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Cage Legends 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Dumano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Staffan Hjalmarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Dumano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Damian Dumano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Staffan Hjalmarson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hjalmarson but Hjalmarson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dumano looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hjalmarson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dumano to the mat! Dumano manages to get full guard.
Dumano is working an open guard so Hjalmarson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hjalmarson feints and then cracks Dumano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dumano down.
Dumano tries to keep at a distance but Hjalmarson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dumano wants a takedown but no success here.
Dumano is working for takedown but Hjalmarson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Dumano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hjalmarson stalls.
Dumano tries for a takedown but Hjalmarson manages to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hjalmarson breaks from the clinch.
Hjalmarson misses with a two punch combination.
Hjalmarson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hjalmarson showed some decent athleticism there.
Dumano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hjalmarson.
Hjalmarson wants to control but Dumano is keeping him busy.
Hjalmarson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hjalmarson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dumano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hjalmarson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumano gets full guard.
Dumano trying to keep a closed guard but Hjalmarson is proving a slippery customer.
Dumano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dumano working for a triangle but Hjalmarson defends it easily.
Hjalmarson is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dumano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hjalmarson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hjalmarson postures up in Dumano's guard and throws a big left but Dumano blocks it.
Dumano looking for a sweep. Not yet Dumano, not yet.
Hjalmarson content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjalmarson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dumano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dumano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hjalmarson trying to control but Dumano is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hjalmarson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hjalmarson taking a breather here.
Dumano can't do much from the bottom here.
Dumano gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hjalmarson trying to control from half guard but Dumano is working away.
Dumano tries to roll over but Hjalmarson keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Hjalmarson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dumano is looking to improve his position.
Hjalmarson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Staffan Hjalmarson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hjalmarson shoots in looking for a takedown. Dumano tries to sprawl out of it but Hjalmarson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dumano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Damian Dumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hjalmarson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dumano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dumano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hjalmarson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dumano looking to pass the guard.
Dumano wants to control from the top but Hjalmarson keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hjalmarson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hjalmarson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dumano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dumano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjalmarson looking for a guillotine here but Dumano defends easily.
Hjalmarson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hjalmarson controlling Dumano's posture.
Hjalmarson working for a triangle but Dumano defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hjalmarson moves into the clinch.
Hjalmarson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dumano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hjalmarson as he avoids it easily.
Hjalmarson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hjalmarson looking to pass the guard.
Dumano being controlled here, momentarily.
Hjalmarson looking to pass the guard.
Dumano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hjalmarson passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjalmarson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dumano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hjalmarson.
Hjalmarson trying to control the action but Dumano is working from the bottom.
Hjalmarson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dumano is just riding it out for now. Hjalmarson eventually gives up the hold.
Hjalmarson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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.
Dumano wants to get back to full guard.
Hjalmarson stalling.
Hjalmarson decides to stand and escape the position.
Horrible takedown by Hjalmarson or perhaps it was just good defense by Dumano which made him look bad.
Hjalmarson stuffs the takedown attempt from Dumano. Dumano gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hjalmarson as Dumano shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Dumano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hjalmarson scores a takedown into full mount!
Hjalmarson working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Staffan Hjalmarson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hjalmarson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dumano closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dumano goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hjalmarson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dumano's guard! Nice work there by Hjalmarson!
Dumano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hjalmarson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hjalmarson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dumano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hjalmarson stays in close to Dumano's body and controls the position.
Dumano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dumano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dumano keeping moving, preventing Hjalmarson from controlling successfully.
Hjalmarson preventing the sweep.
Hjalmarson wants to get up but he can't break Dumano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Hjalmarson controlling from the top position.
Dumano wants to sweep but no luck.
Hjalmarson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dumano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hjalmarson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hjalmarson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dumano keeps working.
Hjalmarson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hjalmarson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dumano's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjalmarson wants to work for an arm triangle but Dumano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hjalmarson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dumano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hjalmarson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dumano is looking for a sweep. Hjalmarson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dumano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dumano shoots in for a double leg but Hjalmarson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dumano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Dumano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dumano misses with a takedown attempt - Hjalmarson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hjalmarson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dumano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dumano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hjalmarson is fending him off so far but Dumano persists. Nope, Hjalmarson circles away and we're back to standing.
