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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yonaz Obsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sloan Erak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Obsen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling. Sloan Erak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Yonaz Obsen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sloan Erak! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Erak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Obsen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Erak looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. The ground and pound from Obsen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Erak defending against the ground and pound. Obsen has hold of Erak's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Erak seems comfortable defending it but Obsen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Erak is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Erak is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Obsen couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yonaz Obsen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and God Zilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamb kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Saltwater. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Toby Lamb! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, God Zilla! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zilla takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zilla darts in and clinches Lamb up against the cage. Zilla creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Lamb missing with knees to the body.
Lamb blocks an elbow strike from Zilla.
Lamb avoids the elbow strike from Zilla, against the cage.
Lamb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Lamb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zilla blocks it with crossed arms. Lamb tries to land knees in the clinch but Zilla avoids the damage to the body. Zilla comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Lamb takes an elbow to the temple. Zilla with a knee to the head.
Zilla avoids a wild elbow strike from Lamb. Lamb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lamb throws a head kick that misses. Zilla fails in his attempt to clinch. Zilla doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamb circles away.
Lamb throws a head kick that half lands.
Zilla throws a series of punches but Lamb avoids them all with ease. God Zilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lamb avoids the head kick by Zilla.
Lamb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A solid body kick from Lamb. Lamb throws a head kick that Zilla semi-blocks.
Lamb blocks a head kick by Zilla.
Lamb tries a head kick but it misses.
Zilla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Lamb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lamb darts in and clinches Zilla up against the cage. Lamb missing with knees to the body.
Lamb avoids the elbow strike from Zilla, against the cage.
Lamb tries to land knees in the clinch but Zilla avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lamb is trying to break free. Lamb takes an elbow to the forehead. Lamb breaks from the clinch.
Zilla darts in trying to clinch and Lamb counters with an inside leg kick. Lamb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zilla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Zilla looks gassed! Lamb scores with a three punch combo!
Lamb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A nice inside leg kick there by Lamb. That's going to slow Zilla down. The fight stays on the outside here - Zilla looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lamb throws a head kick that misses. Zilla blocks a head kick by Lamb.
Zilla takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lamb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Zilla tries to clinch but Lamb moves away and Lamb counters with a nice double leg into guard. Lamb drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lamb jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Lamb passes easily into side control. Nice work. Lamb trying to control the action but Zilla is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lamb stands up and beckons Zilla to his feet. Lamb throws a head kick that Zilla semi-blocks.
Lamb throws a head kick but Zilla moves out of range.
Lamb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lamb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zilla. Zilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamb.
God Zilla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Zilla doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamb circles away.
Lamb throws a head kick but Zilla moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Lamb. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lamb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Lamb has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lamb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lamb misses with a head kick.
Lamb stuffs the takedown attempt from Zilla. Zilla gets slowly back to his feet. Lamb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zilla clinches but Lamb breaks the clinch and Lamb counters with a right hand to the body. Zilla takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zilla throws a right hand that Lamb ducks under and follows up with a left that Lamb also avoids with ease. Lamb shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lamb was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Lamb with good strikes from the mount here! Lamb looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Lamb lands a big shot there that rocks Zilla but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lamb looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Zilla that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lamb cracks Zilla with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lamb landing punches. Lamb controlling the pace for now. Zilla is in a horrible position here. Lamb smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lamb landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lamb blocks Zilla's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Lamb working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lamb cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lamb has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zilla's face.
A nice elbow there by Lamb. Zilla gets back to half guard. Lamb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zilla doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lamb. It looks like Lamb is going to stand back up.
Lamb 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. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Zilla tries to roll over but Lamb keeps him under control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Lamb dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Lamb circles away from the clinch attempt and Lamb counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zilla's knee momentarily. Zilla tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Lamb moves into the clinch. Zilla pushes off an throws an elbow but Lamb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Lamb blocks an elbow strike. Lamb breaks the clinch.
