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EEF 39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anil Khandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Darren Cox has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
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180 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Anil Khandro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox scores with a decent looking hook.
Cox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khandro.
Cox throws a right hand that Khandro ducks under and follows up with a left that Khandro also avoids with ease.
A combination from Cox does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khandro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cox fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cox.
Cox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khandro moves away.
Horrible takedown by Cox or perhaps it was just good defense by Khandro which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox misses with a body shot.
Darren Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox looks to score with a jab to the body but Khandro is just out of range.
Cox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cox misses with a looping left.
Cox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khandro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khandro stuffs the takedown.
Khandro stuffs the takedown.
Khandro tries to clinch up.
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.
Khandro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cox tries to clinch
and Khandro counters by moving into the clinch.
Khandro is pushing Cox up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Khandro's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Cox can't break the clinch.
Cox goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khandro prevents it.
Cox has had enough of the clinch but Khandro keeps him there for the moment.
Cox wants to get back to striking at distance but Khandro won't allow it.
Cox wants a takedown.
Cox is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cox wants to get back to striking at distance but Khandro won't allow it.
Cox tries to score a body lock takedown but Khandro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cox is breathing heavily.
Khandro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cox is looking to break free of the clinch but Khandro has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox is looking to break free of the clinch but Khandro has double underhooks.
Khandro is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anil Khandro.
Khandro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cox falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khandro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cox is trying to break the clinch but Khandro has him pressed against the cage.
Khandro prevents Cox from breaking the clinch.
Cox has Khandro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khandro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khandro is pressed up against the cage. Cox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khandro down to the mat. Khandro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Cox with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khandro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khandro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cox is trying to drag Khandro to the mat but Khandro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cox drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khandro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Khandro controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anil Khandro dominated that round.
That's time! Cox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Khandro takes the fight into the clinch.
Khandro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cox can't get the takedown.
Khandro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox has had enough of the clinch but Khandro keeps him there for the moment.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Khandro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cox tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anil Khandro.
Cox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khandro counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox has Khandro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khandro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cox goes for a takedown attempt but Khandro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cox throws a combination that misses
and Khandro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cox can't break the clinch.
Cox tries to break the clinch but Khandro is controlling the position.
Khandro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cox.
Cox goes for a takedown attempt but Khandro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Darren Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cox throws an overhand right that lands on Khandro's shoulder, as Khandro tries to avoid the shot.
Cox misses the shot to the body.
Cox with a poor takedown
and Khandro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khandro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khandro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cox has had enough of the clinch but Khandro keeps him there for the moment.
Cox is looking to break free of the clinch but Khandro has double underhooks.
Cox changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khandro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cox tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Khandro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Khandro slowing the pace effectively.
Cox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khandro has him pressed against the cage.
Cox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khandro taking a breather.
Cox has had enough of the clinch but Khandro keeps him there for the moment.
Khandro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cox up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khandro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cox.
Cox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khandro has him pressed against the cage.
Khandro stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anil Khandro.
Cox fails with the takedown.
Cox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cox tries to keep at a distance but Khandro has taken the fight into the clinch.
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.
Cox wants to break free but Khandro has control.
Cox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khandro has him pressed against the cage.
Khandro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cox up against the cage.
Cox wants a takedown but no success here.
Khandro slows down the pace here.
Khandro prevents the takedown attempt.
Khandro is stalling here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anil Khandro.
Cox shoots in and drives through. Khandro sprawls well.
Cox circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anil Khandro 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! This is the final round!
Cox wants to clinch but Khandro slips to the side
and Khandro counters by moving into the clinch.
Cox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khandro stalling in the clinch.
Cox is working for takedown but Khandro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Khandro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khandro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cox is trying to break free.
Cox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khandro prevents Cox from breaking the clinch.
Cox looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khandro stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox has had enough of the clinch but Khandro keeps him there for the moment.
Khandro prevents Cox from breaking the clinch.
Cox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khandro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Khandro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khandro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khandro is struggling to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cox is looking to break free of the clinch but Khandro has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khandro prevents Cox from breaking the clinch.
Cox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cox tries to break the clinch but Khandro is controlling the position.
Khandro slowing the pace effectively.
Cox can't break the clinch.
Khandro gets underhooks to prevent Cox's takedown attempt.
Khandro has Cox pressed against the cage.
Cox wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Khandro taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anil Khandro.
