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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geisha Garden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and roy shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Garden might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Night train. Geisha Garden 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, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Geisha Garden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, roy shaw!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by shaw.
shaw gets a takedown into half guard.
shaw is trying to work for a kimura but Garden is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Garden is trying to maintain the position but shaw is very close to passing his half guard.
shaw works his way into full mount!
Garden is squirming around, avoiding shaw's attempts to control the action.
shaw lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
shaw swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Garden is now in shaw's guard. A big mistake from shaw there, giving up the dominant position!
shaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garden is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
shaw manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
shaw looking to secure an arm triangle but Garden defends it well.
shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garden is looking to escape.
Garden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for shaw on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
shaw might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garden kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Garden working to try and regain half guard.
shaw jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Garden manages to avoid the submission attempt.
shaw looks gassed!
shaw is looking to take a break and control but Garden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
shaw wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garden, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
shaw taking a break here but Garden is having none of it and regains half guard.
shaw trying to control from Garden's half guard. Garden has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
shaw wants to pass the guard but Garden is keeping the position.
Garden pulls shaw in close to his closed guard and prevents shaw from doing any damage or advancing position.
shaw drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garden dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
shaw has a closed guard, preventing Garden from standing up.
shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
shaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
shaw trying to strike off his back.
shaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
shaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garden stopping the sweep attempt from shaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
roy shaw dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
shaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
shaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
shaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Geisha Garden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of roy shaw.
Garden thuds a left hand into shaw's body.
shaw blocks a head kick by Garden.
shaw misses with a takedown attempt - Garden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garden takes the fight into the clinch.
Garden breaks the clinch.
shaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garden's waist but Garden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing shaw off to one side.
Geisha Garden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garden throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like roy shaw has been cut.
Garden moves into the clinch successfully.
shaw goes for a takedown attempt but Garden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garden lands a nice shot to the body.
shaw shoots in and drives through. Garden sprawls well.
shaw closes the distance and clinches up with Garden, looking for a takedown. shaw pushes Garden against the cage but Garden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
shaw fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
shaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garden looks to score with a jab to the body but shaw is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garden checks a leg kick.
shaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garden pinned against the cage. Garden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by shaw.
Garden misses with the combination.
Garden throws a right and a left that both miss.
shaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garden as he avoids it easily.
shaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garden. Garden obviously looking to wear him down.
Geisha Garden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
shaw drives through with a takedown into guard.
shaw works a leg free and moves into half guard.
shaw looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garden controlling the position for now.
Garden is refusing to be controlled, as shaw sits in half guard.
shaw wants to work for an arm triangle but Garden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
shaw thows a huge punch but Garden dodges it nicely.
Garden pushes shaw off looking to stand but shaw dives back in and keeps control.
shaw decides to return to a standing position.
Garden throws a right and a left that shaw avoids nicely.
shaw closes the distance and clinches up with Garden, looking for a takedown. shaw pushes Garden against the cage but Garden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
shaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garden misses with a two punch combination.
shaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by shaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Garden which made him look bad.
shaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garden but Garden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
shaw shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
shaw is looking to take a break and control but Garden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
shaw is looking for a kimura here.
Garden tries to roll over but shaw keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, shaw seems content to control.
shaw wants to work for an arm triangle but Garden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garden keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Garden is refusing to be controlled, as shaw sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garden is looking to control shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garden avoid being mounted?
shaw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garden defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geisha Garden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on roy shaw's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Garden misses with a double jab
and shaw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Garden's guard now.
shaw stands and throws Garden's legs to the side, diving into side control.
shaw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garden has escaped the position, nice work there.
shaw is trying to move to mount but Garden reverses beautifully and ends up in shaw's guard.
shaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
shaw wants to sweep here but Garden controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
shaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
shaw trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
shaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garden is controlling him.
shaw looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Garden is defending well. shaw quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Garden has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! shaw celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). roy shaw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Amazing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Brown looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Amazing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Brown!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Amazing's guard.
Amazing controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Amazing working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Amazing is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Amazing is retaining full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Amazing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amazing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Amazing connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Amazing, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Amazing against the cage but Amazing circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown looks gassed!
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amazing shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Amazing lands a head kick. Brown smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Amazing tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
A head kick from Amazing lands but Brown takes it in his stride.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Amazing is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amazing down to the mat. Amazing avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brown looks to land a body kick but Amazing moved away.
