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CFL 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincezo DeMilio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry McCoy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincezo DeMilio!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeMilio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McCoy lands a nice looking kick to the body. DeMilio takes a step back to recover.
McCoy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McCoy duly obliges.
DeMilio shoots in looking for a takedown. McCoy tries to sprawl out of it but DeMilio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCoy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCoy dodges the punch combination from DeMilio.
DeMilio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCoy is fending him off so far but DeMilio persists. Nope, McCoy circles away and we're back to standing.
McCoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCoy clinches up with DeMilio and pushes him back against the cage.
McCoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCoy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCoy breaks from the clinch.
DeMilio tries for a takedown but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harry McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincezo DeMilio.
McCoy takes the fight into the clinch.
McCoy leaning against his opponent.
McCoy breaks the clinch.
DeMilio slips a jab and a cross from McCoy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy gets a clinch.
McCoy lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Vincezo DeMilio has been cut.
DeMilio has McCoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. DeMilio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DeMilio looks gassed!
DeMilio tries to pull guard but McCoy won't allow it.
DeMilio tries to pull guard but McCoy holds him up against the cage and eventually DeMilio drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCoy.
McCoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCoy misses with a knee strike.
McCoy lands an elbow just above DeMilio 's eye.
McCoy lands a shoulder strike.
McCoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCoy landing knees to the body.
McCoy scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCoy stops a takedown attempt from DeMilio.
McCoy looking to throw knees to the head but DeMilio is blocking nicely.
DeMilio tries to pull guard but McCoy holds him up against the cage and eventually DeMilio drops back down to his feet.
McCoy lands with a left to the head.
McCoy throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCoy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeMilio.
DeMilio wants a takedown but no success here.
DeMilio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCoy looking to throw knees to the head but DeMilio is blocking nicely.
McCoy lands a nice uppercut.
DeMilio tries for a takedown. No joy.
DeMilio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DeMilio drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy has DeMilio up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
DeMilio is working for takedown but McCoy is calmly controlling the position for now.
DeMilio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McCoy pushes DeMilio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCoy lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCoy.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but DeMilio blocks with his arms.
McCoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeMilio.
McCoy leaning his opponent against the cage.
DeMilio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCoy has him pressed against the cage.
McCoy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCoy misses with a knee strike.
DeMilio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCoy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McCoy works on DeMilio's body with a couple of short punches.
McCoy pressing his opponent against the cage.
DeMilio wants a takedown but no success here.
McCoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeMilio.
McCoy lands a nice uppercut.
McCoy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
DeMilio drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCoy is working DeMilio over against the cage.
McCoy crunches a lovely knee into DeMilio's ribcage.
McCoy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DeMilio blocks it with crossed arms.
McCoy looking to throw knees to the head but DeMilio is blocking nicely.
DeMilio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCoy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from McCoy.
McCoy lands a nice knee to the body.
McCoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeMilio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DeMilio is looking to break free of the clinch but McCoy has double underhooks.
McCoy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeMilio's face.
McCoy lands a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCoy.
McCoy with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from McCoy.
DeMilio lands a nice uppercut.
DeMilio tries to score a body lock takedown but McCoy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DeMilio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCoy just stands there and leans against the cage.
A knee to the head by McCoy.
McCoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeMilio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DeMilio jumps guard but McCoy stands there with DeMilio around his waist. DeMilio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCoy crunches a lovely knee into DeMilio's ribcage.
McCoy lands an elbow that stopped DeMilio in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCoy.
McCoy is pressed up against the cage. DeMilio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCoy down to the mat. McCoy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMilio moves out of range of the body kick.
DeMilio tries to keep at a distance but McCoy has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCoy lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by McCoy.
McCoy stops a takedown attempt from DeMilio.
McCoy lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCoy lands with a right to the head.
McCoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCoy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. DeMilio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DeMilio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
DeMilio tries to move into range but McCoy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
DeMilio throws a series of punches but McCoy avoids them all with ease.
McCoy throws a big shot that misses.
