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CFL 36 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Westside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mr black will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Westside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, mr black!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
black blocks a jab.
Westside moves out of range of the leg kick from black.
black shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
black trying to control the action but Westside is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
black is thwarting Westside's attempts to control the position.
Westside punching from the bottom.
Westside might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
black trying to control from half guard but Westside is working away.
Westside is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Westside slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
black trying to stand up but can't free himself from Westside's guard.
Westside lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for black!
That's one minute gone in the round.
black is desperately trying to improve his position but Westside has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
black tries to hold on but Westside postures up.
black is working to get back to half guard.
Westside throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Westside working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Westside trying to control but he's not successful this time.
black is working to get back to half guard.
Westside throwing strikes here but black is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
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.
black avoids a series of strikes thrown by Westside.
black is looking to improve his position but Westside isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Westside connects with a massive shot to the dome!
black holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Westside tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Westside there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
black is wriggling around trying to escape.
Westside looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
black is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
black is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westside is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. black can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
black working to try and regain half guard.
black holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Westside tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
black holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Westside tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
black is squirming around, avoiding Westside's attempts to control the action.
black manages to regain half guard. Good work.
black is looking to control Westside's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can black avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
black wants to get back to full guard.
black gets back to full guard.
black trying to keep a closed guard but Westside is proving a slippery customer.
Westside with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Westside.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westside decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on black, up you get!
Westside fails with the takedown
and black counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Westside!
Westside is breathing heavily.
black trying to control but Westside is having none of it.
Westside is looking to improve his position but black isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr black dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
black looks for a takedown but Westside sprawls well.
A punch combination from Westside misses.
black gets the takedown into side control.
black remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Westside gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
black wants to control but Westside is keeping him busy.
black is thwarting Westside's attempts to control the position.
Westside manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
black slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Westside is trying to control the position but black postures up.
Westside keeping moving, preventing black from controlling successfully.
black is looking to work some ground and pound but Westside has wrist control.
Westside wants to sweep here but black controlling him for the moment.
Westside is working hard here to advance position.
black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Westside swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Westside has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Westside pulls black in close to his closed guard and prevents black from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
black throws a low kick but Westside avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Westside tries to clinch but fails miserably
and black counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Westside's guard now.
black looking to pass the guard.
Westside is working an open guard so black takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
black closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - black lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
black won't allow Westside to sweep him here.
black wants to pass the guard but Westside is keeping the position.
black is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Westside is working an open guard so black takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westside misses with a double jab
and black decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Westside's guard.
Westside 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.
Westside looking for submissions from the bottom but instead black passes into half guard.
Westside trying to control but black postures up.
black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Westside defending well though.
black trying to mount his opponent but Westside defends it.
Westside is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
black stands up from half guard.
black looks to score with a jab to the body but Westside is just out of range.
Wayne Westside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westside connects with the punch.
Westside slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
black shoots for a takedown but Westside saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
black scores with a leg kick.
Westside looks for a takedown but black sprawls well.
Westside has his takedown stuffed
and black counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
black closes the distance and clinches.
Westside drops down looking for an ankle pick but black pulls his leg out and moves away.
Westside throws a nice looking combination but black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by black.
black closes the distance and clinches.
black manages to break the clinch.
Westside throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and black counters by moving into the clinch.
black breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
black tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westside swats him away and circles back towards the center.
black throws a head kick but Westside moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Westside fails to land with a series of punches.
black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Westside circles away.
black shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Westside's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
black stands up over Westside, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Westside trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
black controlling from the top position.
black wants to control from the top but Westside keeps moving.
black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westside is keeping the position for now.
Westside manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. black manages to get himself to full guard.
black controlling Westside's posture.
black has momentary wrist control but Westside slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
black keeping moving, preventing Westside from controlling successfully.
Westside trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Westside manages to get himself to full guard.
black postures up.
black wants to control from the top but Westside keeps moving.
Westside wants to sweep here but black controlling him for the moment.
black trying to control but Westside is working from the bottom.
black is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Westside is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westside drops back looking for a leg! black is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and black manages to kick Westside off! Westside jumps back into black's guard.
black 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.
black will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
black is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Westside is controlling him.
black 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.
Westside keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of black's head.
black controlling the position.
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.
Westside slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
black is trying to control Westside's posture but Westside avoids it.
black sneaks back into half guard.
black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wayne Westside has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Westside wants to take a breather but black is having none of it.
black blocking the ground and pound attempt from Westside.
black is trying to stand back up but Westside is controlling him
Westside not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Westside working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
black wants to get back to full guard.