Lamb throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A combination from Lamb does no damage. Lamb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zilla swivels and escapes. Lamb goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Left hook, right uppercut from Zilla. Lamb throws a head kick but Zilla moves out of range.
Lamb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zilla.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lamb. That's going to slow Zilla down. Zilla throws a hook to the side of Lamb's head but Lamb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lamb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Toby Lamb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Zilla is breathing heavily. Lamb keeps the fight on the outside. Zilla takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zilla tries to clinch but Lamb moves away and Lamb counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zilla wants to improve his position but Lamb is controlling well.
Lamb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Lamb uses his free foot to push down on Zilla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zilla. Lamb cracks Zilla with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lamb in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zilla is rocked! Toby Lamb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lamb has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zilla's face.
Zilla is still in real trouble! Can Lamb finish him? Lamb is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Zilla is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Zilla flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Lamb anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Zilla and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Lamb slips an arm under Zilla chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Lamb has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Lamb is squeezing on Zilla like an anaconda would it's prey. Zilla fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Toby Lamb!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Magnuson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnuson has chosen Thus Spake Zarathustra as his entrance music. Pat Sumrall has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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194 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Pat Sumrall! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Magnuson! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sumrall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Magnus Magnuson has been cut. Sumrall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Sumrall lands a big uppercut and Magnuson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Magnuson looks OK. Sumrall waves Magnuson back to his feet!
Magnuson is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Magnuson clinches. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Sumrall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sumrall lands with a short shot to the head. Sumrall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magnuson backwards. Magnuson avoiding damage.
Magnuson gets a trip takedown into half guard. Sumrall kicks off Magnuson and gets to his feet. Sumrall tries to close the distance and clinch but Magnuson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Sumrall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Sumrall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sumrall throws a shot from downtown. Magnuson moves away and avoids it. Magnuson fails with the takedown. Sumrall throws a hook to the side of Magnuson's head but Magnuson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Sumrall looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Magnuson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sumrall circles away. Pat Sumrall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Magnuson. Sumrall just misses with a punch to the body.
Sumrall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Magnuson seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Sumrall shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Magnuson is backing up but Sumrall catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Magnuson covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Sumrall Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Sumrall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Dragomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barton has chosen Do You Really Want to Hurt Me - The Culture Club as his entrance music. Chris Barton has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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220 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Dragomon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Chris Barton! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barton wants to clinch up but Dragomon keeps it at a distance. Dragomon fails in his attempt to clinch. Dragomon scores with a takedown into Barton's guard. Dragomon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dragomon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barton is keeping the position for now. Barton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dragomon escapes and throws Barton's legs to the side, diving into side control! Barton prevents Dragomon from improving position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dragomon trying to control the action but Barton is working from the bottom. Dragomon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barton! Dragomon working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Barton turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Dragomon off and cradles Barton's limp body as Dragomon celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Vladimir Dragomon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Eastman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gustavsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to nate dogg - regulators. 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Gustavsson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Howard Eastman! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Eastman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Eastman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gustavsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eastman misses with a double jab
and Gustavsson counters with a nice body kick.
Gustavsson misses with a hook. Eastman ducked under it nicely. Nice combo by Gustavsson! Oh, that's hurt him - Eastman falls to the canvas and Gustavsson follows him into side control.
Eastman is rocked!
It looks like Howard Eastman has been cut. Eastman looks gassed! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gustavsson stands up and beckons Eastman to his feet. Eastman is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustavsson finish him? Gustavsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Gustavsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eastman moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Eastman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gustavsson throws a nice looking combination but Eastman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gustavsson throws out a loose jab but Eastman uses good head movement to avoid it. Alexander Gustavsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Eastman staying out of range there. Gustavsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gustavsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick by Gustavsson - that's a beauty! Eastman is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Gustavsson can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexander Gustavsson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Not Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Not The Guy. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Not Guy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordon Ramsey! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Guy fails with the takedown. The fighters circling - Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ramsey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Guy looking for submissions off his back. Guy has a hand on Ramsey's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ramsey takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Guy is looking to improve his position but Ramsey isn't that keen on the idea. Ramsey looking to finish Guy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Guy! Guy is trying desperately to improve position. Ramsey looking to finish Guy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Guy!