DeMilio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCoy pinned against the cage. McCoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeMilio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCoy tries to avoid it but DeMilio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCoy to the ground. McCoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry McCoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincezo DeMilio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
DeMilio tries for a takedown but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCoy throws a front kick that sends DeMilio stumbling back into the cage.
McCoy rushes DeMilio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCoy lands a knee to the body.
DeMilio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCoy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DeMilio fails to pull guard.
Harry McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincezo DeMilio.
McCoy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
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.
McCoy lands a nice shot to the body.
McCoy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCoy.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but DeMilio blocks it.
DeMilio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCoy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCoy darts in and clinches DeMilio up against the cage.
McCoy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCoy landing knees to the body.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeMilio's face.
McCoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeMilio can do to turn this around?
McCoy has DeMilio pushed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCoy prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCoy lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning DeMilio up against the cage.
DeMilio wants a takedown but no success here.
DeMilio takes a shot to the head.
DeMilio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCoy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McCoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCoy lands a knee to the head.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. DeMilio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DeMilio tries to pull guard but McCoy holds him up against the cage and eventually DeMilio drops back down to his feet.
McCoy lands with a left to the head.
McCoy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from McCoy.
McCoy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCoy is pressed up against the cage. DeMilio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCoy down to the mat. McCoy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCoy tries to clinch but DeMilio moves out of range.
DeMilio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCoy swivels and escapes.
McCoy gets a clinch.
Harry McCoy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from McCoy - that landed with a thud.
McCoy pushes DeMilio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeMilio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCoy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A bone on bone clash there as DeMilio blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMilio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCoy tries to avoid it but DeMilio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCoy to the ground. McCoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DeMilio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McCoy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
DeMilio jumps guard and drags McCoy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy advances position into side control!
McCoy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McCoy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCoy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
DeMilio tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCoy is working DeMilio over against the cage.
McCoy lands a shoulder strike.
McCoy stalling the fight.
DeMilio can't get the takedown.
McCoy gets through DeMilio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCoy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
DeMilio wants a takedown.
McCoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeMilio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCoy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McCoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCoy.
McCoy manages to break the clinch.
McCoy closes the distance and clinches.
McCoy scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMilio tries to pull guard but McCoy won't allow it.
McCoy prevents DeMilio from breaking the clinch.
Knees to the body from McCoy.
A right hand to the body from McCoy.
DeMilio is working for takedown but McCoy is calmly controlling the position for now.
DeMilio pulls McCoy into guard.
DeMilio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
DeMilio 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.
DeMilio had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McCoy is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. DeMilio Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McCoy's back instead.
McCoy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
DeMilio is not going to allow McCoy to sit and survive in this position.
DeMilio has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McCoy breaks DeMilio's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMilio trying to control the position.
McCoy passes DeMilio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeMilio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCoy stops DeMilio from standing up.
DeMilio uses the cage to get back to his feet.
DeMilio misses with a takedown
and McCoy counters with a nice body kick.
McCoy wants to clinch up but DeMilio keeps it at a distance.
DeMilio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeMilio misses with a double jab
and McCoy counters by clinching up.
DeMilio looking for a takedown.
Come on McCoy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McCoy manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry McCoy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vincezo DeMilio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McCoy rushes DeMilio and presses him up against the cage.
McCoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from McCoy.
McCoy lands with a left to the head.
McCoy stalling against the cage.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
DeMilio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McCoy misses with a knee strike.
DeMilio fails to pull guard.
DeMilio has McCoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harry McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincezo DeMilio.
McCoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCoy is looking to clinch but DeMilio is avoiding it.
DeMilio misses with a takedown attempt
and McCoy counters with a three punch combo that has DeMilio backing up. DeMilio nods at McCoy to acknowledge the strikes.
McCoy instigates a clinch.
McCoy scores with a knee to the head.
McCoy lands with a short shot to the head.
DeMilio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but DeMilio blocks it.
DeMilio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeMilio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeMilio has McCoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
DeMilio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCoy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeMilio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy clinches with his opponent.
