head.
Dixon tries to clinch up but Bravo circles away and keeps his distance.
Dixon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dixon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Bravo misses
letting Dixon counter with a right hand.
Dixon swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Bravo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bravo forces Dixon back against the cage and clinches.
Dixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Dixon.
Bravo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bravo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bravo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dixon walks away with a smile on his face. Bravo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bravo is looking to clinch.
Dixon scores with a jab to the body.
Bravo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bravo.
Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dixon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bravo keeps the fight on the outside.
Dixon misses with a straight right.
Bravo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dixon counters with a left to the body.
Bravo tries to score with a low kick but Dixon moves his leg out of the way.
Bravo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peter Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Dixon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bravo throws and elbow that misses. Dixon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bravo's guard. Nice move by Dixon!
Bravo has a closed guard, preventing Dixon from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is working an open guard so Dixon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bravo cracks Dixon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravo.
Bravo clinches but Dixon breaks the clinch
and Dixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bravo misses with a looping left.
Dixon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dixon gets caught flat footed, as Bravo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bravo thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bravo thows a big elbow that misses.
Bravo stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Dixon throws up his legs and catches Bravo in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Bravo tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Dixon! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Peter Dixon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between mrs ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Patrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ko comes to the cage accompanied by get back . Patrick is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up to Boston. 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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22
205 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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26
200 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 0, fighting out of London, mrs ko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimi Patrick!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from ko.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from ko is defended easily by Patrick.
ko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patrick swivels and escapes.
ko slips under a jab from Patrick.
ko fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mrs ko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patrick slaps away a takedown attempt from ko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
ko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Patrick is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with ko in particular looking to stall.
ko wants to free his trapped foot but Patrick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Patrick looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. ko is working away from the top position though.
ko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
ko shoots in looking for a takedown but Patrick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing ko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from Patrick misses.
ko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - ko lands in his opponent's guard.
Patrick being controlled here, momentarily.
ko trying to control but Patrick is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrick is looking to stand up but ko isn't so interested in that idea.
Patrick is looking for a triangle but ko pushes his legs off easily.
ko looking to pass the guard.
ko trying to control but Patrick is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Patrick wants to get back to his feet but ko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and ko defends well.
ko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
ko won't allow Patrick to sweep him here.
ko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of mrs ko.
ko shoots in for a double leg but Patrick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
ko lands the left hand.
Patrick stuffs the takedown attempt from ko. ko gets slowly back to his feet.
ko shoots for a double leg takedown but Patrick sprawls well. He's pushed ko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Patrick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
ko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Patrick as he avoids it easily.
Patrick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patrick swinging wildly here.
Patrick throws a nice looking combination but ko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Patrick.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
mrs ko dominated that round.
That's time! ko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Patrick tries to bum rush ko with a series of wild strikes but ko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Patrick throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like mrs ko has been cut.
ko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from ko does it's job there.
ko defending well as Patrick loads up on a big left hand.
Patrick is looking to clinch.
ko shoots for a takedown but Patrick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Patrick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from ko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mrs ko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patrick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ko shoots in looking for a takedown. Patrick tries to sprawl out of it but ko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Patrick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
ko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patrick scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Patrick but Patrick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
ko dodges the punch combination from Patrick.
ko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Patrick circles away.
Patrick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Patrick misses with an uppercut. ko saw that one coming.
Patrick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Patrick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
ko shoots in for a takedown but Patrick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Patrick has ko up against the cage in a clinch.
ko can't get the takedown.
Patrick breaks from the clinch.
Patrick moves into the clinch.
Patrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patrick throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrick drives through and clinches with ko against the cage.
Patrick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patrick throws a series of punches but ko moves out of range.
Patrick tries to close the distance and clinch up but ko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patrick swinging wildly here.
ko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Patrick finds it's way round the side to connect with ko's head.
ko throws a series of punches but Patrick moves out of range.
ko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patrick.
A leg kick checked by ko.
ko shoots in but Patrick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Patrick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from ko.
Patrick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and ko is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ko shoots in but Patrick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Patrick lands a jab-cross combination.
Patrick pushes ko up against the cage in a clinch.
ko avoids a wild elbow strike from Patrick.
Patrick lands with a right to the head.
Patrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patrick tries to bum rush ko with a series of wild strikes but ko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Patrick does no damage.
Patrick rushes ko and presses him up against the cage.
