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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garth Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Campbell 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Garth Snow!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Campbell. No joy for Snow on that attempt.
Campbell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snow counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Campbell trying to control here.
Snow trying to control the action but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Campbell keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Campbell wants to improve his position but Snow is controlling well.
Snow is looking to advance position but Campbell won't allow it.
Snow is tying to control. Campbell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow working Campbell over with strikes.
Campbell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Campbell has his takedown stuffed
and Snow counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Campbell tries to improve position but can't.
Snow is looking to take a break and control but Campbell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow looks gassed!
Campbell is trying to get back to half guard.
Snow is putting a hurting on Campbell here, landing some big shots from side control.
Campbell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snow with the ground and pound but Campbell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Campbell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow landing with the ground and pound.
Snow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Snow trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow advances position into side control!
Snow works to advance to full mount. Campbell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Campbell tries to reverse the position but Snow maintains control.
Snow landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Snow cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Snow landing punches.
Campbell regains half guard.
Snow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Campbell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Snow tries to pass.
Snow won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
Campbell working a defensive guard here.
Snow with a nice head shot there.
Campbell has his foot on Snow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snow works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow throwing strikes from guard but Campbell blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Campbell is on top in guard.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Snow pulls Campbell in close to prevent any damage.
Campbell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Campbell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Campbell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snow looking to control.
Snow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campbell is one step ahead there.
Campbell content to stall in guard here.
Campbell drops back looking for a leg! Snow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snow manages to kick Campbell off! Campbell jumps back into Snow's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Campbell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Snow's guard.
Campbell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Snow wants to sweep but no luck.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Snow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Campbell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Campbell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snow can't keep his opponent in guard - Campbell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Campbell wants to take a breather but Snow is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow gets full guard.
Snow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garth Snow dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Campbell with a poor takedown
and Snow counters with a head kick. That will keep Campbell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Campbell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Campbell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Snow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Campbell wants to control but Snow is keeping him busy.
Campbell tries for a kimura but Snow is defending well.
Snow parries the strikes from Campbell easily there. Campbell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Snow to escape.
Snow is looking to regain half guard here but Campbell keeps moving and retains side control.
Garth Snow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Campbell.
Snow manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Campbell is looking to take a break and control but Snow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow is pressing down on Campbell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Snow is retaining full guard.
Campbell content to stall in guard here.
Snow trying to control the position.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Campbell drops back looking for a leg! Snow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snow manages to kick Campbell off! Campbell jumps back into Snow's guard.
Snow doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Snow is looking to stand up but Campbell isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Campbell misses with a takedown
and Snow counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Snow is thwarting Campbell's attempts to control the position.
Campbell moves into full guard.
Campbell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Snow!
Snow is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Snow tries to lock up and control but Campbell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Campbell wants to take his opponent's back but Snow doesn't allow it.
Campbell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Snow hang on?
Campbell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Snow tries to buck Campbell off but he can't manage it.
Campbell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snow is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow is controlling an arm, preventing Campbell from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Campbell moves to back control.
Snow wants to escape the position.
What can Snow do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Campbell is persistently looking for the submission but Snow is defending it well.
Snow holding both Campbell 's hands and preventing any damage.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Campbell controlling the positon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Campbell go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Snow tries to roll but Campbell sticks to his back.
Campbell lands a shot to the head.
Snow just trying to survive but Campbell is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Snow right now.
Snow is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Campbell gets his way!
Snow is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campbell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Snow is defending well though. Campbell let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Campbell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Campbell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Campbell is stalling in the full guard.
Snow has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Campbell has passed into side control.
Campbell has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Snow!
Snow is squirming around, avoiding Campbell's attempts to control the action.
Campbell works his way to his opponent's back.
Snow trying to control the hands but Campbell won't let him.
Snow breaks Campbell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Snow throwing strikes but missing.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snow looking to pass the guard.
Snow with a nice head shot there.
Snow distracts Campbell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Snow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campbell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snow postures up.
Snow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Snow wants to stand and escape but instead Campbell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Campbell forces his way into half guard.
Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snow keeps working.
Snow tries to roll over but Campbell keeps him under control.
Campbell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campbell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow is looking for a sweep. Campbell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Campbell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snow is just riding it out for now. Campbell eventually gives up the hold.
Campbell trying to control from half guard but Snow is working away.
Snow is looking for a sweep. Campbell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Snow wants to free his trapped foot but Campbell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Snow there.
Snow throws a strike but Campbell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Snow wants to pass the guard but Campbell is keeping the position.
Campbell wants to sweep here but Snow controlling him for the moment.
Campbell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Campbell wants to sweep but no luck.
Snow works over Campbell with some ground and pound from guard.
Campbell looking for a guillotine here but Snow defends easily.
Snow wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Campbell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campbell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snow wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Campbell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snow is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Campbell has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Snow is looking to defend but Campbell has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Snow! Campbell pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Snow taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scott Campbell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between domitor quicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus J Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Matthews's choice of entrance music: "Here Comes The Pain" by Jim Johnston. domitor quicker looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, domitor quicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus J Matthews!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
quicker looks for a takedown but Matthews sprawls well.
Matthews shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and quicker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matthews manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
quicker looking to pass the guard.
Matthews had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. quicker is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Matthews Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take quicker's back instead.
Matthews lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can quicker hold on?!
Matthews lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Matthews.
Matthews is punishing quicker with strikes - can he finish him?!
Matthews scores with punches from the back.
Matthews is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften quicker up.
Matthews tries to get the hooks in deep but quicker pushed the leg off.
Matthews has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for quicker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews lands shots from the back.
quicker is taking damage to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews doesn't have the hooks in and quicker manages to turn into his guard.
Matthews 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.
Matthews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst quicker is controlling him.
Matthews working for a triangle but quicker defends it easily.
Matthews looks gassed!
