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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hatsu Hioki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilhelm Reich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hioki comes to the cage accompanied by Pussy by Rammstein. Reich comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wilhelm Reich in Hell kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Hatsu Hioki! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Reich! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick misses from Hioki. Reich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hioki tries to clinch but Reich is having none of it. Reich keeps the fight on the outside. Hioki throws a head kick but Reich moves out of range.
Reich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hioki tries a head kick but it misses.
Hioki misses with a wild combination.
Reich shoots in and drives through. Hioki sprawls well. Hatsu Hioki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilhelm Reich. Reich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Reich wants to pass the guard but Hioki is defending well. Hioki trying to hold on to Reich's head to control him but Reich postures up.
Reich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hioki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reich frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Hioki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reich can't control as he wanted to and Hioki manages to get the fight back to his half guard. Reich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hioki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Hioki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Reich trying to control from half guard but Hioki is working away. Hioki is trying to control but Reich passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Hioki's face as Reich controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reich moves into full mount! Hioki regains half guard. Hioki is looking to control Reich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hioki avoid being mounted? Reich uses his free foot to push down on Hioki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hioki. Hioki is looking to get to half guard. Hioki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Reich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reich tries to control but Hioki wriggling away. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Reich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wilhelm Reich wasn't active enough on the ground. No luck with that takedown attempt from Reich. Hioki throws a sloppy head kick and Reich moves out of range easily. Reich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hioki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reich. Hioki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Reich is not content to let Hioki control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Reich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Reich tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hioki easily slips into full mount! Hioki prevents Reich from getting the reversal. Hioki jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Reich is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Reich and Hioki has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hioki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wilhelm Reich will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hioki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hioki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Hioki does no damage. Hioki wants to clinch. Hioki lands a head kick!
Hioki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reich is trying to defend but Hioki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Hioki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reich keeps working. Reich manages to get to full guard.
Reich controls Hioki momentarily but Hioki frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reich managing to control the position. Hioki looking to pass the guard. Hioki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Reich looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hioki wants to stand but Reich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Wilhelm Reich. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reich is defended easily by Hioki. Hioki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A punch combination from Hioki misses. Reich 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. Reich wants to control from the top but Hioki keeps moving. Reich tries to free his leg and advance position but Hioki is retaining full guard. Hioki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hioki is controlling Reich's posture. Hioki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Reich trying to control but Hioki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Reich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hioki did well to prevent Reich getting side control. Hioki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Reich stalling away here and it's allowed Hioki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Hioki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Reich has passed into half guard!
Reich prevents Hioki from improving his position. Hioki pushes Reich off looking to stand but Reich dives back in and keeps control.
Reich controlling the action here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reich is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hioki wants to hold on but Reich pushes him away. Hioki is squirming around, avoiding Reich's attempts to control the action. Hioki tries to hold on but Reich pushes him away. Hioki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hioki is squirming around, avoiding Reich's attempts to control the action. Reich is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hioki is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Reich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Reich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Hioki counters with a flying knee. Nice. Reich scores a takedown into full mount! Reich controlling the position easily from mount. Reich works his way to his opponent's back.
Reich tightening his grip on Hioki, looking for the choke. You can see the frustration on Hioki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Reich avoiding Hioki 's attempts to control his hands. Reich patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's one minute gone in the round. Hioki is trying to break free.
Well, with Reich on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hioki is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Hioki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Reich gets his hands free as Hioki looks to control. Hioki is trying to stand back up. Reich is cranking Hioki's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hioki! He's tightened the choke and Hioki is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wilhelm Reich!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pink Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd comes to the cage accompanied by Pigs. Robertson has chosen The Proclaimers - 500 Miles as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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147 lbs
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144 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Pink Floyd! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Robertson! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Robertson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Floyd tests Robertson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Robertson cracks Floyd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Robertson slips under a jab from Floyd. Floyd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robertson swivels and escapes. Robertson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Floyd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robertson on the side of the head. Jab from Floyd. Robertson lands a really nice looking cross but Floyd seems unphased.
Floyd looks to land a combination but Robertson avoids it well. Robertson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Floyd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robertson. Robertson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Robertson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Floyd's hands. Floyd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Robertson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robertson, not yet. Robertson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Floyd prevents Robertson from getting back to his feet. Floyd wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving. Robertson has his hands on Floyd's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Floyd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robertson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Floyd throwing strikes from guard but Robertson blocks nicely. Floyd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Robertson's guard. Robertson is not content to let Floyd control the position. Robertson works his way to full guard. Good work. Robertson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robertson, not yet. Robertson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Floyd is working Robertson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Floyd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Floyd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Floyd throws and elbow that misses. Robertson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Floyd's guard. Nice move by Robertson! Robertson stopping the sweep attempt from Floyd. Robertson wants to control from the top but Floyd keeps moving. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Floyd looking to control.
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Robertson won't allow Floyd to sweep him here. Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Floyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Trevor Robertson wasn't active enough on the ground. Robertson throws an overhand right that lands on Floyd's shoulder, as Floyd tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Robertson blocks a jab. Robertson cracks a nice hook into Floyd's ribs. Floyd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robertson backs up against the cage.