Amazing tries to clinch up
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Amazing fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amazing is on top in guard.
Amazing pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is pressing down on Amazing's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown controlling the position.
Brown wants to sweep here but Amazing controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amazing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown postures up.
Amazing throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amazing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amazing pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Amazing had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Brown is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Amazing Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Brown's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Amazing manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Amazing lands shots from the back.
Amazing lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Amazing trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Amazing lands strikes to the head.
Brown is trying to get back to his feet but Amazing has full control of the position and if anything, Brown has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brown prevents Amazing from getting a body triangle.
Amazing throwing sloppy strikes.
Brown looking very determined here, making life difficult for Amazing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Amazing throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brown.
Amazing tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Amazing fights it but they end up in guard.
Amazing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amazing is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amazing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amazing looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Amazing working a defensive guard here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Chris Amazing just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Amazing fails with the takedown
and Brown counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Amazing's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Amazing struggling a bit here.
Amazing manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Amazing is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Amazing perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Amazing seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.
Amazing seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amazing works his foot free and advances to mount.
Amazing looking to secure an arm triangle but Brown defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brown landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown fails to move to back control.
Brown fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Amazing is rocked!
Brown with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Amazing is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brown cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brown quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Brown but it's paid off an Amazing is forced to tap! Nice work by Brown.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Brown!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Akamoah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Akamoah is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hatton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Akamoah!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatton looks to throw the jab but Akamoah is out of range.
Akamoah lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Hatton is looking to close the distance but Akamoah sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Hatton crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Hatton is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Gabriel Akamoah!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky McNasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lashley comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Omen. Micky McNasty 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 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, Adam Lashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky McNasty!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNasty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lashley clinches up with McNasty and pushes him back against the cage.
Lashley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McNasty gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lashley misses with a punch on the inside.
Lashley lands a takedown into guard.
Lashley is looking to stand up but McNasty won't let him.
Lashley wants to pass the guard but McNasty is keeping the position.
Lashley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lashley trying to control but McNasty is working from the bottom.
McNasty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lashley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lashley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lashley postures up and lands a big shot to McNasty's brow.
Lashley looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lashley trying to control but McNasty is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McNasty's head.
Lashley trying to control but McNasty is working from the bottom.
McNasty has his feet on Lashley's thighs here. He's pushed Lashley 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! Lashley screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micky McNasty!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony J could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bernard Bruce's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony J!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bernard Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
J fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bruce, pushing him back against the cage.
J can't break the clinch.
Bruce misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from J.
J can't break the clinch.
J tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bruce jumps guard and drags J to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bruce wants to sweep here but J controlling him for the moment.
J showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bruce controls J momentarily but J frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
J sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce is pulling down on J's head to control his posture.
J tries to stand but Bruce is controlling from the bottom.
Bruce keeping moving, preventing J from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bruce wants to stand up but J is controlling him.
Bruce trying to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bruce can do anything to dispel that myth.
J is looking to stand up but Bruce won't let him.
J slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
J might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
J pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruce is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
J fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
J shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bruce as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony J. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruce closes the distance looking to clinch
and J counters with a big head kick but Bruce shrugs it off.
Bruce fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bruce cracks the inside of J's front leg.
J circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bruce tries to clinch but fails miserably
and J counters with a takedown into side control.
J working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
J is breathing heavily.
Bruce is trying is best to control the position here.
Bruce slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bruce is trying to control the position but J postures up.
Bruce is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bruce is trying to keep J in close.
J thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony J dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bruce closes this distance looking for a takedown but J circles away.
Bruce fails with the takedown
letting J counter with a right hand.
A left and a right from J both land. Nice combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from J.
J tries to keep at a distance but Bruce has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bruce prevents the takedown attempt.
J is looking to break free of the clinch but Bruce has double underhooks.
J is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bruce is just too persistent for him and manages to trip J to the mat. J regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bruce stopping the sweep attempt from J.
J is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bruce is controlling him.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting J here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now J is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
J won't allow Bruce to sweep him here.
J sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bruce's guard.
Bruce is trying to stand up here but J is controlling him well.
Bruce is looking to improve his position.
J perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bruce is trying to control but can't.
Bruce controlling the position for now.
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.
J throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
J is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
J is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bruce gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and J counters with a single leg into guard. Bruce didn't expect that.
Anthony J has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard Bruce.
J is stalling in the full guard.
J trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
J slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bruce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
J throws a strike but Bruce rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
J trying to keep a closed guard but Bruce is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now J is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bruce keeping moving, preventing J from controlling successfully.
J throwing strikes from guard but Bruce blocks nicely.
J pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruce is keeping the position for now.
J 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.
J has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony J dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
J darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
J not doing much here.
Bruce is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bruce tries to kick J off but J keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
J is looking to advance position but Bruce won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
J throwing shots but Bruce is blocking nicely.
Bruce is trying to get back to full guard.
Bruce keeping hold of J's head, controlling as best he can.
Bruce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
J postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bruce to stand up.
Bruce fails with the takedown
and J counters with a single leg into guard. Bruce didn't expect that.
J slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
J tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
J cracks Bruce with an elbow. That is naaassty.
J stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bruce is looking to clinch but J is avoiding it.
J could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
J scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
J is looking to take a break and control but Bruce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bruce is being controlled here.
Bruce gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
J postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bruce to stand up.
J scores a takedown into full mount!
J connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
J jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bruce is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bruce and J has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
J is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bruce's shoulder. That is not cool.
J prevents Bruce from escaping the position.
J works to advance to full mount. Bruce defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
J tries to control but Bruce wriggling away.
Bruce is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruce flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Bernard Bruce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
J avoids the attempt from Bruce to control.
Bruce is desperately trying to improve his position but J has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
J looking to control but Bruce is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
J tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony J showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for J, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Anthony J!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Anthony J!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Anthony J!
Anthony J wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Cekada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Clayborne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Cekada could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Phil Clayborne's chin.
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163 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Cekada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Clayborne!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayborne swats away the attempt to clinch by Cekada.
Clayborne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cekada stuffs the takedown.
Clayborne is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cekada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clayborne.
Clayborne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cekada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clayborne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boris Cekada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Clayborne.
Clayborne scores with a leg kick.
Cekada fails to land the takedown.
Clayborne moves into the clinch successfully.
Clayborne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cekada gets underhooks to prevent Clayborne's takedown attempt.
Clayborne throws a head punch that misses.
Cekada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clayborne pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayborne throws a one two combo.
Clayborne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cekada tries to avoid it but Clayborne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cekada to the ground. Cekada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clayborne with a poor takedown
and Cekada counters with a takedown into side control.
Clayborne looks gassed!
Cekada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clayborne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cekada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clayborne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cekada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cekada working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayborne wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cekada tries to move into full mount but can't pass Clayborne's legs.
Cekada has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Clayborne is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Cekada yanks on the arm and Clayborne is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Cekada.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Cekada!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarvis Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarvis Chapman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarvis Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
Chapman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chapman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Chapman stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
Chapman looking to pass the guard.
McDonald 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.
Chapman postures up.
Chapman 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.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chapman is now in half guard.
Chapman trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is trying to keep Chapman in close.
McDonald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McDonald trying to strike off his back.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Chapman controlling him for the moment.
McDonald looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chapman trying to stand up but can't free himself from McDonald's guard.
McDonald is trying to keep Chapman in close.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chapman is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McDonald shoots and misses
and Chapman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chapman trying to stand up but can't free himself from McDonald's guard.
McDonald looks gassed!
McDonald looking to control.
Chapman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chapman rushes McDonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chapman breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McDonald wants to hold on but Chapman pushes him away.
Chapman looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
Chapman goes for an armbar but McDonald turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McDonald.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Chapman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McDonald lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chapman!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald tries to control but Chapman wriggling away.
Chapman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chapman avoids a series of strikes thrown by McDonald.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarvis Chapman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chapman.
McDonald tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chapman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
McDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chapman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chapman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McDonald turns into him and now he's in Chapman's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with the ground and pound.
Chapman is trying to work for a sweep but McDonald has mounted him!
Jarvis Chapman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
McDonald thowing shots but they're missing.
McDonald wants to control the pace but Chapman is squirming around nicely.
McDonald is trying to take his opponent's back.
McDonald looking to ground and pound but Chapman is blocking nicely.
McDonald throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
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.
Chapman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chapman is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McDonald prevents Chapman from getting the reversal.
