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Hell In London PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Burnside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mick Griffin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Burnside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mick Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burnside swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burnside swivels and escapes.
Burnside could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Griffin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffin tries to clinch there but Burnside circles away.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burnside swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffin shoots in but Burnside avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leonard Burnside has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Griffin.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burnside.
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burnside lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Griffin backs up against the cage.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Burnside fails to land with a series of punches.
Burnside misses with a wild combination.
Burnside scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griffin in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnside is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Burnside does no damage.
Griffin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Griffin looks gassed!
Griffin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Leonard Burnside is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burnside swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnside.
Burnside throws a shot from downtown. Griffin moves away and avoids it.
Griffin tries to clinch but Burnside moves out of range.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burnside as he avoids it easily.
Nice combo by Burnside! Oh, that's hurt him - Griffin falls to the canvas and Burnside follows him into side control.
Griffin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Griffin is still in real trouble! Can Burnside finish him?
Burnside knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
Griffin seems to have recovered his senses.
Burnside tries to move to mount but Griffin blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnside controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnside has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet but Burnside drags him back down.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Leonard Burnside just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Burnside throws a hook to the side of Griffin's head but Griffin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnside stalks Griffin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Griffin's face. Griffin staggers backwards, shaken.
Burnside misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burnside avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Griffin moves in looking to clinch but Burnside pushes him off.
Left hook, right uppercut from Burnside.
Burnside throws a right and a left that Griffin avoids nicely.
Griffin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt - Burnside sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burnside misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Burnside.
Griffin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burnside swivels and escapes.
Griffin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Griffin tries to clinch up but Burnside circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burnside swivels and escapes.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burnside as he jumps to the side.
Burnside keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Burnside misses.
Griffin connects with a jab.
Griffin shoots in looking for a takedown. Burnside tries to sprawl out of it but Griffin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burnside manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burnside swinging wilding here.
A swing and a miss from Burnside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burnside throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griffin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Griffin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Burnside can't fight it off and eventually Griffin manages to take the fight to the floor. Burnside looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burnside might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnside is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Burnside dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Griffin defending well as Burnside loads up on a big left hand.
Burnside throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Griffin wants to pass the guard but Burnside is keeping the position.
Burnside controlling Griffin's posture.
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnside is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnside works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burnside is controlling Griffin's posture.
Griffin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Burnside is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnside looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Burnside throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Burnside, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Burnside.
Leonard Burnside is winning the standup battle so far.
Burnside throws a combination that misses
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burnside won't be happy with that.
Burnside is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Burnside's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnside is not content to let Griffin control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnside is trying to control Griffin's posture but Griffin avoids it.
Griffin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Griffin stands up and beckons Burnside to his feet.
Griffin throws a shot from downtown. Burnside moves away and avoids it.
Burnside displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnside misses with the combination.
Griffin wants to clinch up but Burnside keeps it at a distance.
Griffin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burnside scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with Burnside, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes Burnside against the cage but Burnside circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burnside throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burnside paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burnside throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burnside fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin looks for a takedown but Burnside sprawls well.
Leonard Burnside has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Griffin.
Burnside misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin.
Griffin shoots in but no luck this time.
Burnside misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin swinging wilding here.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burnside paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt - Burnside sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leonard Burnside is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Burnside shows good takedown defense.
Burnside throws a big shot that misses.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burnside but Burnside pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffin shoots in but no luck this time.
Burnside throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
Burnside moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Burnside throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with Burnside, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes Burnside against the cage but Burnside circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burnside throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griffin counters with a head kick.
Burnside misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Burnside moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin dodges the punch combination from Burnside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Burnside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mick Griffin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Burnside lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Burnside misses with a double jab.
Burnside looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Griffin.
A left and a right from Burnside both land. Nice combination.
Burnside is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burnside misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Griffin shoots in and drives through. Burnside sprawls well.
Burnside swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burnside swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Griffin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leonard Burnside has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Griffin.
Burnside looks to land a combination but Griffin avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt - Burnside sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burnside clobbers Griffin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with Burnside, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes Burnside against the cage but Burnside circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burnside keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A swing and a miss from Burnside.
Griffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burnside is fending him off so far but Griffin persists. Nope, Burnside circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown but Burnside sprawls well. He's pushed Griffin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burnside throws a series of strikes that have Griffin backpedaling.
Griffin rushes Burnside and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Griffin working aggressively here.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Burnside holds him up against the cage and eventually Griffin drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin stalling in the clinch.
Burnside prevents Griffin from breaking the clinch.
Griffin jumps into guard, dragging Burnside to the mat.
Griffin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Burnside has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burnside trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Burnside from controlling successfully.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Burnside isn't so interested in that idea.
Griffin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Burnside is bucking up trying to escape but Griffin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns Burnside that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Griffin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Griffin with a couple of short strikes.
Burnside is rocked!
Burnside is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burnside wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Burnside wants to escape the position.
Burnside prevents Griffin from getting a body triangle.
Griffin gets his hands free as Burnside looks to control.
Burnside breaks Griffin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Burnside controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin trying to keep a closed guard but Burnside is proving a slippery customer.
Burnside is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Griffin wants to sweep here but Burnside controlling him for the moment.
Burnside trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonard Burnside.
I think Burnside 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Leonard Burnside!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Leonard Burnside!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Leonard Burnside!
Leonard Burnside wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Skinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ciaran McWilliams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McWilliams's choice of entrance music: Talk Show Host - Radiohead. Bobby Skinner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Skinner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ciaran McWilliams!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWilliams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skinner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWilliams manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by McWilliams there.
McWilliams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skinner but Skinner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skinner scoring well with a low kick there.
McWilliams fails with the takedown.
Skinner moves out of range of the body kick from McWilliams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWilliams shoots in but no luck this time.
Bobby Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ciaran McWilliams.
McWilliams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skinner pinned against the cage. Skinner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skinner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skinner lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skinner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skinner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skinner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Skinner trying to control but McWilliams is working from the bottom.
Skinner throwing strikes but missing.
McWilliams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skinner looking to pass the guard.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skinner tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to de liver by Skinner. Beautiful body shot.
Skinner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Skinner with a couple of short strikes.
Skinner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McWilliams looks a forlorn figure.
Skinner lands a big elbow.
Skinner landing strikes from the mount and McWilliams is in trouble!
Skinner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McWilliams can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Skinner working McWilliams over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner cracks McWilliams with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McWilliams looks gassed!
McWilliams taking shots to the head.
McWilliams is bucking up trying to escape but Skinner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Skinner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Skinner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McWilliams's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skinner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McWilliams can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Skinner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McWilliams hang on?
Skinner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McWilliams's face.
A nice elbow there by Skinner.
Skinner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A nice elbow there by Skinner.
McWilliams defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Skinner.
Skinner working McWilliams over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Skinner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Skinner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McWilliams hang on?
Skinner landing punches.
Skinner landing strikes from the mount and McWilliams is in trouble!
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!
Skinner unloading with bombs!
McWilliams wants to hold on but Skinner pushes him away.
McWilliams regains half guard.
McWilliams is trying to stand up here but Skinner is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McWilliams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McWilliams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Skinner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Skinner tries to clinch there but McWilliams circles away.
Ciaran McWilliams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skinner scores a takedown into full mount!
Skinner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Skinner landing strikes from the mount and McWilliams is in trouble!
McWilliams takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Skinner.
Skinner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Skinner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skinner landing shots from mount.
Skinner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McWilliams is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner is looking for a triangle but McWilliams pushes his legs off easily.
Skinner keeping moving, preventing McWilliams from controlling successfully.
Skinner working a defensive guard but McWilliams manages to pass into side control anyway.
Skinner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McWilliams gets to mount! Skinner was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McWilliams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Skinner working to try and regain half guard.
Skinner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bobby Skinner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skinner throwing hammer fists to the chest of McWilliams. What's that going to do exactly?
Skinner is desperately trying to improve his position but McWilliams has a good base and remains in mount.
Skinner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner is pressing down on McWilliams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Skinner pushes McWilliams off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Skinner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McWilliams's guard.
Skinner lands a couple of elbows.
Skinner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McWilliams's head.
Skinner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Skinner wants to pass the guard but McWilliams is keeping the position.
