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LFC 19: Double PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Silva!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva dodges the punch combination from Svensson.
Martin Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries for a takedown but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Svensson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Svensson drops Silva with a left and a right! Oh, Silva is hurt - Svensson dives into side control looking to finish!
Silva is rocked!
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Svensson stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Svensson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Svensson.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Svensson swivels and escapes.
Silva looks gassed!
Nice shot lands for Svensson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Svensson connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Silva! He's out on his feet! Svensson rushes in and drops Silva with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Martin Svensson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terry Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Stoner will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Stoner!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stoner takes one to the chin there.
A combination from Stoner does no damage.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Brown throws a head kick but Stoner moves out of range.
Stoner throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Stoner scores with a one two! Brown had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Stoner looks gassed!
Stoner blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown is looking to score with low kicks.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Stoner seems unphased.
It looks like Ben Stoner has been cut.
Brown takes a swing at Stoner's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Stoner avoids the head kick by Brown.
Stoner tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown breaks the clinch.
Brown clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries for a takedown but Stoner manages to get underhooks.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stoner throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown throws a chopping leg kick but Stoner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Stoner.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brown tries to clinch there but Stoner circles away.
Brown pushes Stoner up against the ropes in a clinch.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stoner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown rushes Stoner and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A short left from Brown.
Brown prevents a takedown attempt there.
Terry Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Stoner.
Brown breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Brown tries a low kick but Stoner avoids it.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Stoner. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Brown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stoner closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Stoner pushes Brown against the ropes but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoner blocks a head kick by Brown.
Stoner closes the distance but Brown moves to the side
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brown.
Stoner has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stoner.
Stoner keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Stoner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stoner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stoner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stoner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown tries to clinch but Stoner is having none of it.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Stoner moves out of range easily.
Stoner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stoner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Stoner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoner.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Stoner stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken.
Brown connects with a looping right hand.
Stoner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoner fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stoner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stoner checks a leg kick.
Stoner shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Stoner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown pushes Stoner up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Stoner won't allow it.
Stoner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Stoner.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Stoner pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stoner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoner.
Stoner lands with a right to the head.
Stoner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stoner jumps guard but Brown stands there with Stoner around his waist. Stoner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Stoner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stoner shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stoner, pushing him back against the ropes.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Stoner blocks a leg kick.
Stoner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stoner's guard.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stoner is trying to hold Brown in close to prevent damage but Brown has managed to pass into half guard.
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner is looking to improve his position.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stoner is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stoner trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is pressing down on Stoner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stoner is holding on for now.
Stoner works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Stoner wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Stoner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stoner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Brown!
Stoner throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brown because Stoner loaded up on that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoner tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
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 Terry Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Stoner's cut.
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.
Stoner has a takedown stuffed.
Brown moves into the clinch.
Stoner working aggressively here.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stoner just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stoner swivels and escapes.
Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Stoner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Stoner ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Stoner which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown clinches up with Stoner and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stoner looking for a takedown.
Terry Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Stoner.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoner.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown 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 Stoner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stoner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Terry Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A left and a right from Stoner both land. Nice combination.
Stoner shoots in but no luck this time.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown misses with a hook. Stoner ducked under it nicely.
Stoner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stoner tries to clinch up.
Stoner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown drives through and clinches with Stoner against the ropes.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ben Stoner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Stoner sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ben Stoner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoner wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stoner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stoner counters with a left and a right that stings Brown.
A big right from Brown misses.
Stoner tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Stoner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Stoner counters by clinching up.
Stoner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stoner fails to pull guard.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stoner breaks the clinch.
Stoner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown throws a head kick that misses
and Stoner counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brown is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown closes the distance but Stoner moves to the side
and Stoner counters with a stiff right hand.
Stoner swinging wilding here.
Stoner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Stoner misses.
Stoner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Stoner misses.
Stoner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoner.
Stoner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Stoner slips the punch.
Stoner works over Brown's head and body with a nice combination.
A big left from Brown misses.
Stoner throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoner.
Stoner fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Stoner has managed to clinch.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stoner with a hook.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
Stoner blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown throws a leg kick but Stoner moved away.