Cox swinging wilding here.
Cox shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khandro but Khandro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khandro is looking to clinch but Cox is avoiding it.
A jab from Cox misses.
Cox shoots in looking for a takedown. Khandro tries to sprawl out of it but Cox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khandro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox wants to clinch but Khandro slips to the side
and Khandro counters by moving into the clinch.
Khandro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Khandro continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Cox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khandro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anil Khandro.
A big left from Cox misses.
Cox has his takedown stuffed
and Khandro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khandro.
Anil Khandro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khandro slows down the pace here.
Cox wants to get back to striking at distance but Khandro won't allow it.
Khandro effectively controlling the action here.
Cox has had enough of the clinch but Khandro keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khandro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cox is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khandro keeps control of Cox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khandro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Khandro receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anil Khandro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Khandro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anil Khandro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Shine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillips comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Touch This. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Inexperienced |
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Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sun Shine!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shine closes the distance and pushes Phillips back into the cage.
Shine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phillips looking to slow down the pace here.
Shine misses with a knee to the head.
Shine lands a nice knee to the body.
Shine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shine lands a nice shot to the body.
Phillips tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shine counters with a nice leg kick.
Shine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phillips takes a jab right on the kisser.
Phillips clinches but Shine breaks the clinch
and Shine moves into the clinch.
Shine scores with a knee to the head.
Shine misses with a knee to the head.
Shine manages to break the clinch.
Phillips tries to clinch up
and Shine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shine.
Phillips misses with a knee strike.
Shine avoids a wild elbow strike from Phillips.
Phillips scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shine misses with a knee to the head.
Phillips has Shine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shine misses with a knee to the head.
Shine looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips has Shine pushed against the cage.
Phillips trying to land knees to the body.
Phillips is looking to control Shine's arms but Shine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Phillips has his back to the cage.
Shine tries to land a knee to the head but Phillips blocks with his arms.
Phillips looking to throw knees to the head but Shine is blocking nicely.
Shine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Phillips's face.
Shine misses with a knee strike.
Phillips lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shine misses with a knee strike.
Phillips wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shine has him pressed against the cage.
Shine blocks an uppercut.
Shine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shine effectively controlling the action here.
Phillips lands a nice knee to the body.
Phillips tries to stall but Shine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Phillips throws an elbow that misses.
Phillips is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shine.
Phillips tries a knee to the head but Shine blocks it.
Shine misses with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shine keeps control of Phillips as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phillips scores with a shoulder strike.
Phillips is trying to maintain a safe position but Shine gets an underhook and turns Phillips into the cage.
Shine misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Phillips.
Shine avoiding damage as Phillips throws knees to the body.
Shine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shine.
Phillips missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Phillips missing with knees to the body.
Phillips is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shine is keeping busy.
Phillips takes a knee right on the jaw!
Phillips tries to stall but Shine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shine lands a nice knee to the body.
Phillips with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Phillips lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phillips.
Phillips throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shine blocks it with crossed arms.
Shine leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips misses with an elbow strike.
Phillips misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phillips landing knees to the head.
Shine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shine.
Shine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phillips is trying to break free.
Shine breaks the clinch.
Shine misses with a head kick.
Phillips tries to clinch
and Shine moves into the clinch.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch but Shine keeps him there for the moment.
Shine tries to land a knee to the head but Phillips blocks with his arms.
Phillips tries a knee to the head but Shine blocks it.
Shine crunches a lovely knee into Phillips's ribcage.
Shine breaks the clinch.
Phillips doesn't manage to clinch there - Shine circles away.
Shine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phillips moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phillips fails to land with a series of punches.
Shine tries to keep at a distance but Phillips has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phillips tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shine lands a knee to the body.
Shine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Phillips using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shine.
Phillips shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shine lands with an overhand left.
Phillips closes the distance but Shine moves to the side
enabling Shine to counter with a crisp jab.
Phillips closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shine counters with a one-two to the body.
Phillips closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shine counters with an outside leg kick.
Phillips tries to clinch but Shine moves away
and Shine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Shine dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shine rushes Phillips and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips stalling in the clinch but Shine improves position.
Shine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Shine avoids the damage to the body.
Phillips manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phillips on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Phillips was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Phillips won't let Shine get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Shine is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shine is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phillips postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shine looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shine wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Phillips.