DeMilio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCoy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCoy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McCoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCoy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DeMilio blocks it with crossed arms.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. DeMilio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DeMilio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCoy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCoy.
McCoy misses with a knee to the head.
DeMilio has McCoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
DeMilio tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCoy.
DeMilio has McCoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCoy leaning his opponent against the cage.
DeMilio tries to break the clinch but McCoy is controlling the position.
DeMilio goes for a takedown attempt but McCoy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCoy closes the distance and clinches.
DeMilio is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McCoy can't fight it off and eventually DeMilio manages to take the fight to the floor. McCoy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeMilio trying to control the position from guard on top but McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMilio wants to pass the guard but McCoy is keeping the position.
DeMilio advances to half guard.
DeMilio throwing shots but McCoy is blocking nicely.
DeMilio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCoy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy is pressing down on DeMilio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!
DeMilio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if DeMilio is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McCoy is trying to maintain the position but DeMilio is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMilio is working for a kimura but McCoy is defending it quite comfortably.
McCoy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McCoy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute DeMilio jumps into side control!
McCoy is looking to reverse the position.
McCoy wants to control but DeMilio postures up.
McCoy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
DeMilio creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCoy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on DeMilio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McCoy wants to control but DeMilio is keeping busy.
McCoy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
DeMilio trying to mount his opponent but McCoy defends it.
DeMilio is working for a submission of some sort.
McCoy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vincezo DeMilio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeMilio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry McCoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCoy, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry McCoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Colly Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Colly Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Lennon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennon dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Nice uppercut lands for Davis. That snapped Lennon's head back.
Lennon slips a jab from Davis.
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Davis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lennon is surviving well by controlling Davis's body position as best he can.
Davis has hold of Lennon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lennon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lennon is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis goes for an armbar but Lennon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lennon.
Lennon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lennon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Davis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lennon wants to stand but Davis is controlling his arm.
Davis controls the position for a moment.
Davis is trying to buck Lennon off.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lennon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lennon is working for a kimura but Davis is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Lennon is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Davis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Davis gets full guard.
Davis has control of Lennon's left arm, preventing Lennon from doing any damage.
Davis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Davis goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lennon turns into him and now he's in Davis's guard.
Lennon wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lennon tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Lennon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davis lands some strikes from the bottom.
Lennon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lennon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lennon tries to stand but Davis is controlling from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Davis shoots for a takedown but Lennon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Davis has a takedown stuffed.
Lennon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lennon stands up and beckons Davis to his feet.
Davis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lennon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Davis's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colly Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lennon is fighting to break Davis's control of his arms but Davis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lennon advances to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lennon is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lennon wants to work for an arm triangle but Davis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davis wants to control but Lennon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lennon tries to stand and escape but Davis is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lennon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lennon is trying desperately to improve position.
Lennon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lennon is looking to get to half guard.
Lennon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lennon is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis controlling the action here.
Davis stops Lennon from getting back to his feet.
Davis working Lennon over with strikes.
Lennon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lennon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davis's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis fending off the submission attempt from Lennon.
Davis showing good submission defense here.
Lennon looking for the RNC.
Davis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Davis trying to control the hands but Lennon breaks the grip.
Davis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lennon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Davis has worked his arm free - good work by Davis!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis regains half guard.
Lennon is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Davis as he works his way to full guard.
Lennon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Lennon stands and throws Davis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lennon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Davis misses with a takedown
and Lennon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lennon.
Lennon manages to break the clinch.
Lennon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davis connects with a nice looking jab.
Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lennon, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Davis to work.
Lennon missing with knees to the body.
Lennon looking for a takedown.
Davis has Lennon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lennon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lennon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colly Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lennon counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colly Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lennon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davis blocks it with crossed arms.
Lennon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Davis pulls guard effortlessly.
Lennon being controlled here momentarily.
Lennon wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Lennon forces his way into half guard.
Lennon is working for a kimura but Davis is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
Davis is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Lennon is pressing down on Davis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davis is holding on for now.
Lennon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Davis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lennon!