Westside thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed black's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
mr black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got black 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mr black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Get Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Experienced |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dexter Wellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Get Some!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Some or perhaps it was just good defense by Wellington which made him look bad.
Wellington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wellington connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Some! He's out on his feet! Wellington rushes in and drops Some with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dexter Wellington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Granite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzattrounewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sebastian Granite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Calzattrounewis!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granite moves in looking to clinch but Calzattrounewis pushes him off.
Granite will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calzattrounewis punishes Granite's body with a nice straight punch.
Granite tries to clinch but Calzattrounewis moves out of range.
Calzattrounewis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Granite is looking for a sweep.
Granite is working hard here to advance position.
Granite manages to work his way to half guard, despite Calzattrounewis's best efforts.
Granite wants to get back to full guard.
Calzattrounewis passes into side control, despite Granite's attempt to control the position.
Calzattrounewis working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Calzattrounewis shoots in and bounces Granite off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Granite wants to sweep but no luck.
Granite throws his legs up looking for a submission but Calzattrounewis uses it to pass to side control.
Calzattrounewis scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Granite is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis controls the position.
Calzattrounewis decides to stand back up.
Calzattrounewis gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calzattrounewis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Calzattrounewis wants to control but Granite is keeping him busy.
Granite wants to get back to full guard.
Granite wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granite is breathing heavily.
Calzattrounewis controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granite trying to control but Calzattrounewis postures up.
Granite won't allow Calzattrounewis to pass to mount.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nice body punch from Calzattrounewis.
Sebastian Granite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Granite misses with the combination.
Granite gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Calzattrounewis pushes down on Granite's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granite is looking to improve his position.
Calzattrounewis is taking a breather. Granite says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Calzattrounewis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Calzattrounewis works his way into full mount!
Calzattrounewis controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Calzattrounewis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Calzattrounewis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Calzattrounewis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Calzattrounewis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Granite looks a forlorn figure.
Calzattrounewis content just to control the position here.
Granite is trying desperately to improve position.
Calzattrounewis looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis dominating with strikes here.
Calzattrounewis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Joe Calzattrounewis has got the better of the ground game so far.
You get the feeling that Granite really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Calzattrounewis unloading with bombs!
Calzattrounewis controlling from mount.
Granite tries to lock up and control but Calzattrounewis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Calzattrounewis looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Calzattrounewis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Calzattrounewis working for a guillotine from mount but Granite is in no mood to give up.
Granite really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Calzattrounewis content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granite is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Calzattrounewis looking to control but Granite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Granite trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calzattrounewis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Granite hang on?
Calzattrounewis controlling his opponent.
Granite manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Calzattrounewis stands up and beckons Granite to join him on the feet.
Calzattrounewis misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Calzattrounewis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Calzattrounewis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Granite circles away.
No joy there for Calzattrounewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Granite on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Calzattrounewis. Calzattrounewis obviously looking to wear him down.
Granite lands with an uppercut that bounces Calzattrounewis off the cage and back into rage.
Granite wants to clinch up but Calzattrounewis keeps it at a distance.
Calzattrounewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Granite takes a swing at Calzattrounewis's ribcage but misses.
Calzattrounewis thuds a left hand into Granite's body.
Calzattrounewis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Granite in his tracks.
Granite is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Calzattrounewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calzattrounewis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Granite doesn't seem bothered though.
Calzattrounewis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Granite rather than just go for the knockout.
Calzattrounewis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Well, if Calzattrounewis 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.
Let's hope that Calzattrounewis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Granite is trying to maintain the position but Calzattrounewis is very close to passing his half guard.
Calzattrounewis stands up from half guard.
Granite throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Calzattrounewis lands a nice hook to Granite's body. Granite takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Calzattrounewis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Granite is trying to maintain the position but Calzattrounewis is very close to passing his half guard.
Calzattrounewis trying to pass the guard but Granite defending well.
Calzattrounewis trying to control the action but Granite is working from the bottom.
Granite trying to hold on to Calzattrounewis's head to control him but Calzattrounewis postures up.
Sebastian Granite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis not doing much here.
Calzattrounewis escapes and gets back to his feet.
Calzattrounewis scores a takedown into full mount!
Granite is squirming around, avoiding Calzattrounewis's attempts to control the action.
Calzattrounewis controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granite is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Granite is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Calzattrounewis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Calzattrounewis content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granite really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Calzattrounewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calzattrounewis 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Calzattrounewis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Augustus Washington has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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173 lbs
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173 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Augustus Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Watson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson avoids the head kick by Washington.
Washington tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.
