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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and frankie fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Spiderman theme. Peter Parker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, frankie fraser!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Parker striking off his back but it's not causing fraser any problems.
Parker wants to stand up but fraser is controlling him.
fraser content to stall in guard here.
fraser pushing down on Parker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
fraser moves nicely into side control.
Parker is trying to get back to half guard.
Parker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fraser wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Parker, who protects the arm well.
Parker is looking for a sweep.
Parker is working hard here to advance position.
Parker pushes fraser away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, fraser gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
fraser content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Parker tries to improve position but can't.
fraser decides to stand up, so the ref orders Parker to his feet.
Parker throws the left hand but fraser avoids the punch easily.
That's two 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.
fraser shoots in and bounces Parker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Parker wants to stand but fraser is controlling the position.
Parker kicks fraser off and gets to his feet.
Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - fraser circles away.
fraser scores with a jab.
fraser swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but fraser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch.
fraser swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
fraser shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Parker is breathing heavily.
fraser won't let Parker get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
fraser takes Parker's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Parker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fraser is trying to stick to Parker's back but Parker is turning into fraser. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in fraser's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Parker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
fraser has his feet on Parker's thighs here. He's pushed Parker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Parker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). frankie fraser!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Killings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosse Stenhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stenhard's choice of entrance music: Blur - Song 2. Bosse Stenhard has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Killings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bosse Stenhard!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stenhard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stenhard swinging wilding here.
Stenhard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killings.
Stenhard scores a takedown into full mount!
Killings is looking to get to half guard.
Killings manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Killings gets full guard.
Stenhard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Killings has his takedown stuffed
and Stenhard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Killings tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Killings trying to keep a closed guard but Stenhard is proving a slippery customer.
Killings wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenhard looking to pass the guard.
Killings looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stenhard is one step ahead there.
Stenhard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Killings is proving hard to escape from.
Stenhard looks gassed!
Stenhard landing some decent shots from guard.
Killings had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Stenhard is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Killings Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Stenhard's back instead.
Stenhard is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Killings misses with a takedown attempt
and Stenhard counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Killings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenhard misses with a takedown attempt
and Killings counters with a takedown into side control.
Killings decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stenhard to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenhard throws a sloppy head kick
and Killings counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenhard striking from the bottom.
Killings wants to pass the guard but Stenhard is keeping the position.
Stenhard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Killings manages to get himself to full guard.
Stenhard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenhard stands up and waves to Killings to follow him.
Stenhard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stenhard cracks Killings with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Killings tries to buck Stenhard off but Stenhard is having none of it.
Stenhard working the ground and pound but Killings is defending the strikes.
Killings is looking to regain half guard here but Stenhard keeps moving and retains side control.
Stenhard grinds an elbow into Killings's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killings is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stenhard is controlling him well.
Killings struggling a bit here.
Killings sneaks back into half guard.
Killings gets full guard.
Stenhard trying to control but Killings is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenhard is looking to stand up but Killings won't let him.
Killings is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stenhard looking to pass the guard.
Stenhard stops Killings from standing up.
Stenhard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Killings is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Killings escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stenhard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenhard wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Killings's closed guard. He's half up but Killings has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Killings pivots and extends the arm, Stenhard falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Killings! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Killings!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Oldham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiago Mendez struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 173.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Will Oldham has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Oldham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Oldham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Will Oldham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oldham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mendez is fending him off so far but Oldham persists. Nope, Mendez circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oldham.
Oldham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendez.
Nice takedown defense from Mendez. No joy for Oldham on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Oldham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oldham throws a right hand that Mendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendez also avoids with ease.
Oldham tries to clinch but Mendez is having none of it.
Mendez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Oldham is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mendez off and has taken his back!
Oldham missing with strikes from the back.
You can see the frustration on Mendez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mendez trying to control the hands but Oldham won't let him.
Oldham is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mendez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mendez is squirming around, avoiding Oldham's attempts to control the action.
Mendez wants to hold on but Oldham pushes him away.
Oldham controlling his opponent.
Oldham tries to control but Mendez wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oldham is standing up, even though he is in mount.
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.
Mendez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mendez looks gassed!
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Oldham shows good takedown defense.
Oldham throws a head kick but Mendez moves out of range.
Oldham scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oldham working for a guillotine from mount but Mendez is in no mood to give up.
Mendez working to try and regain half guard.
Mendez tries to improve his position but Oldham has taken his back! Oldham has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mendez tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Oldham pushes Mendez away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Will Oldham!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Astley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Dekker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Astley comes to the cage accompanied by Never Gonna Give You Up Hip-Hop Beat. Dekker has chosen Freak on a leash as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Astley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Dekker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Astley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dekker is looking to regain half guard here but Astley keeps moving and retains side control.