Floyd misses with a hook. Robertson ducked under it nicely. Floyd lands with a shot to the body. Floyd looks to score with a jab to the body but Robertson is just out of range. Floyd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Floyd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robertson manages to avoid it. Robertson misses with a straight right. A punch combination from Robertson misses. Floyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Floyd blocks a head kick by Robertson.
Robertson throws a right and a left that Floyd avoids nicely. Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Robertson looks gassed! Robertson loads up on a big right hand but Floyd slips the punch. Robertson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Floyd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Robertson did well to prevent Floyd getting side control. Robertson gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Floyd works over Robertson with some ground and pound from guard. Robertson controls Floyd momentarily but Floyd frees himself. Floyd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now. Floyd advances to half guard. Floyd drops an elbow to the side of Robertson's head. Floyd 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. Robertson wants to get back to full guard. Floyd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robertson keeps working. Floyd lands with a punch from half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Robertson wants to get back to full guard. Floyd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. 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 Pink Floyd will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Floyd just misses with a punch to the body.
Floyd stuns Robertson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Pink Floyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Floyd connects with a jab. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Robertson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Floyd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Floyd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Robertson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Robertson throws a head kick but Floyd moves out of range.
Floyd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Floyd. Robertson does a little dance to reset his feet. Floyd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Floyd wants to pass to mount but Robertson is defending the position. Robertson is trying to maintain the position but Floyd is very close to passing his half guard. Floyd is trying to control the action in half guard but Robertson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Robertson wants to get back to full guard. Floyd wants to control but Robertson is keeping him busy. Robertson tries to roll over but Floyd keeps him under control. Robertson is breathing heavily. Floyd trying to mount his opponent but Robertson defends it. Robertson is trying to get back to full guard. Floyd trying to control from half guard but Robertson is working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Robertson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Robertson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Floyd.
A lazy left from Floyd finds it's target. Trevor Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Floyd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robertson manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Floyd lands with a shot to the body. Floyd misses with a wild body shot. Floyd lands a body shot.
Robertson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Floyd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Robertson is looking to improve his position.
Robertson gets full guard. Floyd advances to half guard. Floyd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Robertson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Floyd winds up and cracks Robertson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Robertson is looking to get back to full guard here but Floyd has managed to pass to side control instead. A nice elbow there by Floyd.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Robertson tries to hold on but Floyd postures up. Floyd lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Robertson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Floyd controlling from the full mount. Floyd has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Robertson's face.
Robertson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Floyd with good strikes from the mount here! Floyd landing punches. The referee warns Robertson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Robertson wants to control but Floyd is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Robertson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pink Floyd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Floyd working away from the top, dropping strikes. Floyd lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Floyd with shots to the head and body - Robertson looks very uncomfortable down there. Floyd trying to control but Robertson is having none of it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Robertson regains half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Floyd tries to pass to full mount but Robertson defends it. Robertson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pink Floyd dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Floyd shoots in but no luck this time. Robertson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A leg kick checked by Floyd. Floyd cracks Robertson with a good jab. Robertson cracks Floyd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Floyd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertson throws out the jab. Floyd shoots for a double leg takedown but Robertson sprawls well. He's pushed Floyd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Floyd dips to his left and cracks Robertson with an uppercut! Floyd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Robertson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Floyd throws a combination. Robertson tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Floyd stuns Robertson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Floyd blocks a jab. Robertson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Floyd moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Floyd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Robertson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Floyd moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Robertson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Good standup being displayed there by Floyd as he connects with a hook. Floyd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round. A punch combination from Robertson misses. Robertson throws a looping overhand right but Floyd ducks down to avoid it. Robertson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Floyd works Robertson's body with a nice hook. Floyd avoids the head kick by Robertson.
Floyd lands a body shot.
Floyd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robertson's head. Floyd getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Robertson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Trevor Robertson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A decent looking cross lands there for Floyd. Floyd moves away from the strike by Robertson. Floyd thuds a left hand into Robertson's body. Robertson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Floyd lands a nice hook to Robertson's body. Robertson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Floyd looks to land a combination. Robertson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Nice body punch from Floyd. Floyd lands a lovely overhand right. Floyd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Trevor Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Floyd moves nicely into side control. Robertson is looking for a sweep. Floyd trying to control the position but Robertson is working away. Robertson tries to improve position but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A lull in the action here. Floyd creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Floyd wants to control but Robertson is keeping him busy. Floyd is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Robertson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Robertson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Robertson is trying to control Floyd's posture but Floyd avoids it. Floyd trying to control the action but Robertson is working from the bottom. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Robertson wants to control but Floyd postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Floyd trying to control the action but Robertson is working from the bottom. Floyd lands a nice forearm strike. Robertson regains half guard. Floyd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Floyd is thwarting Robertson's attempts to control the position. Floyd is looking to advance position but Robertson won't allow it. Robertson is staying active underneath Floyd, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Robertson punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Pink Floyd showed his dominance in that final round. Well Floyd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pink Floyd!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Litton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Spoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Litton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Blue Spoka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Litton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Blue Spoka! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Litton takes a shot right to the bread basket. Litton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spoka to score with a decent uppercut. Spoka looks to land a right hand but Litton moved out of range. Spoka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Litton. Spoka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Litton moves out of range as Spoka strikes. A telegraphed right hand from Spoka misses the target. Spoka slips a jab from Litton. Litton throws a hook but Spoka avoids it easily. Spoka misses with a hook. Litton ducked under it nicely. Blue Spoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Spoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Litton sees it coming and avoids it easily. No luck for Spoka with that takedown attempt. Spoka shoots in but Litton avoids the takedown attempt easily. Spoka misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Spoka.
