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EMPIRE London.10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacksson comes to the ring accompanied by Volbeat - Evelyn Live feat Petrov. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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187 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Jacksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Lee!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jacksson.
Jacksson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lee tries to bench press Jacksson off him but Jacksson keeps the position.
Jacksson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jacksson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Jacksson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jacksson is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacksson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Lee is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jacksson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Jacksson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jacksson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jacksson but great work by Lee.
Jacksson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jacksson is not content to let Lee control the position.
Jacksson is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee working the head with strikes.
Jacksson prevents Lee from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jacksson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lee wants to stand but Jacksson has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Jacksson looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Jacksson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Jacksson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.
Lee wants to stand and escape but instead Jacksson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacksson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacksson passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Jacksson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Jacksson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jacksson prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Jacksson sits in half guard.
Jacksson is looking for a kimura here.
Jacksson is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee tries to roll over but Jacksson keeps him under control.
Jacksson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jacksson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Jacksson pushes him off.
Lee tries to clinch up but Jacksson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jacksson tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jacksson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Jacksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Jacksson's ribs.
Jacksson checks the leg kick.
Lee misses with a takedown
and Jacksson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jacksson stands up and beckons Lee to his feet.
Lee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lee throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jacksson drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Jacksson off! Jacksson jumps back into Lee's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacksson 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.
Jacksson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lee regains half guard.
Jacksson working the head and body with strikes.
Jacksson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jacksson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee won't allow Jacksson to pass to mount.
Jacksson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jacksson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jacksson prevents Lee from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Jacksson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee closes the distance but Jacksson moves to the side
and Jacksson counters with a shoot takedown. Lee fights it but they end up in guard.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Jacksson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jacksson has gone for a leg lock! Lee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jacksson's guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacksson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacksson is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Jacksson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacksson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jacksson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lee escapes and throws Jacksson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lee working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lee looks up at the clock and then as Jacksson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lee smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lee working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee working the strikes but Jacksson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Jacksson defending well.
Lee is working for a kimura but Jacksson is defending it quite comfortably.
Arnold Jacksson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacksson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
Jacksson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jacksson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lee uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee controlling from side mount.
Jacksson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.
Jacksson tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jacksson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jacksson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jacksson.
Jacksson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jacksson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacksson, not yet.
Jacksson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jacksson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lee thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jacksson to regain full guard.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jacksson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jacksson has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leeis looking to pass into half guard but Jacksson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jacksson is in guard.
Jacksson forces his way into half guard.
Jacksson trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Lee trying to hold on to Jacksson's head to control him but Jacksson postures up.
Jacksson is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jacksson wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jacksson is looking for a kimura here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee landing a few short strikes.
Lee is looking to escape.
Jacksson trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacksson pulls his head out easily.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Jacksson wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Jacksson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson is looking for a kimura here.
Jacksson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Jacksson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Jacksson eventually gives up the hold.
Jacksson stands up and beckons Lee to join him on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Jacksson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jacksson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Arnold Jacksson!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Arnold Jacksson!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Arnold Jacksson!
Arnold Jacksson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Gahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Gahan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gahan tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Gahan avoids the damage to the body.
Gahan wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gahan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gahan breaks from the clinch.
Gahan lands a jab to the head.
Gahan has managed to clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gahan just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Gahan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones prevents Gahan from breaking the clinch.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Gahan is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Gahan tries to tie him up.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gahan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gahan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gahan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Gahan controlling the action here for a moment.
Gahan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gahan is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gahan prevents it.
Gahan lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gahan.
Gahan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Gahan tries to tie him up.
Gahan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gahan wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones has Gahan pressed against the ropes, preventing Gahan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gahan tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Gahan wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gahan blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Gahan.
Gahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the ropes.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Gahan tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the ropes.
Gahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Gahan is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Gahan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones looks gassed!
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Gahan prevents the takedown attempt.
Dave Gahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Jones.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Gahan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gahan gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gahan holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Jones prevents Gahan from breaking the clinch.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Gahan wants to break free but Jones has control.
Gahan pushes Jones back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gahan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gahan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gahan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gahan.
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 keeps control of Gahan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gahan lands a shoulder strike.
Gahan tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jones keeps control of Gahan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gahan has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Gahan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Gahan as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gahan.
Gahan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gahan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gahan lands with an overhand left.
Gahan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gahan has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gahan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gahan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Gahan is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gahan digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Jones prevents Gahan from breaking the clinch.
Gahan is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the ropes.
Gahan just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Gahan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Gahan lands a body shot.
Gahan tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Gahan - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gahan lands a shoulder strike.
Gahan is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A hook to the body from Gahan.
Gahan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gahan scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gahan tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the ropes.
Gahan tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the ropes.
Gahan tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the ropes.