That's one minute gone in the round. Guy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramsey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Guy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Guy gets back to half guard. Guy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ramsey pushes past his half guard into mount! Ramsey lands a big shot there that rocks Guy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ramsey controlling the position easily from mount. Ramsey lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Guy is looking to improve his position but Ramsey isn't that keen on the idea. A nice elbow there by Ramsey. Guy is looking to improve his position but Ramsey isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guy is squirming around, avoiding Ramsey's attempts to control the action. Guy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Guy is working hard here to advance position. Guy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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. Guy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramsey is keeping the position for now. Guy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ramsey dives on top into guard. Guy is looking for a triangle here but Ramsey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Guy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramsey off and has taken his back! Guy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ramsey dominated that round. That's time! Guy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Guy with a lazy takedown attempt and Ramsey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Guy won't be happy with that. Guy is looking to regain half guard here but Ramsey keeps moving and retains side control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ramsey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. A good leg kick by Ramsey. Ramsey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Guy is looking to reverse the position. Ramsey taking a breather here. Ramsey working the body and head with strikes. Ramsey is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Guy is looking for a sweep. Ramsey working the body and head with strikes. 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! Guy tries to bench press Ramsey off him but Ramsey keeps the position. Guy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Guy actively working from the bottom here. Guy actively working from the bottom here. Guy has hold of Ramsey's hands but Ramsey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Guy actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guy looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ramsey passes into side control! Ramsey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Guy, who protects the arm well. Guy tries to improve position but can't. Ramsey lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Guy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ramsey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Guy is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ramsey pulls his head out easily. Guy wants to get back to full guard but Ramsey has passed into side control. Gordon Ramsey has got the better of the ground game so far. Ramsey lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Guy hang on? The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Guy is looking to get to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ramsey 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!
Guy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Guy fails with the takedown and Ramsey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Guy won't be happy with that. Guy gets back to half guard. Guy looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Guy has a hand on Ramsey's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ramsey takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Guy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramsey postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Guy looks a forlorn figure.
Ramsey working Guy over with strikes here. Guy working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Guy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Ramsey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Guy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramsey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Guy has Ramsey in his guard. Guy has an active guard here but Ramsey has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guy actively working from the bottom here. Ramsey drops an elbow to the side of Guy's head. Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Guy is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ramsey pulls his head out easily. Guy looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Not Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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. Ramsey drops an elbow to the side of Guy's head. Guy actively working from the bottom here. Ramsey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Ramsey is figuring out what he wants to do next. Guy with the active half guard here but Ramsey passes nicely into side control. Ramsey scoring with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Gordon Ramsey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ramsey 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Gordon Ramsey! Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Gordon Ramsey! Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Gordon Ramsey!
Gordon Ramsey wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Birk Smygare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mac's choice of entrance music: I Gatta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas. 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Birk Smygare! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Mac! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smygare feints and then cracks Mac's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mac down. Mac closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smygare to the mat! Smygare manages to get full guard. Mac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smygare is keeping the position for now. Mac trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smygare manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Smygare knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mac on the ground. Mac throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smygare uses it to pass to side control.
Smygare stands up and we're back to a striking position. Smygare clinches up with Mac and pushes him back against the cage. Smygare decides to pull guard. Smygare wants to stand but Mac is controlling the position. Smygare pulls Mac in close to his closed guard and prevents Mac from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smygare keeping full guard, as Mac tries to pass. Mac is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Smygare controlling Mac's posture. Smygare throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mac uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Mac wants to control for a moment but Smygare uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Smygare trying to control the pace. Smygare has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Smygare seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mac for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smygare seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mac does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Birk Smygare just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Smygare rushes Mac and presses him up against the cage. Mac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smygare is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Smygare breaks from the clinch.
