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Cage Legends 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tahto Astuja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherman Stafford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stafford comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Macho Man(VIllage People) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sherman Stafford will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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176 lbs
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186 cm
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground |
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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, Tahto Astuja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sherman Stafford!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astuja fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Astuja is looking to clinch.
Astuja lands with a nice combination. Stafford backs away looking to recover.
Stafford closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Astuja is being controlled here.
Stafford tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stafford is looking to take a break and control but Astuja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Astuja is trying to get back to his feet.
Stafford is staying tight to Astuja's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Stafford trying to control the position but Astuja is working away.
Stafford is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Astuja is not content to let Stafford control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Astuja lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stafford backs up against the cage.
Stafford is rocked!
Astuja throws an overhand right that has Stafford reeling! Astuja follows up with a more punches and Stafford is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tahto Astuja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Bardugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Bardugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bardugo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith shoots in and bounces Bardugo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bardugo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Bardugo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bardugo manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Bardugo's guard.
Smith trying to control but Bardugo is working from the bottom.
Smith won't allow Bardugo to get back to his feet.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bardugo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Bardugo keeps moving.
Bardugo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bardugo is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Bardugo swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Bardugo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bardugo keeps working.
Smith is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bardugo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bardugo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith trying to control the position but Bardugo is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Bardugo tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Smith tries for a kimura but Bardugo is defending well.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Bardugo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardugo tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Bardugo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bardugo's legs.
Smith advances to mount.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith working for a submission but Bardugo is keeping him at bay.
Smith has hold of Bardugo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bardugo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bardugo is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bardugo wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Bardugo taking shots to the head.
Smith takes Bardugo's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bardugo is in trouble.
Bardugo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Smith misses with punches from the back.
Smith is landing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bardugo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bardugo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bardugo looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Bardugo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bardugo swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Bardugo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bardugo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Bardugo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bardugo is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Bardugo circles away and we're back to standing.
Robert Bardugo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Smith.
Nice body punch from Bardugo.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bardugo pinned against the cage. Bardugo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Bardugo.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Bardugo, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Bardugo against the cage but Bardugo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Robert Bardugo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith shoots in but Bardugo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bardugo.
Smith tries for a takedown but Bardugo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bardugo misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bardugo lands with an overhand left.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Bardugo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Bardugo which made him look bad.
Bardugo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bardugo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Smith trying to control the position but Bardugo is working away.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bardugo, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Bardugo is keeping him busy.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Bardugo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bardugo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Bardugo's head but Bardugo avoids it well.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bardugo, who protects the arm well.
Bardugo wants to get back to his feet.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bardugo, who protects the arm well.
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.
Smith advances to mount.
Bardugo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith landing punches.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bardugo hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith working for a submission but Bardugo is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bardugo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bardugo lands a slapping body shot.
Bardugo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Justin Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bardugo is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bardugo wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith 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.
Bardugo wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith advances to half guard.
Bardugo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bardugo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Smith landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Bardugo is in trouble!
Bardugo is trying to stand up.
Smith tries to control but Bardugo wriggling away.
Smith mounts Bardugo! Really nice guard pass there!
Bardugo tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith landing punches.
Bardugo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Smith wants to control the pace but Bardugo is squirming around nicely.
Bardugo wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bardugo is now in Smith's guard. A big mistake from Smith there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardugo preventing the sweep.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Bardugo is defending well.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Bardugo is defending the position.
Bardugo wants to get back to his feet.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bardugo defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bardugo pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Smith controlling the action here.
Bardugo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bardugo tries to get out of the position.
Bardugo tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robert Bardugo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bardugo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between nic ram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marlo Stanfield struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, nic ram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marlo Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield fails with the takedown.
Stanfield gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stanfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
ram drops back looking for a leg! Stanfield is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stanfield manages to kick ram off! ram jumps back into Stanfield's guard.
ram sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stanfield's guard.
ram is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Stanfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
ram is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stanfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time ram.
ram seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stanfield is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). nic ram!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carter Ruck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and nat Griffen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Carter Ruck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, nat Griffen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruck moves into range and clinches up with Griffen.