Astley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Astley trying to control the position but Dekker is working away.
Astley working away.
Dekker is looking to reverse the position.
Astley staying calm.
Astley working away.
Astley stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Astley gets a takedown into half guard.
Dekker is looking to control Astley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dekker avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Astley is trying to control the action in half guard but Dekker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Astley wants to stand up but Dekker is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dekker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dekker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Astley is one step ahead there.
Dekker pulls Astley in close to prevent any damage.
Dekker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Astley trying to control the position from guard on top but Dekker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dekker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dekker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
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.
Dekker had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Astley is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dekker Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Astley's back instead.
Dekker looks gassed!
Astley tries to escape the position.
Dekker lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Astley trying to control the hands but Dekker won't let him.
Dekker is working the ground and pound. Can Astley escape?
Dekker punishes Astley with strikes from the back mount.
Dekker throwing damaging strikes from the back! Astley could be in trouble here!
Dekker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Astley is trapped and Dekker is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Astley trying to control the hands but Dekker breaks the grip.
Dekker tightening his grip on Astley, looking for the choke.
Astley can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekker connects with a big shot to the side of Astley's head.
Dekker wants to control but Astley is keeping busy.
Dekker lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Astley hold on?!
Dekker loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Astley hold on?
Astley manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Dekker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Astley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dekker misses with a takedown
and Astley counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astley decides to stand back up. Astley steps back and let's Dekker get back to his feet.
Astley tries to close the distance and clinch but Dekker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Astley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dekker tries for a takedown but Astley circles away easily
so Astley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astley trying to control but Dekker is working from the bottom.
Astley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dekker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Astley manages to get himself to full guard.
Dekker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Astley is trying to keep Dekker in close.
Dekker distracts Astley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dekker stays in close to Astley's body and controls the position.
Dekker trying to control the position from guard on top but Astley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dekker is fighting to break Astley's control of his arms but Astley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Astley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Astley decides to stand and escape the position.
Dekker with a poor takedown
and Astley counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Astley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dekker gets caught flat footed, as Astley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dekker is on top in guard.
Dekker landing some decent shots from guard.
Dekker gets to his feet and stands over Astley, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Astley felt that one! Dekker unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Astley from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Dekker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominic Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Bailey!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Bob Bailey has been cut.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Bailey moves out of range.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Bailey moves out of range easily.
Taylor tries to bum rush Bailey with a series of wild strikes but Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bailey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bailey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bailey looking to pass the guard.
Taylor trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bailey pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Bailey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor is working hard here to advance position.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Bailey passes to side control.
Bailey passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Taylor!
Bailey controlling the pace for now.
Taylor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey manages to capitalize on a mistake by Taylor to take his back!
Bailey looking for the RNC.
Bailey has got one arm under Taylor's chin. This could be trouble... Taylor trying to control the other hand but Bailey gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Taylor has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Bailey!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bob Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colly Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Colly Davis!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Collins has a takedown stuffed.
Davis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Collins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Collins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Collins is tying to control. Davis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Collins prevents Davis from improving his position.
Collins is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Collins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Collins looks for a takedown but Davis sprawls well.
Davis scores a takedown into full mount!
Collins is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Collins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davis.
Collins tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
Davis trying to pass the guard but Collins defending well.
Collins trying to hold on to Davis's head to control him but Davis postures up.
Collins tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
Davis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davis wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Collins tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davis gets the takedown into side control.
Collins is not content to let Davis control the position.
Davis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Davis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Collins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Collins is trying to get back to half guard.
Davis is staying tight to Collins's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Collins is looking to regain half guard here but Davis keeps moving and retains side control.
Collins regains half guard.
Davis prevents Collins from standing back up.
Davis wants to free his trapped foot but Collins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins manages to get to full guard.
Davis being controlled here momentarily.
Davis won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
Collins is controlling Davis's posture.
Collins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Davis can't get the takedown.
Collins has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Davis regains guard immediately.
Davis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Collins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis looking to control.
Collins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davis wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davis moves away from the strike by Collins.
Collins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
Davis preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colly Davis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Davis gets the takedown into side control.
Collins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Davis is working for a submission of some sort.
Davis trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.
Collins wants to get back to full guard.
Davis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collins's head.
Davis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Collins defends it well.
Davis works his way into full mount!
Davis scoring with strikes but Collins is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins tries to lock up and control but Davis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Davis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Collins is desperately trying to improve his position but Davis has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Davis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Collins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Collins is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Davis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Davis is landing with some decent strikes but Collins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Davis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Collins?