Patrick presses ko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Patrick manages to break the clinch.
ko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Patrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patrick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ko tries to keep at a distance but Patrick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Patrick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patrick pushes ko up against the cage in a clinch.
ko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Patrick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patrick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Patrick tries to sprawl but ko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Patrick is trying to stand.
ko uses his free foot to push down on Patrick's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Patrick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patrick working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Patrick is looking to escape.
ko is really struggling to control Patrick but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Patrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on mrs ko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
No joy there for Patrick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
ko throws a combination that misses
and Patrick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Patrick coming out on top.
ko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Patrick wants to clinch.
ko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Patrick as he jumps to the side.
Patrick misses with a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from ko.
ko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Patrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patrick.
Patrick misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ko.
ko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mrs ko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Patrick.
ko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patrick.
A punch combination from Patrick misses.
ko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
ko circles away from the clinch attempt.
ko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patrick manages to avoid it.
Patrick lands a really nice looking cross but ko seems unphased.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ko.
Patrick tries to close the distance and clinch up but ko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ko scores with a takedown into Patrick's guard.
Patrick keeping moving, preventing ko from controlling successfully.
ko won't allow Patrick to get back to his feet.
ko looking to pass the guard.
Patrick keeping moving, preventing ko from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Patrick wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ko wants to control from the top but Patrick keeps moving.
Patrick looking for a guillotine here but ko defends easily.
Patrick has his feet on ko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Patrick throws a one two combo.
Horrible takedown by ko or perhaps it was just good defense by Patrick which made him look bad.
ko shoots in for a takedown but Patrick shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patrick stalks ko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into ko's face. ko staggers backwards, shaken.
Patrick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Patrick tries to clinch up but ko circles away and keeps his distance.
Patrick throws a nice looking combination but ko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jimi Patrick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Patrick lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Patrick.
mrs ko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patrick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
ko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
mrs ko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ko moves forwards but Patrick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
ko fails to land the takedown.
ko has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Patrick scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimi Patrick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Patrick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Patrick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Young II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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25
251 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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26
265 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tong Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerald Young II!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Young II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Young II's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Young II has Sagat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sagat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Young II blocks it with crossed arms.
Young II's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Young II drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sagat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Young II is working for takedown but Sagat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tong Sagat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Young II.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Young II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Young II.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Young II blocks it.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Young II is blocking nicely.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Young II blocks with his arms.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Young II being controlled against the cage.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Young II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Young II blocks the elbow strike.
Young II slows down the pace here.
Sagat is pressed up against the cage. Young II has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sagat down to the mat. Sagat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Young II avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Young II tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sagat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Young II somewhat.
Young II fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sagat forces Young II back against the cage and clinches.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Young II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Young II.
Young II avoids a wild elbow strike from Sagat.
Sagat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Young II blocks it.
Sagat working Young II over with knees to the body.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Young II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat is breathing heavily.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Gerald Young II has been cut.
Sagat stops a takedown attempt from Young II.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Young II blocks it with crossed arms.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
Young II gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sagat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sagat keeping full guard, as Young II tries to pass.
Young II throwing strikes from guard but Sagat blocks nicely.
Young II stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sagat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sagat keeping full guard, as Young II tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young II passes Sagat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four 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.
Young II looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Young II is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Young II is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Young II looking to pass the guard.
Young II is looking to advance position but Sagat has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Young II can do anything to dispel that myth.
Young II is in all sorts of trouble here.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tong Sagat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerald Young II's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Young II will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sagat wants to clinch up but Young II keeps it at a distance.
Young II closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Young II lands in his opponent's guard.
Young II stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sagat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Young II slips nicely into half guard.
Young II is pressing down on Sagat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sagat is holding on for now.
Young II misses with a head shot. Sagat uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young II wants to pass the guard but Sagat is keeping the position.
Young II trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sagat manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Young II manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sagat manages to get himself to full guard.
Young II advances position into side control!
Young II advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young II thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Young II thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Young II sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sagat blocking the ground and pound.
Young II cracks Sagat with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Young II swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sagat is now in Young II's guard. A big mistake from Young II there, giving up the dominant position!
Young II 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young II is breathing heavily.
Sagat drops back looking for a leg! Young II is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Young II manages to kick Sagat off! Sagat jumps back into Young II's guard.
Young II lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sagat!