Hjalmarson shoots in but Dumano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hjalmarson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumano is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hjalmarson jumps into side control!
Hjalmarson gets to mount! Dumano was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hjalmarson wants to control the pace but Dumano is squirming around nicely.
Dumano's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hjalmarson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dumano is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Hjalmarson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that's the end of the fight!
Staffan Hjalmarson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hjalmarson 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Staffan Hjalmarson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Elsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DAngelo Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rob Elsworth has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Rob Elsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, DAngelo Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rob Elsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elsworth.
Elsworth is looking to clinch but Barksdale is avoiding it.
Barksdale drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barksdale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elsworth wants to stand and escape but Barksdale is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barksdale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barksdale scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elsworth is breathing heavily.
Barksdale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barksdale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barksdale is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barksdale's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Elsworth is looking to stand up but Barksdale isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elsworth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Elsworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barksdale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barksdale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elsworth is keeping the position for now.
Barksdale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barksdale darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barksdale wants to work for an arm triangle but Elsworth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Barksdale seems content to control.
Barksdale throwing shots but Elsworth is blocking nicely.
Barksdale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barksdale perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Elsworth won't allow Barksdale to pass to mount.
Elsworth is refusing to be controlled, as Barksdale sits in half guard.
Barksdale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Barksdale seems content to control.
Barksdale thows a huge punch but Elsworth dodges it nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Barksdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elsworth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Elsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Elsworth moves into the clinch.
Elsworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barksdale has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth tries to clinch but Barksdale moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elsworth misses with a knee to the head.
Elsworth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Elsworth trying to land knees to the body.
Elsworth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barksdale wants to stall.
Elsworth tries to land a knee to the head but Barksdale blocks with his arms.
Barksdale tries for a takedown. No joy.
Elsworth breaks the clinch.
Barksdale has a takedown stuffed.
Elsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Barksdale moves out of range easily.
Elsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barksdale throws out the jab.
Barksdale closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barksdale throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Barksdale.
Barksdale scoring with punches from side control.
Barksdale misses with the ground and pound.
Barksdale works to advance to full mount. Elsworth defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Barksdale tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barksdale looking to finish with strikes here!
Barksdale sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Barksdale unloads with some shots from mount but Elsworth bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barksdale trying to control but Elsworth is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DAngelo Barksdale dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barksdale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barksdale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elsworth tries to clinch up but Barksdale circles away and keeps his distance.
Elsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barksdale manages to avoid it.
Elsworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elsworth blocks a head kick by Barksdale.
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
Barksdale digs a good body shot into Elsworth's ribs.
Barksdale lands a jab to Elsworth's midsection.
Barksdale misses with an uppercut. Elsworth saw that one coming.
Barksdale fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Elsworth sprawls well initially but Barksdale persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Elsworth looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barksdale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barksdale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Elsworth defending well though.
Barksdale trying to control the action but Elsworth is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elsworth is looking to get back to is feet but Barksdale passes into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Barksdale tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Elsworth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barksdale on the ground.
Barksdale tries to score with some ground and pound. Elsworth controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Elsworth is trying to get back to his feet.
Elsworth stops Barksdale from passing to mount.
Barksdale misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elsworth keeps working.
Elsworth tries to escape but Barksdale is in control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Barksdale blocks a head kick by Elsworth.
Barksdale moves in looking to clinch but Elsworth pushes him off.
Elsworth tries to clinch there but Barksdale circles away.
Elsworth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Elsworth lands a nice looking body shot.
Rob Elsworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barksdale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elsworth misses the shot to the body.
Elsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Barksdale circles away.
Elsworth closes the distance and clinches.
Elsworth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Elsworth is leaning against Barksdale and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barksdale wants a takedown.
Elsworth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Elsworth is looking to break free of the clinch but Barksdale has double underhooks.
Barksdale goes for a takedown attempt but Elsworth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Elsworth closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barksdale counters with a shoot takedown. Elsworth fights it but they end up in guard.