Matthews trying to control the position.
quicker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matthews trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
quicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthews is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Matthews passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
BOOM! Matthews connects with a massive shot to the dome!
quicker tries to reverse the position but Matthews maintains control.
Matthews takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matthews looking to control but quicker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matthews fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Matthews tries to control but quicker wriggling away.
Matthews landing punches.
Matthews working the ground and pound effectively.
Matthews looking to finish quicker with some ground and pound. This is bad for quicker!
Matthews connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Matthews looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Matthews controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
quicker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matthews landing strikes, looking to finish!
quicker is looking to improve his position but Matthews isn't that keen on the idea.
Matthews with shots to the head and body - quicker looks very uncomfortable down there.
quicker tries to reverse the position but Matthews maintains control.
Matthews scores with a couple of good head shots there.
quicker taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
quicker is squirming around, avoiding Matthews's attempts to control the action.
Matthews breaks from quicker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Matthews controlling from mount.
quicker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
quicker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Matthews wants to control the pace but quicker is squirming around nicely.
quicker is desperately trying to improve his position but Matthews has a good base and remains in mount.
Matthews working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Matthews dominating with strikes here.
Matthews cracks quicker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
quicker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matthews content just to control the position here.
quicker gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus J Matthews dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Matthews tries to clinch
and quicker counters with a takedown into side control.
quicker is trying to move to mount but Matthews reverses beautifully and ends up in quicker's guard.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but quicker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
quicker has momentary wrist control but Matthews slips an elbow through the middle.
quicker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
quicker is looking for a triangle but Matthews pushes his legs off easily.
Matthews works over quicker with some ground and pound from guard.
quicker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
quicker being controlled here, momentarily.
quicker wants to stand and escape but Matthews is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
quicker being controlled here, momentarily.
quicker scores with a nice shot.
quicker has momentary wrist control but Matthews slips an elbow through the middle.
quicker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matthews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
quicker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matthews stands up over quicker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
quicker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matthews's guard.
Matthews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. quicker manages to get himself to full guard.
Matthews thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marcus J Matthews has got the better of the ground game so far.
quicker had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Matthews is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. quicker Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Matthews's back instead.
Matthews breaks quicker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
quicker is looking for a triangle but Matthews pushes his legs off easily.
Matthews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. quicker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matthews has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing quicker to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Matthews is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - quicker pulls down on the head and he's put Matthews to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). domitor quicker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vesa Vempula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vesa Vempula!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vempula lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vempula throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Jones stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Vempula follows into mount!
Jones is rocked!
Jones can't escape the position.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Vempula tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vempula sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vempula prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Vempula controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to hold on but Vempula pushes him away.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vempula controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Vempula maintains control.
Vempula takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vesa Vempula dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Vempula.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vempula - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vempula. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vempula.
Vempula lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vempula takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vempula chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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!
Vempula throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Vempula sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries for a takedown but Vempula sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vempula throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Ricardo Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vempula - that will leave a mark!
Vempula scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vempula pushes Jones away with a front kick.
Vempula throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vempula lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vempula lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vempula. That's going to slow Jones down.
An inside leg kick lands from Vempula.
Vempula lands a head kick!
Vempula misses with a head kick.
Jones tries for a takedown but Vempula sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vempula. Vempula obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Vempula.
Vempula swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Vempula cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Vempula shows good takedown defense.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vempula misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vempula fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones avoids the head kick by Vempula.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vempula tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vempula to the ground. Vempula escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vempula lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vempula thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Vempula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vempula thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Nice body kick from Vempula.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vempula. That's going to slow Jones down.
Vempula thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Vempula throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Vesa Vempula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vempula as he jumps to the side.
Vempula plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Vempula as Jones shoots in.
Vesa Vempula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vempula throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vempula throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vempula fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Vempula with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vempula thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick from Vempula lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Vempula lands a nice looking body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vempula.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vempula throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vempula but Vempula pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vempula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vempula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good leg kick by Vempula there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones blocks a head kick by Vempula.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Vempula lands with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vempula. That's going to slow Jones down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vempula connects with a solid leg kick.
Vempula lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vempula.
Jones has Vempula up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones has his foot on Vempula's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vempula works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Vempula pushes his legs off easily.
Vempula avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vempula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vesa Vempula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Vempula throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Vempula finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vempula. That's going to slow Jones down.
A good leg kick by Vempula.
Vempula throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vempula's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vempula duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vempula. That one must have hurt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vempula.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Vempula lands a high kick to the side of Jones's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Vempula dives into guard, looking to finish.
Vempula trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Vempula is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep here but Vempula controlling him for the moment.
Jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vempula puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vempula stands up from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vempula.
Vempula moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vempula fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vempula tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vempula to the ground. Vempula escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vempula lands with a slapping head kick.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vempula but Vempula pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vempula stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vempula, right into the meat.
Vempula lands a head kick!
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!
Vempula misses with a head kick.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Vempula sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vempula lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vempula knocks Jones to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vempula decides to stand back up.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vempula as he jumps to the side.
Vempula lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Vempula there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vempula scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vempula scores with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Vempula.
Vempula is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Vempula swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vempula throws a head kick that misses.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vempula plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vempula feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Nice sprawl there from Vempula as Jones shoots in.
Vempula lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vempula lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Vempula cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vempula scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vempula feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vempula keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vempula paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vempula throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ricardo Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vempula closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vempula tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones tries a body shot but Vempula blocks it.
Vempula lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Vempula misses with a knee strike.
Jones jumps guard but Vempula stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Ricardo Jones has been cut.
Vempula creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Jones! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Vempula.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vesa Vempula!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Astala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Ramsbottom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Astala might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Turisas - Cursed Be Iron. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mathias Astala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Ramsbottom!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astala moves into range and clinches up with Ramsbottom.