Gahan is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gahan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gahan tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the ropes.
Gahan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gahan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gahan scores with a hook to the body.
Jones prevents Gahan from breaking the clinch.
Gahan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the ropes.
Gahan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Gahan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gahan.
Gahan moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Gahan tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Gahan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gahan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Gahan is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones taking a breather.
Gahan has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Gahan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Gahan pushes Jones back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Gahan is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones prevents Gahan from breaking the clinch.
Gahan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gahan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gahan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gahan instigates a clinch.
Gahan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gahan lands a right hand.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Gahan gets an underhook and turns Jones into the ropes.
Gahan is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Gahan is working Jones over against the ropes.
Gahan lands with a right to the head.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Gahan working hard to break the clinch.
Gahan has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Gahan working hard to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gahan as Jones tries to tie him up.
Gahan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gahan is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Gahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Gahan wants to break free but Jones has control.
Gahan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gahan stalling in the clinch.
Gahan lands a body shot.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gahan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones has Gahan pressed against the ropes, preventing Gahan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Gahan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gahan wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones prevents Gahan from breaking the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Gahan won't allow it.
Gahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gahan is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gahan is trying to break free.
Gahan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gahan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Gahan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Gahan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gahan tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Gahan can't break the clinch.
Gahan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones is trying to stall.
Gahan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gahan blocks it with crossed arms.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Gahan.
Gahan is trying to break free.
Gahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Gahan does no damage.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Gahan.
A left lands for Gahan.
Gahan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gahan lands a body shot.
Gahan clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the ropes.
Gahan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gahan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gahan is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Gahan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gahan is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the ropes.
Gahan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gahan wants to break free but Jones has control.
Gahan trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Gahan is trying to break free.
Gahan is trying to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gahan wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gahan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gahan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Gahan tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Gahan wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gahan has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Gahan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gahan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gahan closes the distance and clinches.
Jones trying to stall but Gahan improves his position.
Gahan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gahan throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gahan manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gahan counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Gahan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gahan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gahan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gahan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gahan moves into the clinch successfully.
Gahan is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gahan prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right handed body shot lands from Gahan.
Gahan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Gahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Gahan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Gahan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gahan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gahan taking a breather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gahan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gahan can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Gahan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gahan wants to stall.
Jones just leaning against Gahan, taking a breather.
Gahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the ropes.
Gahan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Gahan.
Gahan blocks a body shot from Jones.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gahan is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gahan's efforts to push away.
Gahan is trying to break free.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gahan avoids it.
Gahan slowing the pace effectively.
Gahan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gahan's efforts to push away.
Gahan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones tries a knee to the head but Gahan blocks it.
Gahan tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gahan pulls his leg out and moves away.
A nice combination there by Gahan.
Gahan throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Gahan tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Dave Gahan is winning the standup battle so far.
Gahan scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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 wants to clinch but Gahan slips to the side
and Gahan moves into the clinch.
Jones has Gahan pressed against the ropes, preventing Gahan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gahan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gahan breaks from the clinch.
Gahan rushes Jones and presses him up against the ropes.
Gahan is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the ropes.
Gahan can't break the clinch.
Jones has Gahan pressed against the ropes, preventing Gahan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gahan is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Gahan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gahan is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gahan avoids it.
Gahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the ropes.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dave Gahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Jones.
Gahan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gahan wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Gahan has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Gahan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gahan is struggling to control the position.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gahan has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Gahan tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Jones.
Gahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the ropes.
Gahan is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones has Gahan pressed against the ropes, preventing Gahan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gahan pushes Jones back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones tries to pull guard but Gahan won't allow it.
Gahan presses Jones against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gahan wants to break free but Jones has control.
Dave Gahan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gahan wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Gahan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gahan darts in and clinches Jones up against the ropes.
Jones tries to pull guard but Gahan won't allow it.
Jones looking to stall.
Gahan is pressed up against the ropes. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gahan down to the mat. Gahan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Gahan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gahan.
Jones letting Gahan take a breather here.
Gahan gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gahan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee calls for Gahan to work.
Gahan cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Gahan.
Gahan is struggling to control the position.
Jones has Gahan pressed against the ropes, preventing Gahan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gahan avoids it.
Nice body punch from Gahan - that landed with a thud.
Come on Gahan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A hook to the body from Gahan.
Gahan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gahan is keeping busy.
Gahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gahan scores with a nice head shot.
Gahan is looking to clinch.
Gahan throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gahan scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Gahan lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Gahan counters by clinching up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones has Gahan pressed against the ropes, preventing Gahan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gahan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Gahan blocks with his arms.
Gahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the ropes.
Gahan leaning against his opponent.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Gahan.
Gahan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gahan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gahan has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Gahan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gahan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones has Gahan pushed against the ropes.