Ruck lands a shot to the body.
Griffen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruck can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ruck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A right-left combo lands from Ruck.
Griffen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruck throws a head kick but Griffen moves out of range.
Carter Ruck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Griffen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carter Ruck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of nat Griffen.
Griffen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruck is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ruck breaks the clinch.
Ruck cracks Griffen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ruck has managed to clinch.
Griffen fails to pull guard.
Ruck controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruck wants to get back to striking at distance but Griffen won't allow it.
Ruck has picked Griffen up - he's going for a ride! Ruck dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ruck wants to stand up but Griffen is controlling the position.
Ruck stops Griffen from getting back to his feet.
Griffen is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Ruck is going to stand back up.
Griffen manages to get to full guard.
Griffen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Ruck frees his head nicely. Oh but Griffen has switched to an armbar! Ruck is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). nat Griffen!
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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 Andreas Lindblad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreas Lindblad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wonder Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Lindblad!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson shoots in and drives through. Lindblad sprawls well.
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lindblad is fending him off so far but Watson persists. Nope, Lindblad circles away and we're back to standing.
Watson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lindblad's head.
Watson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lindblad, pushing him back against the cage.
Lindblad breaks from the clinch.
Watson wants to clinch up but Lindblad keeps it at a distance.
Watson wants to clinch.
Watson shoots in and drives through. Lindblad sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wonder Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson shoots in but Lindblad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Watson throws a nice head kick!
Watson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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.
Watson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lindblad but Lindblad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Watson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lindblad is out of range and Watson settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindblad gets the takedown into side control.
Watson tries to improve position but can't.
Watson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lindblad's best efforts.
Lindblad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Watson tries to get to full guard but Lindblad has control of the leg.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Watson trying to control but Lindblad postures up.
Lindblad wants to take a breather but Watson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson has one foot on Lindblad's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lindblad rushes Watson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lindblad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lindblad wants a takedown but no success here.
Lindblad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lindblad stalling in the clinch.
Lindblad lands a shot to the body.
Lindblad manages to break the clinch.
Watson throws a head kick that misses.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Lindblad.
Watson throws and low kick but Lindblad moves out of range easily.
Lindblad avoids the head kick by Watson.
Lindblad scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws a push kick but Lindblad slaps the foot to one side.
Watson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lindblad tries to clinch
and Watson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Watson tries to clinch
and Lindblad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lindblad.
Watson prevents the takedown attempt.
Lindblad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lindblad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindblad.
Watson with a poor takedown
and Lindblad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Watson's guard.
Watson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lindblad stands and steps away. Watson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lindblad is looking to slow Watson down with leg kicks.
Lindblad shoots in for a takedown but Watson shows good takedown defense.
Watson tries to clinch but Lindblad moves away
and Lindblad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lindblad.
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!
Watson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lindblad looks to clinch
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Lindblad dominated that round.
That's time! Watson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Watson looks for a takedown but Lindblad sprawls well.
Lindblad stuffs the takedown.
Watson tries to clinch up.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Lindblad shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wonder Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindblad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lindblad stalls.
Lindblad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindblad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Watson as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindblad moves into the clinch successfully.
Lindblad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lindblad will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Watson up against the cage.
Watson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lindblad can't fight it off and eventually Watson manages to take the fight to the floor. Lindblad looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Watson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lindblad on the ground.
Lindblad looking for a sweep. Not yet Lindblad, not yet.
Lindblad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lindblad has a closed guard, preventing Watson from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindblad pulls Watson in close to his closed guard and prevents Watson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lindblad had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Watson 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 Watson's back instead.
Lindblad is landing with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Lindblad go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lindblad not allowing Watson to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindblad throwing damaging strikes from the back! Watson could be in trouble here!
Watson wants to escape the position.
Lindblad cracks Watson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Watson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
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.
Lindblad is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Watson trying to get back to his feet but Lindblad is in full control for now.