Smygare looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Smygare controls from within his opponent's guard. Mac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mac looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smygare looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Mac working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smygare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smygare manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Smygare sitting in guard here, content to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Birk Smygare dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smygare lands with a slapping head kick. Smygare shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Smygare content to control rather than advance. Smygare not landing any meaningful shots this time. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smygare in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mac is trying to get back to full guard. Mac is breathing heavily. Mac is pressing down on Smygare's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smygare trying to control but Mac is working from the bottom. Mac has an active guard here but Smygare has managed to pass into half guard.
Smygare stalling.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Birk Smygare just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Smygare pushes Mac up against the cage in a clinch. Smygare wants the takedown. Mac is fighting it off but Smygare persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mac's guard against the cage. Smygare wants to pass the guard but Mac is keeping the position. Smygare content to stall in guard here. Smygare looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mac wants to hit a switch here but Smygare passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mac there! Mac is working to get back to half guard.
Smygare sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Smygare manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mac to take his back!
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. Smygare really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mac. Mac is trying to break free.
Mac is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Birk Smygare overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Birk Smygare 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smygare tries to close the distance and clinch but Mac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Smygare lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mac will feel that in the morning. Smygare tries to clinch but Mac moves out of range. Smygare buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smygare fails in his attempt to clinch. Smygare fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Mac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Smygare throws a leg kick which misses Mac's front leg but catches the back leg as Mac tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smygare explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Smygare closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Smygare not doing much here.
Smygare decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smygare shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Smygare controlling the pace for now. Smygare's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Birk Smygare just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Smygare looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smygare not doing much here.
Birk Smygare is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Mac is trying to get back to full guard. Smygare stalling. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Birk Smygare just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Smygare feints and as Mac raises his hands in defense, Smygare changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Birk Smygare showed his dominance in that final round. Well Smygare has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Birk Smygare! Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Birk Smygare! Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Birk Smygare!
Birk Smygare wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Tam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blah Blah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Blah's choice of entrance music: Egg. Simon Tam had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Blah Blah will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Tam! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Blah Blah! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tam misses with a takedown attempt - Blah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Tam looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Blah fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tam sprawls well initially but Blah persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Blah wants to work for an arm triangle but Tam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tam is just riding it out for now. Blah eventually gives up the hold. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Blah is working for a submission of some sort.
Tam is looking to escape. Blah wants to work for an arm triangle but Tam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blah is working for a kimura but Tam is defending it quite comfortably.
Blah tries to pass to full mount but Tam defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Blah is working for a kimura but Tam is defending it quite comfortably.
Tam is looking to improve his position.
Blah is working for a kimura but Tam is defending it quite comfortably.
Blah seems to be looking for submissions.
Blah is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Tam regains full guard. Nicely done. Blah is posturing up here but Tam has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Blah tries to roll out but it's too tight and Blah has to tap! Slick submission there by Tam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Tam!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Turkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). carlson 's entrance music is souljacker. A fine choice. Turkey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Attack. Charles carlson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles carlson ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Turkey! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! carlson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turkey throws a nice outside leg kick. Turkey scores with a head kick.
It looks like Charles carlson has been cut. carlson throws a shot from downtown. Turkey moves away and avoids it. carlson shoots for a takedown but Turkey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. carlson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turkey as he jumps to the side. Turkey wants to clinch. Turkey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by carlson . carlson throws a head kick that misses and Turkey counters with a low kick, right behind carlson 's knee. Turkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Turkey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice body kick from Turkey. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Turkey lands a high kick!
Turkey throws a sloppy head kick and carlson moves out of range easily. Turkey connects with a high kick. Turkey throws a head kick but carlson moves out of range.
Turkey lands a head kick!
carlson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turkey.
Turkey looks to land a combination but carlson avoids it well. carlson shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles carlson . That's going to take a lot out of him. Turkey stalks carlson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into carlson 's face. carlson staggers backwards, shaken. carlson is breathing heavily. Turkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Turkey throws a head kick that carlson semi-blocks.
Charles carlson 's cut is getting worse. carlson blocks a head kick by Turkey.
Turkey misses with a wild combination.