Stoner lands a jab-cross combination.
Stoner throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Stoner throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch.
Terry Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Terry Brown.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gator Raid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raid comes to the ring accompanied by Rio de Janeiro. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gator Raid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Head!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head stuffs the takedown attempt from Raid. Raid gets slowly back to his feet.
Head looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Raid misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Head. No joy for Raid on that attempt.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Head.
Raid gets the takedown into side control.
Raid looks up at the clock and then as Head takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Raid smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Raid connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Head some visible discomfort.
Raid is chipping away with strikes.
Raid is working Head over with some ground and pound from side control.
Head taking a bit of punishment here - Raid scoring with strikes.
Raid working the ground and pound from side control.
Raid scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Head to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Raid's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Raid landing strikes.
Raid cracks Head with a big right hand but Head just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Raid scoring with punches from side control.
Head can't do much from the bottom here.
Raid scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head is working to avoid the ground and pound but Raid connects with a decent elbow.
Raid grinds an elbow into Head's temple.
Raid cracks Head with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Raid working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Raid is chipping away with strikes.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raid gets a takedown into half guard.
Raid 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Head on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Raid 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.
Raid takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Raid working the head and body with strikes.
Raid is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Head has hold of Raid's hands but Raid slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raid.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Head with a poor takedown
and Raid counters with a nice double leg into side control. Head won't be happy with that.
Head takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Head is trying to buck Raid off.
Raid working the ground and pound.
Raid working the body and head with strikes.
Head is trying to get back to half guard.
Raid scores with a couple of short elbows.
Head taking punishment in the form of punches.
Head takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raid shoots in but Head avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gator Raid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Head ducks under a wild hook from Raid.
Raid drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Raid scores with a couple of short elbows.
Raid scoring with punches from side control.
Raid scores with a couple of short elbows.
Raid is putting a hurting on Head here, landing some big shots from side control.
Raid lands a nice forearm strike.
Head is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Raid off and has taken his back!
Head lands a shot to the head.
Even with his hooks in, Head manages to miss with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Raid could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head doesn't have the hooks in and Raid manages to turn into his guard.
Raid lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Raid scoring with punches to the head and body.
Raid distracts Head with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Raid lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Head slips a straight right by Raid.
Head fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Head gets caught flat footed, as Raid shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Raid postures up.
Raid lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raid postures up in Head's guard and throws a big left but Head blocks it.
Raid postures up and lands a big shot to Head's brow.
Raid is looking to work some ground and pound but Head has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gator Raid dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Head misses with the combination.
Raid shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ground and pound from Raid.
Raid scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Raid lands a nice short elbow.
Raid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Head is trying to stand up here but Raid is controlling him well.
Raid working Head over with strikes.
Raid working the head and body with strikes.
Raid slips a nice elbow through Head's hands, connecting with Head's forehead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Head fails with the takedown
and Raid counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Raid.
Raid connects with a couple of short punches.
Raid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raid landing with the ground and pound.
Raid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raid distracts Head with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Raid makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raid throwing strikes but missing.
Raid throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Head fails with the takedown
and Raid counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Raid.
Raid throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Raid throwing strikes from guard but Head blocks nicely.
Raid stops Head from standing up.
Raid postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raid lands a couple of digs.
Raid postures up and lands a big shot to Head's brow.
Head not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raid connects with a couple of short punches.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Head misses with a two punch combination.
Raid closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Raid working the body and head with strikes.
Raid cracks Head with a big right hand but Head just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Raid scores with punches from side control.
Raid lands a nice forearm strike.
Raid lands a few punches from side control.
Raid working away.
Raid is putting a hurting on Head here, landing some big shots from side control.
Head takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Head fails to land the takedown.
Gator Raid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raid wants a takedown.
Raid has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Head is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Head breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raid looks for a takedown but Head sprawls well.
Head ducks under a wild hook from Raid.
Raid avoids the body shot from Head.
Raid throws a shot from downtown. Head moves away and avoids it.
Raid gets the takedown into side control.
Raid creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Head wants to get back to his feet but Raid drags him back down.