Good body shot from Gahan.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Gahan avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Gahan.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gahan's efforts to push away.
Gahan tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the ropes.
Jones fails to pull guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gahan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dave Gahan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gahan counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Gahan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gahan is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the ropes.
Gahan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gahan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gahan tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the ropes.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gahan is keeping busy.
Gahan breaks the clinch.
Gahan rushes Jones and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gahan breaks from the clinch.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Gahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gahan lands a nice shot to the body.
Gahan clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Gahan tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the ropes.
Gahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gahan's efforts to push away.
Gahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Gahan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones prevents Gahan from breaking the clinch.
Gahan can't break the clinch.
Gahan pushes Jones back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Gahan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gahan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gahan is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Gahan has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones has Gahan pressed against the ropes, preventing Gahan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones tries to pull guard but Gahan won't allow it.
Gahan is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the ropes.
Gahan is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gahan has his back to the ropes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gahan's efforts to push away.
Jones tries for a takedown but Gahan manages to get underhooks.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gahan blocks it with crossed arms.
Gahan is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gahan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gahan lands a nice shot to the body.
Gahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Gahan misses.
Jones wants to clinch
and Gahan counters with a right hand to the body.
Dave Gahan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gahan has Jones up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Gahan lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Gahan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gahan 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Dave Gahan!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Dave Gahan!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Dave Gahan!
Dave Gahan wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bo Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren clinches up with Da Silva and pushes him back against the ropes.
Da Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Lundgren gets an underhook and turns Da Silva into the ropes.
Lundgren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Da Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Da Silva could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Lundgren holds him up against the ropes and eventually Da Silva drops back down to his feet.
Da Silva ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Da Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lundgren distracts Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Da Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lundgren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lundgren slips nicely into half guard.
Lundgren looks to land a strike but Da Silva avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren is looking to advance position but Da Silva has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Da Silva is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Da Silva 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.
Da Silva prevents Lundgren from getting the reversal.
Da Silva is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lundgren has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lundgren!
Lundgren pushing down on Da Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lundgren working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Da Silva's thigh. Da Silva counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lundgren preventing the sweep.
Lundgren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lundgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lundgren is aware though and is defending well.
Lundgren distracts Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lundgren prevents Da Silva from getting back to his feet.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bo Lundgren has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Da Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lundgren stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Da Silva tries to clinch but Lundgren moves away
and Lundgren counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Lundgren won't allow it.
Lundgren is working for takedown but Da Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lundgren is trying to break the clinch but Da Silva has him pressed against the ropes.
Lundgren has picked Da Silva up - he's going for a ride! Lundgren dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Da Silva is staying active underneath Lundgren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Da Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Lundgren.
Lundgren wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lundgren blocks the strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva trying to control from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Da Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lundgren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Da Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lundgren trying to control from half guard but Da Silva is working away.
Lundgren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lundgren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Da Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Lundgren controlling the action here.
Da Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Da Silva makes his way to full guard, as Lundgren worked for a kimura.
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Silva is trying to control the position but Lundgren postures up.
Lundgren looking to sit in guard and control but Da Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva is one step ahead there.
Da Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lundgren dives on top into guard.
Lundgren passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren trying to advance position but Da Silva counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Lundgren dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Da Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lundgren counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Da Silva!
Lundgren wants to control but instead Da Silva manages to regain half guard.
Lundgren wants to advance to full mount but Da Silva doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Da Silva looking to control.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva controls Lundgren momentarily but Lundgren frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Da Silva tries to strike from the bottom.
Lundgren is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Da Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Da Silva has escaped and now he's on top!
Lundgren lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Da Silva!
Lundgren goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Da Silva turns into him and now he's in Lundgren's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lundgren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva cracks Lundgren with a solid left hand.
Da Silva is looking to advance position but Lundgren has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lundgren goes for an armbar but Da Silva turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Da Silva.
Lundgren is breathing heavily.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Lundgren keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bo Lundgren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva tries to stand but Lundgren is controlling from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Lundgren keeps moving.
Da Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lundgren is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Da Silva, into his guard.
Da Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lundgren is controlling him.
Da Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lundgren defends it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lundgren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Da Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Lundgren is proving a slippery customer.
Lundgren postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Da Silva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lundgren, into his guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lundgren wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Da Silva trying to control but Lundgren is working from the bottom.
That's eight 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.
Lundgren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Silva defends well.
Lundgren looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Da Silva passes into half guard.
Da Silva prevents Lundgren from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva tries to pass to full mount but Lundgren defends it.
Da Silva tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lundgren.
Da Silva decides to stand and escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into side control. Da Silva won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Lundgren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lundgren 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Bo Lundgren!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Bo Lundgren!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Bo Lundgren!
Bo Lundgren wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carween (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mackenzie comes to the ring accompanied by Candlemass - Bewitched. Shane Carween told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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279 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Mackenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Carween!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackenzie connects with a high kick.