Turkey connects with a high kick. Turkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. carlson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
carlson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Turkey counters with a body kick that stops carlson in his tracks momentarily. Turkey lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Turkey scores with a leg kick.
Turkey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to carlson 's calf. Turkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Turkey looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Turkey works a leg free and moves into half guard. Turkey working over carlson with some ground and pound. carlson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Charles carlson 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. carlson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if carlson tries to get out of the position. carlson is not content to let Turkey control the position. Turkey scoring with strikes to the body and head. Turkey tries to pass the half guard into mount. carlson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Turkey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for carlson ! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. carlson working to try and regain half guard.
carlson is bucking up trying to escape but Turkey cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jeez, Charles carlson 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charles carlson 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Turkey!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Beef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beef has chosen Arguru as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerry Butler! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Beef! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Butler throws a solid leg kick but Beef takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Butler. Butler waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Beef. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Beef to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Beef is rocked!
It looks like Tony Beef has been cut. Butler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Beef is still in real trouble! Can Butler finish him? Butler wants to control from the top but Beef keeps moving. Beef seems to have recovered his senses. Beef tries to land a sweep but no joy. Butler postures up in Beef's guard and throws a big left but Beef blocks it. Butler 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. Beef utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Butler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Beef has his foot on Butler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Butler works his way back into a safe position though. Butler passes Beef's left leg - he's now in half guard. Beef looking for submissions off his back. Butler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beef does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Butler works his way into side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Butler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beef, who protects the arm well. Beef tries to escape but Butler is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Butler advances to full mount. Butler prevents Beef from getting the reversal. Beef is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Butler trying to control but he's not successful this time. A nice elbow there by Butler. Beef throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Butler jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Beef manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Butler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Butler is breathing heavily. Beef takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Butler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beef knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Beef manages to work his way to half guard, despite Butler's best efforts. Beef actively working from the bottom here. Beef is looking for a sweep. Butler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Beef blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butler. Beef is refusing to be controlled, as Butler sits in half guard. Butler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Butler is tying to control. Beef wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A slapping leg kick lands for Beef.
Butler moves into range and connects with a jab. Beef throws a right and a left that both miss. Beef looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Beef connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Butler fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Butler. Beef tries a head kick but it misses.
Tony Beef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Beef throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Beef moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Butler tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Beef throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beef misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Beef checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Beef throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Butler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Beef steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butler. A left and a right from Beef both land. Nice combination. Beef with a body punch. A glancing blow. Beef misses with a combination
and Butler counters with a lovely straight right hand! Beef fails with a takedown attempt. Beef throws a head kick but Butler moves out of range.
Beef closes the distance and lands a one-two. Beef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Butler gets caught flat footed, as Beef shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Butler can't keep his opponent in guard - Beef advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Beef is working for a kimura but Butler is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Beef seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Butler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gerry Butler will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tony Beef's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Butler fakes the leg kick and cracks Beef in the body. Butler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Beef rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butler moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Horrible takedown by Beef or perhaps it was just good defense by Butler which made him look bad. Butler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beef throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Beef explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Beef shoots in but Butler avoids the takedown attempt easily. Gerry Butler is winning the standup battle so far. Butler throws a body kick that misses. Beef buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Beef lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Beef shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Butler as he avoids it easily. Gerry Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Beef. Beef is breathing heavily. Beef just misses with a punch to the body.
Beef throws a body punch but Butler moves out of range. Nice shot by Butler.
That's one minute gone in the round. Butler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beef on the side of the head. Butler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beef sees it coming and avoids it easily. Beef keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Butler blocks a low kick nicely. Beef takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beef catches Butler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Butler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beef.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Butler 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 Beef has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beef and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Beef misses with a few strikes there.
Beef throws a lazy head kick and Butler counters with a nice uppercut. Butler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Butler misses with a combination
and Beef counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Butler is lucky that one didn't land flush. A head kick by Beef misses enabling Butler to counter with a crisp jab. Beef throws a lazy head kick and Butler counters with a one-two to the body. Butler fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Beef throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butler sees it coming and avoids it easily. Butler takes one to the chin there. A right-left combo lands from Butler. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Beef lands a nice looking body shot.