Barksdale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barksdale is looking to work some ground and pound but Elsworth has wrist control.
Barksdale pushes down on Elsworth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Elsworth looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barksdale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale works his way into side control.
Barksdale is looking to take a break and control but Elsworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barksdale throws a strike aimed at the side of Elsworth's head but Elsworth avoids it well.
Barksdale tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Barksdale has an Americana. Elsworth didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Barksdale is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Barksdale hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). DAngelo Barksdale!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wonder Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Warden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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174 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wonder Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Warden!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Warden or perhaps it was just good defense by Watson which made him look bad.
Warden fails with a takedown attempt.
Watson is looking to clinch but Warden is avoiding it.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
Warden shoots and misses
and Watson counters with a shoot takedown. Warden fights it but they end up in guard.
Wonder Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Warden.
Warden working for a triangle but Watson defends it easily.
Warden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Warden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Warden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Warden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Watson counters with a shoot takedown. Warden fights it but they end up in guard.
Watson wants to stand but Warden is controlling his posture from full guard.
Watson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warden keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Warden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
Watson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson pushing down on Warden's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Warden looks gassed!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Watson trying to control from half guard but Warden is working away.
Warden flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Watson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Watson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Warden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Watson is trying to keep Warden in close.
Warden won't allow Watson to sweep him here.
Warden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now.
Watson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Warden with a nice head shot there.
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.
Warden trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Warden shoots in and bounces Watson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Watson controls Warden momentarily but Warden frees himself.
Warden trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wonder Watson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Warden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Watson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Warden's guard.
Warden wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Warden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Watson manages to get himself to full guard.
Warden gets to his feet - Watson follows without any prompting.
Warden looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Watson is looking for a sweep. Warden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Warden tries to stand but can't do so whilst Watson controls his leg.
Watson missing with punches from the bottom.
Watson is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is trying to get back to full guard.
Warden wants to pass to mount but Watson is defending the position.
Wonder Watson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warden is working away from the top position though.
Watson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Watson tries to clinch but Warden moves out of range.
Warden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watson's waist but Watson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warden off to one side.
Warden is breathing heavily.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
Watson shoots in and bounces Warden off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
Watson pushing down on Warden's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Warden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Warden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Watson forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson uses his free foot to push down on Warden's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Warden.
Warden sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Warden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Watson trying to control but Warden is working from the bottom.
Warden looking to control.
Warden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warden keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Warden wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Watson won't allow Warden to get back to his feet.
Warden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Watson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Watson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warden defending well though.
Warden taking some punishment here, with Watson in his half guard.
Watson wants to free his trapped foot but Warden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wonder Watson dominated that second round.
That's time! Watson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Watson slows down the pace here.
Watson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - Warden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Warden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Warden tries to free his leg and advance position but Watson is retaining full guard.
Watson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Warden puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Watson trying to control but Warden postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Warden manages to pass to mount!
Watson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Warden cracks Watson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Watson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Watson holding both Warden 's hands and preventing any damage.
Warden has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Warden not allowing Watson to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warden lands a shot to the body.
Watson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Warden wants to control but Watson is keeping busy.
Watson showing good submission defense here.
Warden has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Watson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warden controlling well, preventing Watson from escaping the position.
Mr Warden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warden looking for the RNC.
Watson trying to control the position but Warden manages to sink in the hooks.
Warden is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Warden is not going to allow Watson to sit and survive in this position.
Warden is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Watson up.
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.
Watson is trying to stand back up.
Warden lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Warden.
Warden keeps control of the position as Watson tries to break free.
Watson trying to control the hands but Warden breaks the grip.
Warden is trying to stick to Watson's back but Watson is turning into Warden. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Warden's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Watson.
Watson 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.
Warden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Warden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wonder Watson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm a Souljah. Davis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by YMCA. Dick Davis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Clay Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Davis!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz drives through and clinches with Davis against the cage.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Davis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of Davis's head.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz working Davis over with strikes.
Davis is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Diaz is tapping! Great win for Davis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dick Davis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Lonkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Ruck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Lonkar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Lonkar !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carter Ruck!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lonkar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruck but Ruck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lonkar fails to land the takedown.
