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Bloody Sunday XIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Young I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis has chosen DMX - Aint No Sunshine as his entrance music. Gray Davis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerald Young I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gray Davis!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young I swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young I shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Young I gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis catches Young I with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Young I throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davis throws a series of punches but Young I moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Young I. No joy for Davis on that attempt.
Young I shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Young I's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Young I shoots and misses
and Davis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Young I. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young I shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Young I swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Young I throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Young I throws a leg kick which misses Davis's front leg but catches the back leg as Davis tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young I with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab.
Young I has his takedown stuffed
enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Davis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Young I back to the cage. Davis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Young I throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davis counters with a leg kick.
Young I swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Davis lands with a nice combination. Young I backs away looking to recover.
Young I shoots and misses
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Young I throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Young I is breathing heavily.
Davis lands with a good body shot.
Young I shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Davis eats them both and turns towards Young I to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Davis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Young I looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Young I throws a combination that misses
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Davis cracks a nice hook into Young I's ribs.
Young I takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Young I swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davis lands a nice shot that snaps Young I's head back.
Davis moves away from the strike by Young I.
Young I has his takedown stuffed
and Davis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Davis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Young I walks into a stiff left hand from Davis.
Davis scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young I gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Young I takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young I throws a big shot that misses.
Young I has his takedown stuffed
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young I tries for a takedown but Davis circles away easily
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young I throws a combination that misses
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Young I misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Young I takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A right-left combo lands from Davis.
Young I gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Young I doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Young I gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Young I.
Young I with a poor takedown
and Davis counters with a three punch combo that has Young I backing up. Young I nods at Davis to acknowledge the strikes.
Young I falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davis counters with a thumping low kick.
Young I falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davis counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Davis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Young I misses with a double jab
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young I.
Young I doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gerald Young I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young I misses with a looping left.
Davis's corner calls for a 1-2. Davis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Young I doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young I decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Davis is pressing down on Young I's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis is trying to control the position but Young I postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Young I gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Young I is looking to escape.
Davis 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. Young I turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Davis off and cradles Young I's limp body as Davis celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Gray Davis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hellwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Powers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Austin Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Hellwig!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers scores with a head kick. Hellwig tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Powers tries to clinch but Hellwig is having none of it.
Hellwig shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Powers sprawls well. Powers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hellwig gets slowly back to his feet.
Powers gets in close and tags Hellwig with a short punch that almost sends Hellwig to the mat! Oh Hellwig is in big trouble! He turns his back on Powers, trying to create some distance but Powers rushes him, striking wildly and Hellwig goes down! The referee tackles Powers into the cage to end the fight! Powers is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Austin Powers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Hust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pung Rundgung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rundgung has chosen Bullsonparade as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Pung Rundgung enters the cage!
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184 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, George Hust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Pung Rundgung!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hust tries to clinch but Rundgung moves out of range.
Rundgung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hust.
Rundgung tries to keep at a distance but Hust has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hust tries to circle away but Rundgung has him pinned against the cage.
Rundgung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hust tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hust rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rundgung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hust gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hust moves in looking to clinch but Rundgung pushes him off.
Hust misses with the combination.
Rundgung misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hust is defended easily by Rundgung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hust tries to clinch there but Rundgung circles away.
Hust wants to clinch.
Hust shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rundgung sprawls well. Rundgung wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hust gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hust stalks Rundgung and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rundgung's face. Rundgung staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Pung Rundgung has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hust looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rundgung falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hust counters with a takedown into side control.
Rundgung regains half guard.
Rundgung missing with punches from the bottom.
Rundgung is trying to stand up here but Hust is controlling him well.
Rundgung is trying to maintain the position but Hust is very close to passing his half guard.
Hust prevents Rundgung from improving his position.
Rundgung punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rundgung is looking to control Hust's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rundgung avoid being mounted?
Rundgung is trying to stand back up but Hust is controlling him
Rundgung trying to hold on to Hust's head to control him but Hust postures up.
Hust prevents Rundgung from standing back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Pung Rundgung hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hust misses with a looping right.