Phillips sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Shine is squirming around, avoiding Phillips's attempts to control the action.
Shine trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Phillips trying to control but Shine is having none of it.
Phillips landing strikes from the mount and Shine is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shine wants to try and get back to his feet.
Phillips throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Phillips throws a strike there. Shine manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Shine has one foot on Phillips's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shine throws a head kick that misses.
Phillips wants to clinch
and Shine counters with a body kick.
Phillips fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phillips forces Shine back against the cage and clinches.
Shine with a knee to the head.
Phillips breaks the clinch.
Phillips tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phillips tries to clinch up but Shine circles away and keeps his distance.
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch but Shine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shine tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips wants to clinch.
Phillips closes the distance but Shine moves to the side
and Shine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shine throws a hook but Phillips avoids it easily.
Phillips with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phillips closes the distance but Shine moves to the side
and Shine counters with a head kick. That will keep Phillips thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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.
Phillips is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phillips is looking to clinch.
Phillips tries to clinch but Shine moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phillips looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phillips fails with the takedown.
Phillips tries to clinch
and Shine counters with a stiff right hand.
Shine tries to close the distance and clinch but Phillips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phillips shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shine counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Phillips wants to clinch
and Shine counters with a leg kick.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Shine shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Shine both land. Nice combination.
Phillips moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tim Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips wants to clinch but Shine slips to the side
and Shine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phillips clinches but Shine breaks the clinch
and Shine counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Shine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Shine moves into the clinch.
Phillips misses with an elbow over the top.
Phillips takes a knee right on the jaw!
Phillips lands an elbow inside that Shine shrugs off.
Shine with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Phillips crunches a lovely knee into Shine's ribcage.
Phillips gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shine looking to throw knees to the head but Phillips is blocking nicely.
Phillips stalling in the clinch but Shine improves position.
Shine trying to land knees to the body.
Phillips lands a damaging elbow.
Phillips comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Phillips stalling in the clinch but Shine improves position.
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Shine avoids the damage to the body.
Shine connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phillips is looking to control Shine's arms but Shine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Phillips has his back to the cage.
Shine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phillips moves in looking to clinch but Shine pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Shine as Phillips shoots in.
Shine scores with a shot to the body.
Phillips bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sun Shine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips wants to clinch
and Shine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phillips tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shine counters with a three punch combo that has Phillips backing up. Phillips nods at Shine to acknowledge the strikes.
Phillips fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shine with a nice cross.
Phillips looks to clinch
and Shine counters with a thumping low kick.
Phillips looks for a takedown but Shine sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phillips counters by clinching up.
Shine tries to land a knee to the head but Phillips blocks with his arms.
Phillips lands a nice knee to the body.
Shine breaks the clinch.
Phillips checks a leg kick nicely.
Shine fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips clinches.
Shine is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Phillips landing knees to the head.
Shine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Phillips blocks it with crossed arms.
Phillips crunches a lovely knee into Shine's ribcage.
Phillips looking to slow down the pace here.
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Shine avoids the damage to the body.
Phillips tries a knee to the head but Shine blocks it.
Shine lands a knee to the head.
Shine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Phillips blocks it with crossed arms.
Phillips can't find room to land a body shot as Shine controls the action.
Phillips creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shine stalls.
Shine with a knee to the head.
Phillips tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shine lands a shoulder strike.
Shine lands a knee to the head.
Shine tries a knee to the head but Phillips blocks it.
Tim Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phillips takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Phillips tries to clinch but Shine moves away
and Shine moves into the clinch.
Shine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shine misses with a knee to the head.
Shine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Phillips wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Phillips's face.
Phillips looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Phillips lands a damaging elbow.
Phillips is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Shine.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phillips just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shine's brow.
Shine with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shine manages to break the clinch.
Shine tries to clinch but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips tries to clinch up.
Shine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Shine.
Sun Shine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phillips tries to clinch but Shine moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Phillips avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phillips wants to clinch but Shine slips to the side
and Shine counters with a left and a right that stings Phillips.
Phillips closes the distance but Shine moves to the side
and Shine counters with a left and a right that stings Phillips.
Phillips tries to clinch but Shine is having none of it.
Shine pushes Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shine managing to block the knees to the body from Phillips.
Shine scores with a knee to the head.
Shine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Shine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Phillips clinches.
Knees to the body from Shine.
Phillips trying to land knees to the body.