Collins is rocked!
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Collins tries to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Davis landing punches.
Oh Collins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Collins wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Davis working Collins over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis landing shots from mount.
Davis working Collins over with strikes here.
Collins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Davis trying to control but Collins is having none of it.
Davis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Collins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Collins working to try and regain half guard.
Collins seems to have got his legs back now.
Davis lands a heavy elbow.
Collins is trying desperately to improve position.
Collins is bucking up trying to escape but Davis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Davis.
The referee warns Collins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Davis prevents Collins from getting the reversal.
Collins tries to hold on but Davis postures up.
Collins working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is in a horrible position here. Davis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Collins regains half guard.
Collins gets full guard.
Collins throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Davis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Collins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Collins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Collins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Davis!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control but Collins is having none of it.
Davis is squirming around, avoiding Collins's attempts to control the action.
Collins is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Davis can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Collins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Collins throwing strikes but Davis recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Collins thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it.
Davis wants to control but Collins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Collins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Davis controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colly Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins tries to clinch up
and Davis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Collins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Collins tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Davis wants to work for an arm triangle but Collins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Collins is trying to control but can't.
Collins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Davis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Collins actively working from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Collins closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins pulls guard effortlessly.
Collins working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.
Collins is controlling Davis's posture.
Collins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Collins working a defensive guard here.
Collins looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
Collins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davis manages to get himself to full guard.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Collins stands and steps away. Davis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Collins moves into the clinch.
Collins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davis prevents it.
Davis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davis jumps guard but Collins stands there with Davis around his waist. Davis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Collins tries for a takedown but Davis manages to get underhooks.
Collins has Davis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Collins pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Davis tumbling to the mat - Collins dives into Davis's guard.
Davis wants to improve his position but instead Collins has moved into half guard.
Collins works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Davis wants to control but Collins is having none of it.
Davis is trying to escape the mount.
Davis wants to hold on but Collins pushes him away.
Davis regains half guard.
Davis kicks off Collins and gets to his feet.
Davis misses with a combination
and Collins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Collins.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Collins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Collins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Collins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davis's guard.
Davis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Collins postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
Collins trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Collins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Collins has hold of Davis's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Davis tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Collins cranks the arm and Davis screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Davis, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bob Collins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Barry Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Ruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Barry Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Ruger!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Ruger misses.
Ruger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robbie Ruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruger circles away.
Murphy clinches up with Ruger and pushes him back against the cage.
Ruger is trying to break free.
Ruger breaks from the clinch.
Murphy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ruger!
Ruger wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Murphy thowing shots but they're missing.
Murphy unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Ruger wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Murphy celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Barry Murphy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Calzattrounewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hard Knocks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Calzattrounewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hard Knocks!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzattrounewis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knocks.
Calzattrounewis tries to land a front kick but Knocks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knocks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Calzattrounewis tries to roll over but Knocks keeps him under control.
Calzattrounewis missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calzattrounewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Calzattrounewis gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knocks is one step ahead there.
Calzattrounewis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knocks preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Calzattrounewis throws a right hand that Knocks ducks under and follows up with a left that Knocks also avoids with ease.
Knocks misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knocks.
Hard Knocks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Knocks.
Knocks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Calzattrounewis misses.
Calzattrounewis closes the distance and clinches up with Knocks, looking for a takedown. Calzattrounewis pushes Knocks against the cage but Knocks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Calzattrounewis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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.
Calzattrounewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joe Calzattrounewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knocks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calzattrounewis counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from Calzattrounewis misses
and Knocks counters with an inside leg kick.
Knocks throws a leg kick which misses Calzattrounewis's front leg but catches the back leg as Calzattrounewis tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Calzattrounewis is predictable there
and Knocks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Knocks stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Calzattrounewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calzattrounewis is breathing heavily.
Calzattrounewis misses with a kick to the body
and Knocks counters with a left and a right that stings Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis lands a nice shot to the body.
Knocks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calzattrounewis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Knocks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calzattrounewis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knocks counters with a good, hard body kick but Calzattrounewis shrugs it off.
Knocks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Calzattrounewis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Calzattrounewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knocks stuffs the takedown attempt from Calzattrounewis. Calzattrounewis gets slowly back to his feet.
Knocks cracks the inside of Calzattrounewis's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knocks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Calzattrounewis backs up against the cage.
Calzattrounewis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Calzattrounewis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Knocks!
Calzattrounewis trying to control but Knocks is having none of it.
Knocks is bucking up trying to escape but Calzattrounewis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Calzattrounewis with good strikes from the mount here!
It looks like Hard Knocks has been cut.