Ruck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lonkar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lonkar drives through and clinches with Ruck against the cage.
Ruck drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lonkar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carter Ruck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lonkar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lonkar decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lonkar shoots for a takedown but Ruck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Lonkar . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruck tries to clinch
and Lonkar counters with a single leg into guard. Ruck didn't expect that.
Ruck looks gassed!
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!
Lonkar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ruck's head.
Ruck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lonkar . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lonkar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lonkar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lonkar gets to his feet. Ruck looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ruck lands a nice shot that snaps Lonkar 's head back.
Lonkar moves into range and clinches up with Ruck.
Lonkar has a couple of punches blocked by Ruck.
Ruck prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lonkar has Ruck pressed against the cage.
Lonkar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lonkar has Ruck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruck fails to pull guard.
Ruck tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lonkar smiles and moves away.
Ruck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lonkar at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruck stuffs the takedown attempt from Lonkar . Lonkar gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruck tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lonkar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ruck is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lonkar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lonkar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ruck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lonkar .
Lonkar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ruck!
Lonkar wants to finish this one by submission but Ruck is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lonkar .
Ruck wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lonkar loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Ruck scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Lonkar land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Lonkar stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Lonkar !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perk Fitzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Voodoo People as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Perk Fitzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Fitzer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fitzer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Fitzer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Thomas Johnson has been cut.
Fitzer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fitzer smiles and moves away.
Fitzer is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fitzer!
Fitzer could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson is rocked!
Fitzer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson looks gassed!
Fitzer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzer circles away.
Fitzer moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Fitzer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fitzer manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fitzer, right into the meat.
Fitzer throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Fitzer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters circling a little - Fitzer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fitzer misses with the combination.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fitzer fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnson in the body.
Fitzer closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fitzer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Perk Fitzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Johnson.
Fitzer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzer is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fitzer down to the mat. Fitzer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson looks to throw a body kick
and Fitzer counters with a two punch combo.
Fitzer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Perk Fitzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Fitzer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fitzer is keeping the position for now.
Johnson trying to control but Fitzer is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzer wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
Fitzer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fitzer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
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.
Johnson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Fitzer blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzer circles away.
Fitzer takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fitzer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzer is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Fitzer circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzer as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzer tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitzer tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitzer pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perk Fitzer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fitzer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzer tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Fitzer. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Fitzer counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzer is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Fitzer circles away and we're back to standing.
Perk Fitzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Johnson.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fitzer throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fitzer's waist but Fitzer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Some wild striking there from Fitzer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fitzer but Fitzer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fitzer misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitzer which made him look bad.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzer wants to sweep but Johnson has passed to side control!
Johnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fitzer to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Fitzer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Fitzer.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Fitzer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitzer swivels and escapes.
Fitzer gets a clinch.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fitzer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Fitzer counters with a body kick.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Fitzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perk Fitzer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitzer misses with a head kick.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Fitzer.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Fitzer forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzer connects with a knee to the head.
Johnson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fitzer.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Fitzer.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perk Fitzer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Fitzer throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Fitzer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fitzer.
Fitzer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzer is looking to clinch.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fitzer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzer misses with a few strikes there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzer. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Fitzer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzer rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fitzer looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Fitzer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fitzer is trying to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Fitzer has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Fitzer keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fitzer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fitzer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fitzer tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Fitzer connects with a knee to the head.
Fitzer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fitzer manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Fitzer.
Fitzer drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Fitzer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzer throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzer clinches.
Fitzer keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fitzer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzer throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzer closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzer looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Fitzer blocks it.
Fitzer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzer instigates a clinch.
Fitzer slows down the pace here.
Fitzer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Come on Fitzer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fitzer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson prevents Fitzer from breaking the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Fitzer holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Fitzer lands a knee to the head.
Fitzer tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Fitzer lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Johnson goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Fitzer in side control.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Fitzer finish him?
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzer happy to just control the position for now.