Butler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Beef looks to land a combination but Butler avoids it well. Beef throws a series of punches but Butler avoids them all with ease. Beef walks into a jab. Beef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beef uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butler. Beef tries to clinch but Butler is having none of it. Beef doesn't manage to clinch there - Butler circles away.
Butler throws a right and a left that Beef avoids nicely. Beef lands with a kick to the temple. Butler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Beef misses with a combination
and Butler counters with a one-two to the body. Beef moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beef misses with a combination
and Butler counters with a three punch combo that has Beef backing up. Beef nods at Butler to acknowledge the strikes. Beef lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gerry Butler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Beef rushes Butler and presses him up against the cage. Beef pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Beef throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Beef changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Butler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Beef decides to stand back up. Beef steps back and let's Butler get back to his feet. Beef has managed to clinch.
Beef breaks from the clinch.
Beef misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Butler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beef throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Beef rushes Butler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Beef pushes Butler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Beef gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Beef manages to break the clinch.
Beef darts in and clinches Butler up against the cage. Butler is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Butler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Beef misses with a body shot.
Beef throws a head kick that half lands.
Beef drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Butler is looking to reverse the position. Butler regains half guard. Beef is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Butler! Butler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beef lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Beef working for a guillotine from mount but Butler is in no mood to give up. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Butler regains half guard. Butler regains full guard. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gerry Butler will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tony Beef's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beef throws a quick inside leg kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beef, as that shot connected.
Beef swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beef throws a head kick that half lands.
Beef throws a head kick but Butler moves out of range.
Beef is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Butler rather than just go for the knockout. Beef misses the shot to the body. Beef moves into the clinch. Butler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Beef is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Butler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Butler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beef throws a right and a left that both miss. Beef throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Butler's waist but Butler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beef off to one side. Butler throws a hook but Beef blocks it. Beef throws a right hand that Butler ducks under and follows up with a left that Butler also avoids with ease. Beef will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butler misses with a looping right. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A head kick misses from Beef. Butler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beef uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butler.
Butler takes a kick to the side of the head. Beef misses with a head kick.
Beef pushes Butler up against the cage in a clinch. Butler wants to get back to striking at distance but Beef won't allow it.
Beef breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Butler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Beef misses the shot to the body. Butler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beef throws a right and a left that both miss. Beef throws a quick inside leg kick. Beef looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Butler keeping full guard, as Beef tries to pass. Beef drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beef jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Butler looking for a sweep. Not yet Butler, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Butler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beef manages to get himself to full guard.
Butler is working Beef over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Beef 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. Butler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Beef looking to hit a scissor sweep but Butler is one step ahead there. Butler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Butler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beef scores with a kick to the midsection. Butler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Butler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beef tries to clinch there but Butler circles away.
Beef drives through with a takedown into guard. Beef must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Butler keeping full guard, as Beef tries to pass. Butler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Beef won't allow Butler to sweep him here. Beef is in close to Butler's body, working some short punches and elbows. Beef controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Beef pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butler is keeping the position for now. Butler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beef can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Beef scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Butler wants to stand up but Beef is controlling him. Beef loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Beef preventing the sweep. Beef passes easily into side control. Nice work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Butler wants to control but Beef postures up. Beef lands an elbow. Beef stands up and beckons Butler to his feet. Butler waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Beef. Butler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Butler misses with a double jab.
Butler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beef moves out of range and avoids them all easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Beef really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tony Beef's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beef moves out of range of the leg kick from Butler. Beef instigates a clinch. Beef lands a hook that snaps the head of Butler backwards. A hook to the body from Beef.
Beef using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Beef lands a body punch in the clinch. Beef can't get the takedown.
Beef cracks Butler with a nice body shot. Beef with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Beef using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Beef escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beef takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Butler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Beef throws a wild body kick that Butler sees coming a mile off. Butler on the wrong end of a nice hook. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Butler misses with a double jab.