Ramsbottom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramsbottom has a couple of punches blocked by Astala.
Astala crunches a lovely knee into Ramsbottom's ribcage.
The referee calls for Astala to work.
Ramsbottom drags the fight down to the ground.
Astala passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Ramsbottom is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramsbottom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramsbottom is trying to stand up here but Astala is controlling him well.
Ramsbottom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramsbottom.
Ramsbottom is trying to keep Astala in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsbottom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Astala manages to get himself to full guard.
Ramsbottom wants to control from the top but Astala keeps moving.
Ramsbottom looking to sit in guard and control but Astala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ramsbottom has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Astala has passed into side control.
Astala decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ramsbottom to his feet.
Astala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astala clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Astala.
Ramsbottom looks gassed!
Astala is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Astala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramsbottom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Astala connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramsbottom's face.
Ramsbottom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Astala misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Astala managing to block the knees to the body from Ramsbottom.
Ramsbottom takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Ryan Ramsbottom has been cut.
Astala misses with a knee to the head.
Astala throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramsbottom blocks it with crossed arms.
Ramsbottom takes a knee right on the jaw!
Astala prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ramsbottom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Astala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mathias Astala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Ramsbottom.
Ramsbottom takes a knee right on the jaw!
Astala using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramsbottom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramsbottom tries to pull guard but Astala won't allow it.
Ramsbottom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Astala has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsbottom just leaning against Astala, taking a breather.
Ramsbottom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Astala has him pressed against the cage.
Astala throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramsbottom trying to stall but Astala improves his position.
Ramsbottom misses with a punch on the inside.
Astala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ramsbottom.
Astala throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramsbottom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Astala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramsbottom tries to pull guard but Astala holds him up against the cage and eventually Ramsbottom drops back down to his feet.
Ramsbottom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramsbottom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ramsbottom tries to pull guard but Astala holds him up against the cage and eventually Ramsbottom drops back down to his feet.
Ramsbottom is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Astala can't fight it off and eventually Ramsbottom manages to take the fight to the floor. Astala looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ramsbottom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ramsbottom is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsbottom decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Astala, up you get!
Ramsbottom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ramsbottom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ramsbottom throws out a leg kick but Astala moves out of range and Ramsbottom only half commits.
Ramsbottom keeps the fight on the outside.
Astala tries to clinch up.
Ramsbottom misses with the combination.
Ramsbottom wants to clinch but Astala slips to the side
and Astala counters by moving into the clinch.
Astala is pressed up against the cage. Ramsbottom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Astala down to the mat. Astala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Astala moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramsbottom is trying to break the clinch but Astala has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ramsbottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astala gets underhooks to prevent Ramsbottom's takedown attempt.
Astala is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Astala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Ramsbottom's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Astala tries to keep at a distance but Ramsbottom has taken the fight into the clinch.
Astala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramsbottom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Astala turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Astala gets to mount! Ramsbottom was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ramsbottom tries to hold on but Astala pushes him away.
Ramsbottom is in all sorts of trouble here.
Astala landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ramsbottom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramsbottom tries to lock up and control but Astala gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Astala looking for a guillotine from mount but Ramsbottom is having none of it.
Ramsbottom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramsbottom is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astala tries to control but Ramsbottom wriggling away.
Astala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Astala working the ground and pound effectively.
Astala raining down shots from the mount!
Ramsbottom is working to get back to half guard.
Astala postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ramsbottom looks a forlorn figure.
Ramsbottom regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsbottom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Astala scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ramsbottom trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astala looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ramsbottom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Astala.
Astala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramsbottom defending well though.
Ramsbottom trying to hold on to Astala's head to control him but Astala postures up.
Astala prevents Ramsbottom from improving his position.
Astala is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramsbottom is just riding it out for now. Astala eventually gives up the hold.
Astala passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ramsbottom!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astala avoids the attempt from Ramsbottom to control.
Astala sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ramsbottom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Astala avoids the attempt from Ramsbottom to control.
Ramsbottom bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramsbottom trying to control but Astala is working from the bottom.
Ramsbottom stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ryan Ramsbottom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsbottom throws a jab when Astala was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Astala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Ramsbottom's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A right-left combo lands from Ramsbottom.
Ramsbottom misses with a takedown
and Astala counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Astala avoiding damage as Ramsbottom throws knees to the body.
Ramsbottom tries to pull guard but Astala won't allow it.
Astala throws a knee to the head but misses.
Astala misses with a knee strike.
Astala tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Astala slows down the pace here.
Ramsbottom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Astala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramsbottom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Astala landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramsbottom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Come on Astala - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ramsbottom breaks the clinch.
Ramsbottom throws a shot from downtown. Astala moves away and avoids it.
Astala tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ramsbottom counters by moving into the clinch.
Astala holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ramsbottom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astala connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramsbottom's face.
Astala lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Astala connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramsbottom's face.
Ramsbottom is rocked!
Astala throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramsbottom blocks it with crossed arms.
Mathias Astala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Astala scores with a knee to the head.
Ramsbottom is still on wobbly legs! Can Astala finish him?
Ramsbottom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramsbottom seems to have recovered his senses.
Ramsbottom is looking to control Astala's arms but Astala gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ramsbottom has his back to the cage.
Astala lands a nice knee to the body.
Ramsbottom breaks from the clinch.
Astala scores with a takedown into Ramsbottom's guard.
Astala won't allow Ramsbottom to get back to his feet.
Astala preventing the sweep.
Astala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Astala decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ramsbottom, up you get!
Astala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsbottom has his takedown stuffed
and Astala counters by clinching up.
Mathias Astala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Ramsbottom.
Ramsbottom takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Astala breaks the clinch.
