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CGUK 22 - Final Conflict? PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Lime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinten McCloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Lime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Quinten McCloud!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCloud with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lime counters with a nice uppercut.
McCloud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lime.
Lime looks to land a right hand but McCloud moved out of range.
McCloud tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lime counters with a one-two to the body.
McCloud tries to clinch
letting Lime counter with a right hand.
It looks like Quinten McCloud has been cut.
McCloud tries for a takedown but Lime circles away easily
and Lime counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lime throws a series of punches but McCloud avoids them all with ease.
A left lands for Lime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCloud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lime counters with a huge left! McCloud is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lime isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save McCloud from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lime!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Lime!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Rakieta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grzegorz Rakieta is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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204 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fabricio Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Grzegorz Rakieta!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakieta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rakieta slips a straight right by Arona.
Rakieta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rakieta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rakieta throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rakieta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arona.
Rakieta throws a jab when Arona was well out of range.
Arona doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rakieta counters with a nice uppercut.
Arona shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rakieta but Rakieta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arona tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rakieta counters with a series of strikes. Arona will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rakieta thows a leg kick but Arona checks it
and Arona counters with a nice uppercut.
Rakieta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rakieta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arona counters with an inside leg kick.
Rakieta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arona with a poor takedown
and Rakieta counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Fabricio Arona has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Arona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arona avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grzegorz Rakieta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona shoots for a double leg takedown but Rakieta sprawls well. He's pushed Arona's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Rakieta misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rakieta.
Arona slips a jab and a cross from Rakieta.
Arona gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rakieta throws a leg kick
and Arona counters with a thumping low kick.
Rakieta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arona counters with a nice body shot.
Rakieta connects with a nice looking jab.
Rakieta throws a right hand that Arona ducks under and follows up with a left that Arona also avoids with ease.
Arona with a poor takedown
and Rakieta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rakieta connects with an inside leg kick.
Arona is breathing heavily.
Rakieta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rakieta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rakieta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Rakieta does no damage.
Rakieta looks to land a combination. Arona sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Arona moves forwards but Rakieta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A combination from Rakieta does no damage.
Rakieta misses with a low kick as Arona jumps back.
Arona darts in trying to clinch
and Rakieta counters with a straight right hand.
Arona closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rakieta counters with a leg kick.
Rakieta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rakieta is working the combinations to good effect here.
Arona slips a jab and a cross from Rakieta.
Rakieta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rakieta looks to land a combination but Arona avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakieta looks to land a combination but Arona avoids it well.
No joy there for Rakieta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arona tries for a takedown but Rakieta circles away easily
and Rakieta counters with a series of strikes. Arona will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grzegorz Rakieta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arona misses with a takedown
and Rakieta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rakieta throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rakieta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rakieta counters with a left and a right that stings Arona.
Arona is rocked!
Rakieta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arona counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oh Arona is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rakieta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Arona seems to have got his legs back now.
Rakieta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rakieta.
Arona doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Rakieta counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Arona tries for a takedown but Rakieta circles away easily
and Rakieta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fabricio Arona's cut is getting worse.
Arona with a poor takedown
and Rakieta counters with a nice uppercut.
Arona tries to clinch up
and Rakieta counters with a stiff right hand.
Rakieta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arona counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rakieta tries to bum rush Arona with a series of wild strikes but Arona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rakieta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arona counters with a nice body kick.
Rakieta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arona counters with a head kick. That will keep Rakieta thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rakieta throws a series of strikes that have Arona backpedaling.
Arona darts in trying to clinch
and Rakieta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grzegorz Rakieta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Arona's cut.
That's time! Arona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arona avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rakieta lands with a hook. Arona tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Arona takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arona tries to clinch but Rakieta moves away
and Rakieta counters with a three punch combo that has Arona backing up. Arona nods at Rakieta to acknowledge the strikes.
Rakieta takes a swing at Arona's ribcage but misses.
Rakieta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rakieta throws a series of punches but Arona moves out of range.
Arona avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Rakieta misses.
Rakieta scores with a three punch combo!
Rakieta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arona misses with a takedown attempt
and Rakieta counters with a stiff right hand.