Washington clinches.
Watson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Washington tries a knee to the head but Watson blocks it.
Washington with a knee to the head.
It looks like Willy Watson has been cut.
Washington misses with a knee to the head.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but Watson blocks with his arms.
Washington slows down the pace here.
Watson wants a takedown.
Washington pressing his opponent against the cage.
Watson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Watson jumps guard but Washington stands there with Watson around his waist. Watson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Watson goes for a takedown attempt but Washington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Augustus Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Watson.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington wants to clinch up but Watson keeps it at a distance.
Watson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Washington looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Washington is trying to get back to his feet.
Watson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Watson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Washington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Washington prevents Watson from improving position.
Watson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Watson lands a big elbow.
Watson avoids the attempt from Washington to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington working to try and regain half guard.
Watson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Watson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Washington has worked his arm free - good work by Washington!
Watson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Watson looks gassed!
Washington can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Watson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Watson working away.
Watson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Washington is avoiding damage well.
Washington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Watson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Watson is just content to waste time from the top position. Washington takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Watson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Washington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Washington won't allow Watson to pass to mount.
Washington pushes Watson off looking to stand but Watson dives back in and keeps control.
Washington controlling the position well.
Washington trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Willy Watson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Willy Watson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Watson swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Washington tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson avoids the head kick by Washington.
Washington wants to clinch up but Watson keeps it at a distance.
Watson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Washington is trying to control the position but Watson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson is looking to work some ground and pound but Washington has wrist control.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washington looking to control.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washington throws a lazy head kick
and Watson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Washington is trying to stand up here but Watson is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watson is thwarting Washington's attempts to control the position.
Watson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Washington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington is looking to control Watson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted?
Watson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Watson stops Washington from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson moves nicely into side control.
Washington can't do much from the bottom here.
Washington tries to improve position but can't.
Washington is not content to let Watson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson in side control, throwing shots but Washington defends.
Watson has hold of Washington's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Washington tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Watson cranks the arm and Washington screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Washington, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Willy Watson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Wilshere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Karlsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Home by BZ's. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Wilshere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kim Karlsen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilshere scores with a body shot.
Karlsen moves in looking to clinch but Wilshere pushes him off.
Wilshere shoots for a double leg takedown but Karlsen sprawls well. He's pushed Wilshere's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karlsen moves into the clinch.
Wilshere is looking to control Karlsen's arms but Karlsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wilshere has his back to the cage.
Karlsen lands an elbow just above Wilshere 's eye.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Karlsen tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilshere shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wilshere blocks an elbow strike.
Wilshere fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilshere on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karlsen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilshere lands a body shot.
Karlsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wilshere is fighting off a takedown attempt but Karlsen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wilshere to the mat. Wilshere regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Karlsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilshere is retaining full guard.
Karlsen looks gassed!
Wilshere controls Karlsen momentarily but Karlsen frees himself.
Wilshere had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Karlsen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wilshere Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Karlsen's back instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilshere struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsen breaks Wilshere's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Karlsen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wilshere looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wilshere looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wilshere!
Wilshere looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Karlsen is looking for a sweep. Wilshere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karlsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karlsen gets full guard.
Wilshere passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsen tries to buck Wilshere off but Wilshere is having none of it.
Karlsen looking for a sweep but Wilshere has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wilshere jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Karlsen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Karlsen and Wilshere has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Karlsen gets back to half guard.
Karlsen wants to improve his position but Wilshere is controlling well.
Wilshere trying to control from Karlsen's half guard. Karlsen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wilshere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsen 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.
Wilshere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wilshere is sitting in close to Karlsen's body. Karlsen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wilshere is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wilshere is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Karlsen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kim Karlsen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre BoocheyBooge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierre BoocheyBooge 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre BoocheyBooge!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BoocheyBooge gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but BoocheyBooge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCoy preventing the sweep.
BoocheyBooge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
BoocheyBooge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
BoocheyBooge wants to sweep but no luck.
McCoy drops back, looking for a kneebar! BoocheyBooge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. BoocheyBooge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from BoocheyBooge!
BoocheyBooge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no BoocheyBooge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McCoy could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
BoocheyBooge decides to stand up, so the ref orders McCoy to his feet.
McCoy swats away the attempt to clinch by BoocheyBooge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCoy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but BoocheyBooge regains guard immediately.
BoocheyBooge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCoy preventing the sweep.
McCoy drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. McCoy seems to have locked his on tight now - BoocheyBooge screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for McCoy, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jay McCoy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deuce S Loose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stewie Griifin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deuce S Loose 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Deuce S Loose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stewie Griifin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loose tries to clinch there but Griifin circles away.