Young II throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sagat because Young II loaded up on that one.
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.
Sagat is trying to stand.
Young II goes for an armbar but Sagat turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sagat.
Young II has his foot on Sagat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sagat works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Young II is on top in guard.
Young II in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Young II trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Young IIis looking to pass into half guard but Sagat pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sagat is in guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Young II showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerald Young II's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Sagat as Young II shoots in.
Sagat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Young II manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sagat is looking to clinch.
Young II shoots for a takedown but Sagat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sagat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sagat wants it to stay on the feet.
Tong Sagat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Young II.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sagat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Young II shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sagat but Sagat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sagat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Young II blocks with his arms.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Young II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat wants to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagat tries to land knees in the clinch but Young II avoids the damage to the body.
Sagat tries to stall but Young II uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Young II blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Young II will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sagat up against the cage.
Sagat prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat prevents the takedown attempt.
Sagat tries to stall but Young II uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Young II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Young II is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sagat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sagat controlling the action here for a moment.
Young II has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sagat is trying to keep an underhook but Young II manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Young II is looking to pass Sagat's guard but actually Sagat recovers to full guard.
Sagat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Young II stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sagat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerald Young II has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young II is looking to advance position but Sagat has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Young II sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sagat maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Young II could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sagat has cracked it and Young II is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sagat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tong Sagat!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Prodigy - Breathe. Gunner Hansen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kyle Smith's chin.
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166 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunner Hansen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hansen. Hansen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hansen manages to avoid it.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hansen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hansen somewhat.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith throws a series of punches but Hansen avoids them all with ease.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Hansen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Hansen is controlling him
Hansen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Hansen.
Hansen misses with a jab to the body
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a series of punches but Hansen moves out of range.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Hansen backpedaling.
Hansen tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyle Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansen slips a jab from Smith.
Hansen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kyle Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hansen throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hansen circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hansen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pβtι.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Hansen moved out of range.
Hansen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hansen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hansen with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Hansen ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith cracks Hansen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hansen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Hansen with an uppercut!
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Hansen doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Hansen is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Hansen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hansen drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Hansen walks into a left hand.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hansen has his takedown stuffed
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hansen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith lunges at Hansen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hansen's hand.
Hansen is rocked!
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Hansen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Gunner Hansen has been cut.
Hansen with a poor takedown
and Smith scores with a counter punch that sends Hansen to the canvas! Smith smells blood - he's punishing Hansen with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hansen has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Smith!
Kyle Smith is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Stronger. Grey comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roots Bloody Roots - Sepultura kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby White!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Grey!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey misses with a low kick.
Grey cracks White with a good jab.
Grey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grey moves into the clinch.
White throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White blocks a body shot from Grey.
Grey prevents a body shot from White.
White prevents Grey from breaking the clinch.
A short right from White on the inside.
White avoiding damage as Grey throws knees to the body.
White pushes Grey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Grey.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White lands a shoulder strike.
Grey stalling the fight.
Grey looks gassed!
White blocks an elbow strike from Grey.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White lands a hook to the side of the head.
White lands a takedown into guard.
White trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.
White is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White 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.
Grey controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
White is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grey looking for a sweep. Not yet Grey, not yet.
White passes easily into side control. Nice work.
White looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
White is trying to get an arm triangle but Grey is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control the position but Grey is working away.
Grey prevents White from improving position.
Grey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
White tries for a kimura but Grey is defending well.
Grey manages to get back to half guard.
White wants to free his trapped foot but Grey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grey looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grey is looking to improve his position.
White is trying to control the action in half guard but Grey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
White wants to pass the guard but Grey is defending well.
White seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
White is thwarting Grey's attempts to control the position.
Grey manages to get to full guard.
White postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of White, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grey manages to get himself to full guard.
Grey keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Grey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
White throwing strikes from guard but Grey blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Grey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby White dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Grey throws a leg kick that misses.
Paul Grey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White has managed to clinch.
White misses with a punch to the body.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Grey.
White turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
White passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Grey!
Grey sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Grey wants to control but White passes into side.
White working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
White prevents Grey from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Grey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Grey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
White has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Grey is holding on tight.
Grey tries to hold on but White postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to work his way around to Grey's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
White working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Grey turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips White off and cradles Grey's limp body as White celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bobby White!
Bobby White retains his heavyweight title!
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