Litton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Blue Spoka has been cut. Nice shot lands for Litton. Spoka works Litton's body with a nice hook. Litton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Spoka throws a hook but Litton avoids it easily. Spoka defending well as Litton loads up on a big left hand. Spoka scores with a nice head shot. Spoka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Litton.
Spoka throws a combination that misses and Litton counters with a stiff right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Spoka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Litton. Spoka avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Litton slips under a jab. Spoka misses with a takedown and Litton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bobby Litton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blue Spoka. Spoka looks gassed! Litton connects with a nice looking jab.
Litton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spoka misses with a straight left. Litton looks to throw the jab but Spoka is out of range. Litton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spoka's head backwards. Spoka avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Good exchange - Litton coming out on top.
That has opened up Blue Spoka's cut even more. A shot to the liver by Litton. Beautiful body shot. Bobby Litton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Litton ducks under a wild hook from Spoka.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spoka loads up on a big right hand but Litton slips the punch. Litton tried to score with a low kick but Spoka checks it. Litton slips under a jab from Spoka. Litton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Litton throws a series of strikes that have Spoka backpedaling.
Litton moves away from the strike by Spoka. Litton throws out a leg kick but Spoka moves out of range and Litton only half commits. Spoka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Litton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A left lands for Litton. Spoka takes one to the chin there. Spoka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Spoka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spoka throws a combination that misses and Litton counters with a left to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Litton connects with a crisp jab.
The cut above Blue Spoka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Litton connects with a body shot. Litton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Litton throws a body punch but Spoka moves out of range. Litton ducks under a wild hook from Spoka. Litton scores with a jab to the body. Litton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Spoka ducks right into an uppercut from Litton. Litton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spoka throws out the jab. Litton throws a body kick that misses. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nice shot lands for Litton.
Blue Spoka's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Litton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Litton fails to land with a series of punches.
Litton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Litton dominated that round. The cut man is working on Blue Spoka's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spoka misses with a looping left. Spoka throws an overhand right that lands on Litton's shoulder, as Litton tries to avoid the shot. Litton takes one to the side of the head.
Spoka throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Litton to counter with a crisp jab. Spoka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spoka misses with a body shot
and Litton counters with a series of strikes. Spoka will be more careful next time no doubt. Litton slips under a jab from Spoka. Nice sprawl there from Litton as Spoka shoots in. Litton drops Spoka with a beautiful combination! Spoka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Litton is looking for the KO!
Spoka is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blue Spoka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Litton!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jan Szczevnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Handsome CPW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CPW has chosen Steve McQueen as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Szczevnikov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Handsome CPW! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! CPW takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Szczevnikov fails with a takedown attempt. Szczevnikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. CPW defends it nicely. CPW throws a series of punches but Szczevnikov avoids them all with ease. Szczevnikov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Szczevnikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. CPW sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Szczevnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Szczevnikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. CPW misses with an uppercut. Szczevnikov saw that one coming. CPW cracks Szczevnikov with a good jab. Jan Szczevnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Szczevnikov ducks under a wild hook from CPW. Szczevnikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts CPW as he jumps to the side. Szczevnikov shoots in for a takedown but CPW shows good takedown defense. CPW displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Oooooh!!! CPW has knocked Szczevnikov down with a huge combo! CPW steps away and waves a wobbly Szczevnikov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Szczevnikov is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. CPW dances in with a quick combination. Szczevnikov is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from CPW snaps Szczevnikov's head back. Szczevnikov stumbles backwards against the cage. CPW steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Szczevnikov's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Szczevnikov just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Handsome CPW!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hickson Gwacie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mazard Unis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hickson Gwacie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mazard Unis! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gwacie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gwacie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Unis is trying to defend but Gwacie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Gwacie drops an elbow to the side of Unis's head. Gwacie missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Unis is trying to get back to full guard. Gwacie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Gwacie not landing any meaningful shots this time. Unis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gwacie. Unis is trying to get back to full guard. Gwacie lands strikes from half guard. Gwacie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Unis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gwacie.
That's one minute gone in the round. Unis trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Unis tries to roll over but Gwacie keeps him under control. Unis is not content to let Gwacie control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gwacie works his way into full mount! Unis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gwacie looking to ground and pound but Unis is blocking nicely. Gwacie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Unis is trying to escape the mount.