Head struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raid is working Head over with some ground and pound from side control.
Head is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Raid off and has taken his back!
Raid tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The referee warns Raid that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Raid is trying desperately to improve position.
Head trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raid flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Raid is working to get back to half guard.
Head is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Raid can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gator Raid dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Head looks to clinch
and Raid counters with a nice double leg into side control. Head won't be happy with that.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Raid in side control lands a decent elbow.
Raid scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Head to see if he's OK.
Head can't do much from the bottom here.
Raid working the body and head with strikes.
Head takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Raid is working Head over with some ground and pound from side control.
Raid landing strikes.
Head is trying to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Raid changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Head tries to avoid it but Raid manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Head to the ground. Head escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice cross by Head.
Raid darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Raid 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Raid.
Head trying to hold on to Raid's head to control him but Raid postures up.
Ground and pound from Raid.
Head has hold of Raid's hands but Raid slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Raid stops Head from getting back to his feet.
Raid working Head over with strikes.
Raid wants to advance to full mount but Head doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raid swats away the attempt to clinch by Head.
Raid closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Raid looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Raid missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Head gets full guard.
Raid scoring with some ground and pound.
Gator Raid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raid wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
Raid tries to free his leg and advance position but Head is retaining full guard.
Gator Raid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raid postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Raid closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Raid lands in his opponent's guard.
Raid wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
Raid won't allow Head to sweep him here.
Raid forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raid content to control rather than advance.
Raid wants to take a breather but Head is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Head on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Raid perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Head wants to improve his position but Raid is controlling well.
Raid looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Head has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raid is working away from the top position though.
Raid prevents Head from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Head with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Head looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Raid drives through with a takedown into guard.
Raid controlling from the top position.
Raid seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Head for as long as he can get away with.
Raid wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
Anthony Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Head working for a triangle but Raid defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gator Raid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raid, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gator Raid!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ahmad zinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahmad zinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson swinging wilding here.
Ben Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
zinger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - zinger lands in his opponent's guard.
Robinson wants to stand up but zinger is controlling him.
zinger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
zinger stops Robinson from standing up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing zinger from controlling successfully.
Robinson wants to stand up but zinger is controlling him.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as zinger controls the pace.
Robinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Robinson keeping full guard, as zinger tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with zinger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A punch combination from Robinson misses.
zinger dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Robinson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Ahmad zinger has been cut.
zinger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away.
zinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Robinson tries to sprawl out of it but zinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Robinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Robinson misses.
zinger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Robinson to the mat! Robinson manages to get full guard.
Robinson looks gassed!
zinger trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but zinger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
zinger passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
zinger wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
zinger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robinson is in trouble now - zinger has advanced to mount!
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding zinger's attempts to control the action.
zinger landing strikes from the mount.
zinger wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
zinger wants to take Robinson's back here but Robinson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
zinger moves to the back.
zinger sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Robinson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ahmad zinger!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay de Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Kilmster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kilmster's choice of entrance music: Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - Darkest of Kin. Jay de Borg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay de Borg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Kilmster!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilmster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
de Borg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
de Borg swinging wilding here.
de Borg misses with a few strikes there.
Kilmster misses with a looping left.
Kilmster missing with a left hand there. de Borg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
de Borg misses with a two punch combination.
Kilmster throws a low kick but de Borg avoids it.
de Borg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kilmster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
de Borg throws a series of punches but Kilmster avoids them all with ease.
de Borg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilmster throws out the jab.
Kilmster stuffs the takedown attempt from de Borg. de Borg gets slowly back to his feet.
Kilmster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
de Borg is breathing heavily.
de Borg throws a looping overhand right but Kilmster ducks down to avoid it.
de Borg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kilmster scores with a jab. de Borg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Jay de Borg has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kilmster, as that shot connected.
Kilmster throws an overhand right that lands on de Borg's shoulder, as de Borg tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from de Borg.
Kilmster lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilmster with a hook.
Kilmster lands with an overhand left.
Kilmster scores with a takedown into de Borg's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilmster forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kilmster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kilmster thows a huge punch but de Borg dodges it nicely.