Rakieta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rakieta.
Rakieta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rakieta counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rakieta throws a right hand that Arona ducks under and follows up with a left that Arona also avoids with ease.
Grzegorz Rakieta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rakieta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rakieta.
Arona looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rakieta fails to land with a series of punches.
Rakieta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rakieta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rakieta throws a series of punches but Arona moves out of range.
Arona lands a jab to the head.
Rakieta throws a right hand that Arona ducks under and follows up with a left that Arona also avoids with ease.
Rakieta throws a lazy uppercut
and Arona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rakieta lands a jab.
Rakieta throws a nice looking combination but Arona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Rakieta does no damage.
Arona darts in trying to clinch
and Rakieta counters with a stiff right hand.
Arona needs to keep his hands up - Rakieta had a free shot at his head there.
Arona tries to clinch up
and Rakieta counters with a nice leg kick.
Arona looks to land a combination but Rakieta avoids it well.
Rakieta misses with a combination
and Arona counters with a slapping leg kick.
Arona fails with the takedown
and Rakieta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Arona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arona tries to clinch but Rakieta moves away
and Rakieta counters with a left and a right that stings Arona.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona with a poor takedown
and Rakieta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rakieta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rakieta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arona counters with a big head kick but Rakieta shrugs it off.
Rakieta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arona.
Arona darts in trying to clinch
and Rakieta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rakieta lands an overhand right.
Fabricio Arona's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rakieta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arona counters with a low kick, right behind Rakieta 's knee.
Arona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rakieta.
Arona with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Rakieta to counter with a crisp jab.
Rakieta tries to bum rush Arona with a series of wild strikes but Arona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rakieta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakieta connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Arona tumbling to the canvas! Rakieta pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Arona was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Grzegorz Rakieta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Marcello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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275 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ze Marcello!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcello closes the distance looking to clinch
and Douglas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Douglas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marcello counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Marcello is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Douglas pushes Marcello off looking to stand but Marcello dives back in and keeps control.
Marcello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marcello sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Douglas defending well though.
Douglas wants to control but Marcello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marcello not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Douglas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Douglas manages to pull guard.
Douglas is looking for a triangle but Marcello pushes his legs off easily.
Marcello trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcello is stalling in the full guard.
Marcello trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Douglas working a defensive guard but Marcello manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcello remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Douglas is looking to regain half guard here but Marcello keeps moving and retains side control.
Douglas is trying to work for a sweep but Marcello has mounted him!
Marcello looking to finish with strikes here!
Marcello content just to control the position here.
Marcello looking to ground and pound but Douglas is blocking nicely.
Marcello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Douglas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marcello on the ground.
Marcello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Douglas is looking to escape.
Marcello throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Douglas because Marcello loaded up on that one.
Marcello avoids the attempt from Douglas to control.
Douglas tries to reverse the position but Marcello maintains control.
Marcello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marcello prevents Douglas from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Douglas is squirming around, avoiding Marcello's attempts to control the action.
Marcello looking to finish with strikes here!
Douglas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marcello unloads with some shots from mount but Douglas bucks and avoids them well.
Marcello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marcello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Douglas wants to hold on but Marcello pushes him away.
Marcello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ze Marcello dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Marcello.
Marcello misses with a takedown
and Douglas counters with a single leg into guard. Marcello didn't expect that.
Marcello has Douglas pulled in close to control his posture.
Douglas stopping the sweep attempt from Marcello.
Marcello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marcello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marcello is looking for a triangle here but Douglas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marcello is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Douglas trying to control the position but Marcello is working away.
Marcello gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Douglas is trying to control. Marcello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marcello trying to hold on to Douglas's head to control him but Douglas postures up.
Marcello is concentrating on defense, preventing Douglas from advancing position.
Douglas is looking for a kimura but Marcello is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Douglas to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Douglas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marcello doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Douglas.
Douglas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marcello!
Marcello is squirming around, avoiding Douglas's attempts to control the action.
Douglas sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Marcello regains half guard.
Douglas is thwarting Marcello's attempts to control the position.