Gwacie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Gwacie with good strikes from the mount here! Gwacie 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. Gwacie working Unis over with strikes here. Unis is looking to improve his position but Gwacie isn't that keen on the idea. Unis tries to lock up and control but Gwacie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Gwacie lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gwacie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Unis?
Gwacie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Unis has worked his arm free - good work by Unis!
Unis tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gwacie scores with punches from side control. Gwacie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Unis to see if he's OK. Unis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Unis tries to bench press Gwacie off him but Gwacie keeps the position. Gwacie cracks Unis with a big elbow. Gwacie landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gwacie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gwacie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unis keeps working. Unis sneaks back into half guard. Gwacie throwing shots but Unis is blocking nicely. Unis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gwacie. Gwacie not landing any meaningful shots this time. Gwacie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Unis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gwacie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Gwacie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hickson Gwacie dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Unis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Unis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gwacie throws a quick inside leg kick. Unis throws a body kick that misses. A jab from Unis misses. Gwacie swings for the body but Unis moves out of range.
Gwacie stuns Unis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Unis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gwacie checks it well. Unis misses with a hook. Gwacie scores with a takedown into Unis's guard. Gwacie controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Unis trying to control the position.
Gwacie trying to control but Unis is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Unis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Gwacie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hickson Gwacie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gwacie trying to control the position from guard on top but Unis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gwacie connects with a couple of short punches. Unis keeping moving, preventing Gwacie from controlling successfully. Gwacie has gone for a leg lock! Unis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gwacie's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Unis postures up in Gwacie's guard and throws a big left but Gwacie blocks it. Gwacie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Unis is aware though and is defending well. Gwacie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gwacie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Unis's guard. Unis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gwacie manages to get himself to full guard.
Unis won't allow Gwacie to sweep him here. Unis pushing down on Gwacie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Gwacie looking for submissions off his back. Unis prevents Gwacie from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Unis throwing shots but Gwacie is blocking nicely. Unis is looking for a kimura here.
Unis trying to control from half guard but Gwacie is working away. Gwacie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Gwacie is pressing down on Unis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Unis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Gwacie wants to sweep but no luck. Gwacie looking for a guillotine here but Unis defends easily.
Gwacie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Unis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gwacie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Unis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gwacie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Unis has managed to get both his arms back between Gwacie's legs - danger averted. Gwacie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Unis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hickson Gwacie dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gwacie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gwacie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Gwacie as he checks the leg kick. Unis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Gwacie swings and misses with a shot to the body and Unis counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Gwacie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Unis is keeping busy. A nice right hand lands inside from Unis. Unis breaks from the clinch.
Unis misses with a body shot
and Gwacie counters with a takedown into side control. Unis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Gwacie trying to mount his opponent but Unis defends it. Gwacie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gwacie lands a nice short elbow. Gwacie is keen to just control but Unis is a slippery customer. Gwacie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Unis tries to roll over but Gwacie keeps him under control. Gwacie is nestled in close to Unis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Unis punching from the bottom.
Unis is refusing to be controlled, as Gwacie sits in half guard. Gwacie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Mazard Unis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Unis is looking for a sweep. Gwacie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gwacie lands with a punch from half guard. Gwacie slips a nice elbow through Unis's hands, connecting with Unis's forehead. Gwacie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Unis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Unis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gwacie. Unis is not content to let Gwacie control the position. Unis is looking for a sweep. Gwacie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gwacie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Unis defending well though. Unis wants to get back to full guard. Gwacie not landing any meaningful shots this time. Gwacie drops an elbow to the side of Unis's head. Gwacie is nestled in close to Unis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Unis manages to get to full guard.
Unis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gwacie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Gwacie with a nice head shot there. Unis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gwacie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gwacie lands a couple of elbows. Unis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gwacie's guard. Unis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Unis is working Gwacie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Unis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Unis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gwacie swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gwacie has his foot on Unis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Unis works his way back into a safe position though. Unis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gwacie swivels though and keeps the full guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gwacie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Hickson Gwacie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Gwacie works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Hickson Gwacie showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gwacie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hickson Gwacie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Protacio Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Tonbridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tonbridge has chosen The Cumshots - I Drink Alone as his entrance music. Terry Tonbridge will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Protacio Jawo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Tonbridge! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big left from Jawo misses. Jawo throws a body punch but Tonbridge moves out of range. Tonbridge fails in his attempt to clinch. Tonbridge walks into a stiff left hand from Jawo. Tonbridge is looking to clinch. Tonbridge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jawo's waist but Jawo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tonbridge off to one side. Good shot there by Jawo. Jawo lands a jab to Tonbridge's midsection. The fight stays on the outside here - Tonbridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tonbridge rushes Jawo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Tonbridge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tonbridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Tonbridge. Tonbridge blocks a body shot from Jawo. Jawo works on Tonbridge's body with a couple of short punches. Tonbridge prevents a body shot from Jawo. Tonbridge blocks a body shot from Jawo. Jawo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jawo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonbridge's elbow. Jawo trying to land knees to the body.