Rundgung checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Hust lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rundgung doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rundgung throws a sloppy head kick and Hust moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Rundgung.
Rundgung jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rundgung shoots in looking for a takedown but Hust manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rundgung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hust falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rundgung counters by moving into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hust working hard to break the clinch.
Rundgung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rundgung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rundgung scores with a takedown into Hust's guard.
Hust working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rundgung.
Rundgung is working Hust over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rundgung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hust works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rundgung trying to control the position from guard on top but Hust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rundgung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rundgung with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rundgung trying to control but Hust is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hust holds on and takes a little breather.
Rundgung stands and steps away. Hust gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hust moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Hust dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pung Rundgung's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hust throws a hook but Rundgung blocks it.
Hust clinches up with Rundgung and pushes him back against the cage.
Hust tries for a takedown but Rundgung manages to get underhooks.
Hust looking to slow down the pace here.
Rundgung stalling in the clinch but Hust improves position.
Rundgung breaks the clinch.
Rundgung circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Rundgung to counter with a crisp jab.
Rundgung dips to his left and cracks Hust with an uppercut!
Hust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rundgung was well out of range. Poor timing from Hust.
Hust lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rundgung misses with a double jab
and Hust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rundgung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hust misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hust connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rundgung momentarily.
Rundgung has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hust is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rundgung softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hust is trying to break the clinch but Rundgung has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rundgung misses with an elbow over the top.
Rundgung comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hust is trying to drag Rundgung to the mat but Rundgung just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Hust. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rundgung manages to break the clinch.
Hust will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hust takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rundgung jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rundgung throws a big shot that misses.
Rundgung with a hook.
George Hust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rundgung throws a right hand that Hust ducks under and follows up with a left that Hust also avoids with ease.
Hust misses with a combination
and Rundgung counters with a left and a right that stings Hust.
Hust uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rundgung has time to react.
Rundgung misses with a body shot.
Rundgung dips to his left and cracks Hust with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rundgung listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rundgung.
Rundgung throws a sloppy head kick and Hust moves out of range easily.
George Hust is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rundgung misses with a wild combination.
Hust tries to clinch but Rundgung is having none of it.
Rundgung lands with a straight right. Hust didn't see that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Hust 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rundgung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hust.
Rundgung scores with a jab to the head.
Hust misses with a combination
and Rundgung counters with a big head kick but Hust shrugs it off.
Rundgung misses with a hook. Hust ducked under it nicely.
Hust throws a body punch but Rundgung moves out of range.
Rundgung works over Hust's head and body with a nice combination.
Hust misses with a jab to the body
and Rundgung counters with a straight right hand.
Rundgung slips a straight right by Hust.
Rundgung goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rundgung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rundgung scores with a body shot.
Hust takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rundgung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rundgung lands with a hook. Hust tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rundgung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
George Hust is winning the standup battle so far.
Rundgung ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rundgung lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rundgung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hust.
Rundgung stuns Hust with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rundgung lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rundgung jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hust throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rundgung's waist but Rundgung gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hust off to one side.
Rundgung dodges the punch combination from Hust.
Rundgung decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hust is staying active underneath Rundgung, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rundgung missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rundgung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hust keeps working.
Hust keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rundgung missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hust avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rundgung.
Rundgung missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rundgung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rundgung working the head and body with strikes.
Rundgung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pung Rundgung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pung Rundgung's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rundgung lands a nice looking body shot.
Hust takes one to the side of the head.
Hust tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Rundgung.
Rundgung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hust circles away quickly and effectively.
Rundgung lands a high kick!
Hust defending well as Rundgung loads up on a big left hand.
Rundgung scores with a jab.
Rundgung connects with a body shot.
Hust scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rundgung just misses with a punch to the body.
Rundgung scores with a hook.
Rundgung fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hust takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rundgung jabs Hust to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hust wants to clinch but Rundgung slips to the side
and Hust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Rundgung.
Hust looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rundgung lands with a straight right. Hust didn't see that one coming.
Rundgung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hust.
Rundgung fails with a takedown attempt.
Rundgung changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rundgung scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hust.
Rundgung is trying to control Hust's posture but Hust avoids it.