Kilmster is nestled in close to de Borg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kilmster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kilmster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kilmster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kilmster throwing shots but de Borg is blocking nicely.
Kilmster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kilmster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kilmster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kilmster lands a nice short elbow.
Kilmster prevents de Borg from improving his position.
de Borg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if de Borg tries to get out of the position.
Kilmster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. de Borg defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. de Borg defending well though.
Kilmster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kilmster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
de Borg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
de Borg wants to improve his position but Kilmster is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kilmster is nestled in close to de Borg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kilmster scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kilmster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster with the ground and pound but de Borg uses the opportunity to regain guard.
de Borg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilmster.
Kilmster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kilmster is looking to work some ground and pound but de Borg has wrist control.
Kilmster stands up over de Borg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kilmster throws and elbow that misses. de Borg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kilmster's guard. Nice move by de Borg!
Kilmster will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilmster doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
de Borg trying to control but Kilmster is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Kilmster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay de Borg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
de Borg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
de Borg misses with a takedown
and Kilmster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
de Borg moves away from the strike by Kilmster.
de Borg looks for a takedown but Kilmster sprawls well.
Kilmster scores with a hook.
Kilmster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches de Borg on the side of the head.
de Borg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay de Borg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
de Borg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and de Borg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
de Borg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for de Borg. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kilmster connects with a good right hand that stumbles de Borg. de Borg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kilmster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck de Borg on the side of the head.
Kilmster cracks de Borg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmster connects with a single shot there.
A shot to de liver by Kilmster. Beautiful body shot.
Jay de Borg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
de Borg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kilmster takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
de Borg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jake Kilmster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilmster cracks de Borg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Nice jab there from Kilmster.
Kilmster connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kilmster lands a right hook to the body.
Kilmster throws a jab when de Borg was well out of range.
Kilmster lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Kilmster.
de Borg is rocked!
Kilmster drops de Borg with a straight left! Oh this is bad for de Borg! Kilmster dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Kilmster!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kay Olubiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Dolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olubiy comes to the ring accompanied by hitman. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dolan's choice of entrance music: Shipping Up to Boston. Mick Dolan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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24
179 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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180 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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Brawler
Good chin |
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kay Olubiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mick Dolan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olubiy throws a series of punches but Dolan moves out of range.
Olubiy has a takedown stuffed.
Olubiy throws a sloppy head kick and Dolan moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Olubiy.
Dolan rushes Olubiy and presses him up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dolan takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dolan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dolan missing with knees to the body.
Dolan is struggling to control the position.
Olubiy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dolan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Olubiy is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Dolan.
Dolan presses Olubiy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Olubiy tries to pull guard but Dolan holds him up against the ropes and eventually Olubiy drops back down to his feet.
Dolan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dolan lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dolan keeps control of Olubiy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dolan taking a breather.
Olubiy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Dolan on the inside.
Dolan stalling the fight.
Dolan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dolan lands a shot to the body.
Olubiy is breathing heavily.
Dolan digs a right hand into Olubiy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olubiy's gas tank.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dolan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olubiy or not.
A right hand to the body from Dolan.
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!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dolan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Dolan on the inside.
A short right from Dolan on the inside.
Dolan pushes Olubiy back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dolan.
Dolan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dolan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dolan cracks Olubiy with a nice body shot.
Dolan is struggling to control the position.
Dolan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olubiy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolan presses Olubiy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Dolan - that landed with a thud.
Dolan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dolan lands a nice knee to the body.
Dolan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olubiy or not.
Dolan pressing his opponent against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Dolan.
A right hook to the body lands for Dolan.
Dolan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olubiy backwards.
Dolan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dolan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dolan digs a right hand into Olubiy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olubiy's gas tank.
Dolan works on Olubiy's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Dolan.
Dolan lands with a left to the head.
Dolan lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Dolan.
Dolan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Olubiy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dolan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dolan.
Dolan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Olubiy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dolan works on Olubiy's body with a couple of short punches.
Dolan lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Dolan - that landed with a thud.
Dolan trying to control the position but instead, Olubiy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dolan into the ropes.