Astala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ramsbottom tries to stall but Astala uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Astala has Ramsbottom pressed against the cage.
Ramsbottom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Astala has him pressed against the cage.
Ramsbottom looking for a takedown.
Ramsbottom letting Astala take a breather here.
Ramsbottom tries to pull guard but Astala won't allow it.
Ramsbottom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Astala has him pressed against the cage.
Ramsbottom managing to block the knees to the body from Astala.
Ramsbottom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Astala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Astala throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramsbottom tries to pull guard but Astala holds him up against the cage and eventually Ramsbottom drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsbottom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ramsbottom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Astala trying to land knees to the body.
Ramsbottom wants to get back to striking at distance but Astala won't allow it.
Ramsbottom tries for a takedown but Astala manages to get underhooks.
Ramsbottom wants to get back to striking at distance but Astala won't allow it.
Astala trying to land knees to the body.
Ramsbottom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Astala pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ramsbottom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Astala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Astala connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramsbottom's face.
Ramsbottom tries to score a body lock takedown but Astala shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Astala manages to break the clinch.
Astala clinches.
Astala has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Ramsbottom goes down! Astala dives on top of him - Ramsbottom manages to get guard.
Astala 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.
Ramsbottom has an active guard here but Astala has managed to pass into half guard.
Ground and pound from Astala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsbottom manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ramsbottom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Astala counters with a nice body kick.
Astala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Astala drives through and clinches with Ramsbottom against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astala using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramsbottom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramsbottom is trying to break the clinch but Astala has him pressed against the cage.
Ramsbottom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Astala smiles and moves away.
Astala fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramsbottom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Astala moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathias Astala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Astala, 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 Mathias Astala!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Mathias Astala!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Mathias Astala!
Mathias Astala wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Enforcer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Zentsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enforcer comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades. 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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256 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Enforcer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Zentsov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zentsov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Paul Enforcer has been cut.
Zentsov lands a nice hook to Enforcer's body. Enforcer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zentsov dodges the punch combination from Enforcer.
Zentsov lands a nice looking body shot.
Zentsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enforcer shoots in for a double leg but Zentsov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zentsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Enforcer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zentsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Enforcer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zentsov trying to stall but Enforcer improves his position.
Zentsov stalls.
Enforcer pulls guard.
Enforcer wants to get back to his feet but Zentsov passes into half guard.
Zentsov wants to stand up but Enforcer has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Zentsov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zentsov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Enforcer to get to his feet.
Zentsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Enforcer is breathing heavily.
Enforcer instigates a clinch.
Zentsov is trying to break free.
Enforcer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zentsov is trying to keep an underhook but Enforcer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Zentsov is trying to stand back up but Enforcer is controlling him
Zentsov has one foot on Enforcer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Enforcer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Zentsov is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enforcer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Enforcer raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Enforcer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zentsov taking shots to the head.
Enforcer could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Enforcer tries to control but Zentsov wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enforcer punching from mount but Zentsov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Enforcer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Enforcer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zentsov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zentsov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Enforcer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Enforcer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zentsov hang on?
Enforcer 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.
Enforcer tries to control but Zentsov wriggling away.
Enforcer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zentsov?
Zentsov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Enforcer landing strikes from the mount.
Enforcer lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enforcer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zentsov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Enforcer.
Enforcer swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Zentsov is now in Enforcer's guard. A big mistake from Enforcer there, giving up the dominant position!
Enforcer tries to strike from the bottom.
Enforcer looking for a sweep. Not yet Enforcer, not yet.
Enforcer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Enforcer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enforcer trying to strike off his back.
Enforcer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Zentsov tries to stand but Enforcer is controlling from the bottom.
Zentsov stands and steps away. Enforcer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov thuds his right hand into Enforcer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Enforcer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zentsov has time to react.
Horrible takedown by Enforcer or perhaps it was just good defense by Zentsov which made him look bad.
Enforcer tries for a takedown but Zentsov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Enforcer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enforcer ducks under a wild hook from Zentsov.
Enforcer takes the fight into the clinch.
Zentsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Enforcer is keeping busy.
Enforcer jumps guard but Zentsov stands there with Enforcer around his waist. Enforcer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Enforcer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zentsov or not.
Enforcer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Enforcer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Enforcer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Enforcer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Enforcer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Enforcer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Enforcer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Enforcer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zentsov stuffs the takedown.
Enforcer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zentsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Enforcer moves in looking to clinch but Zentsov pushes him off.
Zentsov is looking to land body kicks.
Zentsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zentsov shoots in but Enforcer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zentsov missing with a left hand there. Enforcer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Enforcer is looking to clinch.
Enforcer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zentsov fails with the takedown.
No luck for Enforcer with that takedown attempt.
Zentsov swinging wilding here.
Enforcer misses with a takedown attempt - Zentsov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Enforcer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enforcer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Enforcer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zentsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Enforcer circles away.
Jab, jab by Zentsov - just one landing.
Zentsov tries to clinch there but Enforcer circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zentsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enforcer manages to avoid it.
Enforcer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zentsov stuns Enforcer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paul Enforcer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enforcer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Enforcer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Enforcer misses with the body kick
and Zentsov counters with a takedown into side control.
Enforcer is looking to reverse the position.
Zentsov is looking to take a break and control but Enforcer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Enforcer gets back to half guard.
Enforcer tries to get to full guard but Zentsov has control of the leg.
Enforcer punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Enforcer is pressing down on Zentsov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zentsov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Enforcer is proving hard to escape from.
Zentsov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Enforcer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Enforcer throws and elbow that misses. Zentsov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Enforcer's guard. Nice move by Zentsov!
Enforcer tries to strike from the bottom.
Zentsov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zentsov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zentsov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Enforcer if he has to take too many more of those.
Zentsov stalks Enforcer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Enforcer's face. Enforcer staggers backwards, shaken.
Enforcer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Enforcer clinches.