Hust trying to control the position but Rundgung is working away.
Rundgung tries to improve position but can't.
Rundgung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Rundgung's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rundgung is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rundgung wants to control but Hust postures up.
Rundgung is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rundgung is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hust has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rundgung holds on to Hust's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rundgung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rundgung holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Hust working away.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pung Rundgung wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rundgung throws a big shot that misses.
Rundgung moves forwards but Hust connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hust closes the distance but Rundgung moves to the side
and Rundgung counters with a straight right hand.
Hust takes one on the button.
Rundgung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rundgung throws a hook but Hust blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rundgung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hust manages to avoid it.
Hust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hust is looking to clinch but Rundgung is avoiding it.
Rundgung slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rundgung misses the jab.
A combination from Rundgung does no damage.
Hust misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Rundgung counter with a right hand.
Rundgung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hust shoots in looking for a takedown but Rundgung manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hust's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rundgung takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rundgung thows a body shot but no joy.
Rundgung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hust tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Rundgung counter with a right hand.
Hust gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rundgung counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hust keeping moving, preventing Rundgung from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pung Rundgung.
Well Rundgung has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Pung Rundgung!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Pung Rundgung!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Pung Rundgung!
Pung Rundgung wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maxi Carnage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonaz Obsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carnage comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - No Sunshine. Obsen has chosen Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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13 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Maxi Carnage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Yonaz Obsen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carnage defends it nicely.
Carnage thows a body kick. Obsen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice shot by Carnage.
It looks like Yonaz Obsen has been cut.
Yonaz Obsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Carnage as Obsen shoots in.
Obsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maxi Carnage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yonaz Obsen.
Carnage moves in looking to clinch but Obsen pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Carnage as Obsen shoots in.
Obsen throws a leg kick but Carnage sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Obsen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Carnage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carnage is looking for a triangle but Obsen pushes his legs off easily.
Obsen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Obsen won't allow Carnage to get back to his feet.
Obsen landing with the ground and pound.
Carnage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obsen with a nice head shot there.
Obsen throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Obsen drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Obsen as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Carnage screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Obsen! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Yonaz Obsen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Psiho Borec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tysoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borec comes to the cage accompanied by Cannibal Corpse - I Will Kill You. Tysoon has chosen Flipsyde - Someday as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
222 lbs
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28
212 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Knockout power |
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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
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Psiho Borec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tysoon!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tysoon fails with the takedown.
Tysoon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tysoon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tysoon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tysoon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tysoon tries for a kimura but Borec is defending well.
Borec gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tysoon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borec is just riding it out for now. Tysoon eventually gives up the hold.
Borec trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tysoon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Borec has managed to free his arm - good work.
Borec has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tysoon is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysoon is trying to work for a kimura but Borec is defending well.
Tysoon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tysoon looks gassed!
Borec manages to get to full guard.
Tysoonis looking to pass into half guard but Borec pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Borec is in guard.
Borec lands a couple of elbows.
Tysoon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borec has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Borec wants to control from the top but Tysoon keeps moving.
Borec throwing strikes but missing.
Tysoon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borec can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borec lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Borec distracts Tysoon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Borec throwing strikes but missing.
Borec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tysoon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borec got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tysoon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borec has managed to get both his arms back between Tysoon's legs - danger averted.
Borec is working Tysoon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tysoon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tysoon looking for a guillotine here but Borec defends easily.
Borec landing with the ground and pound.
Borec stands up over Tysoon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysoon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borec is aware though and is defending well.
Borec passes Tysoon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Borec takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Borec working the head and body with strikes.
Borec moves nicely into side control.
Tysoon tries to buck Borec off but Borec is having none of it.
Borec lands a few punches from side control.
Borec is putting a hurting on Tysoon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tysoon is looking to reverse the position.
Borec lands a nice forearm strike.
Tysoon is rocked!
Borec lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tysoon down.
Tysoon is still in real trouble! Can Borec finish him?
Borec cracks Tysoon with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Borec immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Tysoon is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Borec!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Psiho Borec!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Durante Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lützenkirchen - Cairo on Acid. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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26
165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricardo Durante Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Al Wuzz!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durante Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wuzz tries to avoid it but Durante Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wuzz to the ground. Wuzz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Durante Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durante Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wuzz as he avoids it easily.