Jawo throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonbridge. Jawo lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jawo lands a shoulder strike. A shot in the inside from Jawo. Tonbridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Jawo. Jawo misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tonbridge. Tonbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jawo. A short uppercut from Jawo. Tonbridge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Jawo trying to land knees to the body.
Jawo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jawo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Jawo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonbridge working aggressively here.
Tonbridge lands an uppercut. Tonbridge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jawo lands a body punch in the clinch. Jawo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jawo blocks an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jawo obliges. Tonbridge looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tonbridge throws a head punch that misses. Jawo digs a right hand into Tonbridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tonbridge's gas tank. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jawo. Still in the clinch, Jawo scores with a nice short uppercut. Jawo missing with knees to the body.
Tonbridge misses with a hook from the clinch. Jawo throws an elbow that misses.
Tonbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Jawo controls the action.
Tonbridge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Jawo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jawo lands a shoulder strike. Jawo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Tonbridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Jawo. Still in the clinch, Jawo scores with a nice short uppercut. Jawo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jawo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonbridge. Nice body punch from Jawo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jawo pushes off an throws an elbow but Tonbridge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Jawo swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonbridge uses good head movement to avoid it. Jawo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tonbridge gets through Jawo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Tonbridge blocks the elbow strike.
Jawo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tonbridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tonbridge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jawo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jose Protacio Jawo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Tonbridge. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jawo. A short uppercut from Jawo. Jawo looks to throw an elbow but misses. Jawo scores with a hook to the body. Jawo throws an elbow but it misses.
Tonbridge tries for a takedown but Jawo manages to get underhooks.
Jawo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tonbridges head. Jawo has a couple of punches blocked by Tonbridge.
Tonbridge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tonbridge managing to block the knees to the body from Jawo.
Jawo has a couple of punches blocked by Tonbridge.
Jawo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jawo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tonbridge's brow. Tonbridge tries a body shot but Jawo blocks it.
Jawo digs a right hand into Tonbridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tonbridge's gas tank. Tonbridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jawo misses with a body punch.
Jawo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Jawo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Tonbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Jawo.
Good body shot from Jawo.
Jawo pushes off an throws an elbow but Tonbridge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Nice body punch from Jawo - that landed with a thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jawo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Jawo. A nice glancing elbow lands by Jawo. Nice elbow from Jawo. Jawo pushes off an throws an elbow but Tonbridge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Protacio Jawo dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jawo swats away the attempt to clinch by Tonbridge. Jawo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tonbridge doesn't seem bothered though. Jawo lands with a good body shot. Jawo throws a hook but Tonbridge blocks it. Jawo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonbridge is just out of range. Jawo closes the distance and clinches. Knees in the clinch landing for Jawo.
Jawo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jose Protacio Jawo has scored more points in the clinch so far. A left hand lands to the body for Jawo.
A short right from Jawo. Tonbridge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A body shot lands from Jawo.
Tonbridge takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Terry Tonbridge has been cut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jawo. Jawo lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jawo throws an elbow but misses. Jawo looks to throw an elbow but misses. Jawo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonbridge is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jawo lands an elbow that stopped Tonbridge in his tracks for a moment. Jawo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tonbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonbridge tries for a takedown but Jawo manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Jawo - that landed with a thud.
Jawo tries to land knees in the clinch but Tonbridge avoids the damage to the body. A hook to the body from Jawo.
A short right from Jawo. Jawo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Jawo works on Tonbridge's body with a couple of short punches. Jawo working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Jawo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jawo throws an elbow but misses. Jawo is leaning against Tonbridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Jawo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tonbridge or not. Jawo lands a damaging elbow. Jawo looks to throw an elbow but misses. Jawo pushes Tonbridge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jawo is leaning against Tonbridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Good body shot from Jawo.
Jawo crunches a lovely knee into Tonbridge's ribcage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A right hand to the body from Jawo.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jawo obliges. Jawo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tonbridge avoids it. Jawo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jawo lands a right hand. Jawo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jawo tries to land knees in the clinch but Tonbridge avoids the damage to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jawo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Jawo. Jawo digs a right hand into Tonbridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tonbridge's gas tank. A nice glancing elbow lands by Jawo. Jawo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonbridge can do to turn this around? Jawo is leaning against Tonbridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Jawo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jawo scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jawo lands a body punch in the clinch. Jawo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A short uppercut from Jawo. Jawo trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Jawo. Tonbridge misses with a hook from the clinch. Jawo blocks an uppercut.
Jawo throws a head punch that misses. Tonbridge blocks an elbow strike. Tonbridge misses with a hook from the clinch. Jawo lands a body punch in the clinch. Jawo works on Tonbridge's body with a couple of short punches. Jawo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jawo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jawo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short body shot lands from Jawo as the two fighters clinch.
Jawo presses Tonbridge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jawo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jawo lands a left hand.
Jawo misses with a hook from the clinch. Jawo is leaning against Tonbridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Jawo digs a right hand underneath Tonbridge's ribcage. Tonbridge let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short body shot lands from Jawo as the two fighters clinch.