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson wants to control but Fitzer is keeping busy.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Johnson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fitzer!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzer is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thomas Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perk Fitzer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fitzer, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perk Fitzer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between lilian andalou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Lindblad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that lilian andalou has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily lilian andalou seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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175 lbs
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Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, lilian andalou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Lindblad!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
andalou wants to clinch up but Lindblad keeps it at a distance.
Lindblad rushes andalou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for andalou.
Lindblad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but andalou has him pressed against the cage.
andalou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindblad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
andalou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lindblad backwards.
Lindblad manages to break the clinch.
andalou wants to clinch
and Lindblad counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lindblad wants to pass to mount but andalou is defending the position.
Lindblad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
andalou is pressing down on Lindblad's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lindblad stopping the sweep attempt from andalou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindblad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
andalou really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lindblad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
andalou keeping moving, preventing Lindblad from controlling successfully.
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.
Lindblad drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and andalou dives on top into guard.
Lindblad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lindblad has control of andalou's left arm, preventing andalou from doing any damage.
andalou postures up in Lindblad's guard and throws a big left but Lindblad blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lindblad holds on and takes a little breather.
Lindblad wants to stand but andalou is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lindblad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
andalou thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindblad had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. andalou is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lindblad Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take andalou's back instead.
Lindblad looks gassed!
andalou defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Lindblad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lindblad circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lindblad counters with a two punch combo.
Lindblad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lindblad tries to clinch up but andalou circles away and keeps his distance.
andalou tries to clinch but Lindblad moves away
and Lindblad counters by moving into the clinch.
Lindblad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
andalou blocking some punches.
andalou misses with some punches.
andalou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lindblad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
andalou tries to clinch up
and Lindblad counters with a single leg into guard. andalou didn't expect that.
andalou knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lindblad on the ground.
andalou thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lindblad trying to control but andalou is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
andalou throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lindblad is breathing heavily.
andalou wants to sweep but no luck.
Lindblad trying to control the position from guard on top but andalou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindblad won't allow andalou to sweep him here.
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.
Lindblad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. andalou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
andalou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lindblad is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
andalou closes the distance but Lindblad moves to the side
and Lindblad counters with an inside leg kick.
lilian andalou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
andalou tries to clinch but Lindblad moves away
and Lindblad holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
andalou lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, andalou scores with a nice short uppercut.
andalou misses with the head strike.
Lindblad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
andalou lands a right hand.
andalou prevents Lindblad from breaking the clinch.
andalou misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
andalou misses with a punch on the inside.
andalou scores with a shoulder strike.
andalou has a couple of punches blocked by Lindblad.
A short right from andalou on the inside.
andalou swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindblad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from andalou on the inside.
andalou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lindblads head.
A short uppercut from andalou.
Lindblad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
andalou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, andalou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
andalou darts in trying to clinch
and Lindblad counters with a shoot takedown. andalou fights it but they end up in guard.
Lindblad trying to control but andalou is working from the bottom.
Lindblad scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindblad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of andalou's head.
andalou working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lindblad.
Lindblad advances position into side control!
andalou tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lindblad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Lindblad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
Lindblad is looking to clinch but andalou is avoiding it.
andalou darts in trying to clinch
and Lindblad counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for andalou!
andalou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lindblad looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lindblad lands with some vicious ground and pound - can andalou hang on?
Lindblad controlling from mount.
Andreas Lindblad has got the better of the ground game so far.
andalou is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindblad looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lindblad with a couple of short strikes.
andalou can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lindblad cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
andalou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lindblad looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindblad wants to control the pace but andalou is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lindblad with good strikes from the mount here!
Lindblad controlling the pace for now.
Lindblad putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lindblad takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lindblad jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… andalou is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by andalou and Lindblad has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
andalou is not content to let Lindblad control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andreas Lindblad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lindblad 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Lindblad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes to the cage accompanied by A Song. The key to victory for Charlie Griffin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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203 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Winner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin fails with the takedown.
Griffin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Winner shoots in but Griffin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Winner shoots and misses
and Griffin counters with a single leg into guard. Winner didn't expect that.