McDonald pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
McDonald working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Chapman slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Chapman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chapman is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Chapman.
Chapman slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt
and Chapman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chapman is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Chapman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McDonald missing with punches from the bottom.
McDonald preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman slows the pace down in half guard.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald wants to get back to his feet.
Chapman wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
Chapman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chapman stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows McDonald to get to his feet.
Chapman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McDonald looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald is trying to control Chapman's posture but Chapman avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarvis Chapman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapman.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chapman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chapman is working for a submission of some sort.
Chapman misses with a head shot. McDonald uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chapman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chapman is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chapman controls the pace.
McDonald 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.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McDonald controls Chapman momentarily but Chapman frees himself.
Chapman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chapman stands up and waves to McDonald to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDonald tries to bum rush Chapman with a series of wild strikes but Chapman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald clinches but Chapman breaks the clinch
and Chapman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chapman just leaning against McDonald, taking a breather.
Chapman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Chapman moves out of range.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
Chapman tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
McDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chapman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chapman wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonald holds on and takes a little breather.
Chapman stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Chapman defends easily.
Chapman prevents McDonald from getting back to his feet.
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Chapman pushes his legs off easily.
Chapman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McDonald looking to control.
Chapman stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chapman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Chapman controlling him for the moment.
Chapman postures up.
Chris McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chapman shoots in for a double leg but McDonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarvis Chapman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chapman, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Jarvis Chapman!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Jarvis Chapman!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Jarvis Chapman!
Jarvis Chapman wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amitabh Bachchan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel Burling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burling has chosen Iron Maiden - Aces High as his entrance music. Nigel Burling has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Amitabh Bachchan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Burling!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bachchan stuffs the takedown attempt from Burling. Burling gets slowly back to his feet.
Nigel Burling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burling takes the fight into the clinch.
Burling gets underhooks to prevent Bachchan's takedown attempt.
Bachchan struggles to land a body shot inside as Burling controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Burling takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Burling prevents Bachchan from breaking the clinch.
Burling has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bachchan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Burling softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Bachchan just trying to survive but Burling is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Burling doesn't have the hooks in and Bachchan manages to turn into his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burling can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burling wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bachchan manages to pass to side control.
Burling is not content to let Bachchan control the position.
Bachchan could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burling is looking to escape.
Bachchan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Burling has given up his back here. Will Bachchan look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Burling has hold of Bachchan's leg, trying to break free but it's let Bachchan lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Burling is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Bachchan throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Amitabh Bachchan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fergal Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fergal Rock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fergal Rock!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
Rock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Rock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Rock circles away.
Rock closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thomas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rock.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Rock has control of the leg.
Thomas is trying to stand back up but Rock is controlling him
Rock is looking for a kimura here.
Rock prevents Thomas from improving his position.
Rock 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas has one foot on Rock's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fergal Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas throws a right hand that Rock ducks under and follows up with a left that Rock also avoids with ease.
Rock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rock keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
Andrew Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fergal Rock.
Thomas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rock looks gassed!
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas feints and as Rock raises his hands in defense, Thomas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thomas wants to stand but Rock is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rock working for submissions but it's allowed Thomas to get to half guard.
Rock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock manages to get to full guard.
Rock looking for a triangle here. Thomas is fighting it but it looks tight! Rock pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Thomas is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fergal Rock!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ramsbottom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dangerous Daisy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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195 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Ramsbottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dangerous Daisy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsbottom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daisy tries to clinch but Ramsbottom moves out of range.
Ramsbottom doesn't manage to clinch there - Daisy circles away.
Daisy darts in trying to clinch
and Ramsbottom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daisy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramsbottom is controlling him.
Daisy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ramsbottom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ramsbottom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daisy misses with a knee strike.
Daisy tries to land a knee to the head but Ramsbottom blocks with his arms.
Daisy misses with the head strike.
Daisy lands an elbow just above Ramsbottom 's eye.
Daisy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramsbottom breaks from the clinch.
Daisy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ramsbottom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramsbottom.
Ramsbottom jumps into guard, dragging Daisy to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daisy wanted to stand there but Ramsbottom had control of the position.
Ramsbottom wants to stand but Daisy is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramsbottom working a defensive guard but Daisy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ramsbottom struggling a bit here.
Ramsbottom is looking to reverse the position.
Daisy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ramsbottom to his feet.