Wuzz gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wuzz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Durante Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Durante Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Wuzz keeps moving and retains side control.
Wuzz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Durante Jr, who protects the arm well.
Wuzz is trying to get an arm triangle but Durante Jr is defending well.
Wuzz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Durante Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Durante Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wuzz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Durante Jr tries to bench press Wuzz off him but Wuzz keeps the position.
Durante Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Wuzz.
Durante Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Durante Jr is trying to stand back up but Wuzz is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wuzz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wuzz is working for a kimura but Durante Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Wuzz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wuzz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wuzz is trying to work for a kimura but Durante Jr is defending well.
Wuzz trying to mount his opponent but Durante Jr defends it.
Wuzz is trying to work for a kimura but Durante Jr is defending well.
Durante Jr is looking to control Wuzz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Durante Jr avoid being mounted?
Durante Jr misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Durante Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wuzz pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durante Jr tries to kick Wuzz off but Wuzz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Durante Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Wuzz.
Durante Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Durante Jr is trying to stand up here but Wuzz is controlling him well.
Wuzz trying to mount his opponent but Durante Jr defends it.
Wuzz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wuzz wants to work for an arm triangle but Durante Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wuzz seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Durante Jr has recovered full guard.
Wuzz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durante Jr is keeping the position for now.
Durante Jr has his foot on Wuzz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wuzz works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Durante Jr is looking for a triangle but Wuzz pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Durante Jr is breathing heavily.
Wuzz 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.
Wuzz 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.
Wuzz preventing the sweep.
Wuzz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wuzz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Durante Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Durante Jr has escaped and now he's on top!
Durante Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Wuzz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wuzz shoots and misses
and Durante Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wuzz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durante Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wuzz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wuzz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durante Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wuzz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wuzz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durante Jr pulls his head out easily.
Durante Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wuzz is breathing heavily.
Wuzz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durante Jr trying to control from half guard but Wuzz is working away.
Durante Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durante Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wuzz keeps working.
Durante Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Durante Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wuzz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Durante Jr is looking to take a break and control but Wuzz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Durante Jr there.
Wuzz tries to roll over but Durante Jr keeps him under control.
Wuzz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durante Jr pulls his head out easily.
Wuzz looking for submissions off his back.
Durante Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wuzz has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Durante Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wuzz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wuzz actively working from the bottom here.
Wuzz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Durante Jr there.
Durante Jr is keen to just control but Wuzz is a slippery customer.
Durante Jr is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz manages to get to full guard.
Wuzz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wuzz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Durante Jr is one step ahead there.
Durante Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Durante Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuzz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wuzz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Durante Jr defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wuzz keeping moving, preventing Durante Jr from controlling successfully.
Wuzz keeping full guard, as Durante Jr tries to pass.
Wuzz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Durante Jr has left one of his arms exposed and Wuzz doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Durante Jr screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Al Wuzz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amanda Munroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Voodoo People as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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26
255 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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26
250 lbs
12 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Amanda Munroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Munroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Munroe's half guard.
Munroe tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Munroe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Munroe trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Munroe's temple.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Munroe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Munroe is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson prevents Munroe from improving his position.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Munroe is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Munroe is having none of it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Thomas Johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Munroe scores with a jab to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Munroe enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Munroe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson stands up over Munroe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Munroe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munroe 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.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson trying to control but Munroe is working from the bottom.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Munroe working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Munroe keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands and steps away. Munroe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Munroe leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Amanda Munroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Johnson.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Munroe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Munroe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munroe misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson trying to control the action but Munroe is working from the bottom.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Munroe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Munroe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munroe is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Munroe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Munroe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Munroe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Munroe up and slammed him! Munroe can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control!
Munroe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Munroe is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Thomas Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munroe is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Munroe gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
It looks like Amanda Munroe has been cut.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munroe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munroe keeps working.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson raining down shots from the mount!
Munroe is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munroe is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Amanda Munroe's cut is getting worse.
Munroe taking shots to the head.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
Amanda Munroe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Amanda Munroe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thomas Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Spants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Roy Jones - Can't be touched. Paddy Fox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
277 lbs
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230 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Lou Spants!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spants on the side of the head.