McWilliams has momentary wrist control but Skinner slips an elbow through the middle.
Skinner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skinner wants to control from the top but McWilliams keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McWilliams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skinner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skinner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skinner prevents McWilliams from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McWilliams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skinner, pushing him back against the cage.
McWilliams breaks from the clinch.
McWilliams blocks a head kick by Skinner.
McWilliams has his takedown stuffed
and Skinner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Skinner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McWilliams being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skinner trying to control but McWilliams is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Skinner dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McWilliams throws a right and a left that both miss.
McWilliams scores with a push kick.
Skinner tries to score with a low kick but McWilliams moves his leg out of the way.
McWilliams wants to clinch but Skinner slips to the side
and Skinner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Skinner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McWilliams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skinner postures up and lands a big shot to McWilliams's brow.
Skinner throws and elbow that misses. McWilliams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skinner's guard. Nice move by McWilliams!
Skinner looking for a sweep. Not yet Skinner, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skinner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Skinner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McWilliams puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Skinner is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
McWilliams has his takedown stuffed
and Skinner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Skinner there.
Skinner 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.
Skinner thows a huge punch but McWilliams dodges it nicely.
Skinner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skinner working McWilliams over with strikes.
Skinner trying to control from McWilliams's half guard. McWilliams has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McWilliams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skinner slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWilliams taking some punishment here, with Skinner in his half guard.
Skinner passes to side control.
Skinner landing strikes.
Skinner controls the position.
Skinner working away.
McWilliams wants to get back to his feet.
McWilliams is looking to reverse the position.
Skinner trying to control the position but McWilliams is working away.
McWilliams struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skinner sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McWilliams is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McWilliams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skinner counters with a one-two to the body.
McWilliams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McWilliams keeps Skinner at a distance using the push kick.
Horrible takedown by McWilliams or perhaps it was just good defense by Skinner which made him look bad.
Bobby Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ciaran McWilliams.
Skinner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Skinner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skinner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Bobby Skinner!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Bobby Skinner!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Bobby Skinner!
Bobby Skinner wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pistol Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominguez comes to the cage accompanied by down with the sickness. Pistol Robinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Xavier Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Pistol Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Robinson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dominguez - the referee stops the clock and Robinson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dominguez. Robinson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dominguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dominguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dominguez throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson has closed the distance and engaged Dominguez in a clinch.
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Dominguez misses with a wild combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dominguez!
Robinson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dominguez.
Dominguez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dominguez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez cracks Robinson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Robinson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Check out the look on Dominguez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dominguez scores with punches from side control.
Robinson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dominguez landing strikes.
Robinson is rocked!
Robinson looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson taking a bit of punishment here - Dominguez scoring with strikes.
Robinson is still in real trouble! Can Dominguez finish him?
Dominguez cracks Robinson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Dominguez immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Robinson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Dominguez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Dominguez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn has chosen The Blood of Cuchulainn as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffin misses with a combination
and Quinn counters with a two punch combo.
Griffin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffin falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Quinn counter with a right hand.
Quinn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quinn counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griffin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Griffin.
Quinn avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Griffin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Quinn counters with a three punch combo that has Griffin backing up. Griffin nods at Quinn to acknowledge the strikes.
Jamie Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Quinn counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Griffin falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pete Quinn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Von Percy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus J Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews has chosen "Here Comes The Pain" by Jim Johnston as his entrance music. Marcus J Matthews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Von Percy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus J Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Percy fails to land with a series of punches.
Von Percy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Von Percy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Von Percy preventing the sweep.
Matthews lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Von Percy!
Matthews blocks Von Percy's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Von Percy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matthews working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Von Percy throwing punches despite being mounted.
Matthews lands a big shot there that rocks Von Percy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Von Percy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matthews raining down shots from the mount!
Von Percy gets back to half guard.
Matthews is keen to just control but Von Percy is a slippery customer.
Von Percy wants to get back to full guard.
Matthews works his foot free and advances to mount.
Matthews trying to control but Von Percy is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Percy can't escape the position.
Matthews lands a heavy elbow.
Von Percy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matthews with good strikes from the mount here!
Matthews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Von Percy is looking to escape.