Jawo lands a body shot. Jawo lands a right hand. Jawo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Tonbridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Jawo. Jawo can't find room to land a body shot as Tonbridge controls the action.
Jawo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Jawo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jawo lands a damaging elbow. Jawo works on Tonbridge's body with a couple of short punches. Jawo works on Tonbridge's body with a couple of short punches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jawo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jawo working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Protacio Jawo dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Terry Tonbridge's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jawo misses with a wild body shot. Tonbridge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jawo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonbridge manages to avoid it. A lazy left from Jawo finds it's target. Tonbridge tries to clinch up and Jawo counters with a nice uppercut. Jawo thuds a left hand into Tonbridge's body. Jawo lands a jab to Tonbridge's midsection. Jawo is looking to wear down Tonbridge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A jab from Jawo misses. Jawo cracks a nice hook into Tonbridge's ribs. Tonbridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tonbridge fails with the takedown. Jawo thows a body shot but no joy. Tonbridge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tonbridge slips a straight right by Jawo. Tonbridge darts in trying to clinch and Jawo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. A jab from Jawo does it's job there. Jawo throws a hook but Tonbridge blocks it. Jawo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonbridge.
Tonbridge tries to clinch but fails miserably and Jawo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jawo wants to clinch up but Tonbridge keeps it at a distance. A right-left combo lands from Tonbridge. Tonbridge ducks right into an uppercut from Jawo. Tonbridge tries to clinch up and Jawo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jawo scores with a jab to the head.
Jawo misses the jab. Jawo circles away from the clinch attempt and Jawo counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jawo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonbridge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jawo takes the fight into the clinch. Jose Protacio Jawo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tonbridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Jawo.
Tonbridge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jawo backwards. Tonbridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Jawo. Jawo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jawo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jawo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonbridge working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tonbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Jawo controls the action.
Jawo blocking some punches.
Tonbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Jawo lands a nice elbow. Jawo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonbridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jawo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tonbridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Tonbridge lands a left hand.
Jawo prevents the takedown attempt.
Jose Protacio Jawo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Tonbridge. Tonbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonbridge misses with a short punch on the inside. Tonbridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Jawo uses good head movement to avoid it. Terry Tonbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jawo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tonbridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Jawo.
And that's the end of the fight! Jose Protacio Jawo showed his dominance in that final round. Well Jawo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Protacio Jawo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sub Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Punahilkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punahilkka has chosen Mäihä Show feat. Punahilkka as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sub Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pekka Punahilkka! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones throws a right and a left that Punahilkka avoids nicely. The fight moves into the clinch position. Still in the clinch, Punahilkka scores with a nice short uppercut. A right hand to the body from Punahilkka.
Punahilkka lands with a left to the head. Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Punahilkka pulls him back up using the underhooks. Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Punahilkka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Punahilkka slows down the pace here.
Punahilkka lands a right hand. Jones taking a breather. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Punahilkka obliges. Jones tries to circle away but Punahilkka has him pinned against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Punahilkka.
Punahilkka lands a nice elbow. A short left from Punahilkka. A quick uppercut on the inside from Punahilkka. Punahilkka lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off. Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Punahilkka walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones is breathing heavily. Punahilkka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Punahilkka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Punahilkka.
It looks like Sub Jones has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Punahilkka tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Punahilkka to the ground. Punahilkka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Punahilkka connects with a solid leg kick. Punahilkka thuds a left hand into Jones's body. Good shot there by Punahilkka. Punahilkka lands a jab to the head.
Jones walks into a left hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Punahilkka lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Punahilkka pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice elbow from Punahilkka. Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Punahilkka walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body punch from Punahilkka. Nice shot lands for Punahilkka. Punahilkka fails in his attempt to clinch. Punahilkka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Punahilkka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Punahilkka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Punahilkka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Punahilkka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Punahilkka clinches. Punahilkka is stalling here.
Punahilkka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Punahilkka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Punahilkka stalling the fight.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Punahilkka.
Punahilkka lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jones takes a knee to the side of the body. A right handed body shot lands from Punahilkka.
Punahilkka lands an uppercut. Punahilkka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses. Punahilkka scores with a nice hook to the head. Punahilkka lands a damaging elbow. Punahilkka lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Punahilkka working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jones takes an elbow to the forehead. Punahilkka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Punahilkka lands an elbow inside. Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Punahilkka lands a hook to the side of the head. Punahilkka lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short right from Punahilkka. Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Punahilkka lands with a light punch inside. A nice left hand lands by Punahilkka.
Punahilkka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Punahilkka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Punahilkka lands a left hand.
Punahilkka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Jones takes a knee to the side of the body. Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Punahilkka just stands there and leans against the cage. Punahilkka lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Punahilkka cracks Jones with a nice body shot. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Punahilkka. Punahilkka stalling the fight.
Punahilkka lands with a left to the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Punahilkka lands a nice elbow from the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Punahilkka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Punahilkka. Punahilkka digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected. Punahilkka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Punahilkka lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Punahilkka dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sub Jones's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Punahilkka closes the distance and clinches. Punahilkka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses. Jones has Punahilkka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Punahilkka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Punahilkka prevents the takedown attempt.
