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PFA 8: Baptism of Fire PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mortred Fogglesworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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164 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mortred Fogglesworth! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice sprawl there from Jones as Fogglesworth shoots in. Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones'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. Fogglesworth takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Mortred Fogglesworth has been cut. Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Jones working Fogglesworth over with knees to the body. Jones stalling the fight.
Jones lands a knee to the head.
Fogglesworth looks gassed! Jones is pressed up against the cage. Fogglesworth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Jones rushes Fogglesworth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. 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! Jones working Fogglesworth over with knees to the body. Jones with a knee to the head.
Jones has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Fogglesworth - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Jones, and another! Fogglesworth is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mark Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislav Borisovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanislav Borisovich will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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245 lbs
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236 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stanislav Borisovich! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Borisovich looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Borisovich should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Jackson landing with the ground and pound. Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jackson stands up over Borisovich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control. Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borisovich is rocked! Jackson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Borisovich covers up, he's hurt! Jackson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jackson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jackson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Lappin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Smith has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Lappin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Smith! The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lappin throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Lappin looks to throw a body kick and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. A telegraphed right hand from Lappin misses the target. Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Lappin which made him look bad. Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Lappin circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith. Chris Lappin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith. Lappin throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lappin tries to clinch up and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Lappin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Lappin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The fight stays on the outside here - Lappin looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lappin shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lappin misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. Lappin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lappin, pushing him back against the cage. Lappin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lappin manages to break the clinch.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lappin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat. Lappin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Smith wants to clinch up but Lappin keeps it at a distance. Lappin scores with a kick to the body.
Smith looks gassed! Lappin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lappin misses with a looping left. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lappin dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Lappin's head and hops out. Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Lappin misses with a head kick.
Lappin misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. Lappin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smith's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Lappin misses with a looping left. Smith blocks a head kick by Lappin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lappin is defended easily by Smith. Lappin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chris Lappin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith with a lazy takedown attempt and Lappin moves into the clinch. Lappin is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now. Lappin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lappin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lappin has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Smith breaks from the clinch.
Lappin throws a sloppy head kick and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body. Lappin throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot. Lappin scores with a takedown into Smith's guard. Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. Lappin gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting. Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Lappin which made him look bad. Smith shoots in but no luck this time. Lappin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lappin throws a head kick that misses. Lappin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Lappin fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Smith punishes Lappin's body with a nice straight punch. Smith gets tackled into the cage by Lappin. Lappin maintains the clinch. Smith is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lappin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smith to the mat. Smith regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Smith keeping moving, preventing Lappin from controlling successfully. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lappin gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting. Lappin stuffs the takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Lappin dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lappin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Lappin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. James Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lappin is looking to clinch. Lappin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Lappin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith closes the distance and clinches. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lappin smiles and moves away.
Chris Lappin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith. Lappin throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily. Lappin tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lappin throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. Lappin misses with a looping left. Smith circles away from the clinch attempt and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Lappin will be more careful next time no doubt. Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Lappin counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard. Lappin postures up.
Lappin wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Smith looking to control but Lappin passes into half guard.
Lappin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Lappin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smith to get to his feet. Lappin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lappin misses with a straight right. Lappin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lappin darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage. Lappin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lappin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Lappin tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Lappin drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Lappin.
Smith wants a takedown.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Lappin has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Smith jumps guard but Lappin stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lappin wants to stall.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Lappin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Lappin looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lappin darts in trying to clinch and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body. Lappin tries a head kick but it misses.
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. Smith throws a head kick that Lappin semi-blocks.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time. Lappin lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Lappin on the wrong end of a nice hook. Lappin takes the fight into the clinch. Lappin jumps guard.
Lappin is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lappin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Lappin in his guard. Lappin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Lappin dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A jab from Lappin misses. No luck for Lappin with that takedown attempt. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A head kick misses from Smith. Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lappin throws out the jab. Lappin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lappin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lappin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Lappin persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lappin pinned against the cage. Lappin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Smith blocks a head kick by Lappin.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith shoots in for a takedown but Lappin shows good takedown defense. Chris Lappin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith. Lappin has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Lappin tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Lappin drops back down to his feet.