Shine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phillips has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shine with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shine looking to throw knees to the head but Phillips is blocking nicely.
Phillips lands a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Shine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Shine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie McNasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie McNasty 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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5 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie McNasty!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rogers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McNasty's waist but McNasty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rogers off to one side.
McNasty misses with a takedown
and Rogers counters by clinching up.
Rogers pulls guard successfully.
Rogers working for a triangle but McNasty defends it easily.
McNasty thows a big elbow that misses.
McNasty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McNasty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McNasty postures up.
Rogers is really struggling to control McNasty but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rogers looking for a triangle here. McNasty is fighting it but it looks tight! Rogers pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McNasty is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Steve Rogers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Billington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Billington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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234 lbs
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272 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Billington!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Billington.
Billington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Billington blocks a leg kick.
Billington shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Billington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Billington has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Billington blocks with his arms.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Tom Billington has been cut.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Billington's face.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Billington can't break the clinch.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Billington breaks the clinch.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Billington takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Billington 's eye.
Billington looks gassed!
A short right from Billington.
Billington takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billington is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billington blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Billington's ribcage.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Billington takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Billington misses with some punches.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Billington takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson avoiding damage.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Billington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Tom Billington's cut even more.
Billington takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Billington.
Billington is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Billington up against the cage.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Billington's ribcage.
Billington takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Billington takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Billington 's eye.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Billington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Billington lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Billington lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Billington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Billington 's eye.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Billington has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Billington's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Billington shrugs off.
Billington lands a body punch.
Billington is trying to break free.
Billington has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Billington's ribcage.
Billington working aggressively here.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Billington blocks it.
Billington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good body shot from Billington.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Billington lands a shot to the body.
Billington is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson prevents Billington from breaking the clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson prevents Billington from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Billington's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Billington blocks a leg kick.
Billington shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jackson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Billington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Billington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billington takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Billington lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson just leaning against Billington, taking a breather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Billington working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Billington as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jack Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Billington is blocking nicely.
Billington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Billington blocks it with crossed arms.
Billington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Billington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Billington moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Billington gets a clinch.
Billington is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Billington is trying to break free.
Billington cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson trying to stall but Billington improves his position.
Billington lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Billington cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Billington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Billington lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Billington in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Billington.
Jackson trying to stall but Billington improves his position.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Billington blocks with his arms.
Billington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Billington tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Billington takes a knee right on the jaw!
Billington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson prevents Billington from breaking the clinch.
Billington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Billington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billington.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Billington gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson avoiding damage.
Billington has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Billington's defenses.
Billington has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Billington tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Billington wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Billington's face.
Billington has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Billington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Billington's face.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Billington as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Billington throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Billington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Billington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Billington 's eye.
Billington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Billington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Billington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Billington with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a body kick.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Billington tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Billington misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson is pushing Billington up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Billington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Billington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Billington's face.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Billington in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Billington's face.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Billington backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson just leaning against Billington, taking a breather.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Billington lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maybe Jackson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Jackson stalls.
Billington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Billington wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Billington takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Billington's face.
Billington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Billington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Billington is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Billington avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Billington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Billington scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Billington lands a shot to the body.
Billington can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Billington manages to break the clinch.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Billington.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Billington blocks the body kick.
Billington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a nice body kick.
Jack Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Billington.
Jackson lands a with a good body shot.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Billington can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Billington wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Billington blocks it.
Billington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Billington wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Billington.
Jackson tries to stall but Billington uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Billington pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Billington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Billington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Billington blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson prevents Billington from breaking the clinch.
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.
Billington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Billington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Billington is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Billington tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Billington lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Billington is trying to break free.
Tom Billington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jack Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson stalls.
Jackson is looking to control Billington's arms but Billington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
Billington tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Billington blocks it.
Billington working aggressively here.
Billington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Oreily (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Szyslak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szyslak has chosen Metallica-Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nick Szyslak acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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160 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Oreily!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Szyslak!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Oreily as Szyslak shoots in.
Oreily shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Szyslak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oreily had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Szyslak is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Oreily Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Szyslak's back instead.
Szyslak looking very determined here, making life difficult for Oreily.
Szyslak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oreily. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Szyslak rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Oreily trying to control the action but Szyslak is working from the bottom.
Szyslak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oreily is working away from the top position though.