It looks like Shane Carween has been cut.
Carween throws a series of punches but Mackenzie moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Mackenzie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mackenzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carween will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mackenzie misses with a double jab
letting Carween counter with a right hand.
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!
Mackenzie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carween throws an overhand right that has Mackenzie reeling! Carween follows up with more punches and Mackenzie is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane Carween!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Igali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pero Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Igali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pero Vukovic's chin.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Igali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pero Vukovic!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vukovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Igali. Igali gets slowly back to his feet.
Christian Igali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igali misses with a few strikes there.
Igali throws a series of punches but Vukovic avoids them all with ease.
Igali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vukovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Igali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Igali scores a takedown into full mount!
Vukovic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Igali thowing shots but they're missing.
Igali throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
You get the feeling that Vukovic really doesn't like being in this position too much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vukovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Igali dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Pero Vukovic has been cut.
Igali with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Igali controlling his opponent.
Vukovic is bucking up trying to escape but Igali cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vukovic is rocked!
That has opened up Pero Vukovic's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Igali softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Vukovic is out cold! Igali jumps to his feet and celebrates on the ropes with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Igali!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Quim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt has chosen Comfortably Numb as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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, Jimmy Quim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Merik Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt tries to clinch there but Quim circles away.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Quim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Quim circles away.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Quim pushes him off.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Quim!
Hunt tries to control but Quim wriggling away.
Quim is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Quim wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Quim that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hunt working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hunt raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hunt looking to ground and pound but Quim is blocking nicely.
Hunt looking to ground and pound but Quim is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quim is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hunt cracks Quim with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Quim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunt on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt working for a submission but Quim is keeping him at bay.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Quim looks a forlorn figure.
Hunt looking for a guillotine from mount but Quim is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hunt tries to control but Quim wriggling away.
Quim is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hunt with the ground and pound from mount.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Quim is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Hunt misses with a head shot.
Hunt throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Quim because Hunt loaded up on that one.
Hunt landing punches.
Hunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunt lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt lands a nice shot to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to control but Quim wriggling away.
Hunt has control of Quim's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Quim regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Quim wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hunt.
Quim taking shots to the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hunt scoring with strikes but Quim is staying in there.
Hunt throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Quim is in a horrible position here. Hunt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunt landing shots from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a heavy elbow.
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Hunt tries to control but Quim wriggling away.
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunt landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hunt fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hunt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hunt has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Quim's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Hunt there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to control but Quim wriggling away.
Hunt wants to finish this one by submission but Quim is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hunt.
Poor strikes thrown by Hunt there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt landing strikes from the mount and Quim is in trouble!
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quim is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merik Hunt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Quim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunt lands the left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quim keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Quim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quim swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Jimmy Quim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Quim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jimmy Quim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Merik Hunt.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Quim swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.
Quim circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quim lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Nice sprawl there from Quim as Hunt shoots in.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Quim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunt shoots for a double leg takedown but Quim sprawls well. He's pushed Hunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Quim scores with a nice body kick.
Quim throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Quim circles away.
Quim leaves Hunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Merik Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt tries to clinch but Quim moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Quim is avoiding it.
Hunt tries to clinch but Quim moves out of range.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jimmy Quim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Quim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt darts in trying to clinch
and Quim counters with a right hand to the body.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt fails with the takedown
and Quim counters with a nice leg kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Quim counters with a two punch combo.
Quim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Quim.
Hunt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hunt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Quim - the referee stops the clock and Hunt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Quim. Hunt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Quim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quim. Quim obviously looking to wear him down.
Some wild striking there from Quim.
Quim moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hunt looks to clinch
and Quim counters with a body kick.
Quim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Quim to counter with a crisp jab.
Quim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt tries to clinch but Quim moves away
and Quim counters with a stiff right hand.
Quim scoring well with a low kick there.
Quim cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg.
Quim delivers a nice body kick.
Quim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Quim.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Quim.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Quim.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Quim!
Quim lands a body shot.
Quim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Quim.
Quim lands with a good body shot.
Quim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Quim.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Quim.
A chopping leg kick lands by Quim.
A shot to the liver by Quim. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Quim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Quim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quim lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt tries to clinch up
and Quim counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Quim showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Jimmy Quim!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Jimmy Quim!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Jimmy Quim!
Jimmy Quim wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Standup BangBang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Duditz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BangBang's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm not afraid!. Standup BangBang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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223 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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216 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Standup BangBang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Duditz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duditz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
BangBang throws a lazy right hand but Duditz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BangBang lands with a cross.
Jab from BangBang.
BangBang lands with a nice combination. Duditz backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Henry Duditz has been cut.
Duditz closes the distance and clinches up with BangBang, looking for a takedown. Duditz pushes BangBang against the ropes but BangBang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duditz shoots in and gets a takedown into BangBang's guard.