Lindblad scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Watson just looking to survive in the bad position.
Watson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
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.
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!
Watson looks to clinch
and Lindblad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lindblad.
Watson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lindblad lands a knee to the head.
Watson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lindblad has him pressed against the cage.
Lindblad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watson misses with a takedown
and Lindblad moves into the clinch.
Watson is leaning against Lindblad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Watson keeps control of Lindblad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lindblad has had enough of the clinch but Watson keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindblad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson darts in and clinches Lindblad up against the cage.
Lindblad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watson has his takedown stuffed
and Lindblad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wonder Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson trying to control but Lindblad postures up.
Lindblad is tying to control. Watson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Watson is looking to control Lindblad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Watson avoid being mounted?
Lindblad is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Watson tries to reverse the position but Lindblad maintains control.
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.
Lindblad lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lindblad landing strikes, looking to finish!
Watson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Watson tries to lock up and control but Lindblad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lindblad looking for a guillotine from mount but Watson is having none of it.
Watson is looking to get to half guard.
Lindblad with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson is trying to stand.
Watson regains half guard.
Watson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Watson looking for submissions off his back.
Watson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Lindblad pulls his head out easily.
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.
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lindblad prevents Watson from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson gets back to full guard.
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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Stalin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stalin comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Chick. Eli Doom told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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, Max Stalin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Doom!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stalin sprawls well initially but Doom persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Doom takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Doom wants to control but Stalin is keeping him busy.
Stalin is looking to improve his position.
Doom works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stalin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Doom.
Doom throwing strikes here but Stalin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doom is working for a guillotine from mount but Stalin frees his head quite easily.
Stalin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Doom there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stalin can't escape the position.
Stalin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom moves to the back position.
Stalin is trying to get back to his feet but Doom has full control of the position and if anything, Stalin has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You can see the frustration on Stalin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Doom misses with a punch to the head.
Doom is looking for a choke. Stalin gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Stalin manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Doom looks gassed!
Stalin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stalin is looking to stand up but Doom won't let him.
Doom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stalin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalin throws a big right hand that misses.
Stalin lands a couple of digs.
Stalin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stalin chips away with some ground and pound.
Doom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stalin distracts Doom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stalin stopping the sweep attempt from Doom.
Doom is trying to control the position but Stalin postures up.
Stalin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Doom, up you get!
Stalin drives through and clinches with Doom against the cage.
Doom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom jumps guard and drags Stalin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stalin landing with the ground and pound.
Stalin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stalin is looking to stand up but Doom won't let him.
Stalin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doom is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Stalin has his hands clasped together but Doom extends an breaks Stalin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Doom.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eli Doom!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Fertitta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorenzo Fertitta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fertitta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fertitta is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
Fertitta stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Fertitta.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Fertitta.
Morgan looks for a takedown but Fertitta sprawls well.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Fertitta avoids them all with ease.
Fertitta clinches with his opponent.
Fertitta misses with a knee to the head.
Fertitta tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan takes an elbow to the temple.
Fertitta manages to break the clinch.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Fertitta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fertitta is keeping the position for now.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Fertitta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fertitta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Morgan has Fertitta in his guard.
Fertitta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Fertitta tries to pass.
Morgan is pulling down on Fertitta's head. It's preventing any offense from Fertitta, at least for the moment.
Morgan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fertitta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Morgan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
Fertitta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fertitta thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertitta is looking to clinch.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Fertitta.
Horrible takedown by Morgan or perhaps it was just good defense by Fertitta which made him look bad.
Lorenzo Fertitta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Morgan.
Fertitta has managed to clinch.
Morgan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fertitta can't fight it off and eventually Morgan manages to take the fight to the floor. Fertitta looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Fertitta keeps moving.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Fertitta is retaining full guard.
Fertitta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Morgan is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertitta looking to secure an arm triangle but Morgan defends it well.
Morgan is working to get back to half guard.
Morgan wants to control but Fertitta is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fertitta misses with a head shot.