Punahilkka lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off. Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Punahilkka prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Punahilkka prevents it.
Punahilkka lands an elbow inside. Punahilkka working Jones over with knees to the body. Punahilkka has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Punahilkka avoiding damage.
Punahilkka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Punahilkka lands with a light punch inside. Jones takes an elbow to the temple. Pekka Punahilkka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Punahilkka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A short right from Punahilkka on the inside. Punahilkka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Punahilkka lands a left hand.
Punahilkka lands a nice elbow. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Punahilkka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Knees in the clinch landing for Punahilkka.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Punahilkka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Punahilkka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones takes a shot to the head. Punahilkka landing knees to the head.
Punahilkka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones. Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Punahilkka with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Punahilkka.
Punahilkka digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected. Jones takes an elbow to the temple. A short right from Punahilkka on the inside. Nice elbow from Punahilkka. Punahilkka lands with a short shot to the head. Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Punahilkka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head. Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Punahilkka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Punahilkka lands a hook to the side of the head. Jones tries to pull guard but Punahilkka holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Punahilkka lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Jones letting Punahilkka take a breather here. Punahilkka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Punahilkka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Punahilkka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Punahilkka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Punahilkka. Punahilkka is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Punahilkka down to the mat. Punahilkka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Punahilkka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Good standup being displayed there by Punahilkka as he connects with a hook. Punahilkka scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nice body punch from Punahilkka. Punahilkka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage. Punahilkka lands a shoulder strike. A short right from Punahilkka. Punahilkka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Punahilkka pulls him back up using the underhooks. Punahilkka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Punahilkka lands on the inside with an uppercut. Punahilkka lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Punahilkka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A short left from Punahilkka. Punahilkka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head. Punahilkka cracks Jones with a nice body shot. Punahilkka gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Punahilkka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Punahilkka lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those. Punahilkka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Punahilkka. Punahilkka lands a nice uppercut. Nice elbow from Punahilkka. Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Punahilkka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Punahilkka lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Punahilkka.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Punahilkka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Punahilkka scores with a hook. Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Punahilkka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning. Punahilkka lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover. Punahilkka lands with a nice body punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Punahilkka lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover. Punahilkka leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Punahilkka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Sub Jones's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice body kick from Punahilkka. Punahilkka dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook. Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sub Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Punahilkka punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch. Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Punahilkka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Punahilkka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Punahilkka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Punahilkka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Punahilkka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Pekka Punahilkka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd cheers as Punahilkka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though. Punahilkka lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily. Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Punahilkka lands a high kick!
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jones shoots in but Punahilkka avoids the takedown attempt easily. Left hook, right uppercut from Punahilkka.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Punahilkka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Punahilkka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Punahilkka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage. Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Punahilkka walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Nice uppercut there from Punahilkka. Punahilkka throws a quick inside leg kick. Punahilkka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Punahilkka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Punahilkka looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Punahilkka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Punahilkka works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination. Punahilkka scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Pekka Punahilkka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Punahilkka lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Punahilkka finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head. Punahilkka lands a body shot.
Punahilkka lands with a good body shot. Punahilkka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Punahilkka. Punahilkka tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Punahilkka lands a slapping body shot.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Punahilkka scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Punahilkka clinches. Punahilkka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Sub Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Punahilkka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that's the end of the fight! Pekka Punahilkka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Punahilkka 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 24:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 24:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Punahilkka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carver McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Wesley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Carver McNulty! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wesley throws a wild body kick that McNulty sees coming a mile off. McNulty lands a jab. Wesley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McNulty. Wesley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNulty.
McNulty scores with a nice right hand.
McNulty misses with an uppercut. McNulty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wesley tries to avoid it but McNulty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wesley to the ground. Wesley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Wesley takes a body punch but keeps moving. A big left from McNulty misses. McNulty connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wesley tries to clinch but McNulty moves out of range. Wesley lands a jab to the nose. Wesley tries to clinch up but McNulty circles away and keeps his distance. McNulty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wesley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McNulty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wesley manages to avoid it. McNulty just misses with a punch to the body.
Wesley wants to clinch up but McNulty keeps it at a distance. Wesley tries to clinch up but McNulty circles away and keeps his distance. Wesley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Wesley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McNulty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesley.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wesley connects with the punch. Wesley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McNulty is out of range. Wesley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNulty.
McNulty gets tackled into the cage by Wesley. Wesley maintains the clinch. McNulty gets control of Wesley's arms and successfully pulls guard. McNulty will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Wesley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Wesley trying to control the position from guard on top but McNulty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wesley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. McNulty looking to control.
McNulty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wesley defends it easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wesley throws a big right hand that misses. McNulty keeping moving, preventing Wesley from controlling successfully. McNulty lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wesley!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wesley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wesley tries to lock up and control but McNulty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Wesley is looking to get to half guard. McNulty punishing his opponent with strikes. McNulty lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McNulty landing strikes from the mount and Wesley is in trouble! This has been an exciting period of action! Wesley tries to get back to half guard but can't. McNulty lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wesley hang on? McNulty lands a big elbow. McNulty putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! McNulty has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wesley's face.