Griifin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loose.
Donk. Griifin catches Loose right on the button with a cross.
Griifin stalks Loose and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Loose's face. Loose staggers backwards, shaken.
Griifin throws a right and a left that Loose avoids nicely.
Loose shoots in looking for a takedown. Griifin tries to sprawl out of it but Loose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griifin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Griifin lands a right hook to the body.
Loose closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griifin circles away.
Loose tries to close the distance and clinch but Griifin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griifin throws a series of punches but Loose moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griifin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loose tries to clinch up.
Griifin thuds his right hand into Loose's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Griifin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deuce S Loose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griifin misses with a series of wild punches.
Griifin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Griifin throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Loose stumbling backwards into the cage! Loose bounces back off the cage towards Griifin, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Griifin lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Griifin celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stewie Griifin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Wilder had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Van Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilder sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Wilder.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilder misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Wilder looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wilder to the mat! Wilder manages to get full guard.
Wilder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilder wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilder is retaining full guard.
Jones won't allow Wilder to get back to his feet.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wilder misses with a few strikes there.
Van Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Wilder as he connects with a hook.
Wilder scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder is breathing heavily.
Wilder misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilder circles away.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilder throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Wilder swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wilder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Wilder counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder swinging wilding here.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilder misses with the combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wilder.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Jones.
Wilder throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Wilder throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Wilder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Wilder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilder looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Wilder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilder swinging wilding here.
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Wilder throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Wilder is right now.
Wilder tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder tries to escape but Jones is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
Wilder is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jones looking to ground and pound but Wilder is blocking nicely.
Wilder on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wilder tries to get out of the position.
Jones throws some wild stikes that Wilder manages to avoid easily.
Jones misses with a head shot.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilder avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
Wilder tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones throwing strikes here but Wilder is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Wilder 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.
A big right from Wilder misses.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Wilder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wilder is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Wilder uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Wilder!
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wilder tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilder gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Van Wilder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilder misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones misses with a hook.
No joy there for Wilder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Wilder is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones shoots and misses
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilder swinging wilding here.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Wilder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Wilder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Wilder works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wilder's guard.
Wilder keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilder trying to control the position here.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid body kick from Wilder.
Wilder throws a combination that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilder.
Wilder works the jab nicely.
Wilder missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Wilder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wilder throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Wilder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones throws the left hand but Wilder avoids the punch easily.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Wilder.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Wilder misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by Jones.
It looks like Van Wilder has been cut.
Jones digs a good body shot into Wilder's ribs.
Wilder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wilder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder is looking to stand back up but Jones counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wilder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has an Americana. Wilder didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jones is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jones hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Danny Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Hardstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Stump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardstone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, tempel of india. Stump has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The key to victory for Rocco Hardstone has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocco Hardstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, George Stump!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardstone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardstone throws a series of punches but Stump avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardstone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stump blocks a head kick by Hardstone.
Stump slips a jab and a cross from Hardstone.
Hardstone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stump showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardstone.
Hardstone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stump swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Hardstone.
Hardstone misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardstone misses with a wild combination.
Hardstone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stump drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hardstone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stump!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stump holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hardstone tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hardstone thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Stump avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hardstone.
Stump is working to get back to half guard.
Stump looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stump taking shots to the head.
Hardstone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hardstone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stump in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hardstone lands a big elbow.
Hardstone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stump looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardstone lands a big elbow.
Hardstone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stump can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hardstone is landing with some decent strikes but Stump is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardstone breaks from Stump's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardstone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stump hang on?
Hardstone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hardstone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stump?
The referee warns Stump that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hardstone pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hardstone unloading with bombs!
Hardstone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hardstone breaks from Stump's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hardstone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardstone breaks from Stump's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hardstone landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardstone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stump's face.
Hardstone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hardstone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stump hang on?
Hardstone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stump can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hardstone breaks from Stump's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hardstone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stump looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardstone raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Hardstone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hardstone stalks Stump and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stump's face. Stump staggers backwards, shaken.
Hardstone drops Stump with a right and a left! Hardstone comes rushing in but Stump regains his composure and manages to keep Hardstone in guard.
It looks like George Stump has been cut.
Hardstone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hardstone is pushing down on Stump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stump is fighting to maintain full guard but Hardstone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hardstone frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hardstone pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hardstone with shots to the head and body - Stump looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hardstone lands a nice shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stump is bucking up trying to escape but Hardstone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stump keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hardstone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hardstone with a couple of short strikes.