Lappin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Lappin manages to get the takedown into half guard. Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Smith tries to kick Lappin off but Lappin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Lappin uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith. Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lappin goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith. Chris Lappin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Smith slips a jab from Lappin. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lappin paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nice sprawl there from Lappin as Smith shoots in. Lappin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Lappin circles away.
Lappin lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lappin swivels and escapes. Lappin throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Smith is looking to clinch. Lappin tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lappin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Lappin tries to clinch up. Smith scores with a takedown into Lappin's guard. Lappin tries to land a sweep but no joy. Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lappin is keeping the position for now. Smith trying to control but Lappin is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith wants to pass the guard but Lappin is keeping the position. Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lappin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Lappin's legs - danger averted. Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Lappin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith has Lappin pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight! Chris Lappin showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lappin 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Lappin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pop Tarts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Anton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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174 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pop Tarts! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Anton! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Anton stuffs the takedown attempt from Tarts. Tarts gets slowly back to his feet. Anton misses with a low kick as Tarts jumps back. Tarts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Tarts shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tarts was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Tarts is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Anton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Anton! Tarts manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tarts swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Anton is now in Tarts's guard. A big mistake from Tarts there, giving up the dominant position! Anton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tarts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Anton tries to stand but Tarts is controlling from the bottom. Tarts manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round. Tarts quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Tarts but it's paid off an Anton is forced to tap! Nice work by Tarts.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pop Tarts!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Young III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hazlehurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazlehurst has chosen Queen - The Show Must Go On as his entrance music. Gerald Young III has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerald Young III! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Hazlehurst! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Young III as he jumps to the side. Young III tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Young III lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Young III fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gerald Young III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hazlehurst shoots in for a double leg but Young III sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Young III stuffs the takedown attempt from Hazlehurst. Hazlehurst gets slowly back to his feet. Gerald Young III has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Hazlehurst. Young III tries to bum rush Hazlehurst with a series of wild strikes but Hazlehurst uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Young III misses with a few strikes there.
Young III lands with a good body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Young III pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young III swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hazlehurst fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hazlehurst looks for a takedown but Young III sprawls well. A punch combination from Young III misses. Young III lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hazlehurst circles away quickly and effectively. Young III throws out a loose jab but Hazlehurst uses good head movement to avoid it. Hazlehurst slips a jab and a cross from Young III.
Hazlehurst has a takedown stuffed. Young III looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hazlehurst slips a jab and a cross from Young III.
Oooooh!!! Young III has knocked Hazlehurst down with a huge combo! Young III steps away and waves a wobbly Hazlehurst back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hazlehurst is rocked! Hazlehurst is trying desperately to land a takedown but Young III is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hazlehurst. Hazlehurst looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hazlehurst is holding his hands too far apart here. Young III throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Hazlehurst is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerald Young III!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Hightower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lenny Lewis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Lewis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Hightower! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hightower misses with a takedown attempt - Lewis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Lewis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hightower shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lewis pinned against the cage. Lewis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Lewis digs a good hook to Hightower's body.
A punch lands to the side of Hightower 's head but he takes it in his stride. Hightower has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lewis. Hightower looks gassed! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hightower tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lewis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hightower somewhat. Lenny Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Hightower. Lewis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lewis.
It looks like Leonard Hightower has been cut. Lewis drops Hightower with a straight right hand, right on the button! Lewis follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lenny Lewis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yeovil Tiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiger comes to the cage accompanied by Delilah by Tom Jones. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Yeovil Tiger! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Meyer! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tiger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meyer. Tiger lands a head shot. Tiger scores with a hook. Tiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meyer. Tiger throws a hook but Meyer avoids it easily. Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Meyer. Tiger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meyer with a jab.
It looks like Yeovil Tiger has been cut. Meyer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Tiger loads up on a big right hand but Meyer slips the punch. Yeovil Tiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tiger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Meyer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tiger misses with a straight right. Meyer moves out of range of the strikes. Tiger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Meyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiger.
That's one minute gone in the round. Meyer tries to clinch up but Tiger circles away and keeps his distance. Tiger lands a right hook to the body.