BangBang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Duditz trying to control the position from guard on top but BangBang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BangBang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duditz won't allow BangBang to sweep him here.
BangBang wants to get back to his feet but Duditz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duditz wants to pass the guard but BangBang is keeping the position.
Duditz preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duditz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
BangBang wants to stand and escape but Duditz is having none of it.
Duditz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duditz trying to control the position from guard on top but BangBang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duditz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Duditz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
An elbow from Duditz crashes against the mat.
Duditz tries for a kimura but BangBang is defending well.
Duditz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. BangBang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
BangBang is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BangBang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Duditz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Duditz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Duditz.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Duditz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Duditz wants to control for a moment but BangBang uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
BangBang is looking to escape.
Duditz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
BangBang throws out a loose jab but Duditz uses good head movement to avoid it.
BangBang throws a hook to the side of Duditz's head but Duditz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BangBang stuffs the takedown.
Standup BangBang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Duditz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duditz shoots for a double leg takedown but BangBang sprawls well. He's pushed Duditz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
BangBang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
BangBang misses with a double jab.
Duditz shoots in looking for a takedown. BangBang tries to sprawl out of it but Duditz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. BangBang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duditz is trying hard to land a takedown here. BangBang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duditz misses with a takedown attempt - BangBang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duditz shoots in but BangBang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Duditz looks gassed!
Duditz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as BangBang sprawls well. BangBang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duditz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duditz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? BangBang is fending him off so far but Duditz persists. Nope, BangBang circles away and we're back to standing.
BangBang cracks Duditz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duditz has a takedown stuffed.
Duditz shoots for a takedown but BangBang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duditz is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
BangBang fails with an attempt to clinch.
BangBang tries to clinch but Duditz moves out of range.
Henry Duditz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duditz.
Duditz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Duditz dives in and grabs BangBang's left leg, looking for a takedown. BangBang pushes down on Duditz's head and hops out.
Duditz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Duditz lands in his opponent's guard.
Duditz won't allow BangBang to sweep him here.
Duditz pushes down on BangBang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
BangBang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duditz.
Duditz trying to control the action but BangBang is working from the bottom.
Duditz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. BangBang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duditz.
BangBang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Duditz drops an elbow to the side of BangBang's head.
Duditz wants to work for an arm triangle but BangBang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Duditz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
BangBang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duditz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duditz's back!
BangBang controls the action.
Duditz tries to break free.
Duditz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
BangBang controls the position.
Duditz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Duditz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BangBang seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Duditz is holding on tight.
Duditz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Duditz holds on for dear life.
Duditz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Duditz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duditz trying to hold on to BangBang's head to control him but BangBang postures up.
BangBang gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Duditz has a takedown stuffed.
Duditz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No joy there for BangBang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duditz dodges the punch combination from BangBang.
Nice sprawl there from BangBang as Duditz shoots in.
Duditz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with BangBang but BangBang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Duditz fails with the takedown.
BangBang scores with a hook.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Duditz shoots in and drives through. BangBang sprawls well.
Duditz is trying hard to land a takedown here. BangBang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duditz has a takedown stuffed.
Duditz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and BangBang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duditz scrambles back to his feet.
BangBang throws a shot to the body.
Duditz drops his hands momentarily and BangBang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Duditz misses with a takedown attempt - BangBang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
BangBang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duditz tries for a takedown but BangBang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Standup BangBang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Duditz's cut.
That's time! BangBang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
BangBang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duditz.
BangBang gets caught flat footed, as Duditz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
BangBang has Duditz pulled in close to control his posture.
BangBang keeping moving, preventing Duditz from controlling successfully.
Duditz drops back looking for a leg! BangBang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and BangBang manages to kick Duditz off! Duditz jumps back into BangBang's guard.
BangBang trying to keep a closed guard but Duditz is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
BangBang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duditz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Duditz in side control, throwing shots but BangBang defends.
BangBang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Duditz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Duditz wants to take a breather but BangBang is having none of it.
Duditz prevents BangBang from improving his position.
Duditz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Duditz is working for a kimura but BangBang is defending it quite comfortably.
Duditz is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duditz is looking to take a break and control but BangBang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duditz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Duditz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
BangBang looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duditz is looking for a kimura here.
BangBang is looking to escape.
Duditz wants to free his trapped foot but BangBang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
BangBang is not content to let Duditz control the position.
Duditz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Duditz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henry Duditz has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duditz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duditz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but BangBang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duditz is nestled in close to BangBang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Duditz is looking for a kimura but BangBang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duditz to get the leverage.
BangBang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Duditz stopping the sweep attempt from BangBang.
Duditz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duditz drops back looking for a leg! BangBang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and BangBang manages to kick Duditz off! Duditz jumps back into BangBang's guard.