Stump takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hardstone unloading with bombs!
Hardstone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hardstone lands with some strikes.
Hardstone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stump can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hardstone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardstone raining down shots from the mount!
Hardstone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stump?
Stump in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stump is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rocco Hardstone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A nice elbow there by Hardstone.
Hardstone landing shots from mount.
Hardstone with good strikes from the mount here!
Hardstone raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardstone landing shots from mount.
Hardstone lands a big shot there that rocks Stump but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stump is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hardstone looking to finish Stump with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stump!
Hardstone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stump looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Stump that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hardstone connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hardstone with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardstone connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stump is in a horrible position here. Hardstone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hardstone breaks from Stump's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hardstone punching from mount but Stump doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hardstone in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hardstone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardstone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stump hang on?
The referee warns Stump that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Hardstone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Stump's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hardstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Stump or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardstone which made him look bad.
Hardstone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stump can do to turn this around?
Hardstone misses with the combination.
Hardstone works over Stump's head and body with a nice combination.
Hardstone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardstone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardstone throws a sloppy head kick and Stump moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stump scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardstone manages to get to full guard.
Hardstone tries to strike from the bottom.
Hardstone striking off his back.
Hardstone thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hardstone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hardstone unloads with some shots from mount but Stump bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hardstone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stump hang on?
Hardstone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hardstone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hardstone lands a nice shot to the head.
Stump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stump is in a horrible position here. Hardstone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hardstone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stump looks a forlorn figure.
Hardstone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardstone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns Stump that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hardstone throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hardstone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stump regains half guard.
Hardstone misses with a head shot. Stump uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hardstone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardstone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hardstone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stump works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardstone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardstone throws and elbow that misses. Stump uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hardstone's guard. Nice move by Stump!
Hardstone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardstone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stump's guard.
Hardstone passes Stump's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Hardstone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardstone 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Hardstone!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dingadingading Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liam Colt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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150 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dingadingading Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Colt!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Colt as Dong shoots in.
Colt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Colt is just riding it out for now. Dong eventually gives up the hold.
Colt tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.
Dong trying to control the action but Colt is working from the bottom.
Dong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Colt is just riding it out for now. Dong eventually gives up the hold.
Colt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Colt.
Dong drops back looking for a leg! Colt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Colt manages to kick Dong off! Dong jumps back into Colt's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dong is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Colt Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dong's back instead.
Dong looking very determined here, making life difficult for Colt.
Colt patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Colt trying to control.
Colt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dong tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dong is breathing heavily.
Colt looking for a guillotine from mount but Dong is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dong wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Colt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dong wants to hold on but Colt pushes him away.
Dong manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Colt seems to be working for a kimura but Dong defends the submission attempt.
Dong wants to control but Colt passes into side.
Colt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dong keeping busy on the bottom but Colt has passed one foot through into half guard.
Colt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dong is staying active underneath Colt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Colt is working away from the top position though.
Dong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Colt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Colt's back!
Dong has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Colt defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colt trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Colt knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Colt for a finish.
Dong thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Dong trying to control momentarily.
Colt manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dong's guard. Nice work there by Colt.
Colt preventing the sweep.
Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dingadingading Dong 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.
Dong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dong fails with a takedown attempt.
Colt tries a head kick but it misses.
Colt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Colt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Colt is defending well.
Dong is trying to control the action in half guard but Colt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Colt tries to get to full guard but Dong has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dong wants to take a breather but Colt is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt is looking for a sweep. Dong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Colt misses with a takedown attempt
and Dong counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Colt's guard now.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Colt is keeping the position.
Colt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dong passes Colt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dong is trying to control the action in half guard but Colt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Colt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dong wants to take a breather but Colt is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Colt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Colt throws a head kick that half lands.
Colt tries to clinch there but Dong circles away.
Colt has his takedown stuffed
and Dong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dong.
Dingadingading Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Colt.
Colt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dong wants to control from the top but Colt keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries to free his leg and advance position but Colt is retaining full guard.
Dong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Colt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dong thows a big elbow that misses.
Colt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dong swings around for an armbar but Colt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dong's guard.
Dong looking for a guillotine here but Colt defends easily.
Dong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Colt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries to buck Colt off but Colt is having none of it.
Colt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dong, who protects the arm well.
Dong gets back to half guard.
Dong manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dong prevents Colt from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dingadingading Dong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colt lying in Dong's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Dong decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Colt taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dingadingading Dong!
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