Oreily is trying to control. Szyslak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Szyslak throws some strikes from the bottom but Oreily isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! Szyslak is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Oreily!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Oreily!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killian Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gallagher might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kakkahätä 77 - Tää on sun helvetti. Killian Gallagher is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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272 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Killian Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Rex Richards!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards lands a jab to the nose.
Richards throws a hook to the side of Gallagher's head but Gallagher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gallagher throws a jab but it's blocked by Richards.
Gallagher throws a big shot that misses.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Gallagher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richards.
Richards throws a front kick aimed at Gallagher's knee but Gallagher avoids it well.
Richards looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallagher is just out of range.
Richards defending well as Gallagher loads up on a big left hand.
Gallagher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Richards wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gallagher is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallagher shoots in and bounces Richards off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gallagher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richards working for a triangle but Gallagher defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is looking for a triangle but Gallagher pushes his legs off easily.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Gallagher from controlling successfully.
Gallagher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Richards is looking for a triangle but Gallagher pushes his legs off easily.
Gallagher tries to free his leg and advance position but Richards is retaining full guard.
Gallagher trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Richards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gallagher drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gallagher jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Richards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Richards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gallagher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gallagher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallagher looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gallagher wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.
Richards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gallagher is one step ahead there.
Richards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gallagher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gallagher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gallagher passes Richards's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gallagher is trying to control. Richards wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Gallagher tries to pass to full mount but Richards defends it.
Richards looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gallagher seems to be looking for submissions.
Gallagher is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gallagher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richards is just riding it out for now. Gallagher eventually gives up the hold.
Richards makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Richards dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Richards throws a hook to the side of Gallagher's head but Gallagher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gallagher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Richards misses with a hook.
Gallagher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Richards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gallagher defending well as Richards loads up on a big left hand.
Gallagher wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gallagher moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Richards misses the target.
Rex Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Richards misses.
Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallagher was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards.
Gallagher is looking to clinch but Richards is avoiding it.
Gallagher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher lands with a right hand.
Richards is breathing heavily.
Gallagher defending well as Richards loads up on a big left hand.
Gallagher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Killian Gallagher has been cut.
Gallagher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gallagher is looking to clinch.
Richards throws a series of punches but Gallagher avoids them all with ease.
Gallagher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richards drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it.
Richards swats away the attempt to clinch by Gallagher.
Rex Richards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gallagher moves out of range as Richards strikes.
Richards avoids the body shot from Gallagher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Gallagher lands.
Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richards.
Gallagher tries to clinch but Richards is having none of it.
A slow jab from Richards misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Richards.
Richards misses with a looping left.
Gallagher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richards throws out the jab.
Richards throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Richards throws a combination that misses
and Gallagher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
Gallagher moves into the clinch successfully.
Richards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gallagher moves forwards but Richards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Richards misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gallagher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gallagher tries to clinch up.
Gallagher shoots in for a double leg but Richards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richards throws a hook to the side of Gallagher's head but Gallagher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gallagher tries to close the distance and clinch but Richards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gallagher takes one to the side of the head.
Gallagher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Richards at a distance.
Gallagher looks for a takedown but Richards sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killian Gallagher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gallagher staying out of range there.
Gallagher moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.
Gallagher tries to clinch but Richards is having none of it.
Richards sizes up Gallagher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gallagher scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Richards misses its intended target.
Richards with a jab.
Gallagher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richards is fending him off so far but Gallagher persists. Nope, Richards circles away and we're back to standing.
Rex Richards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gallagher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallagher.
Gallagher looks for a takedown but Richards sprawls well.
Gallagher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Richards throws a leg kick
and Gallagher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gallagher preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gallagher is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Richards.
Richards is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rex Richards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Killian Gallagher'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!
A combination from Richards does no damage.
Richards throws a series of punches but Gallagher avoids them all with ease.
Richards thuds his right hand into Gallagher's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Richards doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gallagher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richards circles away.
Gallagher doesn't manage to clinch there - Richards circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gallagher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gallagher.
Richards throws out a loose jab but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher scores with a body shot.
Gallagher forces Richards back against the cage and clinches.
Gallagher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Richards is trying to break free.
Richards takes an elbow to the temple.
Gallagher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Gallagher looking to stall.
Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Richards blocks it with crossed arms.
Gallagher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Richards wants to get back to striking at distance but Gallagher won't allow it.