Dolan cracks Olubiy with a nice body shot.
A short right from Dolan on the inside.
Dolan presses Olubiy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dolan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dolan pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Dolan lands with a short shot to the head.
Dolan digs a right hand underneath Olubiy's ribcage. Olubiy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dolan lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolan lands a body shot.
Dolan is trying to maintain a safe position but Olubiy gets an underhook and turns Dolan into the ropes.
Dolan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Olubiy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dolan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kay Olubiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolan moves into the clinch.
Dolan gets through Olubiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dolan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dolan lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Dolan.
Dolan lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Dolan.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dolan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dolan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Dolan.
Nice body punch from Dolan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dolan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dolan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olubiys head.
Dolan lands a knee to the body.
Dolan lands a damaging elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dolan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Dolan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dolan has Olubiy up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dolan is leaning against Olubiy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Olubiy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dolan lands a body shot.
Dolan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dolan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Dolan is leaning against Olubiy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dolan lands with a light punch inside.
Dolan lands with a right to the head.
Dolan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Olubiy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dolan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dolan lands a knee to the head.
Dolan lands a body shot.
Dolan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mick Dolan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dolan scores with a shot to the side of Olubiy's head.
Dolan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dolan lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Dolan.
A short right from Dolan.
A right handed body shot lands from Dolan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dolan.
Dolan lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Dolan as the two fighters clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Dolan.
Dolan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Olubiy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dolan is stalling here.
Dolan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olubiy backwards.
Dolan pushes Olubiy back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Dolan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olubiy backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolan is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Dolan.
Dolan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Olubiy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dolan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Olubiy takes a shot to the head.
Dolan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolan leaning against his opponent.
Dolan crunches a lovely knee into Olubiy's ribcage.
Dolan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dolan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olubiy or not.
Dolan lands with a light punch inside.
Dolan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dolan avoiding damage.
Dolan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Dolan lands a body shot.
Olubiy being controlled against the ropes.
Dolan scores with a shot to the side of Olubiy's head.
Olubiy misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Dolan.
A right handed body shot lands from Dolan.
A short body shot lands from Dolan as the two fighters clinch.
Dolan is leaning against Olubiy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dolan digs a right hand underneath Olubiy's ribcage. Olubiy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Dolan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolan lands with a left to the head.
Dolan taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Dolan.
Dolan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Olubiy is keeping busy.
Dolan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olubiy or not.
Dolan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dolan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dolan is struggling to control the position.
Olubiy is trying to break the clinch but Dolan has him pressed against the ropes.
Olubiy wants to get back to striking at distance but Dolan won't allow it.
Dolan lands a hook that snaps the head of Olubiy backwards.
Dolan trying to control the position but instead, Olubiy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dolan into the ropes.
Dolan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dolan is looking to control Olubiy's arms but Olubiy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dolan has his back to the ropes.
Dolan works on Olubiy's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dolan.
Olubiy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Olubiy backwards.
Dolan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dolan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Olubiy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good body shot from Dolan.
Dolan is trying to maintain a safe position but Olubiy gets an underhook and turns Dolan into the ropes.
Dolan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dolan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olubiys head.
Dolan gets through Olubiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Olubiy prevents a body shot from Dolan.
Olubiy can't break the clinch.
Olubiy jumps guard but Dolan stands there with Olubiy around his waist. Olubiy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Dolan.
Dolan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The is referee keeping an eye on Dolan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dolan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olubiy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olubiy can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Dolan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Olubiy closes the distance but Dolan moves to the side
and Dolan counters with a right hand to the body.
Dolan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Olubiy wants to clinch but Dolan slips to the side
and Dolan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Olubiy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dolan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olubiy tries to clinch but Dolan moves away
and Dolan counters by moving into the clinch.
Dolan lands a knee to the body.
Dolan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olubiy backwards.
A body shot lands from Dolan.
Dolan lands with a left to the head.
Dolan lands a damaging elbow.
Dolan is trying to maintain a safe position but Olubiy gets an underhook and turns Dolan into the ropes.