Beef feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Butler's calf. Beef takes a swing at Butler's ribcage but misses. Beef throws a combination. Butler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beef throws a sloppy head kick and Butler moves out of range easily. Butler slips a jab and a cross from Beef.
Beef moves into the clinch. Beef wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Butler breaks the clinch.
Beef lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Beef. A nice leg kick lands there from Beef. Beef misses with a takedown and Beef takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Beef throws a sloppy head kick and Butler moves out of range easily. Butler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Beef throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butler. Butler lands with a straight right. Beef didn't see that one coming. Butler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Butler tries to free his leg and advance position but Beef is retaining full guard. Beef looking to control.
Butler wants to pass the guard but Beef is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Beef is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Butler with a nice head shot there. Butler trying to control but Beef is working from the bottom. Beef had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Butler is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Beef Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Butler's back instead. Butler is taking damage to the body and head. Beef is trying to stick to Butler's back but Butler is turning into Beef. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Beef's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Butler. Butler trying to control but Beef is working from the bottom. Butler looking to pass the guard. Beef tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beef is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Beef keeping moving, preventing Butler from controlling successfully. Butler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Butler closes the distance and clinches up with Beef, looking for a takedown. Butler pushes Beef against the cage but Beef circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Beef's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Beef duly obliges. Beef throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beef throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beef throws a head kick that misses. Beef just misses with a punch to the body.
Butler scores with a decent looking hook. Butler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Beef lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Beef.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Beef comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Beef jabs at Butler's body. Beef shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Gerry Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Beef. Beef connects with a solid leg kick. Beef gets off balance looking for a body kick and Butler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Beef dodges the punch combination from Butler.
Beef throws a right and a left that both miss. Butler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beef manages to avoid it. Beef lands a right hook to the body.
Butler is looking to chop away at Beef's legs. Nice jab there from Beef. Beef throws a body punch but Butler moves out of range. Butler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beef thuds his shin into the meat of Butler's side. Left hook, right uppercut from Beef. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beef!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Beef dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Tony Beef's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Butler misses with an uppercut. Beef saw that one coming. Butler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beef. Butler connects with a crisp jab. Beef throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Butler scores with a one two! Beef had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Beef connects with the punch. Beef lands a high kick!
Beef is looking to land body kicks. Beef takes the fight into the clinch. Butler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Butler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beef pinned against the cage. Beef gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Beef misses the body punch and Butler counters with a straight right hand. Beef moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Beef thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Butler if he has to take too many more of those.
Beef throws a series of punches but Butler moves out of range. Butler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. A thudding body kick lands there by Beef!
Beef changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Butler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beef stands up and we're back to a striking position. Beef shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beef showed some decent athleticism there. Beef is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beef is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Butler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beef. Butler is trying to maintain the position but Beef is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Butler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beef's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beef's back! Beef is trying to shake Butler off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Butler won't be happy about giving up the dominant position. Beef lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Beef lands a head kick!
Beef fails with an attempt to clinch.
Butler tests Beef's chin there with a solid looking shot. Beef throws a head kick but Butler moves out of range.
Butler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Butler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beef misses with a head kick.
Beef clinches with his opponent.
Beef manages to pull guard.
Butler wants to pass the guard but Beef is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beef has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Butler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Butler works a leg free and moves into half guard. Butler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Beef is squirming around, avoiding Butler's attempts to control the action. Beef tries to hold on but Butler postures up. Butler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beef is looking to escape. Beef regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Butler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Beef lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. Beef misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Butler lands strikes from half guard. Butler is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Beef has managed to free his arm - good work. Butler is looking to advance position but Beef won't allow it. Butler is trying to control the action in half guard but Beef is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Butler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Beef. Butler shrugs it off though. Beef throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Butler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight! Tony Beef comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Beef has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Tony Beef! Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Tony Beef! Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Tony Beef!
Tony Beef wins by unanimous decision! Tony Beef is the new middleweight champion!
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