Duditz wants to control from the top but BangBang keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
BangBang lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Duditz!
Duditz is looking to get to half guard.
Duditz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
BangBang stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
BangBang looks to land a combination but Duditz avoids it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
BangBang just misses with a punch to the body.
Duditz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Duditz shoots in for a takedown but BangBang shows good takedown defense.
Duditz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Standup BangBang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Duditz.
BangBang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Duditz shoots in for a takedown but BangBang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Standup BangBang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by BangBang as he connects with a hook.
BangBang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Duditz backs up against the ropes.
BangBang works Duditz's body with a nice hook.
BangBang thuds his right hand into Duditz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Duditz dives in and grabs BangBang's left leg, looking for a takedown. BangBang pushes down on Duditz's head and hops out.
BangBang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Duditz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Standup BangBang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BangBang lands a jab to the nose.
BangBang looks to land a combination. Duditz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
BangBang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
BangBang tries to bum rush Duditz with a series of wild strikes but Duditz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
BangBang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
BangBang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
BangBang clinches up with Duditz and pushes him back against the ropes.
Duditz is trying to drag BangBang to the mat but BangBang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Duditz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from BangBang.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from BangBang.
BangBang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duditz backwards.
BangBang lands with a light punch inside.
That has opened up Henry Duditz's cut even more.
Duditz goes for a takedown in the clinch but BangBang prevents it.
BangBang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duditz backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BangBang lands a right hand.
BangBang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
BangBang pushes Duditz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
BangBang is leaning against Duditz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
BangBang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Duditz goes for a takedown in the clinch but BangBang prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by BangBang.
A shot in the inside from BangBang.
BangBang lands a left hand.
BangBang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duditz backwards.
BangBang digs a right hand underneath Duditz's ribcage. Duditz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
BangBang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duditz can't get the takedown.
BangBang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, BangBang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
BangBang lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from BangBang.
BangBang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Duditz is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. BangBang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
BangBang lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from BangBang.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, BangBang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
BangBang prevents the takedown attempt.
BangBang scores with a shoulder strike.
BangBang gets underhooks to prevent Duditz's takedown attempt.
BangBang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
BangBang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from BangBang.
BangBang lands with a light punch inside.
BangBang lands with a right to the head.
BangBang misses with a punch on the inside.
BangBang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Duditz.
BangBang lands an uppercut.
Henry Duditz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BangBang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Standup BangBang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think BangBang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Standup BangBang!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Standup BangBang!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Standup BangBang!
Standup BangBang wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fungus Mcanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Kaeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcanus comes to the ring accompanied by Gubben i Lådan. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fungus Mcanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Al Kaeda!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcanus takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcanus. Kaeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaeda clinches.
Kaeda scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Fungus Mcanus has been cut.
Kaeda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mcanus's face.
Kaeda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mcanus has Kaeda pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kaeda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kaeda missing with knees to the body.
Kaeda lands a knee to the body.
Kaeda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcanus avoids it.
Kaeda with a knee to the head.
Mcanus is trying to drag Kaeda to the mat but Kaeda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
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!
Kaeda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mcanus is breathing heavily.
Kaeda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mcanus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kaeda trying to land knees to the body.
Mcanus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaeda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fungus Mcanus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaeda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mcanus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kaeda connects with a knee to the head.
Mcanus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kaeda landing knees to the body.
Kaeda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kaeda scores with a knee to the head.
Kaeda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaeda lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Kaeda.
Kaeda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaeda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mcanus's face.
Kaeda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kaeda.
Kaeda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaeda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mcanus's face.
Fungus Mcanus's cut is getting worse.
Kaeda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kaeda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kaeda misses with a knee to the head.
Kaeda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mcanus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mcanus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaeda is pressed up against the ropes. Mcanus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kaeda down to the mat. Kaeda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mcanus throws a low kick but Kaeda moves out of range easily.
Mcanus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kaeda.
Mcanus punishes Kaeda's body with a nice straight punch.
Mcanus throws a right hand that Kaeda ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaeda also avoids with ease.
Kaeda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaeda misses with a head kick.
Mcanus tests Kaeda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaeda scores with a head kick. Mcanus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kaeda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcanus wants to land a leg kick but Kaeda is out of range.
Mcanus lands a slapping body shot.
Jab by Mcanus.
Kaeda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mcanus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mcanus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kaeda in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Kaeda.
Kaeda delivers a nice body kick.
Mcanus looks to land a left hand but Kaeda moved out of range nicely.
Mcanus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kaeda but Kaeda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Kaeda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcanus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mcanus throws a low kick but Kaeda avoids it.
Mcanus with a hook.
Kaeda throws a sloppy head kick and Mcanus moves out of range easily.
Mcanus scores with a three punch combo!
Left hook, right uppercut from Mcanus.
Mcanus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kaeda.