Calzattrounewis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Calzattrounewis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calzattrounewis landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Knocks that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Knocks is trying to stand.
Calzattrounewis thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calzattrounewis 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.
Calzattrounewis lands a big shot there that rocks Knocks but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Calzattrounewis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hard Knocks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Calzattrounewis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Calzattrounewis shoots for a double leg takedown but Knocks sprawls well. He's pushed Calzattrounewis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Calzattrounewis stalks Knocks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knocks's face. Knocks staggers backwards, shaken.
Calzattrounewis throws out a loose jab but Knocks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knocks looks to land a combination but Calzattrounewis avoids it well.
Calzattrounewis misses with a few strikes there.
Calzattrounewis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knocks but Knocks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Calzattrounewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knocks counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Calzattrounewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calzattrounewis misses with an uppercut
and Knocks counters with a body kick that stops Calzattrounewis in his tracks momentarily.
Knocks stuffs the takedown.
Knocks throws a right hand that Calzattrounewis ducks under and follows up with a left that Calzattrounewis also avoids with ease.
Calzattrounewis misses with a shot to the body
and Knocks counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knocks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knocks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Knocks misses with a two punch combination.
Knocks misses with a wild combination.
Calzattrounewis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis dodges the punch combination from Knocks.
Knocks misses with a double jab.
Calzattrounewis slips a jab and a cross from Knocks.
Calzattrounewis misses with a combination
and Knocks counters with a leg kick.
Calzattrounewis throws a sloppy body shot
and Knocks counters with an outside leg kick.
Calzattrounewis dodges the punch combination from Knocks.
Calzattrounewis swings widly with a right hand
and Knocks counters with a nice body kick.
Knocks tries to bum rush Calzattrounewis with a series of wild strikes but Calzattrounewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Calzattrounewis misses with a double jab
and Knocks counters with a slapping leg kick.
Knocks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Calzattrounewis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Calzattrounewis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Calzattrounewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knocks counters with a thumping low kick.
Oooh a lovely combination from Calzattrounewis sends Knocks down but not out. Calzattrounewis dives into side control looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis trying to control the position but Knocks is working away.
Calzattrounewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Calzattrounewis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Calzattrounewis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Calzattrounewis prevents Knocks from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Knocks's legs.
Calzattrounewis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A low kick from Calzattrounewis is predictable there
and Knocks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Knocks stuffs the takedown attempt from Calzattrounewis. Calzattrounewis gets slowly back to his feet.
Calzattrounewis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Calzattrounewis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knocks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calzattrounewis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Calzattrounewis stops Knocks from standing up.
Calzattrounewis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Calzattrounewis wants to stand but Knocks is controlling his posture from full guard.
Calzattrounewis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Calzattrounewis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Calzattrounewis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knocks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calzattrounewis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Calzattrounewis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Calzattrounewis throws a big right hand that misses.
Calzattrounewis passes into half guard.
Calzattrounewis is trying to control the action in half guard but Knocks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calzattrounewis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Calzattrounewis is pressing down on Knocks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knocks is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Calzattrounewis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hard Knocks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Calzattrounewis fails with the takedown.
Calzattrounewis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knocks is fending him off so far but Calzattrounewis persists. Nope, Knocks circles away and we're back to standing.
Calzattrounewis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knocks circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Calzattrounewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calzattrounewis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knocks as he jumps to the side.
Calzattrounewis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knocks counters with a one-two to the body.
Knocks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Knocks.
Knocks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Calzattrounewis misses
and Knocks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knocks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calzattrounewis shoots for a takedown but Knocks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Calzattrounewis throws a right hand that misses
and Knocks counters with a one-two to the body.
Calzattrounewis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knocks counters with an inside leg kick.
Knocks sizes up Calzattrounewis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knocks throws a right and a left that Calzattrounewis avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Calzattrounewis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis lands a slapping body shot.
Calzattrounewis throws a series of punches but Knocks moves out of range.
Knocks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Calzattrounewis.
Knocks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calzattrounewis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knocks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Knocks avoids the body shot from Calzattrounewis.
Knocks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Calzattrounewis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calzattrounewis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knocks swivels and escapes.
Calzattrounewis tries to bum rush Knocks with a series of wild strikes but Knocks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Calzattrounewis misses
and Knocks counters with a one-two to the body.
Hard Knocks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calzattrounewis misses with a double jab
enabling Knocks to counter with a crisp jab.
Calzattrounewis tries for a takedown but Knocks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calzattrounewis misses with a hook to the body
and Knocks counters with a one-two to the body.
Knocks misses with a double jab
and Calzattrounewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Calzattrounewis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knocks counters with a slapping leg kick.