Griffin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Winner has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Griffin is looking to defend but Winner has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Griffin! Winner pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Griffin taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andre Winner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mocny Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Redof Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mocny Vlad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Redof Castro!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vlad but Vlad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Castro gets caught flat footed, as Vlad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Castro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vlad controlling from the top position.
Castro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vlad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vlad controlling from the top position.
Castro wants to sweep here but Vlad controlling him for the moment.
Castro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vlad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Castro looks gassed!
Castro had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Vlad is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Castro Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Vlad's back instead.
Vlad manages to reverse the position and now he's in Castro's guard. Nice work there by Vlad.
Vlad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Castro's guard.
Vlad stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Castro tries for a takedown but Vlad circles away easily
so Vlad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vlad stays in close to Castro's body and controls the position.
Vlad'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.
Vlad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vlad wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad landing some decent shots from guard.
Castro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vlad is one step ahead there.
Castro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vlad decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Castro, up you get!
Castro fails with the takedown
and Vlad counters with a three punch combo that has Castro backing up. Castro nods at Vlad to acknowledge the strikes.
Mocny Vlad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Redof Castro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vlad is looking to clinch.
Castro shoots and misses
and Vlad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vlad.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vlad gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro tries to roll over but Vlad keeps him under control.
Castro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vlad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Castro looking for submissions off his back.
Vlad winds up and cracks Castro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vlad in particular looking to stall.
Castro tries to get to full guard but Vlad has control of the leg.
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.
Vlad performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vlad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Castro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vlad passes to side control.
Vlad has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Vlad stands up from mount. Strange move.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castro shoots and misses
and Castro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vlad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vlad.
Vlad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mocny Vlad dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Castro misses with a takedown
so Vlad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Castro is looking for a triangle but Vlad pushes his legs off easily.
Vlad stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vlad closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vlad controlling the position.
Castro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Castro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Castro regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castro is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Castro stuffs the takedown.
Vlad is looking to clinch but Castro is avoiding it.
Castro shoots and misses
and Vlad counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Castro!
Vlad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mocny Vlad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Castro is trying desperately to improve position.
Vlad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vlad stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Castro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Vlad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mocny Vlad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Redof Castro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Vlad content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Castro has his foot on Vlad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vlad works his way back into a safe position though.
Vlad passes Castro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Castro gets back to full guard.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Vlad from controlling successfully.
Vlad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Castro wriggles free and stands up.
Mocny Vlad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vlad sprawls well initially but Castro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vlad tries to get to full guard but Castro has control of the leg.
Vlad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Castro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad is pulling down on Castro's head. It's preventing any offense from Castro, at least for the moment.
Vlad keeping full guard, as Castro tries to pass.
Castro stays in close to Vlad's body and controls the position.
Castro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vlad working a defensive guard here.
Castro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vlad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vlad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vlad wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Castro fails with the takedown
so Vlad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vlad pushes down on Castro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vlad uses his free foot to push down on Castro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Castro.
Vlad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Castro is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mocny Vlad dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Castro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vlad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Castro tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Vlad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Castro stands up.
Castro shoots and misses
and Vlad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vlad 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.
Vlad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vlad shoots in but Castro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Castro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vlad counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vlad wants to stand but Castro has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Vlad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castro can do to turn this around?
Vlad not doing much here.
Castro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vlad seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Castro for as long as he can get away with.
Vlad moves into full mount! Castro won't be happy about that!
Castro tries to reverse the position but Vlad maintains control.
Vlad stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Vlad lands a head kick!
Vlad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castro moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro shoots in and drives through. Vlad sprawls well.
Mocny Vlad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Redof Castro.
Castro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vlad counters with a leg kick.
Vlad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Castro looking for submissions off his back.
Castro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Castro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vlad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Castro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad wants to get up but he can't break Castro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vlad trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Castro working for a triangle but Vlad defends it easily.
Castro working for a triangle but Vlad defends it easily.
Castro looking for a guillotine here but Vlad defends easily.
Castro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Castro working for a triangle but Vlad defends it easily.
Vlad is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Castro working for a triangle but Vlad defends it easily.
Vlad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Redof Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mocny Vlad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vlad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mocny Vlad!
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