Dolan presses Olubiy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dolan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olubiy backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dolan digs a right hand underneath Olubiy's ribcage. Olubiy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dolan is leaning against Olubiy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dolan lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Dolan.
Dolan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dolan lands a body shot.
Dolan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dolan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dolan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dolan lands a shot to the body.
Dolan crunches a lovely knee into Olubiy's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Dolan - that landed with a thud.
Dolan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olubiy backwards.
Dolan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolan is leaning against Olubiy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dolan lands a nice shot to the body.
Dolan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Olubiy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Olubiy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dolan smiles and moves away.
Mick Dolan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olubiy tries to clinch
and Dolan counters with a left and a right that stings Olubiy.
Dolan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olubiy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dolan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dolan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Olubiy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dolan has time to react.
Dolan moves into range and clinches up with Olubiy.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Good body shot from Dolan.
Olubiy tries to pull guard but Dolan holds him up against the ropes and eventually Olubiy drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dolan.
Dolan lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dolan.
Dolan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dolan avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Dolan.
Dolan looking to slow down the pace here.
Olubiy tries to break the clinch but Dolan is controlling the position.
Dolan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Olubiy tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kay Olubiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dolan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dolan stalling in the clinch but Olubiy improves position.
Olubiy takes a knee right on the jaw!
A body shot lands from Dolan.
A knee to the head by Dolan.
Olubiy tries to stall but Dolan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Dolan on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dolan avoiding damage.
Olubiy is trying to break the clinch but Dolan has him pressed against the ropes.
Dolan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olubiy or not.
Dolan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olubiy or not.
Olubiy takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olubiy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dolan just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Dolan lands a hook that snaps the head of Olubiy backwards.
Dolan lands a nice knee to the body.
Olubiy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dolan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dolan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olubiy backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dolan is leaning against Olubiy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Olubiy is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dolan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Olubiy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dolan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dolan lands a body shot.
Olubiy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dolan just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dolan.
Dolan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dolan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olubiy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olubiy has had enough of the clinch but Dolan keeps him there for the moment.
Olubiy being controlled against the ropes.
Dolan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Dolan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dolan 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 24:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Dolan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taka Gominori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes into the arena with The Streets-Let's Push Things Foward blaring out of the sound system. Gominori comes into a darkened arena with his song building. In Flames - Take This Life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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218 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Taka Gominori!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Gominori with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Gominori does no damage.
Gominori throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Gominori misses with a looping right.
Davis moves out of range as Gominori strikes.
Gominori closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Gominori pushes Davis against the ropes but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gominori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis tries to clinch up.
Davis gets caught flat footed, as Gominori shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Davis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Davis working the head and body with strikes.
Gominori actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Davis.
Davis working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Davis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Davis working the ground and pound effectively.
Davis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis working Gominori over with strikes here.
Davis breaks from Gominori's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Davis with the ground and pound from mount.
Gominori can't escape the position.
Davis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Davis scoring with strikes but Gominori is staying in there.
It looks like Taka Gominori has been cut.
Davis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Davis landing punches.
Gominori is bucking up trying to escape but Davis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gominori sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gominori looks gassed!
Davis wants to pass to mount but Gominori is defending the position.
Gominori gets back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gominori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is working Gominori over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gominori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gominori doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gominori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gominori can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gominori tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gominori wants to get back to full guard.
Gominori makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gominori.
Davis postures up and lands a big shot to Gominori's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gominori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gominori has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Davis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Gominori is defending well.
Gominori looking for submissions off his back.
Gominori punching from the bottom.
Davis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Davis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gominori knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Davis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to pass to full mount but Gominori defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gominori to the mat! Gominori manages to get full guard.
Gominori can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Davis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gominori regains half guard.
Davis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gominori missing with punches from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gominori looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taka Gominori's cut.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gominori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gominori throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Gominori throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Gominori throws a good cross that connects.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davis gets a takedown into half guard.
Davis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gominori is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Davis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis lands a big shot there that rocks Gominori but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Davis prevents Gominori from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gominori is trying desperately to improve position.
Davis landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Davis.
Gominori bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gominori scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Antonio Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gominori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gominori throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gominori drops back looking for a leg! Davis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davis manages to kick Gominori off! Gominori jumps back into Davis's guard.