Knocks throws a right hand that Calzattrounewis ducks under and follows up with a left that Calzattrounewis also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis shoots in but Knocks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knocks misses with a wild combination.
Knocks scores with a leg kick.
Knocks is working the combinations to good effect here.
Knocks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Calzattrounewis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Calzattrounewis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calzattrounewis thows a big elbow that misses.
Calzattrounewis throws and elbow that misses. Knocks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calzattrounewis's guard. Nice move by Knocks!
Calzattrounewis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Calzattrounewis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Calzattrounewis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knocks prevents it.
Knocks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calzattrounewis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis shoots in and bounces Knocks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Calzattrounewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knocks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calzattrounewis with a nice head shot there.
Calzattrounewis pushes down on Knocks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Calzattrounewis is pressing down on Knocks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knocks is holding on for now.
Calzattrounewis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Calzattrounewis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Calzattrounewis 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.
Knocks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Calzattrounewis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Calzattrounewis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Calzattrounewis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knocks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Calzattrounewis.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calzattrounewis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Calzattrounewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Calzattrounewis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Calzattrounewis!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Butch Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Wilson (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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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Butch Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wilson's guard.
Baker passes Wilson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Baker is pressing down on Wilson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilson is holding on for now.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
Baker seems to be working for a kimura but Wilson defends the submission attempt.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Baker has control of the leg.
Baker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wilson controls his leg.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt
and Wilson counters with a shoot takedown. Baker fights it but they end up in guard.
Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Baker is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Wilson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Baker is proving hard to escape from.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Baker 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.
Wilson is pushing down on Baker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baker is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilson is working away from the top position though.
Baker is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson passes to side control.
Wilson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Baker looks for a takedown but Wilson sprawls well.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Baker circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baker but Baker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baker lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker works over Wilson's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice uppercut there from Baker.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Baker.
Baker controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wilson is looking to escape.
Baker stands up from half guard.
Baker closes the distance but Wilson moves to the side
and Wilson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wilson wants to stand up but Baker has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Baker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wilson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Baker.
Wilson seems to be looking for submissions.
Baker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baker.
Baker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wilson!
Baker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wilson to take his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker scores with punches to the body.
Baker throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Wilson!
Baker is working for a rear naked choke. Wilson is not defending it well and Baker has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Wilson refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Wilson's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Butch Baker!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Boyett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doherty comes to the cage accompanied by You can't stand me now. Pete Doherty has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Doherty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Trent Boyett!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doherty moves away.
Doherty has closed the distance and engaged Boyett in a clinch.
Boyett breaks from the clinch.
Boyett misses with the combination.
Boyett keeps the fight on the outside.
Boyett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Doherty.
Boyett misses with a few strikes there.
Doherty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Doherty showed some decent athleticism there.
Boyett tries to get to full guard but Doherty has control of the leg.
Doherty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boyett is just riding it out for now. Doherty eventually gives up the hold.
Doherty wants to pass to mount but Boyett is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyett is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Doherty jumps into side control!
Doherty goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Boyett has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Doherty but great work by Boyett.
Doherty is looking to regain half guard here but Boyett keeps moving and retains side control.
Boyett stands up.
Boyett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Doherty dodges the punch combination from Boyett.
Boyett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doherty.
Doherty blocks a jab.
Boyett misses with a few strikes there.
Doherty wants to clinch up but Boyett keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doherty tries to clinch up but Boyett circles away and keeps his distance.
Boyett is looking to land body kicks.
Boyett throws a head kick but Doherty moves out of range.
Boyett wants to clinch but Doherty slips to the side
and Doherty counters with a body kick.
Boyett keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doherty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boyett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Doherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boyett looks gassed!
Doherty throws the kick towards the body but Boyett avoids it.
Doherty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boyett throws a head kick but Doherty moves out of range.
Doherty shoots in but no luck this time.
Doherty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good shot there by Doherty.
Doherty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boyett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doherty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boyett misses with a combination
and Doherty counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boyett won't be happy with that.
Boyett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doherty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Boyett is avoiding damage well.
Boyett wants to control but Doherty postures up.
Doherty cracks Boyett with a big right hand but Boyett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Boyett prevents Doherty from moving into mount.
Doherty is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boyett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boyett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Doherty's best efforts.
Doherty wants to pass the guard but Boyett is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doherty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boyett won't allow Doherty to pass to mount.
Doherty is looking for a kimura but Boyett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doherty to get the leverage.
Doherty trying to pass the guard but Boyett defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doherty is trying for a kimura here. Boyett looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Doherty wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pete Doherty!
Pete Doherty is the new lightweight champion!
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