Matthews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matthews scoring with strikes but Von Percy is staying in there.
Von Percy is trying desperately to improve position.
Von Percy is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Percy taking shots to the head.
Matthews connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Von Percy is rocked!
Von Percy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh Von Percy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Percy is breathing heavily.
Matthews with shots to the head and body - Von Percy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Matthews looking to secure an arm triangle but Von Percy defends it well.
Matthews lands a heavy elbow.
Matthews lands a big elbow - Von Percy is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Von Percy is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marcus J Matthews!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Valez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owens has chosen Eurodancer as his entrance music. Gary Owens is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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182 lbs
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178 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup |
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Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Guillermo Valez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Owens!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Owens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Valez does no damage.
Owens dodges the punch combination from Valez.
Valez throws a nice looking combination but Owens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Owens closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Valez wants to stand back up but Owens manages to pass into side control.
Owens decides to stand up, so the ref orders Valez to his feet.
Valez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Owens shoots in and bounces Valez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Owens is looking to stand up but Valez won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valez pushes Owens off and gets back to his feet.
Owens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Owens closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Owens lands in his opponent's guard.
Valez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Owens is one step ahead there.
Valez wants to stand and escape but Owens is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Owens preventing the sweep.
Owens trying to control the position from guard on top but Valez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Owens won't allow Valez to sweep him here.
Owens is fighting to break Valez's control of his arms but Valez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Owens controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Owens trying to control the position from guard on top but Valez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Owens looks gassed!
Valez stuffs the takedown.
Guillermo Valez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valez throws a nice looking combination but Owens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valez scores with a three punch combo!
A decent looking cross lands there for Valez.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Valez!
Valez throws a right hand that Owens ducks under and follows up with a left that Owens also avoids with ease.
Owens closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Valez is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Valez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Owens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Owens's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Owens dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Owens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valez pinned against the cage. Valez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Owens slips a jab and a cross from Valez.
Valez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Owens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valez but Valez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Owens shoots in looking for a takedown. Valez tries to sprawl out of it but Owens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guillermo Valez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Owens.
Valez throws a right hand that Owens ducks under and follows up with a left that Owens also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valez swats away the attempt to clinch by Owens.
Valez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Owens.
Owens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Owens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Owens showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valez is trying to stand up here but Owens is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Owens has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valez tries to hold on but Owens pushes him away.
Owens tries to control but Valez wriggling away.
Owens throws some wild stikes that Valez manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Owens tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Valez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Valez regains half guard.
Owens works his way into full mount!
Valez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valez is squirming around, avoiding Owens's attempts to control the action.
Owens looking to control and managing it successfully.
Valez is squirming around, avoiding Owens's attempts to control the action.
Valez tries to reverse the position but Owens maintains control.
Owens goes for an armbar but Valez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Valez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Owens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valez manages to get himself to full guard.
Owens is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Valez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Valez has escaped and now he's on top!
Valez wants to pass the guard but Owens is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gary Owens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Valez misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Valez. No joy for Owens on that attempt.
Valez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Owens or perhaps it was just good defense by Valez which made him look bad.
Valez throws a series of punches but Owens moves out of range.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Valez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Owens scores a takedown into full mount!
Owens thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Owens trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Owens jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Valez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valez is trying to control Owens's posture but Owens avoids it.
Owens stands up and beckons Valez to his feet.
Valez scores with a nice strike.
Valez throws a nice looking combination but Owens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Owens is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Valez.
Owens tries to clinch up.
Guillermo Valez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valez but Valez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Guillermo Valez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Owens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valez misses with the combination.
Valez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Valez cracks Owens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valez lands with a cross.
Valez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Owens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valez's hands.
Valez misses with a series of wild punches.
Owens fails to land the takedown.
Valez cracks Owens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens lands a head kick that stumbles Valez and the fighters go to the mat.
Valez is rocked!
It looks like Guillermo Valez has been cut.
Owens postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Valez covers up, he's hurt! Owens keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Owens and the ref steps in to end the fight! Owens can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Owens!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Cobsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vaughn's choice of entrance music: Freak on a leash. The key to victory for Joe Cobsen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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22
193 lbs
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21
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
Determined |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Cobsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Cobsen.