Enforcer lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enforcer can't get the takedown.
Enforcer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Enforcer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zentsov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Enforcer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zentsov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Enforcer fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy body kick from Zentsov
so Enforcer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Enforcer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Enforcer advances to half guard.
Enforcer trying to mount his opponent but Zentsov defends it.
Zentsov pushes Enforcer off looking to stand but Enforcer dives back in and keeps control.
Zentsov pushes Enforcer off and gets back to his feet.
Enforcer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zentsov as he avoids it easily.
Enforcer moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Enforcer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zentsov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Enforcer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No joy there for Enforcer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Enforcer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zentsov as he avoids it easily.
Zentsov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Enforcer.
Enforcer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zentsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Enforcer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zentsov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Enforcer is controlling him.
Enforcer being controlled here momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Enforceris looking to pass into half guard but Zentsov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zentsov is in guard.
Enforcer is working an open guard so Zentsov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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 Paul Enforcer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Enforcer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zentsov cracks Enforcer with a good jab.
Enforcer circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zentsov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Enforcer shoots in for a takedown but Zentsov shows good takedown defense.
Zentsov scores with a takedown into Enforcer's guard.
Zentsov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zentsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Enforcer throws a shot to the body.
Enforcer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zentsov tries to avoid it but Enforcer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zentsov to the ground. Zentsov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zentsov tests Enforcer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Enforcer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Enforcer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enforcer slips a jab and a cross from Zentsov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zentsov slips a straight right by Enforcer.
Enforcer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zentsov.
Enforcer wants to clinch.
A combination from Zentsov does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zentsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zentsov misses with a wild body shot.
Enforcer fails to land with a series of punches.
Enforcer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Enforcer throws a combination that misses
and Zentsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zentsov scores with a decent looking hook.
Enforcer needs to keep his hands up - Zentsov had a free shot at his head there.
Paul Enforcer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Zentsov. No joy for Enforcer on that attempt.
Zentsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Enforcer misses with a combination
and Zentsov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zentsov throws a shot to the body.
Zentsov connects with a high kick.
Zentsov punishes Enforcer's body with a nice straight punch.
Enforcer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zentsov circles away.
Zentsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice combo by Enforcer! Oh, that's hurt him - Zentsov falls to the canvas and Enforcer follows him into side control.
Zentsov is rocked!
Zentsov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zentsov is still in real trouble! Can Enforcer finish him?
Enforcer cracks Zentsov with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Enforcer immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Zentsov is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Enforcer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Enforcer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumi Gaeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine comes to the cage accompanied by Danger! High Voltage. Gaeshi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Welcome to the Jungle. The key to victory for Dirk Valentine has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dirk Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sumi Gaeshi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine wants to clinch up but Gaeshi keeps it at a distance.
Valentine fails with the takedown.
Gaeshi misses with a body shot.
Gaeshi pushes Valentine up against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine prevents Gaeshi from breaking the clinch.
Gaeshi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gaeshi breaks the clinch.
Valentine shoots in but Gaeshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valentine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gaeshi!
Valentine sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gaeshi wants to hold on but Valentine pushes him away.
Gaeshi working to try and regain half guard.
Valentine thowing shots but they're missing.
Valentine lands a heavy elbow.
Gaeshi wants to hold on but Valentine pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaeshi tries to reverse the position but Valentine maintains control.
Gaeshi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Valentine.
Gaeshi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Valentine.
Valentine controlling his opponent.
Valentine looking to ground and pound but Gaeshi is blocking nicely.
Gaeshi is trying desperately to improve position.
Valentine trying to control but Gaeshi is having none of it.
Gaeshi is trying to escape the mount.
Valentine looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valentine prevents Gaeshi from getting the reversal.
Valentine avoids the attempt from Gaeshi to control.
Valentine thowing shots but they're missing.
BOOM! Valentine connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Valentine lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gaeshi is looking to improve his position but Valentine isn't that keen on the idea.
Valentine with a couple of short strikes.
Valentine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valentine is really struggling to control Gaeshi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Valentine unloads with some shots from mount but Gaeshi bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Valentine misses with a head shot.
Gaeshi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gaeshi wants to get back to full guard.
Valentine uses his free foot to push down on Gaeshi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gaeshi.
Valentine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Valentine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gaeshi tries to hold on but Valentine pushes him away.
Gaeshi working to try and regain half guard.
Gaeshi looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valentine thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gaeshi is squirming around, avoiding Valentine's attempts to control the action.
Valentine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaeshi wants to hold on but Valentine pushes him away.
Gaeshi is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine avoids the attempt from Gaeshi to control.
Valentine tries to control but Gaeshi wriggling away.
Gaeshi is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Valentine dominated that round.
That's time! Valentine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gaeshi has managed to clinch.
Valentine is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gaeshi can't fight it off and eventually Valentine manages to take the fight to the floor. Gaeshi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Valentine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gaeshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaeshi, not yet.
Valentine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Valentine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valentine trying to control but Gaeshi is working from the bottom.
Gaeshi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gaeshi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Valentine is now in half guard.
Gaeshi is breathing heavily.
Valentine uses his free foot to push down on Gaeshi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gaeshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaeshi is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gaeshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Valentine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaeshi wants to control but Valentine is having none of it.
Valentine looking to secure an arm triangle but Gaeshi defends it well.
Valentine is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gaeshi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gaeshi!
Gaeshi passes Valentine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valentine keeps working.
Gaeshi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gaeshi slips a jab and a cross from Valentine.
Gaeshi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gaeshi breaks the clinch.
Gaeshi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gaeshi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gaeshi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gaeshi content to stall in guard here.
Gaeshi stands up and waves to Valentine to follow him.
No joy there for Gaeshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gaeshi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentine counters with a single leg into guard. Gaeshi didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valentine looking to sit in guard and control but Gaeshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gaeshi content to stall in guard here.