Gominori won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gominori with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gominori's guard now.
Davis advances to half guard.
Davis blocks the strikes from Gominori.
Gominori wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gominori manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gominori is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gominori actively working from the bottom here.
Davis prevents Gominori from improving his position.
Davis is looking to advance position but Gominori won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gominori wants to get back to full guard.
Gominori is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Gominori is defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davis gets the takedown into side control.
Davis lands a few punches from side control.
Gominori manages to work his way to half guard, despite Davis's best efforts.
Gominori looking for submissions off his back.
Gominori is pressing down on Davis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gominori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is pushing down on Gominori's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gominori is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Davis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gominori is desperately trying to improve his position but Davis has a good base and remains in mount.
Davis landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Davis.
Gominori working to try and regain half guard.
Davis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis lands a nice shot to the head.
Gominori can't escape the position.
Davis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Davis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taka Gominori's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Davis slips a jab and a cross from Gominori.
Davis avoids the head kick by Gominori.
Gominori tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Davis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gominori knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gominori manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gominori had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Davis is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gominori Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Davis's back instead.
Davis turns into Gominori and is now in his guard.
Davis throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gominori looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gominori is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Davis landing a few strikes.
Gominori sneaks back into half guard.
Gominori moves into full guard.
Gominori throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gominori looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis landing with the ground and pound.
Gominori throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Davis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gominori tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gominori takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gominori is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Davis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Davis lands a nice shot to the head.
Davis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gominori regains half guard.
Gominori looking for submissions off his back.
Gominori is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Davis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gominori looking for submissions off his back.
Gominori is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Davis blocks the strikes from Gominori.
Davis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gominori!
Davis landing strikes from the mount.
Gominori keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gominori is trying desperately to improve position.
Davis working the ground and pound effectively.
Gominori is working to get back to half guard.
Davis landing strikes from the mount and Gominori is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gominori gets back to half guard.
Davis working Gominori over with strikes.
Gominori is looking to improve his position.
Davis trying to pass the guard but Gominori defending well.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
Taka Gominori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gominori looking for submissions off his back.
Davis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gominori is desperately trying to improve his position but Davis has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antonio Davis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Davis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacoby Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marquis DeSade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cash comes to the ring accompanied by Between Angels and Insects. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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195 lbs
5 - 7 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacoby Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Marquis DeSade!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash misses with a takedown attempt - DeSade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cash shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cash was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cash mounts DeSade! Really nice guard pass there!
Cash with a couple of short strikes.
Cash punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DeSade is looking to get to half guard.
DeSade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cash blocks DeSade's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
DeSade gets back to half guard.
DeSade trying to control from the bottom.
Cash drops an elbow to the side of DeSade's head.
DeSade wants to improve his position but Cash is controlling well.
Cash is trying for a kimura here. DeSade looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cash wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacoby Cash!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jas Fro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joni Johnsso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fro's entrance music is Vangelis - Conquest of Paradise. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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210 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jas Fro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joni Johnsso!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fro gets the takedown into side control.
Johnsso is trying to improve his position.
Fro is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnsso is defending well.
Johnsso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnsso's legs.
Fro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnsso, who protects the arm well.
Fro is looking to take a break and control but Johnsso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Johnsso is looking for a sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnsso 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.
Johnsso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnsso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnsso is pushing down on Fro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fro is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnsso has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fro is just riding it out for now. Johnsso eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fro actively working from the bottom here.
Fro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnsso in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fro tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Johnsso!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joni Johnsso!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killa J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine has chosen Megadeth-Kill the King as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Killa J!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Remy Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
J shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valentine but Valentine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Valentine and J goes tumbling to the canvas! Valentine follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like Killa J has been cut.
Valentine trying to mount his opponent but J defends it.
J looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valentine is taking a breather. J 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.
Valentine tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
J wants to get back to full guard.
Valentine wants to stand but J has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
J ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valentine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by J.
Valentine drops J with a straight left! Oh this is bad for J! Valentine dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Valentine!
Remy Valentine is the new light heavyweight champion!
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