It looks like Lou Spants has been cut.
Spants looks for a takedown but Fox sprawls well.
Fox tries to sprawl but Spants drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Spants tries to pass to full mount but Fox defends it.
Spants prevents Fox from standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fox manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fox wants to get back to his feet but Spants is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fox working for a triangle but Spants defends it easily.
Fox has his foot on Spants's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spants works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spants wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Spants postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fox looking for a guillotine here but Spants defends easily.
Fox has his foot on Spants's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spants works his way back into a safe position though.
Spants has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fox is proving hard to escape from.
Fox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spants postures up.
Spants tries to free his leg and advance position but Fox is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spants wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Spants tries to free his leg and advance position but Fox is retaining full guard.
Spants missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spants passes Fox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Spants wants to take a breather but Fox is having none of it.
Fox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spants is working away from the top position though.
Spants controlling the action here.
Fox is looking to escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fox shoots in for a double leg but Spants sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spants misses with the combination.
Fox slips a straight right by Spants.
Spants throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fox dodges the punch combination from Spants.
Spants shoots and misses
and Fox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spants throws a combination that misses
and Fox moves into the clinch.
Spants is looking to break free of the clinch but Fox has double underhooks.
Fox has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Spants is trying to keep an underhook but Fox manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spants wants to control but Fox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spants is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fox is staying active.
Fox seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox is trying to work for a kimura but Spants is defending well.
Fox is breathing heavily.
Fox with the ground and pound but Spants uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fox stands and steps away. Spants gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Spants goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lou Spants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox swinging wildly here.
Spants connects with a single shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spants misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paddy Fox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lou Spants's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fox throws out a loose jab but Spants uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spants throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spants looks to throw the jab but Fox is out of range.
Paddy Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fox misses with an uppercut. Spants saw that one coming.
Spants tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fox was well out of range. Poor timing from Spants.
Spants has his takedown stuffed
and Fox counters with a nice uppercut.
Spants ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fox moves away.
Spants takes a swing at Fox's ribcage but misses.
Spants lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fox shoots in but Spants avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paddy Fox is winning the standup battle so far.
Spants ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fox moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spants jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spants doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fox counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Spants is breathing heavily.
Fox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fox fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spants sprawls well initially but Fox persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Spants is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Spants is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paddy Fox!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thai Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Striker comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine - Killing in The Name. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Thai Striker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Marshall Matthews blocks the low kick.
Striker lands a jab to the head.
Striker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marshall Matthews clinches up against the cage.
Striker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Striker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marshall Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Striker landing knees to the body.
Striker lands a knee to the head.
Striker connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Striker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Striker breaks the clinch.
Marshall Matthews avoids the head kick by Striker.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Striker misses with a knee to the head.
Striker misses with a knee strike.
Striker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marshall Matthews is trying to maintain a safe position but Striker gets an underhook and turns Marshall Matthews into the cage.
Striker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshall Matthews.
Striker with a knee to the head.
Striker misses with a knee strike.
Striker trying to land knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews lands with a right to the head.
Striker pushes off an throws an elbow but Marshall Matthews leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Striker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marshall Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Striker is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marshall Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Striker missing with knees to the body.
Striker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Striker pushes off an throws an elbow but Marshall Matthews leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Striker missing with knees to the body.
Striker tries a knee to the head but Marshall Matthews blocks it.
Marshall Matthews with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Striker misses with a knee to the head.
Marshall Matthews tries to land knees in the clinch but Striker avoids the damage to the body.
Striker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Striker misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marshall Matthews - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Striker blocks the elbow strike.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marshall Matthews counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Striker thinking.
Marshall Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall Matthews misses with a head kick.
Marshall Matthews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marshall Matthews lands with a nice combination. Striker backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marshall Matthews throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Striker's head.
It looks like Thai Striker has been cut.
Striker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Striker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Striker sizes up Marshall Matthews with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Striker thows a leg kick but Marshall Matthews checks it
letting Marshall Matthews counter with a right hand.
Striker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Striker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marshall Matthews lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Striker moves out of range.