Good leg kick by Vaughn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyler Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughn gets the takedown into side control.
Cobsen is not content to let Vaughn control the position.
Cobsen wants to get back to his feet.
Vaughn in side control, throwing shots but Cobsen defends.
Cobsen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vaughn wants to control but Cobsen is keeping him busy.
Cobsen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vaughn is controlling him well.
Cobsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vaughn trying to control the position but Cobsen is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cobsen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vaughn trying to control the position but Cobsen is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A control attempt from Cobsen but he's now mounted!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vaughn takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Vaughn tightening his grip on Cobsen, looking for the choke.
Vaughn scores with punches and elbows.
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.
Cobsen turns into Vaughn and is now in his guard.
Vaughn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cobsen wants to stand but Vaughn is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Vaughn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cobsen is looking to clinch.
Cobsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobsen gets a takedown into half guard.
Vaughn missing with punches from the bottom.
Vaughn tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cobsen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn wants to hold on but Cobsen pushes him away.
Vaughn is looking to improve his position but Cobsen isn't that keen on the idea.
Cobsen wants to get back to his feet but Vaughn is holding on tight.
Cobsen stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
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.
Cobsen wants to clinch.
Vaughn moves into range and clinches up with Cobsen.
Cobsen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cobsen can't find room to land a body shot as Vaughn controls the action.
Cobsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Vaughn gets an underhook and turns Cobsen into the cage.
Cobsen lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Cobsen.
Cobsen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobsen tries to stall but Vaughn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cobsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Cobsen.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe Cobsen.
Vaughn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cobsen counters with a low kick, right behind Vaughn 's knee.
Vaughn is breathing heavily.
Vaughn misses with a takedown attempt - Cobsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cobsen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vaughn counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cobsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vaughn tries to keep at a distance but Cobsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobsen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobsen tries to stall but Vaughn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vaughn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cobsen prevents it.
Joe Cobsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Vaughn.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cobsen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobsen misses with a knee to the head.
Cobsen landing knees to the body.
Cobsen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cobsen lands an elbow that stopped Vaughn in his tracks for a moment.
Cobsen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cobsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cobsen has Vaughn pushed against the cage.
Cobsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cobsen is looking to control Vaughn's arms but Vaughn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cobsen has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Cobsen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vaughn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vaughn won't allow Cobsen to get back to his feet.
Vaughn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vaughn trying to control but Cobsen is working from the bottom.
Vaughn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vaughn throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobsen managing to control the position.
Cobsen keeping moving, preventing Vaughn from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cobsen tries to clinch up
and Vaughn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cobsen's guard.
Vaughn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cobsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cobsen wants to stand and escape but Vaughn is having none of it.
Vaughn trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaughn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cobsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cobsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cobsen!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobsen decides to stand back up.
Cobsen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vaughn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobsen throws a head kick but Vaughn moves out of range.
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.
Cobsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vaughn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobsen tries to clinch up
and Vaughn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cobsen won't be happy with that.
Vaughn working away.
Cobsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cobsen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vaughn.
Cobsen keeping full guard, as Vaughn tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Vaughn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vaughn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Tyler Vaughn!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Tyler Vaughn!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Tyler Vaughn!
Tyler Vaughn wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Astala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Astala comes to the cage accompanied by Turisas - Cursed Be Iron. Mathias Astala could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricardo Jones's chin.
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210 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mathias Astala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a double jab.
Astala closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astala seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Astala prevents Jones from improving his position.
Astala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones tries to roll over but Astala keeps him under control.
Jones won't allow Astala to pass to mount.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Astala is going to stand back up.
Astala takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Astala stands up from half guard.
Ricardo Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astala tries to clinch up.
Astala tries to clinch up.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Astala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Astala connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astala manages to break the clinch.
Jones looks to land a combination but Astala avoids it well.
Astala scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Astala wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Astala gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Astala won't allow it.
Astala taking a breather.
Astala with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Astala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Astala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Astala scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Astala looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Astala has mounted him!
Astala prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astala landing strikes, looking to finish!
Astala working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Astala fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Astala.
Astala lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Astala looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Astala lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Astala dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Astala closes the distance and clinches.