Davis with a couple of short strikes.
Lennon is looking to improve his position but Davis isn't that keen on the idea.
John Lennon has got the better of the ground game so far.
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 Colly Davis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Davis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt
so Davis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lennon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davis pushes down on Lennon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Davis trying to mount his opponent but Lennon defends it.
Lennon looking for submissions off his back.
Lennon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Davis stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Colly Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Davis counters with a takedown into side control.
Lennon tries to improve position but can't.
Lennon is not content to let Davis control the position.
Lennon tries to bench press Davis off him but Davis keeps the position.
Davis lands a nice forearm strike.
Lennon manages to get back to half guard.
Lennon works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennon keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Lennon wants to improve his position but instead Davis has moved into half guard.
Davis passes to side control.
Lennon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lennon wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Lennon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Davis off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Davis has a takedown stuffed.
Davis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davis stands up and waves to Lennon to follow him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Davis.
Lennon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Davis working the ground and pound from side control.
Lennon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennon tries to stand but can't do so whilst Davis controls his leg.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lennon is working away from the top position though.
Lennon is trying to work for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
Lennon is trying to work for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
Lennon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lennon wants to stand up but Davis manages to regain full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lennon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Davis is proving hard to escape from.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Davis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colly Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Davis 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brewster B (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Xahli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xahli has chosen Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brewster B!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Xahli!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
B fails with an attempt to clinch.
B shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xahli as he jumps to the side.
Xahli closes this distance looking for a takedown but B circles away.
Xahli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming B to the mat! B manages to get full guard.
Xahli is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Xahli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xahli tries to free his leg and advance position but B is retaining full guard.
Xahli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xahli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xahli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
B controlling the position.
Xahli throws a strike but B rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
B is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Xahli throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xahli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. B manages to get himself to full guard.
B looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xahli is one step ahead there.
Xahli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of B's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
B has momentary wrist control but Xahli slips an elbow through the middle.
Xahli throws and elbow that misses. B uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Xahli's guard. Nice move by B!
B working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xahli working for a triangle but B defends it easily.
Xahli wants to sweep here but B controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xahli has his foot on B's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. B works his way back into a safe position though.
Xahli looks gassed!
B with a nice head shot there.
Xahli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
B forces his way into half guard.
B slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
B missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xahli flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
B stalling.
B blocks the strikes from Xahli.
Xahli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xahli looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but B puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from B.
B is controlling the pace.
Xahli punching from the bottom.
B performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Xahli missing with punches from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. B connects with a nice short shot to Xahli's temple.
Xahli is refusing to be controlled, as B sits in half guard.
Xahli misses with some strikes from the bottom.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
B doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Xahli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
B is controlling Xahli's trapped leg to prevent Xahli from advancing to side control.
B keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
B won't allow Xahli to pass to mount.
B has hold of Xahli's hands but Xahli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
B pushes Xahli off and gets back to his feet.
Xahli gets a takedown into half guard.
B is trying is best to control the position here.
Xahli looks to land a strike but B avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Xahli dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Xahli fails with the takedown
and B counters with a leg kick.
B rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xahli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xahli tries for a takedown but B sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
B throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Xahli counters with a single leg into guard. B didn't expect that.
Xahli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. B swivels though and keeps the full guard.
B looking to control.
Xahli thows a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now B is on top in guard.
B loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xahli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Xahli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xahli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
B tries to get to full guard but Xahli has control of the leg.
Xavier Xahli has got the better of the ground game so far.
B wants to control but Xahli is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
B slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Xahli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. B is keeping the position for now.
B avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Xahli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and B counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by B.
Brewster B has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Xahli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
B slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
B has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Xahli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xahli is looking for a triangle but B pushes his legs off easily.
B scoring with punches to the head and body.
Xahli trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Xahli looking to hit a scissor sweep but B is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Xahli with a poor takedown
and B counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xahli regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xahli trying to strike off his back.
B controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Xahli thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Xahli has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. B doesn't defend quickly enough and Xahli has managed to lock this one up! Can B escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Xahli on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Xavier Xahli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dong Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dong Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Mir!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Dong or perhaps it was just good defense by Mir which made him look bad.
Dong shoots in for a double leg but Mir sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong tries for a takedown but Mir sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mir's waist but Mir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dong off to one side.
Dong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mir as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mir as he avoids it easily.
Mir doesn't manage to clinch there - Dong circles away.
Dong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mir swivels and escapes.
Mir scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mir decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mir moves into the clinch successfully.
Mir holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mir landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir stalling the fight.
Mir lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mir scores a nice knee to the body.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Mir with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dong jumps guard but Mir stands there with Dong around his waist. Dong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dong jumps guard but Mir stands there with Dong around his waist. Dong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mir connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mir decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dong's guard.
Mir stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dong, pushing him back against the cage.
Mir unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mir is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mir smiles and moves away.
Dong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mir has Dong up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir is pressed up against the cage. Dong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mir down to the mat. Mir avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mir counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mir.
Mir stops a takedown attempt from Dong.
Mir with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dong looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Mir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dong shoots and misses
and Mir counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mir tries to stand but Dong is controlling from the bottom.
Dong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mir is looking to stand up but Dong won't let him.
Dong throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mir wants to stand but Dong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dong looking for a guillotine here but Mir defends easily.
Mir gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong fails with the takedown
and Mir counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mir.
Mir scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Mir.
Dong tries to pull guard but Mir won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mir gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dong.
Mir has Dong pushed against the cage.
Mir connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dong's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mir scores a nice knee to the body.
Dong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Mir.
Mir scores with a knee to the head.
Mir gets underhooks to prevent Dong's takedown attempt.
Mir using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mir taking a breather.
Dong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mir gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mir gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dong trying to stall but Mir improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mir takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mir lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mir connects with a knee to the head.
Dong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mir lands a knee to the body.
Mir tries a knee to the head but Dong blocks it.
Mir landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mir has him pressed against the cage.
Dong jumps guard but Mir stands there with Dong around his waist. Dong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anderson Mir 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!
Dong shoots and misses
so Mir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mir wanted to stand there but Dong had control of the position.
Dong is looking for a triangle but Mir pushes his legs off easily.
Mir tries to stand but Dong is controlling from the bottom.
Dong looking for a triangle here. Mir is fighting it but it looks tight! Dong pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mir is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dong Dong!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Skeeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hcnderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skeeves comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Lucky. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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210 lbs
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202 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Good knees
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucky Skeeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Hcnderson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skeeves has managed to clinch.
Skeeves manages to break the clinch.
Skeeves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hcnderson swivels and escapes.
Hcnderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Skeeves. Skeeves gets slowly back to his feet.
Skeeves shoots in but Hcnderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Skeeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skeeves is looking to clinch but Hcnderson is avoiding it.
Skeeves tries to clinch but Hcnderson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skeeves fails with a takedown attempt.
Skeeves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hcnderson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hcnderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skeeves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skeeves wants to clinch
and Hcnderson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Skeeves's guard now.
Hcnderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hcnderson postures up.
Hcnderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skeeves trying to control the position.
Hcnderson won't allow Skeeves to sweep him here.
Skeeves is working hard here to advance position.
Skeeves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hcnderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Skeeves is tightening it up a little... Hcnderson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hcnderson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hcnderson taps out! nice BJJ there by Skeeves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lucky Skeeves!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Ruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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260 lbs
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266 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Ruger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruger misses with a few strikes there.
Ruger misses with a straight left.
Moss sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ruger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moss tries to clinch there but Ruger circles away.
A punch combination from Ruger misses.
Ruger thuds a left hand into Moss's body.
Moss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruger looks for a takedown but Moss sprawls well.
Moss slips a jab and a cross from Ruger.
Moss looks to land a combination but Ruger avoids it well.
Moss wants to clinch up but Ruger keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moss is fending him off so far but Ruger persists. Nope, Moss circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruger throws a combination that misses
and Moss counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ruger!