Striker throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall Matthews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Striker.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Striker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Striker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marshall Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Striker's defenses.
Striker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marshall Matthews is defending well for now.
Striker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Striker circles away.
Marshall Matthews throws a series of punches but Striker moves out of range.
Striker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marshall Matthews. Marshall Matthews obviously looking to wear him down.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to land knees in the clinch but Striker avoids the damage to the body.
Striker lands a knee to the head.
Marshall Matthews works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Striker avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marshall Matthews obliges.
Marshall Matthews throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Striker scores with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews avoids the elbow strike from Striker, against the cage.
Striker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marshall Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marshall Matthews is trying to break free.
Striker looking to stall.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thai Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews lands a hook that snaps the head of Striker backwards.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Striker wants to slow Marshall Matthews down by chopping away at his legs.
Striker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Striker dodges the punch combination from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews digs a good hook to Striker's body.
Marshall Matthews forces Striker back against the cage and clinches.
Striker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshall Matthews.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall Matthews.
Striker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Striker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Striker keeps it at a distance.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Striker is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Striker keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morton Marshall Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thai Striker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Striker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marshall Matthews holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marshall Matthews working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Striker obliges.
Striker tries a knee to the head but Marshall Matthews blocks it.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Striker moves out of range.
Marshall Matthews pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Striker back to the cage. Marshall Matthews follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Marshall Matthews moves into range and clinches up with Striker.
Striker with a knee to the head.
Striker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews landing knees to the head.
Marshall Matthews dodges an elbow strike from Striker.
With the fighters up against the cage, Striker throws an elbow but misses.
Striker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Striker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Striker tries to land knees in the clinch but Marshall Matthews avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marshall Matthews is trying to push Striker away but Striker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Striker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker looks to throw the jab but Marshall Matthews is out of range.
Striker tries to clinch up but Marshall Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Marshall Matthews duly obliges.
Striker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Striker is avoiding it.
Marshall Matthews instigates a clinch.
Striker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Striker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marshall Matthews wants to break free but Striker has control.
Striker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marshall Matthews blocks it with crossed arms.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Striker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marshall Matthews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marshall Matthews is trying to force a seperation but Striker has the dominant position.
Marshall Matthews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Striker looking to throw knees to the head but Marshall Matthews is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Striker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marshall Matthews blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is trying to break the clinch but Striker has him pressed against the cage.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Morton Marshall Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Striker moves out of range.
Marshall Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marshall Matthews scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marshall Matthews. Striker shrugs it off though.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marshall Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Striker pushes him off.
Marshall Matthews goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Striker keeps it at a distance.
Striker thows a leg kick but Marshall Matthews checks it
and Marshall Matthews counters by clinching up.
Marshall Matthews tries to circle away but Striker has him pinned against the cage.
Striker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marshall Matthews is looking to break free of the clinch but Striker has double underhooks.
Marshall Matthews is pushing Striker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Striker tries to land a knee to the head but Marshall Matthews blocks with his arms.
Marshall Matthews trying to land knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Striker back to the cage. Marshall Matthews follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marshall Matthews rushes Striker and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Marshall Matthews's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Striker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marshall Matthews digs a right hand underneath Striker's ribcage. Striker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Striker tries to land knees in the clinch but Marshall Matthews avoids the damage to the body.
Striker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Striker is having none of it.
Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marshall Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.
Striker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morton Marshall Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Striker throws a hook but Marshall Matthews blocks it.
Marshall Matthews pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Striker back to the cage. Marshall Matthews follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Marshall Matthews moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Striker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker tries to land a leg kick but Marshall Matthews saw it coming and moves away.
Marshall Matthews scores with a head kick.
Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Striker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marshall Matthews forces Striker back against the cage and clinches.
Marshall Matthews tries to break the clinch but Striker is controlling the position.
Striker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marshall Matthews throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Striker throws a head kick that misses
and Marshall Matthews counters with a leg kick.
Marshall Matthews lands with a slapping head kick.
Marshall Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Striker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Striker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Striker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marshall Matthews avoids it.
Marshall Matthews lands an elbow inside that Striker shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morton Marshall Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thai Striker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Marshall Matthews duly obliges.