Richards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richards throws a nice head kick!
Gallagher moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.
Gallagher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Richards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gallagher rushes Richards and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher has Richards pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gallagher pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Richards tumbling to the mat - Gallagher dives into Richards's guard.
Richards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richards had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gallagher is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Richards Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gallagher's back instead.
Richards looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards looking for the choke from the back.
Gallagher manages to reverse the position and now he's in Richards's guard. Nice work there by Gallagher.
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!
Gallagher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Richards is looking for a triangle but Gallagher pushes his legs off easily.
Richards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gallagher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gallagher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gallagher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gallagher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gallagher sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Richards's guard.
Gallagher is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gallagher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richards is just riding it out for now. Gallagher eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Killian Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rex Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Richards tries to roll over but Gallagher keeps him under control.
Richards looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gallagher 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. Richards tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gallagher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Killian Gallagher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Fightmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Westside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Westside has chosen Queen - Another One Bites The Dust as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Warren Westside will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Fightmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Warren Westside!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fightmann keeps the fight on the outside.
Westside takes one to the chin there.
Fightmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fightmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Westside throws a big shot that misses.
Westside misses with a wild body shot.
Westside thows a body shot but no joy.
Fightmann shoots in and bounces Westside off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Westside trying to strike off his back.
Westside keeping moving, preventing Fightmann from controlling successfully.
Fightmann drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Westside dives on top into guard.
Fightmann working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westside sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fightmann's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fightmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Westside is looking to take a break and control but Fightmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fightmann trying to control but Westside postures up.
Westside missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fightmann landing small, sideways elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westside wants to take a breather but Fightmann is having none of it.
Westside is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fightmann is just riding it out for now. Westside eventually gives up the hold.
Fightmann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Westside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Westside tries to clinch up but Fightmann circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the body from Westside misses
and Fightmann counters with a three punch combo that has Westside backing up. Westside nods at Fightmann to acknowledge the strikes.
Fightmann walks into a jab.
Westside tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fightmann misses the shot to the body.
Westside misses with a combination
and Fightmann counters with a left and a right that stings Westside.
Fightmann lands with a hook. Westside tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fightmann works Westside's body with a nice hook.
Fightmann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Westside looks gassed!
Fightmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Westside is just out of range.
Fightmann misses with a hook to the body
and Westside counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Westside looks to clinch
and Fightmann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Westside's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fightmann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westside manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fightmann manages to get himself to full guard.
Fightmann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Westside is one step ahead there.
Fightmann throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fightmann tries to strike from the bottom.
Fightmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fightmann is on top in guard.
Fightmann wants to control from the top but Westside keeps moving.
Fightmann won't allow Westside to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Westside is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fightmann throws and elbow that misses. Westside uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fightmann's guard. Nice move by Westside!
Fightmann throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Westside throws a big right hand that misses.
Westside wanted to stand there but Fightmann had control of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Westside tries to clinch up
enabling Fightmann to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Westside tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Westside throws a body punch but Fightmann moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Fightmann dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Westside misses with a series of wild punches.
Fightmann scores a takedown into full mount!
Fightmann in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Westside throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Fightmann putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fightmann lands with some strikes.
Westside in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fightmann lands a big shot there that rocks Westside but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fightmann dominating with strikes here.
Westside is breathing heavily.
Westside tries to lock up and control but Fightmann gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fightmann looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fightmann with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westside is in a horrible position here. Fightmann smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fightmann looking to finish Westside with some ground and pound. This is bad for Westside!
Fightmann tries to control but Westside wriggling away.
Westside manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Westside slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fightmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fightmann 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.
Fightmann wants to control from the top but Westside keeps moving.
Westside wants to stand but Fightmann is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fightmann throwing strikes but missing.
Fightmann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Westside tries to strike from the bottom.
Westside throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Westside is trying to hold Fightmann in close to prevent damage but Fightmann has managed to pass into half guard.
Westside has hold of Fightmann's hands but Fightmann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Westside actively working from the bottom here.
Fightmann is pressing down on Westside's thigh, looking to free his foot. Westside is holding on for now.
Westside is controlling Fightmann's trapped leg to prevent Fightmann from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fightmann works his way into side control.
Westside tries to bench press Fightmann off him but Fightmann keeps the position.
Westside is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fightmann connects with a decent elbow.
Westside is looking for a sweep.