Moss is breathing heavily.
Ruger throwing hammer fists to the chest of Moss. What's that going to do exactly?
Ruger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ruger is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Moss locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Ruger is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pete Moss!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerry Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a hook.
Butler avoids a kick to the body.
Danny Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones lands with a hook. Butler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Butler as Jones shoots in.
Butler throws a combination that misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Butler moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Jones cracks the inside of Butler's front leg.
Jones lands a nice hook to Butler's body. Butler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Butler. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Gerry Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Jones.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Butler is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Butler circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Butler walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to clinch up but Butler keeps it at a distance.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Butler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones looks gassed!
Butler sneaks back into half guard.
Butler is looking to improve his position.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Butler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Butler tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Butler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Butler wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Butler is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones tries to clinch but Butler is having none of it.
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones stops Butler from getting back to his feet.
Butler wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Butler wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Butler is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Butler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
Jones swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Butler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Butler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones missing with punches from the bottom.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Butler.
Gerry Butler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Butler circles away.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Butler has time to react.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones throws the left hand but Butler avoids the punch easily.
Butler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Butler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Butler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Butler loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Butler tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Butler to the ground. Butler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Butler sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Butler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Butler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Butler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Butler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Butler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Butler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Butler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jones throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Butler stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones pushes a forearm under Butler's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Butler is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Jones!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Swiper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarno Ahma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ritchie Swiper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarno Ahma!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahma looks to score with a jab to the body but Swiper is just out of range.
Swiper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swiper but Swiper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ahma scores with a three punch combo!
Ahma scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Swiper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Swiper manages to get to full guard.
Ahma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swiper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahma manages to get himself to full guard.
Ahma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ahma is pulling down on Swiper's head to control his posture.
Ahma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swiper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Swiper tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahma is retaining full guard.
Ahma pulls Swiper in close to his closed guard and prevents Swiper from doing any damage or advancing position.
Swiper preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swiper drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ahma looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ahma looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ahma!
Swiper keeps Ahma under control for a moment.
Swiper can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Swiper regains half guard.
Ahma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ahma wants to take a breather but Swiper is having none of it.
Swiper actively working from the bottom here.
Swiper is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Swiper is trying to control but can't.
Swiper tries to get to full guard but Ahma has control of the leg.
Ahma trying to control the pace.
Swiper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ahma moves into the clinch.
Ahma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ahma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swiper throws a head kick that misses.
Ahma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ritchie Swiper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarno Ahma.
Swiper looks to clinch
and Ahma counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swiper is looking for a triangle but Ahma pushes his legs off easily.
Ahma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ahma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahma slips nicely into half guard.
Swiper tries to get to full guard but Ahma has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Swiper manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Swiper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Swiper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarno Ahma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ahma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swiper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Swiper darts in trying to clinch
and Ahma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swiper trying to control but Ahma postures up.
Ahma prevents Swiper from improving his position.
Ahma is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Swiper is trying to get back to full guard.
Swiper trying to control here.
Swiper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Swiper.
Swiper wants to get back to his feet but Ahma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Swiper is looking for a triangle here but Ahma uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ahma has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Swiper!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swiper is looking to improve his position but Ahma isn't that keen on the idea.
Ahma takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ahma wants to control the pace but Swiper is squirming around nicely.
Swiper is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ahma has hold of Swiper's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Swiper manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Swiper is desperately trying to improve his position but Ahma has a good base and remains in mount.
Ahma controlling from the full mount.
Ahma landing strikes from the mount and Swiper is in trouble!
Ahma avoids the attempt from Swiper to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swiper is trying desperately to improve position.
Ahma wants to control the pace but Swiper is squirming around nicely.
Swiper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ahma avoids the attempt from Swiper to control.
Ahma looking to control but Swiper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Swiper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ahma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Swiper is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ahma avoids the attempt from Swiper to control.
Swiper is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jarno Ahma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Swiper throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swiper working to try and regain half guard.