Marshall Matthews lands with a kick to the temple. Striker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Striker takes the fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews lands a shoulder strike.
Striker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marshall Matthews blocks it with crossed arms.
Striker trying to land knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews trying to land knees to the body.
Striker throws an elbow but it misses.
Striker missing with knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews landing knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews tries to land knees in the clinch but Striker avoids the damage to the body.
Striker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Striker tries to land knees in the clinch but Marshall Matthews avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews is trying to push Striker away but Striker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Striker looking to throw knees to the head but Marshall Matthews is blocking nicely.
Marshall Matthews taking a breather.
Marshall Matthews pushes off an throws an elbow but Striker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marshall Matthews working hard to break the clinch.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker misses with a knee to the head.
Striker prevents Marshall Matthews from breaking the clinch.
Striker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marshall Matthews wants to get back to striking at distance but Striker won't allow it.
Striker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marshall Matthews stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Marshall Matthews throws a knee to the head but misses.
Striker tries a knee to the head but Marshall Matthews blocks it.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Striker circles away.
Marshall Matthews connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Striker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marshall Matthews counters with a nice body kick.
Marshall Matthews throws a leg kick which misses Striker's front leg but catches the back leg as Striker tries to avoid it.
Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Striker misses with an uppercut. Marshall Matthews saw that one coming.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch.
Striker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Striker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Striker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marshall Matthews moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Striker misses the body punch
and Marshall Matthews counters with a three punch combo that has Striker backing up. Striker nods at Marshall Matthews to acknowledge the strikes.
Marshall Matthews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Striker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marshall Matthews darts in and clinches Striker up against the cage.
Striker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Striker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marshall Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Striker looking to throw knees to the head but Marshall Matthews is blocking nicely.
Striker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Striker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thai Striker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and pushes Striker back into the cage.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall Matthews lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Striker misses
and Marshall Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marshall Matthews lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marshall Matthews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that half lands.
Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Striker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Striker misses.
Marshall Matthews throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Striker on the side of the head.
Marshall Matthews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall Matthews goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Striker scores with a head kick. Marshall Matthews tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marshall Matthews misses with a two punch combination.
Marshall Matthews has Striker up against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews can't break the clinch.
Striker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marshall Matthews tries to circle away but Striker has him pinned against the cage.
Striker looking to throw knees to the head but Marshall Matthews is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Marshall Matthews rushes Striker and presses him up against the cage.
Marshall Matthews is pushing Striker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Striker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marshall Matthews is defending well for now.
Marshall Matthews working hard to break the clinch.
Striker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marshall Matthews creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marshall Matthews lands a hook that snaps the head of Striker backwards.
Striker looking to throw knees to the head but Marshall Matthews is blocking nicely.
Striker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Marshall Matthews lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch.
Crunch! Marshall Matthews slams his shin into Striker's torso.
Morton Marshall Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Striker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morton Marshall Matthews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marshall Matthews has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Morton Marshall Matthews!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Morton Marshall Matthews!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Morton Marshall Matthews!
Morton Marshall Matthews wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between danny Raptor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dengel has chosen Wat Kyk Jy? as his entrance music. Gus Dengel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, danny Raptor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gus Dengel!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dengel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dengel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raptor was well out of range. Poor timing from Dengel.
Gus Dengel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dengel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Raptor.
Raptor looks to throw the jab but Dengel is out of range.
Raptor throws a series of punches but Dengel avoids them all with ease.
Dengel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dengel throws a leg kick that misses.
Dengel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raptor throws out the jab.
Dengel throws a body punch but Raptor moves out of range.
Dengel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dengel throws a low kick but Raptor moves out of range easily.
Raptor misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dengel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raptor scores with a decent looking hook.
Dengel misses with a low kick.
Raptor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dengel.
Raptor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dengel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raptor walks into a stiff left hand from Dengel.
Raptor keeps the fight on the outside.
Raptor blocks a low kick nicely.
Raptor slips under a jab from Dengel.
Dengel gets caught flat footed, as Raptor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dengel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raptor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dengel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Raptor stopping the sweep attempt from Dengel.