Westside is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fightmann is controlling him well.
Fightmann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Fightmann's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fightmann grinds an elbow into Westside's temple.
Fightmann working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westside is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fightmann asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Westside is not content to let Fightmann control the position.
Fightmann working the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fightmann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fightmann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fightmann in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Fightmann dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Westside closes the distance but Fightmann moves to the side
and Fightmann counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Westside's guard now.
Westside wants to sweep but no luck.
Westside tries to strike from the bottom.
Fightmann stops Westside from standing up.
Fightmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fightmann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fightmann postures up in Westside's guard and throws a big left but Westside blocks it.
Fightmann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Westside scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Westside.
Fightmann lands a jab to Westside's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westside loads up on a big right hand but Fightmann slips the punch.
Westside looks to land a left hand but Fightmann moved out of range nicely.
Westside tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fightmann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Westside misses the target.
Fightmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Fightmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Westside landing rabbit punches to the side of Fightmann's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Fightmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fightmann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Westside's head.
Fightmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Westside keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Westside manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fightmann trying to control but Westside is working from the bottom.
Westside has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fightmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fightmann stops Westside from standing up.
Fightmann slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Westside.
Westside is trying to stand up here but Fightmann is controlling him well.
Westside wants to control but Fightmann is keeping busy.
Fightmann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westside wants to control but Fightmann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Westside missing with punches from the bottom.
Westside has one foot on Fightmann's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Westside with a poor takedown
and Fightmann counters with a shoot takedown. Westside fights it but they end up in guard.
Fightmann is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Westside is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fightmann thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westside looking for a sweep. Not yet Westside, not yet.
Fightmann throwing strikes from guard but Westside blocks nicely.
Fightmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westside is keeping the position for now.
Warren Westside has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fightmann throws a strike but Westside rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lars Fightmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Westside thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fightmann has Westside pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Fightmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fightmann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Fightmann!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Wilbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rellik Lucifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucifer has chosen Raining Blood as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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299 lbs
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300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Wilbon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rellik Lucifer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilbon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Craig Wilbon has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilbon misses the target.
Wilbon lands a glancing blow to the side of Lucifer's head.
It looks like Rellik Lucifer has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucifer lands a left and a right that sends Wilbon crashing to the canvas! Lucifer dives into mount looking to finish!
Wilbon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lucifer trying to control but Wilbon is having none of it.
Wilbon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lucifer wants to control the pace but Wilbon is squirming around nicely.
Wilbon is looking to get to half guard.
Wilbon tries to lock up and control but Lucifer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lucifer gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Wilbon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucifer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilbon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilbon throws a lazy right hand but Lucifer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilbon slips a jab and a cross from Lucifer.
Lucifer ducks under a wild hook from Wilbon.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilbon lands a jab to Lucifer's midsection.
Lucifer looks gassed!
Wilbon throws a shot to the body.
Wilbon throws a nice looking combination but Lucifer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lucifer walks straight into a right hand from Wilbon - that's dropped him! Wilbon jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lucifer from any more punishment! Lucifer complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Craig Wilbon!
Craig Wilbon retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aljo Stajerski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stajerski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ACAB. St Pierre has chosen Big Things Poppin as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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265 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aljo Stajerski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Stajerski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stajerski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Aljo Stajerski has been cut.
Stajerski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says St Pierre as he avoids it easily.
Stajerski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from St Pierre. That one must have hurt.
Stajerski throws a leg kick that misses.
Stajerski fails with the takedown.
St Pierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stajerski misses with the combination.
Aljo Stajerski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stajerski misses with a series of wild punches.
Stajerski throws a head kick that misses
and St Pierre counters with an inside leg kick.
Stajerski is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Pierre lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stajerski will feel that in the morning.
St Pierre connects with a solid leg kick.
St Pierre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stajerski's head.
A shot to de liver by St Pierre. Beautiful body shot.
St Pierre connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a shot to the body.
St Pierre lands a jab to the nose.
St Pierre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stajerski's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pierre cracks Stajerski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
St Pierre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aljo Stajerski's cut is getting worse.
St Pierre misses with a two punch combination.
Stajerski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
St Pierre lands a head kick that stumbles Stajerski and the fighters go to the mat.
St Pierre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
St Pierre decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stajerski, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stajerski. That did some damage!
St Pierre throws a series of strikes that have Stajerski backpedaling.