Swiper really wants to buck Ahma off and get back to his feet.
Ahma wants to control the pace but Swiper is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swiper is looking to get to half guard.
Swiper bucks up and throws Ahma to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Swiper tries for a takedown but Ahma circles away easily
and Ahma counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarno Ahma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ahma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swiper.
Swiper feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Swiper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Swiper stopping the sweep attempt from Ahma.
Swiper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahma can't keep his opponent in guard - Swiper advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Swiper passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ahma!
Ahma is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma is in a horrible position here. Swiper smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ahma is trying to escape the mount.
Swiper wants to finish this one by submission but Ahma is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Swiper.
Swiper trying to control but Ahma is having none of it.
Ahma can't escape the position.
Swiper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Swiper is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ahma has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ahma!
Swiper trying to control the position.
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.
Swiper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Swiper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Swiper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Swiper is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Ahma frees his head nicely. Oh but Swiper has switched to an armbar! Ahma is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ritchie Swiper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik comes to the cage accompanied by Soldier Side. Daniel Nilsson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Abdul Malik's chin.
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177 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdul Malik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Nilsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nilsson.
Malik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nilsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nilsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nilsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Malik moves into the clinch.
Malik manages to break the clinch.
Malik tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nilsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Nilsson trying to control the position but Malik is working away.
Malik bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Malik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nilsson 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!
Malik regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson is looking to take a break and control but Malik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nilsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nilsson's back!
Malik is striking from the back but Nilsson escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Nilsson is trying to maintain the position but Malik is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nilsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malik looking to sit in guard and control but Nilsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nilsson stays in close to Malik's body and controls the position.
Nilsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nilsson trying to control but Malik is working from the bottom.
Malik trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Malik working for a triangle but Nilsson defends it easily.
Malik looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nilsson has picked Malik up and slammed him! Malik can't keep hold of the triangle and Nilsson manages to pass to side control!
Malik is breathing heavily.
Malik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nilsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nilsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Abdul Malik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malik throws a series of strikes that have Nilsson backpedaling.
Malik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malik closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nilsson counters with a shoot takedown. Malik fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Malik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nilsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malik wants to get back to his feet but Nilsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nilsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Malik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilsson gets to his feet - Malik follows without any prompting.
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.
Malik throws a series of punches but Nilsson moves out of range.
Malik clinches.
Malik is looking to break free of the clinch but Nilsson has double underhooks.
Malik stops a takedown attempt from Nilsson.
Malik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nilsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nilsson counters by clinching up.
Malik is trying to break the clinch but Nilsson has him pressed against the cage.
Nilsson is trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilsson prevents Malik from breaking the clinch.
Nilsson keeps control of Malik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Nilsson dominated that round.
That's time! Malik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Malik tries to clinch there but Nilsson circles away.
Nilsson avoids the head kick by Malik.
Nilsson shoots in and bounces Malik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Malik keeping moving, preventing Nilsson from controlling successfully.
Malik trying to control the position.
Nilsson stopping the sweep attempt from Malik.
Malik is trying to keep Nilsson in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nilsson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Malik looks to clinch
and Nilsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik clinches but Nilsson breaks the clinch
and Nilsson counters by clinching up.
Malik manages to break the clinch.
Malik has managed to clinch.
Malik wants to break free but Nilsson has control.
Nilsson is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Malik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malik wants to get back to striking at distance but Nilsson won't allow it.
Nilsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Malik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nilsson wants a takedown.
Malik breaks the clinch.
Malik pushes Nilsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nilsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Malik gets an underhook and turns Nilsson into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Malik.
Malik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Malik is looking to break free of the clinch but Nilsson has double underhooks.
Malik breaks the clinch.
Malik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nilsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Malik has closed the distance and engaged Nilsson in a clinch.
Nilsson tries to pull guard but Malik won't allow it.
Abdul Malik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Nilsson.
Malik breaks from the clinch.
Nilsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nilsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malik won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Malik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nilsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malik manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsson is controlling Malik's trapped leg to prevent Malik from advancing to side control.