Gaeshi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gaeshi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gaeshi wants to stand but Valentine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gaeshi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Valentine has his foot on Gaeshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gaeshi works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaeshi gets to his feet - Valentine follows without any prompting.
Valentine tries for a takedown but Gaeshi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valentine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gaeshi tries to avoid it but Valentine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gaeshi to the ground. Gaeshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valentine wants to clinch.
Valentine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gaeshi counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Valentine drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gaeshi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gaeshi but Gaeshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaeshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valentine throws a head kick but Gaeshi moves out of range.
Valentine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gaeshi sprawls well initially but Valentine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sumi Gaeshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gaeshi blocks a head kick by Valentine.
Gaeshi clinches but Valentine breaks the clinch
and Valentine holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gaeshi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valentine.
Gaeshi pulls guard.
Gaeshi keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
Gaeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valentine stops Gaeshi from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valentine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valentine decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gaeshi, up you get!
Valentine gets a takedown into half guard.
Valentine wants to control but Gaeshi is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valentine wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaeshi is looking to control Valentine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaeshi avoid being mounted?
Gaeshi has hold of Valentine's hands but Valentine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Valentine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Valentine seems content to control.
Valentine stands up and beckons Gaeshi to join him on the feet.
Valentine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gaeshi circles away.
Gaeshi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a shoot takedown. Gaeshi fights it but they end up in guard.
Gaeshi has a closed guard, preventing Valentine from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaeshi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gaeshi working for a triangle but Valentine defends it easily.
Gaeshi pushes Valentine off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries to clinch but Gaeshi moves out of range.
Gaeshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gaeshi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Valentine's guard now.
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!
Valentine pushes Gaeshi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Valentine closes the distance but Gaeshi moves to the side
and Gaeshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaeshi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dirk Valentine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaeshi fails with the takedown
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gaeshi fails with the takedown
and Valentine counters with a head kick. That will keep Gaeshi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dirk Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumi Gaeshi.
Gaeshi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valentine scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gaeshi backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Valentine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Valentine tries to clinch but Gaeshi is having none of it.
Valentine throws a body kick that misses.
Valentine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gaeshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gaeshi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gaeshi stands and throws Valentine's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Valentine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Valentine is looking to regain half guard here but Gaeshi keeps moving and retains side control.
Valentine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gaeshi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine gets back to full guard.
Gaeshi is fighting to break Valentine's control of his arms but Valentine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Valentine wants to sweep here but Gaeshi controlling him for the moment.
Gaeshi gets to his feet - Valentine follows without any prompting.
Sumi Gaeshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine has his takedown stuffed
and Gaeshi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gaeshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gaeshi stuffs the takedown attempt from Valentine. Valentine gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaeshi rushes Valentine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gaeshi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gaeshi wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dirk Valentine.
I think Valentine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Dirk Valentine!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Dirk Valentine!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Dirk Valentine!
Dirk Valentine wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Fukamachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukamachi has chosen Guyver: The Bio-Boosted Armor as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue 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 - 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sho Fukamachi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukamachi throws a jab when J was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Fukamachi. No joy for J on that attempt.
J shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fukamachi as he avoids it easily.
J fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony J. That's going to take a lot out of him.
J has a takedown stuffed.
Fukamachi avoids the head kick by J.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from J.
Fukamachi misses with a takedown
and J counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fukamachi's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fukamachi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fukamachi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. J looks a forlorn figure.
Fukamachi scoring with strikes but J is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukamachi dominating with strikes here.
Fukamachi lands a big shot there that rocks J but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fukamachi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… J turns into him and now he's in Fukamachi's guard.
J sitting in guard, not really doing much.
J won't allow Fukamachi to sweep him here.
Fukamachi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fukamachi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi looking for a sweep. Not yet Fukamachi, not yet.
J controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fukamachi looking for a sweep. Not yet Fukamachi, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fukamachi wants to clinch but J slips to the side
and J counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fukamachi won't be happy with that.
J is breathing heavily.
Fukamachi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on J's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fukamachi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fukamachi.
Fukamachi controls J momentarily but J frees himself.
Fukamachi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fukamachi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fukamachi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. J is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Fukamachi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take J's back instead.
J knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fukamachi on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi is trying to stick to J's back but J is turning into Fukamachi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fukamachi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by J.
J drops back looking for a leg! Fukamachi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fukamachi manages to kick J off! J jumps back into Fukamachi's guard.
J is looking to work some ground and pound but Fukamachi has wrist control.
J stays in close to Fukamachi's body and controls the position.
J wants to control from the top but Fukamachi keeps moving.
J trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Fukamachi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
J pushes down on Fukamachi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
J wants to pass the guard but Fukamachi is defending well.
Fukamachi is refusing to be controlled, as J sits in half guard.
J keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fukamachi is looking to control J's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fukamachi avoid being mounted?
J trying to control the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
J is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony J dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fukamachi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fukamachi jumps guard but J stands there with Fukamachi around his waist. Fukamachi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
J stalling against the cage.
J successfully pulls guard.
J looking for a sweep. Not yet J, not yet.
J tries to strike from the bottom.
J is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
J utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fukamachi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fukamachi being controlled here momentarily.
J keeping moving, preventing Fukamachi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukamachi is working J over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
J lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fukamachi!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fukamachi wants to control but J is having none of it.
Fukamachi working to try and regain half guard.
J could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
J tries to control but Fukamachi wriggling away.
Fukamachi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fukamachi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi tries to free his leg and advance position but J is retaining full guard.
Fukamachi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now J is on top in guard.
Fukamachi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. J is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Fukamachi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take J's back instead.
Fukamachi somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Fukamachi working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but J is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Fukamachi has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! J taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sho Fukamachi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Von Percy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Charles Von Percy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Von Percy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Von Percy has his feet on McCoy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Von Percy with a poor takedown
and McCoy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Von Percy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McCoy has passed into half guard!