Daisy tries to clinch
and Ramsbottom counters by moving into the clinch.
Daisy with a knee to the head.
Daisy looks gassed!
Ramsbottom turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ramsbottom manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daisy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daisy trying to remain calm as Ramsbottom controls from the top position.
Daisy is pushing Ramsbottom's head away, looking to escape. Ramsbottom manages to hold on to the position though.
Daisy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Daisy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Ramsbottom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daisy has his feet on Ramsbottom's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ramsbottom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ramsbottom is rocked!
Daisy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daisy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramsbottom circles away.
Daisy moves into the clinch.
Daisy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ramsbottom tries to throw a body punch but Daisy avoids it by throwing Ramsbottom back against the cage.
Daisy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daisy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramsbottoms head.
Daisy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Ramsbottom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daisy lands a knee to the head.
Daisy lands an elbow just above Ramsbottom 's eye.
Daisy pushes off an throws an elbow but Ramsbottom leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Daisy.
Daisy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ramsbottom as the two fighters clinch.
Ramsbottom breaks from the clinch.
Ramsbottom seems to have got his legs back now.
Ramsbottom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ramsbottom looking to pass the guard.
Ramsbottom stands and steps away. Daisy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ramsbottom drives through and clinches with Daisy against the cage.
Daisy misses with a knee to the head.
Daisy misses with some punches.
Ramsbottom is trying to break the clinch but Daisy has him pressed against the cage.
Ramsbottom is working Daisy over against the cage.
Ramsbottom blocking some punches.
Ramsbottom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daisy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Ramsbottom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsbottom wants to get back to striking at distance but Daisy won't allow it.
Ramsbottom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daisy prevents it.
Ramsbottom tries to score a body lock takedown but Daisy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ramsbottom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramsbottom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramsbottom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ramsbottom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daisy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ramsbottom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daisy pushes Ramsbottom off looking to stand but Ramsbottom dives back in and keeps control.
Daisy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Daisy tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Ramsbottom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Daisy wants to stand but Ramsbottom is controlling the position.
Ramsbottom controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramsbottom wants to control from the top but Daisy keeps moving.
Ramsbottom won't allow Daisy to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramsbottom wants to pass the guard but Daisy is keeping the position.
Daisy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ramsbottom off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Ramsbottom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daisy wants to clinch.
Ramsbottom shoots in and drives through. Daisy sprawls well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramsbottom.
Ramsbottom checks the leg kick.
Ramsbottom shoots in but Daisy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Daisy. No joy for Ramsbottom on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Ramsbottom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsbottom looks for a takedown but Daisy sprawls well.
Dangerous Daisy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsbottom keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramsbottom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramsbottom swats away the attempt to clinch by Daisy.
Ramsbottom shoots for a double leg takedown but Daisy sprawls well. He's pushed Ramsbottom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daisy throws out a leg kick but Ramsbottom moves out of range and Daisy only half commits.
Daisy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daisy moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramsbottom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daisy just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Daisy on the inside.
Daisy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daisy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daisy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ramsbottom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daisy smiles and moves away.
Daisy tries to clinch there but Ramsbottom circles away.
Ramsbottom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daisy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dangerous Daisy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daisy is looking to clinch.
Ramsbottom throws a head kick but Daisy moves out of range.
Ramsbottom wants to clinch.
A jab from Daisy misses.
Ramsbottom shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ramsbottom showed some decent athleticism there.
Daisy is refusing to be controlled, as Ramsbottom sits in half guard.
Ramsbottom trying to control the pace.
Ramsbottom passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsbottom stands up.
Ramsbottom scores a takedown into full mount!
Ramsbottom landing shots from mount.
You get the feeling that Daisy really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Daisy is squirming around, avoiding Ramsbottom's attempts to control the action.
Ramsbottom lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daisy is trying to stand.
Daisy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Daisy squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ramsbottom looking to control but Daisy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Daisy bucks Ramsbottom off and manages to get back to his feet!
Daisy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Ramsbottom with that takedown attempt.
Daisy swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramsbottom.
Ramsbottom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daisy is looking to clinch but Ramsbottom is avoiding it.
A big right from Daisy misses.
Ramsbottom moves into the clinch successfully.
Daisy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daisy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daisy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramsbottom.
Ramsbottom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daisy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ramsbottom blocking some punches.