Astala lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Astala misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Astala.
Astala tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Astala breaks from the clinch.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a series of punches but Astala moves out of range.
Astala has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Astala.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Astala manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Astala.
Astala landing knees to the head.
Come on Astala - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Astala pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mathias Astala.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Astala tries to clinch up.
Astala tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Astala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Astala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Astala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Astala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Astala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Astala tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mathias Astala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Astala rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones avoiding damage as Astala throws knees to the body.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Astala just stands there and leans against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Astala.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mathias Astala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Jones.
Astala crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Astala is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Astala pushes his legs off easily.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Astala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Astala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Astala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Astala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricardo Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Astala tries to clinch up.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Astala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but Astala moves away
and Astala counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knees to the body from Astala.
Astala connects with a knee to the head.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Astala looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Astala just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Astala.
Astala trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Astala with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Astala trying to land knees to the body.
Jones jumps guard and drags Astala to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Astala is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jones Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Astala's back instead.
Jones working for a choke but Astala is defending well.
Astala preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jones is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jones is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Astala is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Astala has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jones working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astala rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jones trying to control from Astala's half guard. Astala has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to control from the top but Astala keeps moving.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Astala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Astala is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Astala gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Astala counters by clinching up.
Astala tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Astala landing knees to the body.
Astala stalling against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Astala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Astala lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Astala with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Mathias Astala!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Mathias Astala!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Mathias Astala!
Mathias Astala wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Fatsack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by National Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Fatsack!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooh a lovely combination from Stone sends Fatsack down but not out. Stone dives into side control looking to finish.
Fatsack is rocked!
It looks like Dick Fatsack has been cut.
Fatsack wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fatsack is still in real trouble! Can Stone finish him?
Fatsack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fatsack seems to have recovered his senses.
You can see the frustration on Fatsack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fatsack sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fatsack won't allow Stone to pass to mount.
Stone content to control rather than advance.
Fatsack is trying to stand back up but Stone is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fatsack defending well though.
Fatsack is trying to stand up here but Stone is controlling him well.
Stone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stone in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stone tries to clinch there but Fatsack circles away.
Stone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fatsack swivels and escapes.
Stone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Stone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fatsack is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fatsack defending well though.
Stone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fatsack trying to control here.
Fatsack is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fatsack won't allow Stone to pass to mount.
Stone lands with a punch from half guard.
Fatsack wants to get back to full guard.
Stone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Fatsack trying to control here.
Stone stalling away here and it's allowed Fatsack to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fatsack is looking to stand up but Stone isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fatsack has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stone is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fatsack.
Fatsack has control of an arm but Stone manages to advance to Stone's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Stone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Fatsack's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fatsack clinches up with Stone and pushes him back against the cage.
Stone is trying to break the clinch but Fatsack has him pressed against the cage.
Fatsack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fatsack lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dick Fatsack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fatsack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fatsack scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fatsack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Stone misses.
Fatsack tries to clinch
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fatsack moves in looking to clinch but Stone pushes him off.
Stone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fatsack but Fatsack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fatsack is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
Fatsack shoots and misses
and Stone counters with a series of strikes. Fatsack will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fatsack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone misses with a double jab
and Fatsack counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stone won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fatsack decides to stand back up. Fatsack steps back and let's Stone get back to his feet.
Fatsack is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone closes the distance and clinches.
Fatsack lands an elbow just above Stone 's eye.
Stone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fatsack lands a knee to the body.
Fatsack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stone shoots in and bounces Fatsack off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fatsack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stone is controlling him.
Fatsack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fatsack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stone controls the pace.
Stone trying to move into half guard but instead Fatsack has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatsack trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fatsack is stalling in the full guard.
Fatsack working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fatsack won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to control the position.
Stone throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fatsack.
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fatsack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stone counters by clinching up.
Fatsack tries to pull guard but Stone won't allow it.
Martin Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Fatsack.
Stone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fatsack fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stone controlling the action here.
Stone's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone prevents Fatsack from standing back up.
Fatsack is trying to control but Stone passes into side control!
Stone has knee on belly momentarily but Fatsack bucks him off and regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fatsack wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Fatsack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick Fatsack's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fatsack tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stone counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fatsack!