Nilsson tries to get to full guard but Malik has control of the leg.
Nilsson tries to kick Malik off but Malik keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nilsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nilsson.
Nilsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nilsson, not yet.
Nilsson working a defensive guard here.
Nilsson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Malik is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nilsson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Malik's back instead.
Nilsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Malik has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malik preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nilsson.
Nilsson is trying to stick to Malik's back but Malik is turning into Nilsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nilsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Malik.
Malik trying to control but Nilsson is working from the bottom.
Malik controlling from the top position.
Nilsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malik is one step ahead there.
Malik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nilsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Nilsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malik gets the takedown into side control.
Daniel Nilsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malik working away.
Malik wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nilsson, who protects the arm well.
Nilsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malik decides to stand back up. Malik steps back and let's Nilsson get back to his feet.
Malik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nilsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Malik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malik lands in his opponent's guard.
Nilsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Malik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik wants to get up but he can't break Nilsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Malik won't allow Nilsson to sweep him here.
Malik decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Malik lands a nice looking body shot.
Nilsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Malik scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Malik is looking to clinch.
Malik tries to land a leg kick but Nilsson saw it coming and moves away.
Malik tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nilsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilsson is pushing down on Malik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Malik is fighting to maintain full guard but Nilsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Malik is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Nilsson pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson stops Malik from getting back to his feet.
Malik wants to control but Nilsson is keeping busy.
Malik gets full guard.
Malik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nilsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nilsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malik keeping moving, preventing Nilsson from controlling successfully.
Nilsson stops Malik from standing up.
Malik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malik has his hands on Nilsson's head, controlling the position.
Malik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nilsson is controlling him.
Malik keeping moving, preventing Nilsson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Malik wants to stand and escape but Nilsson is having none of it.
Malik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nilsson's guard.
Nilsson is working an open guard so Malik takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A low kick from Malik is predictable there
and Nilsson counters by clinching up.
Malik is trying to break the clinch but Nilsson has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malik.
Malik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Malik misses with a punch on the inside.
Malik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malik breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malik lands in his opponent's guard.
Malik looking to sit in guard and control but Nilsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nilsson passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malik slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Malik had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nilsson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Malik Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nilsson's back instead.
Malik looking to break Nilsson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nilsson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Malik will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nilsson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Malik's arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilsson won't enjoy being in this position. Malik looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Nilsson is tapping - it's over boys! Malik picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abdul Malik!
Abdul Malik retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Barry Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas De Groote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Jimmy Barry Murphy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bas De Groote's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Barry Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bas De Groote!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy throws a good cross that connects.
Murphy scores a takedown into full mount!
Murphy breaks from De Groote's wrist control and lands an elbow.
De Groote is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy with shots to the head and body - De Groote looks very uncomfortable down there.
De Groote keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murphy 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.
De Groote is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Murphy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
De Groote really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Groote is in a horrible position here. Murphy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Murphy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can De Groote hang on?
De Groote regains half guard.
De Groote gets full guard.
De Groote avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Groote throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murphy escapes and throws De Groote's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
De Groote is not content to let Murphy control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy cracks De Groote with a big right hand but De Groote just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Murphy throws a strike aimed at the side of De Groote's head but De Groote avoids it well.
De Groote can't do much from the bottom here.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Groote keeps working.
De Groote is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy trying to control the action but De Groote is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Groote avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
De Groote has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Groote looks gassed!
De Groote escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groote keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Groote trying to control the position.
Murphy is stalling in the full guard.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Murphy cracks De Groote with a solid left hand.
De Groote working a defensive guard here.
De Groote keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Murphy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Murphy lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but De Groote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Groote wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but De Groote is retaining full guard.
Murphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Groote looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Groote keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
De Groote wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
De Groote had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Murphy is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. De Groote Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Murphy's back instead.
Murphy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Barry Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
De Groote with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Groote has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Murphy doesn't defend quickly enough and De Groote has managed to lock this one up! Can Murphy escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to De Groote on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bas De Groote!
Bas De Groote is the new heavyweight champion!
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