Mcanus sizes up Kaeda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaeda scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mcanus tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mcanus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaeda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaeda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaeda lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mcanus will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda throws a leg kick which misses Mcanus's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcanus tries to avoid it.
Kaeda moves out of range as Mcanus strikes.
Kaeda throws a head kick but Mcanus moves out of range.
Mcanus lands with a shot to the body.
Kaeda lands a front kick.
Kaeda throws a body kick that misses.
Kaeda scores with a head kick.
Mcanus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaeda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mcanus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kaeda - the referee stops the clock and Mcanus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kaeda. Mcanus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mcanus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mcanus misses with a hook. Kaeda ducked under it nicely.
A head kick from Kaeda lands but Mcanus takes it in his stride.
Kaeda throws a head kick that misses.
Mcanus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mcanus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaeda's head.
Kaeda misses with a body kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mcanus cracks Kaeda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kaeda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaeda lands a head kick!
Mcanus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaeda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Kaeda tenderised Mcanus's leg. Mcanus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kaeda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Kaeda.
Kaeda lands a leg kick that knocks Mcanus off balance momentarily.
Kaeda throws a sloppy head kick and Mcanus moves out of range easily.
Kaeda moves into range and clinches up with Mcanus.
Kaeda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mcanus blocks it with crossed arms.
Mcanus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaeda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mcanus blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaeda tries to land a knee to the head but Mcanus blocks with his arms.
Kaeda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcanus avoids it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda tries to land a knee to the head but Mcanus blocks with his arms.
Kaeda misses with a knee strike.
Kaeda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kaeda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mcanus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mcanus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaeda is pressed up against the ropes. Mcanus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kaeda down to the mat. Kaeda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kaeda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcanus blocks a head kick by Kaeda.
Mcanus blocks a head kick by Kaeda.
Mcanus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kaeda. Kaeda obviously looking to wear him down.
Kaeda tries to clinch up.
Mcanus with a nice cross.
Kaeda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcanus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaeda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mcanus wants a takedown.
Mcanus wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaeda won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Kaeda.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda with a knee to the head.
Fungus Mcanus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mcanus manages to pull guard.
Kaeda trying to control but Mcanus is working from the bottom.
Mcanus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcanus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaeda gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kaeda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaeda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcanus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mcanus connects with a crisp jab.
Kaeda throws a sloppy head kick and Mcanus moves out of range easily.
Kaeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaeda dodges the punch combination from Mcanus.
Kaeda lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Kaeda.
Mcanus misses with a body shot.
Mcanus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mcanus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcanus scores with a hook.
Mcanus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mcanus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mcanus connects with a crisp jab.
Kaeda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcanus lands a jab to the head.
Mcanus misses with a looping right.
Mcanus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mcanus blocks the body kick.
Kaeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Mcanus - just one landing.
Kaeda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mcanus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaeda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaeda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcanus cracks Kaeda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mcanus fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Kaeda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fungus Mcanus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No joy there for Mcanus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Kaeda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaeda misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Kaeda as Mcanus shoots in.
Kaeda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mcanus's calf.
Kaeda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mcanus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaeda's head.
Mcanus misses with a straight left.
Kaeda throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Kaeda.
Kaeda lands a high kick!
Mcanus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kaeda scores with a spinning back kick!
Mcanus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kaeda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mcanus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcanus throws a lazy head kick
and Kaeda counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mcanus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mcanus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kaeda throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kaeda.
Mcanus throws a nice looking combination but Kaeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaeda ducks under a wild hook from Mcanus.
Mcanus avoids the head kick by Kaeda.
Kaeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaeda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mcanus scores with a body shot.
Kaeda will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mcanus missing with a left hand there. Kaeda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcanus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaeda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kaeda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mcanus to score with a decent uppercut.
Mcanus blocks a head kick by Kaeda.
Mcanus blocks the body kick.
Mcanus lands a two punch combo.
Kaeda fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Mcanus.
Kaeda scores with a head kick. Mcanus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mcanus digs a good body shot into Kaeda's ribs.
Kaeda cracks the inside of Mcanus's front leg.
Mcanus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaeda on the side of the head.
Mcanus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kaeda attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kaeda throws a sloppy head kick and Mcanus moves out of range easily.
Kaeda misses with a head kick.
Mcanus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaeda's head.
Kaeda is looking to score with low kicks.
Mcanus misses with a takedown attempt - Kaeda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcanus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mcanus swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda looks for the body kick but Mcanus saw that one coming.
Kaeda throws a head kick that misses.
Kaeda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mcanus throws a shot to the body.
Mcanus avoids the head kick by Kaeda.
Mcanus connects with a nice looking jab.
Mcanus scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcanus misses the target.
Mcanus lands with an overhand left.
Kaeda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaeda scores with a head kick. Mcanus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mcanus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A good leg kick by Kaeda.
Kaeda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mcanus blocks a head kick by Kaeda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcanus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mcanus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaeda at a distance.