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damien Morgan will probably get the nod.
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.
Fertitta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgan.
Fertitta wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No joy there for Fertitta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fertitta tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fertitta throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan shoots in for a double leg but Fertitta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lorenzo Fertitta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Morgan.
Fertitta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fertitta tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan throws a one two combo.
Fertitta wants to clinch.
Fertitta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fertitta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morgan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morgan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertitta wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
Damien Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fertitta jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fertitta stuffs the takedown attempt from Morgan. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Fertitta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fertitta tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan scores with a head kick.
Fertitta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fertitta stuffs the takedown.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Fertitta shows good takedown defense.
Fertitta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Fertitta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan landing strikes.
Fertitta wants to control but Morgan postures up.
Morgan trying to control the action but Fertitta is working from the bottom.
Fertitta takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Morgan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Morgan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fertitta is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Morgan fails with the takedown.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Morgan or perhaps it was just good defense by Fertitta which made him look bad.
Fertitta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Morgan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Morgan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fertitta has given up his back here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throwing damaging strikes from the back! Fertitta could be in trouble here!
Morgan is looking to control Fertitta but Fertitta is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Morgan. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Fertitta is trying to defend against the choke here but Morgan has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Morgan Tightens the hold and Fertitta taps out furiously! Morgan displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damien Morgan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Pritchett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and masicer madgwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). masicer madgwick struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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 masicer madgwick was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Pritchett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, masicer madgwick!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from madgwick.
madgwick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from madgwick.
madgwick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chris Pritchett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of masicer madgwick.
madgwick fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pritchett closes the distance and clinches.
Pritchett turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchett has knee on belly and moves into mount.
madgwick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
madgwick is controlling Pritchett's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pritchett wants to take a breather but madgwick is having none of it.
Pritchett is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pritchett tries to pass the half guard into mount. madgwick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pritchett 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.
Pritchett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but madgwick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
madgwick trying to control here.
Pritchett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
madgwick has a takedown stuffed.
Pritchett moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
madgwick prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pritchett has picked madgwick up - he's going for a ride! Pritchett dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pritchett performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
madgwick trying to control from the bottom.
Pritchett moves into full mount! madgwick won't be happy about that!
Pritchett works his way to his opponent's back.
madgwick looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
madgwick showing good submission defense here.
Pritchett is not going to allow madgwick to sit and survive in this position.
Pritchett is persistently looking for the submission but madgwick is defending it well.
madgwick defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pritchett's arms.
Pritchett is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Pritchett gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Pritchett gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Pritchett apologises and we restart here on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Pritchett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
madgwick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pritchett but Pritchett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pritchett.
Pritchett works to advance to full mount. madgwick defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Pritchett controlling the pace for now.
madgwick tries to hold on but Pritchett postures up.
Pritchett lands with some vicious ground and pound - can madgwick hang on?
madgwick is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
madgwick tries to hold on but Pritchett postures up.
Pritchett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as madgwick is looking to escape.
Pritchett moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, madgwick has worked his arm free - good work by madgwick!
Pritchett throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pritchett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but madgwick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pritchett tries to advance to mount but madgwick denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pritchett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, madgwick has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pritchett but great work by madgwick.
Pritchett manages to work his way to half guard, despite madgwick's best efforts.
Pritchett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pritchett has madgwick pulled in close to control his posture.
Pritchett is striking from the bottom but madgwick uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Pritchett is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with madgwick in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
madgwick is thwarting Pritchett's attempts to control the position.
madgwick prevents Pritchett from improving his position.
Pritchett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
madgwick wants to take a breather but Pritchett is having none of it.
Pritchett wants to get back to full guard.
madgwick wants to control but Pritchett is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
madgwick misses with a takedown
and Pritchett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in madgwick's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pritchett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. madgwick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pritchett advances to half guard.
Pritchett trying to control from half guard but madgwick is working away.
madgwick trying to control but Pritchett postures up.