Tiger throws a jab when Meyer was well out of range. Tiger looks to land a combination but Meyer avoids it well. Tiger avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tiger throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range. Tiger slips under a jab from Meyer. Tiger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Meyer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tiger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Meyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Tiger tries to sprawl out of it but Meyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tiger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A looping hook to the body misses from Tiger. Meyer does a little dance to reset his feet. Meyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Meyer avoids the body shot from Tiger.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tiger. Tiger stuffs the takedown. Tiger throws out a loose jab but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it. Tiger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meyer. Yeovil Tiger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Meyer. Tiger thows a body shot but no joy. Nice takedown defense from Tiger. No joy for Meyer on that attempt. No joy there for Tiger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tiger staying out of range there. A punch lands to the side of Meyer 's head but he takes it in his stride. Yeovil Tiger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tiger tries to bum rush Meyer with a series of wild strikes but Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tiger slips a jab from Meyer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Meyer throws a big shot that misses. Tiger throws out a powerful jab. Tiger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meyer manages to avoid it. Tiger misses with the combination.
Tiger's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Meyer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A slow jab from Tiger misses its intended target. Jab from Tiger. Tiger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meyer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tiger did well to prevent Meyer getting side control. Meyer is pressing down on Tiger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tiger is holding on for now. Meyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tiger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Meyer.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Meyer misses with a head shot. Tiger uses the momentum to regain guard. Meyer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tiger dives on top into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yeovil Tiger dominated that round. The cut man is working on Yeovil Tiger's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Meyer scores with a jab. Meyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Tiger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Meyer has time to react. A jab from Tiger does it's job there. Tiger misses with a hook to the body
and Meyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Meyer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Meyer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Meyer working the head and body with strikes. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tiger prevents Meyer from improving position. Meyer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Meyer in side control, throwing shots but Tiger defends. Tiger tries to buck Meyer off but Meyer is having none of it. Meyer working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Meyer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tiger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Meyer throwing strikes but Tiger manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Meyer tries to bench press Tiger off him but Tiger keeps the position. Meyer looks to move to half guard but instead Tiger has passed into mount! Damn! Tiger thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Meyer is trying desperately to improve position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tiger wants to control the pace but Meyer is squirming around nicely. Meyer is desperately trying to improve his position but Tiger has a good base and remains in mount. Tiger trying to control but he's not successful this time. Meyer tries to get back to half guard but can't. Meyer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Meyer is squirming around, avoiding Tiger's attempts to control the action. Meyer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tiger wants to control the pace but Meyer is squirming around nicely. Meyer tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Meyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Yeovil Tiger's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tiger thows a body shot but no joy. Tiger throws an overhand right that lands on Meyer's shoulder, as Meyer tries to avoid the shot. Meyer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Meyer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tiger. Tiger circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Tiger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tiger staying out of range there. Tiger throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Meyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Meyer misses with an uppercut. Meyer throws a jab when Tiger was well out of range. Meyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meyer loads up on a big right hand but Tiger slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tiger dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tiger ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Meyer fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Tiger leaves Meyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Yeovil Tiger is winning the standup battle so far. Tiger looks to land a right hand but Meyer moved out of range. Tiger takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses. Tiger blocks a jab. Tiger takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses. Jab, jab by Tiger - just one landing. Tiger lands a nice hook to Meyer's body. Meyer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Tiger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meyer. Yeovil Tiger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Meyer. Meyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tiger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Meyer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Meyer drops an elbow to the side of Tiger's head. Meyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tiger has managed to free his arm - good work. Meyer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Meyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tiger defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Meyer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Meyer with the ground and pound but Tiger uses the opportunity to regain guard. Meyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Meyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tiger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meyer.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Meyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiger swivels though and keeps the full guard. Meyer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Meyer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Meyer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Tiger gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Meyer really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Yeovil Tiger's cut. That's time! Tiger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Meyer lands with a hook. Tiger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A jab from Tiger misses. Tiger slips under a jab. Tiger lands a jab to the nose. Meyer connects with a single shot there. Meyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tiger pinned against the cage. Tiger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A lazy left from Meyer finds it's target. Tiger darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Tiger misses with a body shot.