Marcello slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marcello is pulling down on Douglas's head. It's preventing any offense from Douglas, at least for the moment.
Douglas thows a big elbow that misses.
Marcello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Douglas's guard.
Marcello 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.
Douglas wants to stand but Marcello is controlling the position.
Douglas is looking for a triangle here but Marcello uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marcello controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas is not content to let Marcello control the position.
Douglas is trying to get back to half guard.
Douglas is working hard here to advance position.
Marcello has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Marcello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Douglas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Marcello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Douglas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marcello but Marcello pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Douglas misses with a takedown attempt
and Marcello counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Marcello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ze Marcello has got the better of the ground game so far.
Douglas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marcello pulls his head out easily.
Douglas is trying to get back to full guard.
Marcello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marcello passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Douglas!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcello controlling from the full mount.
Douglas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Marcello looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marcello tries to control but Douglas wriggling away.
Douglas tries to lock up and control but Marcello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marcello throws some wild stikes that Douglas manages to avoid easily.
Douglas is looking to improve his position but Marcello isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Douglas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marcello 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.
Douglas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Douglas is squirming around, avoiding Marcello's attempts to control the action.
Marcello unloading with bombs!
Douglas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Marcello tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Marcello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Douglas is looking to escape.
Marcello looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcello lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marcello controlling from mount.
Marcello unloads with some shots from mount but Douglas bucks and avoids them well.
Marcello unloads with some shots from mount but Douglas bucks and avoids them well.
Marcello content just to control the position here.
Douglas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marcello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcello sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Marcello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Douglas is looking to get to half guard.
Douglas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marcello.
Douglas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Marcello.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ze Marcello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marcello has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ze Marcello!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong has chosen System of a Down - BYOB as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
184 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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27
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Good kicks
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong connects with a high kick.
Robinson fails with the takedown
and Armstrong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Armstrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Armstrong tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Armstrong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson has his takedown stuffed
and Armstrong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Armstrong sprawls well. He's pushed Robinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Armstrong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robinson, pushing him back against the cage.
Armstrong stalling.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Robinson up against the cage.
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Armstrong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robinson thinking.
Armstrong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Michael Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Armstrong.
Michael Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily
and Armstrong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Armstrong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Robinson if he has to take too many more of those.
Armstrong scores with a head kick.
Armstrong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Robinson's head.
Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Armstrong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson shoots for a takedown but Armstrong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robinson shoots and misses
and Armstrong counters by clinching up.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong moves into the clinch.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head.
Robinson can't get the takedown.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Armstrong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Armstrong scores with a hook to the body.
Armstrong lands a nice knee to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Robinson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Armstrong lands an elbow just above Robinson 's eye.
Armstrong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Robinson's defenses.
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong connects with a solid leg kick.
Robinson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Armstrong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Armstrong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Armstrong lands a two punch combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Armstrong as he connects with a hook.
Armstrong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robinson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Armstrong is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Armstrong circles away and we're back to standing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Robinson.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Robinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Armstrong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Robinson wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but Robinson drags him back down.
Robinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Armstrong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Robinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Armstrong is defending well.
Robinson prevents Armstrong from escaping the position.
Robinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Armstrong is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson is working to tighten is grip on Armstrong's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Armstrong has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Robinson is really squeezing tight and eventually Armstrong passes out! Robinson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nathan Robinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Salek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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140 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Salek!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salek tries to clinch
and Riley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riley fails with the takedown
and Salek counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Riley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Riley prevents Salek from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley 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.
Riley is keen to just control but Salek is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley uses his free foot to push down on Salek's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Salek.
Riley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Riley stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
An inside leg kick from Riley misses.
Salek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salek wants it to stay on the feet.
Riley shoots in and gets a takedown into Salek's guard.
Riley forces his way into half guard.
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Salek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riley is keen to just control but Salek is a slippery customer.
Riley trying to pass the guard but Salek defending well.
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Salek defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Salek is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Riley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Salek is refusing to be controlled, as Riley sits in half guard.
Riley stands up and beckons Salek to join him on the feet.
Salek looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Riley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Salek has escaped the position, nice work there.