Von Percy is defending against the submission attempts here by McCoy.
Von Percy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Von Percy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCoy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Von Percy, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Percy throws a poor cross that misses
and McCoy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Von Percy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Von Percy tries to break the clinch but McCoy is controlling the position.
Von Percy is working for takedown but McCoy is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCoy breaks the clinch.
Von Percy misses with an uppercut
and McCoy counters with a good low kick that Von Percy was not able to check.
Von Percy is breathing heavily.
Von Percy tries to keep at a distance but McCoy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Percy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCoy smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Von Percy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCoy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCoy lands with a kick to the ribs.
McCoy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCoy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy forces his way into half guard.
McCoy controlling the action here.
Von Percy looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCoy in particular looking to stall.
McCoy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCoy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Von Percy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Von Percy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Percy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Von Percy moves into full guard.
Von Percy is working an open guard so McCoy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Percy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCoy, pushing him back against the cage.
McCoy is trying to break free.
Von Percy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCoy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Von Percy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McCoy breaks from the clinch.
Von Percy tries for a takedown but McCoy circles away easily
and McCoy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCoy.
McCoy wants to pass the guard but Von Percy is keeping the position.
McCoy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Von Percy is pulling down on McCoy's head. It's preventing any offense from McCoy, at least for the moment.
Von Percy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Percy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry McCoy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCoy with a poor takedown
and Von Percy counters with a takedown into side control.
Von Percy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McCoy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Von Percy decides to stand up, so the ref orders McCoy to his feet.
Von Percy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Von Percy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Percy looks for a takedown but McCoy sprawls well.
Von Percy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Percy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCoy sprawls well initially but Von Percy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Von Percy works his way into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Von Percy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
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!
Von Percy tries to clinch but McCoy is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy tries for a takedown but Von Percy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Von Percy throws out a loose jab but McCoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Percy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCoy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McCoy working over Von Percy with some ground and pound. Von Percy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Von Percy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Von Percy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCoy's guard.
Von Percy is pushing down on McCoy's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCoy is fighting to maintain full guard but Von Percy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Von Percy decides to stand and escape the position.
Von Percy fails with the takedown
and McCoy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCoy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Von Percy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Percy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCoy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Henry McCoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCoy passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
McCoy content to control rather than advance.
McCoy is pressing down on Von Percy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Von Percy is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Percy is trying to maintain the position but McCoy is very close to passing his half guard.
McCoy decides to return to a standing position.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Von Percy as he avoids it easily.
McCoy has managed to clinch.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but Von Percy blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from McCoy.
McCoy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Von Percy unloads a knee to the mid-section. McCoy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McCoy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Von Percy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Von Percy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCoy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCoy has clasped his hands together around Von Percy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McCoy decides to stand back up. McCoy steps back and let's Von Percy get back to his feet.
McCoy throws a combination that misses
and Von Percy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Percy trying to control from McCoy's half guard. McCoy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Von Percy throws a big right hand that misses.
Von Percy stands up from McCoy's guard - Von Percy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Von Percy shoots and misses
and McCoy counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Von Percy!
Von Percy is rocked!
McCoy passes to full mount!
Oh Von Percy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCoy looking to control and managing it successfully.
McCoy with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Percy is trying desperately to improve position.
Von Percy seems to have got his legs back now.
McCoy controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henry McCoy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
McCoy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McCoy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy looking to control and managing it successfully.
McCoy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Von Percy is looking to escape.
McCoy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Von Percy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Von Percy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy working Von Percy over with strikes here.
McCoy is landing with some decent strikes but Von Percy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McCoy controlling his opponent.
Von Percy tries to lock up and control but McCoy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Von Percy squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McCoy controlling his opponent.
Von Percy is squirming around, avoiding McCoy's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Von Percy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Von Percy wants to get back to his feet.
Von Percy wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCoy in particular looking to stall.
Von Percy is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Percy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Von Percy looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCoy is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Percy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Von Percy looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCoy is one step ahead there.
Von Percy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McCoy is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Von Percy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McCoy's back instead.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCoy wants to get back to his feet.
Von Percy lands a shot to the head.
Charles Von Percy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Percy working for the choke.
McCoy covering up well under a series of strikes from Von Percy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCoy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Von Percy wants to control but McCoy is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry McCoy.
Well McCoy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Henry McCoy!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Henry McCoy!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Henry McCoy!
Henry McCoy wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Doan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietro Maximoff (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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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Doan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pietro Maximoff!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Doan - just one landing.
Maximoff is rocked!
Doan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maximoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maximoff is still on wobbly legs! Can Doan finish him?
Doan doesn't manage to clinch there - Maximoff circles away.
Maximoff seems to have recovered his senses.
Doan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Doan showed some decent athleticism there.
Maximoff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Doan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Doan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Doan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Doan blocks the strikes from Maximoff.
Doan is keen to just control but Maximoff is a slippery customer.
Doan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Doan thows a huge punch but Maximoff dodges it nicely.
Maximoff gets back to full guard.
Doan sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Doan wants to control from the top but Maximoff keeps moving.
Maximoff wants to stand up but Doan is controlling him.
Maximoff doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Doan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maximoff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximoff pushes Doan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Maximoff doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Doan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maximoff looks gassed!
Doan tries to clinch but Maximoff moves out of range.
Doan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Doan postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doan controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doan stands up from Maximoff's guard - Doan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Doan digs a good hook to Maximoff's body.
Doan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maximoff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maximoff takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Maximoff is trying to improve his position.
Maximoff can't do much from the bottom here.
Doan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maximoff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximoff manages to get back to half guard.
Maximoff pushes Doan off and gets back to his feet.
Maximoff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maximoff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Doan counters with a single leg into guard. Maximoff didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximoff 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Doan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maximoff rushes Doan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maximoff is trying to break the clinch but Doan has him pressed against the cage.