Stone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fatsack can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stone controlling the position easily from mount.
Stone working Fatsack over with strikes here.
Fatsack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatsack working to try and regain half guard.
Fatsack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stone wants to control the pace but Fatsack is squirming around nicely.
Fatsack is desperately trying to improve his position but Stone has a good base and remains in mount.
Stone looking to control but Fatsack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stone controlling from mount.
Fatsack is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Stone controlling from mount.
You get the feeling that Fatsack really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Stone landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatsack is looking to get to half guard.
Martin Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fatsack tries to lock up and control but Stone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fatsack regains half guard.
Fatsack moves into full guard.
Fatsack is wriggling around but Stone manages to pass to half guard.
Fatsack is looking to improve his position.
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.
Stone prevents Fatsack from standing back up.
Fatsack is looking for a sweep. Stone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stone controlling the action here.
Stone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stone wants to free his trapped foot but Fatsack is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stone 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 William Gold scores the fight for Martin Stone!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Martin Stone!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Martin Stone!
Martin Stone wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kris Novak was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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19
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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208 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Macadam Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kris Novak!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baird looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Novak avoids the head kick by Baird.
Baird misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Novak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Novak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Novak trying to control the pace.
Novak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Novak controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird wants to control but Novak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Novak trying to control from half guard but Baird is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Novak.
Novak is controlling the pace.
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.
Baird looking for submissions off his back.
Novak trying to control the pace.
Novak is nestled in close to Baird, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Novak works his way into side control.
Baird takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baird to his feet.
Novak shoots in for a double leg but Baird sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baird checks a leg kick.
Novak looks for a takedown but Baird sprawls well.
Macadam Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Novak.
Novak tries to clinch up but Baird circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
No luck for Novak with that takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novak.
Baird throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novak.
Novak clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird has had enough of the clinch but Novak keeps him there for the moment.
Baird tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Novak is stalling here.
Baird misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Novak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Novak.
Baird is trying to control Novak's posture but Novak avoids it.
Novak stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Baird is looking to clinch but Novak is avoiding it.
Novak has a takedown stuffed.
Baird tries to close the distance and clinch up but Novak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak swats away the attempt to clinch by Baird.
Nice takedown defense from Baird. No joy for Novak on that attempt.
Novak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baird's waist but Baird gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Novak off to one side.
Macadam Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Novak.
Novak circles away from the clinch attempt
and Novak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baird's guard.
Baird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baird's guard.
Novak seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Baird escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Novak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Novak stands and throws Baird's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak takes a little break here. Baird wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Novak decides to stand back up.
Novak clinches but Baird breaks the clinch
and Baird counters with a series of strikes. Novak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Baird tries to keep at a distance but Novak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Novak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baird pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak swats away the attempt to clinch by Baird.
Baird closes the distance looking to clinch
and Novak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Novak.
Baird connects with a knee to the head.
Baird throws an elbow but it misses.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Novak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Novak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baird pinned against the cage. Baird gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Novak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Novak throws a front kick that sends Baird stumbling back into the cage.
Baird keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Novak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Novak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baird counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird wants to clinch
and Novak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Novak drags the fight down to the ground.
Novak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baird's guard.
Novak advances to half guard.
Baird is trying to stand.
Novak working over Baird with some ground and pound. Baird looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Novak is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird tries to kick Novak off but Novak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Novak decides to stand up.
Baird shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baird showed some decent athleticism there.
Novak pushes Baird off and gets back to his feet.
Novak misses with a combination
and Baird counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Novak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baird but Baird pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Macadam Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Novak.
Novak tries to clinch but Baird moves out of range.
Novak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Novak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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.
Novak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baird.
Novak instigates a clinch.
Baird with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baird throws an elbow but it misses.
Novak turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Baird tries to buck Novak off but Novak is having none of it.
Baird on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Baird is pushing Novak's head away, looking to escape. Novak manages to hold on to the position though.
Novak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baird, who protects the arm well.
Macadam Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baird sneaks out the side door and pushes Novak away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Novak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Novak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Kris Novak!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Kris Novak!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Kris Novak!
Kris Novak wins by unanimous decision!
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