Mcanus tries a low kick but Kaeda avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kaeda, right into the meat.
Mcanus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaeda moves away.
Good exchange - Mcanus coming out on top.
Mcanus avoids the head kick by Kaeda.
Kaeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcanus catches Kaeda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kaeda throws a head kick that misses.
Mcanus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab, jab by Mcanus - just one landing.
Mcanus scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Mcanus misses.
Kaeda moves in looking to clinch but Mcanus pushes him off.
Kaeda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Mcanus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcanus.
Kaeda throws a head kick that misses.
Mcanus tries to keep at a distance but Kaeda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kaeda landing knees to the head.
Mcanus fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fungus Mcanus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaeda tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcanus avoids the damage to the body.
Mcanus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaeda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kaeda crunches a lovely knee into Mcanus's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcanus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mcanus is trying to drag Kaeda to the mat but Kaeda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Mcanus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mcanus tries to pull guard but Kaeda won't allow it.
Kaeda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcanus avoids it.
Kaeda connects with a knee to the head.
Kaeda tries a knee to the head but Mcanus blocks it.
Knees to the body from Kaeda.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mcanus can't get the takedown.
Mcanus avoiding damage as Kaeda throws knees to the body.
Kaeda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kaeda tries to land a knee to the head but Mcanus blocks with his arms.
Kaeda crunches a lovely knee into Mcanus's ribcage.
Kaeda lands a good knee to the midsection. Mcanus won't want to take too many of those.
Kaeda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaeda prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaeda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mcanus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kaeda connects with a knee to the head.
Kaeda tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcanus avoids the damage to the body.
Kaeda misses with a knee strike.
Mcanus jumps guard but Kaeda stands there with Mcanus around his waist. Mcanus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mcanus jumps guard.
Mcanus keeping moving, preventing Kaeda from controlling successfully.
Kaeda trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcanus's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mcanus is looking for a triangle but Kaeda pushes his legs off easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda preventing the sweep.
Kaeda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mcanus is looking to get back to his feet here but Kaeda is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mcanus's back.
Mcanus trying to get back to his feet but Kaeda is in full control for now.
What can Mcanus do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kaeda not allowing Mcanus to control his hands.
Kaeda keeps control of the position easily here as Mcanus tries to buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda trying to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mcanus breaks Kaeda's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kaeda pulls Mcanus in to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Al Kaeda hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kaeda.
Mcanus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaeda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaeda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Kaeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcanus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaeda.
Kaeda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaeda scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kaeda throws a head kick but Mcanus moves out of range.
Fungus Mcanus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaeda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mcanus misses with a double jab.
Kaeda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Mcanus does no damage.
Kaeda lands a leg kick that knocks Mcanus off balance momentarily.
Kaeda lands with a slapping head kick.
Kaeda throws a low kick, looking for Mcanus's leg but Mcanus calmly moves out of range.
Kaeda throws a head kick but Mcanus moves out of range.
Mcanus avoids the head kick by Kaeda.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Kaeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kaeda 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Al Kaeda!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Al Kaeda!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Al Kaeda!
Al Kaeda wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hux Flux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hux Flux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Burns!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flux scores with a takedown into Burns's guard.
Flux wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns is looking to stand up but Flux isn't so interested in that idea.
Flux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Flux trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flux gets to his feet. Burns looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Flux gets a takedown into half guard.
Flux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Flux is trying to work for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flux wants to work for an arm triangle but Burns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Flux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Flux throwing shots but Burns is blocking nicely.
Flux works his way into full mount!
Flux moves to the back.
Flux is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Burns taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Flux.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hux Flux!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Mansikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker has chosen Justus Köhncke - Timecode as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teppo Mansikka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Becker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Becker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Becker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Mansikka there.
Mansikka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mansikka stuffs the takedown attempt from Becker. Becker gets slowly back to his feet.
Mansikka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Becker tries to score a body lock takedown but Mansikka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Teppo Mansikka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Becker.
Mansikka is looking to control Becker's arms but Becker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mansikka has his back to the ropes.
Becker is working for takedown but Mansikka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mansikka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Becker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mansikka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Becker's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansikka gets caught flat footed, as Becker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Becker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mansikka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mansikka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mansikka!
Mansikka decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mansikka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Becker's calf.
Becker looks gassed!
Mansikka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Becker at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Boris Becker has been cut.
Mansikka lands with a nice body punch.
Mansikka scores with a body shot.
Becker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansikka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Becker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mansikka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mansikka thuds a left hand into Becker's body.
Mansikka scores with the left hand. Becker knows he should have avoided that one.
Mansikka scores with a nice head shot.
Whack! Mansikka lands a heavy head kick that drops Becker. The ref tackles Mansikka to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Becker was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Teppo Mansikka!
Teppo Mansikka retains his middleweight title!
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