Doan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maximoff lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maximoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maximoff is fighting off a takedown attempt but Doan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Maximoff to the mat. Maximoff regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Doan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximoff is keeping the position for now.
Doan trying to control but Maximoff is working from the bottom.
Maximoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Doan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maximoff is working an open guard so Doan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doan wants to clinch.
James Doan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doan shoots in and bounces Maximoff off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Maximoff is trying to control the position but Doan postures up.
Doan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Doan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doan 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.
Doan prevents Maximoff from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doan is one step ahead there.
Maximoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Doan stops Maximoff from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Doan tries to clinch but Maximoff moves away
and Maximoff counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Maximoff lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doan misses with a double jab
and Maximoff counters with an outside leg kick.
Doan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximoff manages to avoid it.
Maximoff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maximoff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maximoff tries for a takedown but Doan circles away easily
and Doan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Maximoff scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Doan darts in trying to clinch
and Maximoff counters with a head kick. That will keep Doan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Doan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doan feints and as Maximoff raises his hands in defense, Doan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
James Doan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doan is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maximoff being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Doan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Doan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maximoff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maximoff trying to remain calm as Doan controls from the top position.
Doan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. James Doan just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Maximoff moves out of range of the body kick.
Doan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maximoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maximoff is trying to stand up here but Doan is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maximoff with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Doan content to control rather than advance.
Maximoff manages to get to full guard.
Maximoff controls Doan momentarily but Doan frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maximoff wriggles free and stands up.
Doan tries to clinch up but Maximoff circles away and keeps his distance.
Doan missing with a left hand there. Maximoff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maximoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doan manages to avoid it.
Maximoff doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Doan counters with a takedown into side control.
Maximoff manages to get back to half guard.
Doan tries to pass to full mount but Maximoff defends it.
Maximoff pushes Doan off looking to stand but Doan dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximoff gets full guard.
Maximoff is looking to stand up but Doan isn't so interested in that idea.
Doan looking to sit in guard and control but Maximoff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maximoff decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Doan rushes Maximoff and presses him up against the cage.
Doan drags the fight down to the ground.
Doan wants to get back to his feet but Maximoff is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maximoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Doan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximoff manages to get himself to full guard.
Doan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maximoff keeping moving, preventing Doan from controlling successfully.
Maximoff trying to control the position.
Maximoff scores with a short punch from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Doan clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maximoff scores with a nice body kick.
Doan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Doan throws a leg kick but Maximoff sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maximoff avoids the head kick by Doan.
Maximoff lands a front kick.
Maximoff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Doan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Doan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maximoff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doan trying to control but Maximoff is working from the bottom.
Maximoff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doan content to stall in guard here.
Maximoff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximoff throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Maximoff controls Doan momentarily but Doan frees himself.
Doan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maximoff throws a combination that misses
and Doan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Doan thows a huge punch but Maximoff dodges it nicely.
Doan prevents Maximoff from standing back up.
Doan blocks the strikes from Maximoff.
Maximoff is looking to improve his position.
Doan prevents Maximoff from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximoff is trying to maintain the position but Doan is very close to passing his half guard.
Maximoff tries to kick Doan off but Doan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Doan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doan clinches.
Doan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maximoff is trying to stall.
Doan manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doan is on top in guard.
Doan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Doan wants to control from the top but Maximoff keeps moving.
Maximoff wants to stand but Doan is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximoff trying to keep a closed guard but Doan is proving a slippery customer.
Maximoff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Doan wants to control from the top but Maximoff keeps moving.
Doan stands and steps away. Maximoff gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Maximoff gets caught flat footed, as Doan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Doan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Doan keeps the fight on the outside.
Doan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Doan showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximoff is staying active underneath Doan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maximoff is looking for a sweep. Doan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Doan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Doan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Doan stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximoff is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Doan had his way with Pietro Maximoff in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Doan tries to clinch up.
Doan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doan tries to land a body kick
and Maximoff counters with a head kick.
Maximoff blocks the body kick.
Doan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maximoff can do to turn this around?
Doan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maximoff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Doan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maximoff jumps guard but Doan stands there with Maximoff around his waist. Maximoff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doan breaks the clinch.
Maximoff wants to clinch but Doan slips to the side
and Doan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maximoff!
Maximoff wants to get back to his feet.
Doan unloading with bombs!
Maximoff is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Doan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maximoff manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Doan trying to control the action but Maximoff is working from the bottom.
Maximoff is trying to improve his position.
Maximoff wants to get back to his feet.
Doan slows the pace down.
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.
Doan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Maximoff to his feet.
Doan instigates a clinch.
Doan controlling the action here for a moment.
Maximoff tries to break the clinch but Doan is controlling the position.
Doan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maximoff fails to pull guard.
James Doan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro Maximoff.
Doan breaks the clinch.
Doan misses with a combination
and Maximoff counters with a big head kick but Doan shrugs it off.
Doan pushes Maximoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Doan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doan jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doan pulls Maximoff in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doan is on top in guard.
Maximoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doan is one step ahead there.
Maximoff keeping moving, preventing Doan from controlling successfully.
Maximoff keeping full guard, as Doan tries to pass.
Maximoff is looking to sweep but instead, Doan has passed into half guard.
Doan wants to take a breather but Maximoff is having none of it.
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.
Maximoff trying to hold on to Doan's head to control him but Doan postures up.
Maximoff wants to improve his position but Doan is controlling well.
Doan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Doan clinches but Maximoff breaks the clinch
and Maximoff counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maximoff closes the distance but Doan moves to the side
and Doan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maximoff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doan is controlling him.
Doan 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Doan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Doan, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for James Doan!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for James Doan!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for James Doan!
James Doan wins by unanimous decision!
James Doan retains his welterweight title!
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