Pritchett is looking to advance position but madgwick won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Pritchett dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pritchett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pritchett moves in looking to clinch but madgwick pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by madgwick.
Pritchett is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pritchett rushes madgwick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pritchett is pressed up against the cage. madgwick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pritchett down to the mat. Pritchett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
madgwick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchett clinches up with madgwick and pushes him back against the cage.
madgwick can't get the takedown.
Pritchett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pritchett tries for a takedown. No joy.
madgwick fails to pull guard.
Chris Pritchett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of masicer madgwick.
Pritchett stops a takedown attempt from madgwick.
madgwick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pritchett lands a takedown into guard.
Pritchett is looking to advance position but madgwick has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Pritchett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pritchett is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pritchett is squirming around, avoiding madgwick's attempts to control the action.
madgwick prevents Pritchett from getting the reversal.
Pritchett sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pritchett tries to get to full guard but madgwick has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pritchett missing with punches from the bottom.
Pritchett wants to get back to his feet.
madgwick wants to control but Pritchett is keeping him busy.
Pritchett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pritchett is pressing down on madgwick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pritchett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pritchett moves into the clinch successfully.
Pritchett lands a shot to the body.
madgwick drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pritchett pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pritchett pushes madgwick up against the cage in a clinch.
masicer madgwick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
madgwick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pritchett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Pritchett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pritchett 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Pritchett!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Staffan Hjalmarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Raclef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Raclef struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Staffan Hjalmarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Raclef!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjalmarson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raclef as he avoids it easily.
Hjalmarson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hjalmarson misses with a double jab.
Raclef lands a really nice looking cross but Hjalmarson seems unphased.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raclef darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raclef bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hjalmarson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raclef wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hjalmarson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hjalmarson is looking to regain half guard here but Raclef keeps moving and retains side control.
Raclef controls the position.
Hjalmarson is looking for a sweep.
Hjalmarson prevents Raclef from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hjalmarson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raclef counters with a takedown into side control.
Hjalmarson is breathing heavily.
Raclef prevents Hjalmarson from escaping the position.
Hjalmarson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Raclef's best efforts.
Raclef content to control rather than advance.
Raclef really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hjalmarson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hjalmarson actively working from the bottom here.
Hjalmarson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Raclef stops Hjalmarson from getting back to his feet.
Hjalmarson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Raclef pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjalmarson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hjalmarson actively working from the bottom here.
Raclef content to control rather than advance.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Raclef scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hjalmarson shoots in and bounces Raclef off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hjalmarson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hjalmarson stands up and waves to Raclef to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjalmarson closes the distance but Raclef moves to the side
and Raclef counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hjalmarson fails with the takedown
and Raclef counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Staffan Hjalmarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hjalmarson has his feet on Raclef's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hjalmarson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Raclef counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hjalmarson misses with a punch to the body.
Raclef breaks the clinch.
Hjalmarson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raclef counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Raclef will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hjalmarson tries to clinch there but Raclef circles away.
Raclef lands a head kick!
Hjalmarson wants to clinch up but Raclef keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hjalmarson throws a right hand that Raclef ducks under and follows up with a left that Raclef also avoids with ease.
Raclef lands a high kick!
Hjalmarson throws a lazy head kick
and Raclef counters by moving into the clinch.
Hjalmarson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Raclef pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raclef scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hjalmarson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raclef counters by clinching up.
Raclef gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hjalmarson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raclef gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hjalmarson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hjalmarson tries for a takedown but Raclef manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Raclef dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Raclef shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Raclef was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hjalmarson is looking to get to half guard.
Hjalmarson regains half guard.
Hjalmarson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hjalmarson is looking to control Raclef's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hjalmarson avoid being mounted?
Raclef stops Hjalmarson from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hjalmarson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjalmarson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raclef wants to control from the top but Hjalmarson keeps moving.
Hjalmarson is looking to sinch up a triangle. Raclef throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hjalmarson's body to avoid the submission. Hjalmarson has instead reached around Raclef's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hjalmarson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Staffan Hjalmarson!
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