McNulty with shots to the head and body - Wesley looks very uncomfortable down there. McNulty loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Wesley scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from McNulty land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. McNulty stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carver McNulty!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Ferra Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Put The Finger On You. Couture has chosen Mama said knock you out as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Felipe Ferra Gomez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brandon Couture! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gomez misses with a wild combination.
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Couture. Gomez throws a head kick but Couture moves out of range.
Gomez misses with a few strikes there.
Couture checks a leg kick nicely. Gomez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gomez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Couture. A thudding body kick lands there by Couture!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Couture. Gomez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Couture lands a jab to the nose. Couture lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A head kick misses from Gomez. Couture throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomez on the side of the head. Gomez throws a head kick that misses. Gomez throws a lazy body kick and Couture counters with a straight right hand. Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Couture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Couture counters with a straight right hand. Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Couture counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gomez's guard now. Gomez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Couture. Couture is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomez has wrist control. Couture slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Couture wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving. Couture sitting in guard, not really doing much. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Gomez keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brandon Couture wasn't active enough on the ground. Couture lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Couture. Couture looks to land a combination. Gomez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Some wild striking there from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a double jab
letting Couture counter with a right hand. Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Couture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Couture lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gomez backs up against the cage.
Felipe Ferra Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Couture scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Gomez misses with a double jab
and Couture counters with a nice body kick.
Gomez is breathing heavily. Couture connects with a body shot. Couture scores with a jab to the body. Gomez misses with a combination
and Couture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Couture feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gomez's calf. Couture digs a good body shot into Gomez's ribs. Couture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomez throws out the jab. Couture keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomez. Couture shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Couture sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Gomez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Couture trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gomez tries to hold on but Couture postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Couture looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Gomez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Couture. Couture lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Couture takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Couture avoids the attempt from Gomez to control. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Couture trying to control but he's not successful this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Couture dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Couture works over Gomez's head and body with a nice combination. Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A head kick by Gomez misses and Couture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gomez looks for the body kick but Couture saw that one coming. Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Gomez throws a combination that misses and Couture counters with a stiff right hand. Gomez misses with a kick to the body.
Couture lands a jab to Gomez's midsection. Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
Gomez dodges the punch combination from Couture.
Gomez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Couture slips under a jab from Gomez. Gomez wants to slow Couture down by chopping away at his legs. Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gomez misses with a combination
and Couture counters with a left to the body. No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Couture fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Couture checks a leg kick. Couture connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gomez momentarily.
Brandon Couture seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gomez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Couture counters with a lovely straight right hand! Couture connects with a body shot. Couture lands with a good body shot. A shot to the liver by Couture. Beautiful body shot. Couture swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomez. Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Couture lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Couture lands a nice looking body shot.
Couture connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gomez misses with an uppercut. Couture lands a body shot.
Felipe Ferra Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Couture lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gomez cracks the inside of Couture's front leg. Couture lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomez at a distance.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Couture lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomez off the cage and back into rage. Gomez lands with a good body shot. Couture connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Couture fails to land the takedown. Couture gets the takedown into side control. Couture trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom. Couture tries for a kimura but Gomez is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Couture happy to just control the position for now. You can see the frustration on Gomez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Gomez is looking to reverse the position. Gomez can't do much from the bottom here. Couture trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Gomez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Couture wants to take a breather but Gomez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Couture. Couture preventing the sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gomez looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Couture 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Couture blocks a head kick by Gomez.
Gomez throws a lazy head kick and Couture counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gomez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gomez leaves Couture with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Gomez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Couture counters with a lovely shot to the body. Gomez throws a lazy body kick letting Couture counter with a right hand. Some wild striking there from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Couture scores with a jab to the jaw. Gomez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Couture keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gomez gets caught flat footed, as Couture shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Couture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gomez keeping full guard, as Couture tries to pass. Couture wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving. Couture scoring with some ground and pound. Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gomez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Couture wants to improve his position but Gomez is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Gomez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gomez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Gomez avoids the body shot from Couture.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick so Couture counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Couture wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving. Gomez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gomez keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully. Couture stopping the sweep attempt from Gomez. Couture has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Couture is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Couture wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brandon Couture. Gomez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Couture. Gomez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Gomez tries to land a front kick but Couture steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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. Couture thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gomez if he has to take too many more of those.
Gomez tries to bum rush Couture with a series of wild strikes but Couture uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A nice inside leg kick there by Gomez. That's going to slow Couture down. Gomez throws a combination that misses and Couture counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Couture. Gomez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Couture sitting in guard here, content to control. Felipe Ferra Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gomez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomez, not yet. Brandon Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Couture controls from within his opponent's guard. Brandon Couture has got the better of the ground game so far. Gomez has momentary wrist control but Couture slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight! Brandon Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Couture 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Couture!
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