Raptor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raptor is looking to work some ground and pound but Dengel has wrist control.
Raptor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dengel wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Raptor postures up in Dengel's guard and throws a big left but Dengel blocks it.
Raptor trying to control the position from guard on top but Dengel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raptor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dengel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Raptor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dengel is keeping the position for now.
Raptor trying to control the position from guard on top but Dengel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dengel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dengel keeping moving, preventing Raptor from controlling successfully.
Raptor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Raptor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dengel is keeping the position for now.
Dengel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raptor wants to control from the top but Dengel keeps moving.
Raptor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dengel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dengel 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
danny Raptor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dengel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raptor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dengel throws a jab but it's blocked by Raptor.
Dengel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dengel closes the distance and clinches.
Raptor throws a punch but it's blocked by Dengel.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Raptor fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raptor.
Raptor blocks the elbow strike.
Raptor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raptor, as that shot connected.
Dengel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raptor swings for the body but Dengel moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dengel. Raptor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dengel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raptor counters with a nice body shot.
Raptor moves away from the strike by Dengel.
Raptor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raptor wants it to stay on the feet.
Raptor ducks under a wild hook from Dengel.
Raptor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dengel.
danny Raptor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gus Dengel.
Dengel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raptor throws a hook but Dengel avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Raptor both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dengel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Dengel misses.
Dengel misses with a takedown attempt - Raptor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dengel looks to land a right hand but Raptor moved out of range.
Dengel tries to land a leg kick but Raptor saw it coming and moves away.
Dengel scores with a leg kick.
Dengel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raptor to score with a decent uppercut.
Dengel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raptor.
Raptor checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel throws a wild body kick that Raptor sees coming a mile off.
Dengel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raptor.
Raptor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dengel just misses with a punch to the body.
Dengel tries to land a leg kick but Raptor saw it coming and moves away.
Dengel shoots in but no luck this time.
Raptor fails with a takedown attempt.
Dengel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raptor throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raptor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dengel circles away.
Dengel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dengel tries to close the distance and clinch but Raptor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dengel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raptor as he jumps to the side.
Dengel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dengel closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dengel throws an elbow but misses.
Dengel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Raptor.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dengel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Raptor's brow.
Dengel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raptor blocks an elbow strike from Dengel.
Raptor trying to control the position but instead, Dengel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raptor into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
danny Raptor dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Raptor tries to clinch but Dengel moves away
and Dengel counters with a good low kick that Raptor was not able to check.
Dengel misses with a straight right.
Dengel throws a looping overhand right but Raptor ducks down to avoid it.
Dengel misses with a body kick.
Dengel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raptor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Dengel misses the target.
Raptor misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Raptor as Dengel shoots in.
Dengel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raptor lands a nice looking body shot.
Raptor blocks a leg kick.
Dengel wants to clinch.
Dengel misses with a combination
and Raptor counters with a one-two to the body.
Dengel tries a low kick but Raptor avoids it.
Dengel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raptor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dengel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dengel throws a solid leg kick but Raptor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dengel.
Raptor slips under a jab from Dengel.
Dengel has closed the distance and engaged Raptor in a clinch.
Raptor breaks from the clinch.
Raptor loads up on a big right hand but Dengel slips the punch.
Dengel tries to clinch up
and Raptor counters with a nice uppercut.
Dengel throws a jab but it's blocked by Raptor.
Dengel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raptor. That did some damage!
A clash of legs there as Raptor blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raptor tries to clinch but Dengel moves out of range.
Dengel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dengel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dengel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dengel scoring with punches and elbows.
Dengel trying to control the action but Raptor is working from the bottom.
Raptor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dengel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dengel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dengel passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raptor wants to hold on but Dengel pushes him away.
Dengel throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dengel with the ground and pound from mount.
Dengel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dengel cracks Raptor with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dengel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Raptor avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dengel.
Raptor wants to hold on but Dengel pushes him away.
Dengel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Raptor manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Raptor trying to remain calm as Dengel controls from the top position.
Dengel in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gus Dengel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raptor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for danny Raptor!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for danny Raptor!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for danny Raptor!
danny Raptor wins by unanimous decision!
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