A solid body kick from St Pierre.
Stajerski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aljo Stajerski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stajerski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A good leg kick by St Pierre.
St Pierre drops Stajerski with a left right combo! St Pierre follows him down to the ground into side control.
Jeez, Aljo Stajerski's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
St Pierre stands up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for St Pierre.
St Pierre lands a head kick!
Stajerski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and St Pierre counters with a nice body kick.
St Pierre's corner calls for a 1-2. St Pierre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aljo Stajerski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thiago St Pierre!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Leks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Hornsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hornsby's choice of entrance music: Mickey's Dive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Leks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hank Hornsby!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hornsby misses with a wild combination.
Leks misses with a series of wild punches.
Hornsby misses with an uppercut. Leks saw that one coming.
Oooh a lovely combination from Hornsby sends Leks down but not out. Hornsby dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Justin Leks has been cut.
You can see the frustration on Leks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Hornsby.
Leks is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hornsby has knee on belly momentarily but Leks bucks him off and regains half guard.
Leks keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leks wants to get back to full guard.
Leks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hornsby with the ground and pound but Leks uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hornsby wants to control from the top but Leks keeps moving.
Leks looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hornsby puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hornsby throws a strike but Leks avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Leks controls Hornsby momentarily but Hornsby frees himself.
Hornsby wants to pass the guard but Leks is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hornsby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leks pulls Hornsby in close to prevent any damage.
Leks looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hornsby puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Leks controlling the position well.
Hornsby throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hornsby is working away from the top position though.
Leks keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leks gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hornsbyis looking to pass into half guard but Leks pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Leks is in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hornsby looking for a sweep. Not yet Hornsby, not yet.
Hornsby has his hands on Leks's head, controlling the position.
Hornsby doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Leks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hornsby tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hornsby wants to sweep but no luck.
Leks passes Hornsby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Leks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Leks wants to pass the guard but Hornsby is defending well.
Leks is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leks in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Hornsby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Leks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hornsby slips under a jab.
Hornsby throws a looping overhand right but Leks ducks down to avoid it.
Leks tests Hornsby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hornsby misses with a takedown attempt - Leks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hornsby scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Leks.
Leks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hornsby.
Hank Hornsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Leks.
Hornsby misses with a double jab.
Leks throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Leks.
It looks like Hank Hornsby has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hornsby throws a jab when Leks was well out of range.
Leks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornsby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leks counters with a left hand that sends Hornsby to the canvas!
Hornsby is rocked!
Hornsby is breathing heavily.
Leks stays in close to Hornsby's body and controls the position.
Leks trying to control the position from guard on top but Hornsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leks is really struggling to control Hornsby but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Leks controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leks pushing down on Hornsby's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hornsby wants to get back to full guard but Leks has mounted him!
Leks has control of Hornsby's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hornsby regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Leks controlling the position easily from mount.
Hornsby tries to hold on but Leks pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leks tries to control but Hornsby wriggling away.
Hornsby working to try and regain half guard.
Hornsby regains half guard.
Leks content to control rather than advance.
Leks wants to control but Hornsby is keeping him busy.
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.
Hornsby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leks's back!
Hornsby is throwing shots to the body but Leks manages to wriggle free. Hornsby pounces on him again and ends up in Leks's guard.
Hornsby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hornsby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hornsby!
Leks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Leks dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hornsby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leks.
Leks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hornsby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leks counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hornsby misses the target.
Hornsby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leks.
Leks misses with a series of wild punches.
Leks takes a swing at Hornsby's ribcage but misses.
Leks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hornsby throws a combination that misses
and Leks counters with a straight right hand.
Hornsby catches Leks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hornsby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leks throws a lazy right hand but Hornsby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leks thows a body shot but no joy.
Leks dodges the punch combination from Hornsby.
Leks tries to score with a low kick but Hornsby moves his leg out of the way.
Justin Leks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hornsby misses with a hook.
Hornsby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hornsby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leks counters with a thumping low kick.
Hornsby takes one to the chin there.
Leks feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hornsby sprawling to the canvas! Hornsby rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Leks finish him?!
Hornsby is still on wobbly legs! Can Leks finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leks lands with a right and another and another! Hornsby is in big trouble! Leks lands again and this time it's lights out for Hornsby! A quality knockout there for Leks.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Justin Leks!
Justin Leks retains his light heavyweight title!
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