Salek tries to escape but Riley is in control.
Riley tries for a kimura but Salek is defending well.
Salek is not content to let Riley control the position.
Salek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riley landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Riley wants to control but Salek is keeping him busy.
Riley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Salek down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley scoring with punches and elbows.
Riley lands a nice forearm strike.
Riley lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Riley dominated that round.
That's time! Riley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Riley closes the distance and clinches.
Riley is trying to break free.
Salek prevents Riley from breaking the clinch.
Riley pulls guard successfully.
Riley is pulling down on Salek's head. It's preventing any offense from Salek, at least for the moment.
Salek is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Riley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Riley misses with a takedown
and Salek counters with a nice low kick that buckles Riley's knee momentarily.
Salek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Riley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Riley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Salek is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Riley, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salek manages to get himself to full guard.
Riley prevents Salek from getting back to his feet.
Riley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riley stands and steps away. Salek gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riley moves into the clinch.
Riley is looking to break free of the clinch but Salek has double underhooks.
Riley lands an uppercut.
Riley tries to break the clinch but Salek is controlling the position.
Riley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saleks head.
Riley has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Salek regains guard immediately.
Salek has momentary wrist control but Riley slips an elbow through the middle.
Riley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Salek dives on top into guard.
Riley pulls Salek in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Salek in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Salek wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Riley jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Salek manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley is putting a hurting on Salek here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Riley dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Riley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salek counters with a slapping leg kick.
Riley gets the takedown into side control.
Salek is looking to get back to his feet here but Riley is keeping cool and he's managed to take Salek's back.
Riley throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Riley is looking to control Salek but Salek is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salek trying to get back to his feet but Riley is in full control for now.
Riley has his arm under Salek's chin here. Game over son! Riley squeezes tightly and Salek is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Riley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Tyson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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26
191 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Russell is just out of range.
Russell throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Russell tries to clinch up but Tyson circles away and keeps his distance.
Russell misses with a takedown
and Tyson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jack Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson throws a right and a left that Russell avoids nicely.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Russell walks into a straight right hand from Tyson.
Russell is rocked!
It looks like Jack Russell has been cut.
Tyson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Russell drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Tyson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Russell's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Tyson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Dup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dup's entrance music is Burning Heart by Survivor. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
195 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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23
189 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Dup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Lee!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dup throws a head kick that misses.
Dup throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dup falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dup.
Dup misses with a right hand
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Max Dup has been cut.
Dup closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Dup pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Dup misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a left and a right... And another left! Dup is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Lee!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rover Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Quinlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Desperado by Los Lobos. A fine choice. Quinlan has chosen Suspect Device as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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175 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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184 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rover Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Quinlan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinlan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rover Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinlan doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Quinlan keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Quinlan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Quinlan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Quinlan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quinlan lands with a short shot to the head.
Quinlan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Quinlan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie is trying to force a seperation but Quinlan has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Quinlan.
Gracie is looking to control Quinlan's arms but Quinlan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
Gracie digs a right hand into Quinlan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quinlan's gas tank.
Quinlan trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Quinlan is keeping busy.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Quinlan walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Quinlan slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Quinlan keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gracie as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Quinlan screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gracie! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rover Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Tokarczuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rab Rehab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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177 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Tokarczuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rab Rehab!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rehab takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rehab pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rehab swings for the body but Tokarczuk moves out of range.
Tokarczuk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rehab moves out of range of the leg kick from Tokarczuk.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rehab checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokarczuk moves into the clinch successfully.
Rehab misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rehab lands a nice shot to the body.
Tokarczuk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tokarczuk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rehab scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tokarczuk is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokarczuk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rehab blocks it with crossed arms.
Tokarczuk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rehab avoids it.
Tokarczuk leaning against his opponent.
Tokarczuk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tokarczuk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tokarczuk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tokarczuk trying to stall but Rehab improves his position.
Tokarczuk misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Rehab.
Tokarczuk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rehab blocks it with crossed arms.
Tokarczuk is breathing heavily.
Rehab lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tokarczuk backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rehab.