Meyer 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. Tiger misses the body punch and Meyer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tiger! It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tiger blocking the ground and pound. John Meyer has got the better of the ground game so far. Tiger is working to get back to half guard.
Meyer looking to finish Tiger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tiger! Tiger avoids a strike by Meyer and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Meyer's guard! Fantastic escape!
Meyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Tiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Meyer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Meyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Meyer is looking for a triangle but Tiger pushes his legs off easily.
Tiger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Meyer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Meyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Meyer, not yet. Tiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Meyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Tiger won't allow Meyer to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tiger scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Meyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Meyer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tiger escapes and throws Meyer's legs to the side, diving into side control! Tiger content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Meyer is trying to improve his position. Tiger taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Meyer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Tiger works his foot free and advances to mount. Meyer working to try and regain half guard.
Tiger controlling the position easily from mount. Meyer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Meyer dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Yeovil Tiger's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Tiger jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Meyer misses the target. Tiger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tiger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Tiger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meyer counters with a nice double leg into guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meyer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Meyer throws and elbow that misses. Tiger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meyer's guard. Nice move by Tiger! Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Meyer wants to sweep here but Tiger controlling him for the moment. Meyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiger.
That's one minute gone in the round. Meyer looking for a guillotine here but Tiger defends easily.
Tiger trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom. Meyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tiger defends it easily. Tiger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Meyer's guard. Meyer actively working from the bottom here. Meyer has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tiger escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tiger! Meyer is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tiger controlling from side mount. Tiger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Tiger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tiger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Meyer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tiger off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Meyer avoiding Tiger 's attempts to control his hands. Meyer throwing sloppy strikes. Meyer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Meyer throws a series of strikes and Tiger wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here. Yeovil Tiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Meyer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Meyer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Meyer misses with a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight! John Meyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Meyer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49 Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Meyer! John Meyer is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Macgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macgregor comes to the cage accompanied by Dragonforce - operation ground and pound. Pete Dunham will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Macgregor! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Dunham! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Macgregor throws a jab when Dunham was well out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Dunham.
Dunham dodges the punch combination from Macgregor.
Macgregor moves away from the strike by Dunham. Gary Macgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dunham stuffs the takedown. Dunham blocks a jab. Dunham wants to slow Macgregor down by chopping away at his legs. Macgregor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Macgregor lands in his opponent's guard. Dunham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Macgregor wants to control from the top but Dunham keeps moving. Macgregor tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunham is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Macgregor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dunham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dunham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dunham! Macgregor tries to improve position but can't. Macgregor is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dunham is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Macgregor is desperately trying to improve his position but Dunham has a good base and remains in mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dunham controlling the pace for now. Macgregor is trying desperately to improve position. Dunham wants to control the pace but Macgregor is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Macgregor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Macgregor is working hard here to advance position. Macgregor tries to hold on but Dunham pushes him away. Macgregor is working to get back to half guard.
Macgregor wants to hold on but Dunham pushes him away. Macgregor is looking to improve his position but Dunham isn't that keen on the idea. Dunham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dunham avoids the attempt from Macgregor to control. Macgregor is trying to stand. Macgregor is breathing heavily. Dunham controlling his opponent. Macgregor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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. Dunham controlling the pace for now. Macgregor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Macgregor tries to get out of the position. Macgregor is looking to get to half guard. Dunham controlling his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Macgregor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Dunham dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dunham on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Macgregor looks for a takedown but Dunham sprawls well. Dunham dodges the punch combination from Macgregor.
Macgregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Macgregor defending well as Dunham loads up on a big left hand. A slow jab from Macgregor misses its intended target. Macgregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dunham throws a shot from downtown. Macgregor moves away and avoids it. Dunham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dunham throws a head kick that Macgregor semi-blocks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dunham. Macgregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dunham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dunham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dunham scores with a jab to the jaw. Macgregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dunham counters with a stiff right hand.
Macgregor is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round. Dunham is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Dunham shuts the power down on Macgregor. Lights out, game over! Dunham is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pete Dunham! Pete Dunham is the new middleweight champion!
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