Ramsbottom lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daisy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramsbottom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramsbottom has had enough of the clinch but Daisy keeps him there for the moment.
Daisy throws an elbow that misses.
Daisy has a couple of punches blocked by Ramsbottom.
Daisy throws an elbow that misses.
Ramsbottom tries to pull guard but Daisy holds him up against the cage and eventually Ramsbottom drops back down to his feet.
Daisy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ramsbottom takes an elbow to the temple.
Ramsbottom scores with a shot to the side of Daisy's head.
Daisy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramsbottom can't break the clinch.
Ramsbottom controlling the action here for a moment.
Ramsbottom tries to pull guard but Daisy holds him up against the cage and eventually Ramsbottom drops back down to his feet.
Ramsbottom lands a shot to the body.
Ramsbottom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daisy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Daisy lands an elbow inside that Ramsbottom shrugs off.
Ramsbottom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daisy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramsbottom's face.
Ramsbottom breaks the clinch.
Ryan Ramsbottom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daisy takes the fight into the clinch.
Ramsbottom takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Ryan Ramsbottom has been cut.
Daisy pushes Ramsbottom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daisy lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramsbottom backwards.
Daisy lands a big right hand that sends Ramsbottom to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Ramsbottom!
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 Ryan Ramsbottom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Ramsbottom's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Daisy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramsbottom moves away.
Daisy clinches but Ramsbottom breaks the clinch
and Ramsbottom counters with a series of strikes. Daisy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ramsbottom closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Daisy.
Daisy lands a left hand.
Ramsbottom wants to break free but Daisy has control.
Daisy misses with a knee to the head.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Daisy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daisy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramsbottom swats away the attempt to clinch by Daisy.
Horrible takedown by Ramsbottom or perhaps it was just good defense by Daisy which made him look bad.
Daisy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Ramsbottom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ryan Ramsbottom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daisy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
No luck for Ramsbottom with that takedown attempt.
Daisy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ramsbottom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daisy swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Ramsbottom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsbottom ducks under a wild hook from Daisy.
Daisy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daisy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daisy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramsbottom forces Daisy back against the cage and clinches.
Ramsbottom breaks the clinch.
Ramsbottom has a takedown stuffed.
Daisy tries to clinch up
and Ramsbottom counters with a single leg into guard. Daisy didn't expect that.
Ramsbottom passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Daisy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ramsbottom is controlling him well.
Ramsbottom landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsbottom trying to control the position but Daisy is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Daisy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ramsbottom counters with a single leg into guard. Daisy didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramsbottom looking to pass the guard.
Daisy wants to stand and escape but Ramsbottom is having none of it.
Daisy has momentary wrist control but Ramsbottom slips an elbow through the middle.
Daisy wants to stand and escape but Ramsbottom is having none of it.
Ramsbottom wants to control from the top but Daisy keeps moving.
Daisy pushes Ramsbottom off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ramsbottom is looking to land body kicks.
Daisy wants to clinch
and Ramsbottom counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daisy closes the distance and clinches.
Daisy blocking some punches.
Ramsbottom stalls.
Daisy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daisy lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramsbottom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ramsbottom is trying to break the clinch but Daisy has him pressed against the cage.
Ramsbottom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ramsbottom is looking to break free of the clinch but Daisy has double underhooks.
Daisy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramsbottom's face.
Daisy connects with a knee to the head.
Daisy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daisy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daisy tries to land a knee to the head but Ramsbottom blocks with his arms.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Daisy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daisy darts in trying to clinch
and Ramsbottom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Daisy's guard now.
Ramsbottom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daisy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ramsbottom manages to pass to side control.
Ramsbottom is pressing down on Daisy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daisy is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsbottom trying to control the action but Daisy is working from the bottom.
Ramsbottom stands up and beckons Daisy to join him on the feet.
Daisy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramsbottom is just out of range.
Ramsbottom drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Ramsbottom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daisy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramsbottom is controlling him.
Ramsbottom thows a big elbow that misses.
Dangerous Daisy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramsbottom wants to control from the top but Daisy keeps moving.
Daisy wants to get back to his feet but Ramsbottom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramsbottom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daisy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daisy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Ramsbottom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramsbottom, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Ryan Ramsbottom!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Ryan Ramsbottom!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Ryan Ramsbottom!
Ryan Ramsbottom wins by unanimous decision!
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