Tokarczuk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rehab manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rehab lands an uppercut.
Rehab lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tokarczuk is rocked!
Tokarczuk tries to land a knee to the head but Rehab blocks with his arms.
Oh Tokarczuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rehab creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tokarczuk with a big uppercut! Tokarczuk tries to clinch up but Rehab pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tokarczuk to the mat! Tokarczuk covers up and Rehab unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rab Rehab!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Robinson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to N.E.R.D. - Rockstar remix. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
197 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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190 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Reid!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid takes the fight into the clinch.
Robinson avoiding damage as Reid throws knees to the body.
Reid holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Robinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robinson is trying to force a seperation but Reid has the dominant position.
Reid has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robinson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Robinson is trying to push Reid away but Reid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reid trying to land knees to the body.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Reid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson wants to clinch.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson swings widly with a right hand
and Reid counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reid.
Reid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reid.
Robinson tries to clinch
and Reid counters with a big head kick but Robinson shrugs it off.
Reid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robinson misses with a right hand
and Reid counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Reid looks gassed!
Robinson tries to clinch up but Reid circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reid at a distance.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looks to land a left hand but Reid moved out of range nicely.
Robinson darts in trying to clinch
and Reid counters with a leg kick.
Robinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Robinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robinson digs a right hand underneath Reid's ribcage. Reid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Robinson as the two fighters clinch.
Robinson slows down the pace here.
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid checks a low kick from Robinson.
Reid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reid walks into a straight right hand from Robinson.
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robinson moves into range and clinches up with Reid.
A frustrated look appears on Reid's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reid wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reid is trying to break free.
Robinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reid holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Robinson pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid lands a knee to the body.
Robinson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Robinson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dennis Robinson.
Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reid blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Robinson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reid.
Reid goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Robinson wants to clinch
and Reid counters with a one-two to the body.
Robinson misses with an uppercut. Reid saw that one coming.
Robinson closes the distance but Reid moves to the side
and Reid counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reid.
Robinson stalling in the clinch.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reid working hard to break the clinch.
Reid is breathing heavily.
Reid is trying to force a seperation but Robinson has the dominant position.
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Reid jabs at Robinson's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reid drops his hands momentarily and Robinson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab from Robinson.
Robinson tries to clinch but Reid is having none of it.
Reid throws a head kick that Robinson semi-blocks.
Dennis Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reid was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Reid has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Robinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reid is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robinson is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Reid is controlling him.
Robinson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Reid takes the fight into the clinch.
Reid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robinson is defending well for now.
Come on Robinson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Reid has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid is looking to control Robinson's arms but Robinson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reid has his back to the cage.
Reid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reid wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson working hard to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Robinson as Reid tries to tie him up.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid looking to stall.
Robinson leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reid has Robinson pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reid wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robinson is trying to force a seperation but Reid has the dominant position.
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Reid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robinson has Reid pressed against the cage.
Reid taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson thows a leg kick but Reid checks it
and Reid counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Reid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Robinson moves to clinch but Reid breaks away
and Reid counters with an outside leg kick.
Robinson tries to clinch but Reid is having none of it.
Reid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Reid tries to clinch up
and Robinson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Robinson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reid tries to clinch but Robinson moves away
and Robinson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reid slips under a jab from Robinson.
Reid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robinson rushes Reid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Robinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reid has him pressed against the cage.
Reid misses with a knee strike.
Reid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robinson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Robinson misses with a knee strike.
Robinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robinson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two 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.
Reid is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robinson's brow.
Robinson is working Reid over against the cage.
Reid is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Reid ducks right into an uppercut from Robinson.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reid, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson breaks the clinch.
Robinson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robinson wants to clinch.
Robinson tries to clinch up.
Robinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robinson moves to clinch but Reid breaks away
and Reid counters with a nice body kick.
Reid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robinson throws an overhand right that lands on Reid's shoulder, as Reid tries to avoid the shot.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reid wants to clinch
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looks to land a right hand but Reid moved out of range.
Robinson clinches up against the cage.
Robinson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
Robinson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reid lands an elbow inside that Robinson shrugs off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robinson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Robinson!
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