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LUC:09 Inferno PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Stead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Longson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longson has chosen Oopsy daisy chipmunk as his entrance music. Brandon Longson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Stead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Brandon Longson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longson dodges the punch combination from Stead.
Longson moves into the clinch.
Stead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Longson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Longson breaks the clinch.
Stead throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stead tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Longson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Stead.
Longson manages to break the clinch.
Stead could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stead changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Longson tries to avoid it but Stead manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Longson to the ground. Longson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Longson counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Stead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stead is breathing heavily.
Longson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Stead sprawling to the canvas. Longson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Stead hang on?
It looks like Jon Stead has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longson winds up and cracks Stead with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stead knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Longson on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Longson connects with a nice short shot to Stead's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Longson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stead with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stead taking some punishment here, with Longson in his half guard.
Longson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Longson.
Stead is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Longson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Longson there.
Stead has hold of Longson's hands but Longson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Longson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Longson passes the guard and advances to mount!
The referee warns Stead that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longson with shots to the head and body - Stead looks very uncomfortable down there.
Longson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Longson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stead can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Longson breaks from Stead's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Longson landing strikes from the mount and Stead is in trouble!
Longson lands with some strikes.
Stead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Longson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stead is in all sorts of trouble here.
Longson landing strikes from the mount and Stead is in trouble!
Stead in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stead reaches up and holds on to Longson to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stead tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Longson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stead's face.
Longson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Longson lands a heavy elbow.
Longson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Longson working Stead over with strikes here.
Longson is landing with some decent strikes but Stead is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stead is desperately trying to improve his position but Longson has a good base and remains in mount.
Stead bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Longson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stead manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Longson lands a couple of digs.
Stead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Longson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stead wants to sweep but no luck.
Stead is pulling down on Longson's head to control his posture.
Longson landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stead managing to control the position.
Longson stopping the sweep attempt from Stead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Longson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Stead's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stead is looking to clinch.
Stead misses with a takedown attempt
and Longson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Longson breaks from the clinch.
Stead scores with the left hand. Longson knows he should have avoided that one.
Longson tries to clinch up.
Stead throws a head kick that misses.
Longson tries to bum rush Stead with a series of wild strikes but Stead uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Longson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longson swats away the attempt to clinch by Stead.
Stead scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stead shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Longson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stead's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Longson counters with a head kick. That will keep Stead thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Stead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Longson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stead is fighting off a takedown attempt but Longson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stead to the mat. Stead regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stead working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Longson.
Stead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Longson is working Stead over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stead pulls Longson in close to his closed guard and prevents Longson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Longson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longson stands up over Stead, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Longson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stead trying to control the position here.
Longson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stead is trying to keep Longson in close.
Longson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stead scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Longson misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brandon Longson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stead has his takedown stuffed
and Longson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stead drops down looking for an ankle pick but Longson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stead paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Longson has Stead up against the cage in a clinch.
Longson has picked Stead up - he's going for a ride! Longson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Longson passes to side control.
Stead struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Longson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stead is looking for a sweep.
Longson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stead takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Longson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stead gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stead wants to control but Longson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Longson works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Longson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Stead's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stead fails with the takedown
and Longson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stead jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Longson walks away with a smile on his face. Stead gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Longson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Longson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stead.
Stead tries to clinch but Longson is having none of it.
Stead misses with a takedown attempt
and Longson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Stead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Longson!
Stead wants to clinch but Longson slips to the side
and Longson counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Longson breaks the clinch.
Stead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Longson.
Jon Stead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Longson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stead has his takedown stuffed
and Longson counters with a nice body kick.
Stead shoots in for a takedown but Longson shows good takedown defense.
Stead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stead.
Longson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stead changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Longson tries to avoid it but Stead manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Longson to the ground. Longson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stead connects with a right hand. Longson shakes it off.
Stead closes the distance and clinches up with Longson, looking for a takedown. Stead pushes Longson against the cage but Longson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stead closes the distance and clinches up with Longson, looking for a takedown. Stead pushes Longson against the cage but Longson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stead wants to clinch.
Longson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stead counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick from Stead.
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.
Stead tries to clinch but Longson moves out of range.
Stead fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Longson.
Brandon Longson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Longson throws a series of punches but Stead moves out of range.
Longson tries to clinch but Stead moves out of range.
Stead closes the distance but Longson moves to the side
and Longson counters by moving into the clinch.
Stead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Longson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stead is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stead tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stead is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stead fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stead tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Longson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Longson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Longson is looking to slow Stead down with leg kicks.
Longson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Longson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stead fails with a takedown attempt.
Longson lands with a nice combination. Stead backs away looking to recover.
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.
Longson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Longson counters by clinching up.
Stead looking for a takedown.
Longson avoiding damage as Stead throws knees to the body.
Stead tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Longson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Longson looks to land a body kick but Stead moved away.
Stead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Longson counters with a nice body kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stead. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longson slips a jab and a cross from Stead.
Stead rushes Longson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jon Stead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Longson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Longson breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Longson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Longson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Brandon Longson!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Brandon Longson!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Brandon Longson!
Brandon Longson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Darby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Darby has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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BJJ White 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Darby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Gerald Young!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darby changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Young looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Young is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Darby asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Young is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Darby stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Young is looking to clinch.
Young dodges the punch combination from Darby.
Darby is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Young.
Darby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Young counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Darby! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Young!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerald Young!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Corsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee The saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corsi comes to the cage accompanied by Womanizer by Britney Spears. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Corsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee The saint!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The saint shoots in but Corsi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The saint shoots for a double leg takedown but Corsi sprawls well. He's pushed The saint's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The saint misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Corsi.
Nice sprawl there from Corsi as The saint shoots in.
Tim Corsi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee The saint.
Corsi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Corsi postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for The saint to stand up.
The saint gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Corsi passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corsi blocks the strikes from The saint.
Corsi is trying to control. The saint wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Corsi prevents The saint from standing back up.
Corsi is keen to just control but The saint is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corsi stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows The saint to get to his feet.
Corsi shoots in and bounces The saint off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The saint wants to stand and escape but Corsi is having none of it.
Corsi could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The saint is looking to stand back up but Corsi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by The saint.
The saint looks gassed!
The saint flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Corsi wants to control but The saint is keeping him busy.
The saint manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The saint throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Corsi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The saint shoots and misses
and Corsi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for The saint!
The saint is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The saint tries to lock up and control but Corsi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The saint sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corsi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Corsi is looking to take a break and control but The saint is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The saint kicks off Corsi and gets to his feet.
Corsi feints and as The saint raises his hands in defense, Corsi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The saint wants to stand up but Corsi is controlling him.
Corsi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The saint is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Corsi dives into side control.
The saint is letting Corsi control him for a moment.
Corsi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Corsi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Corsi wants to stand but The saint is controlling his arm.
The saint is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The saint sneaks out the side door and pushes Corsi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Corsi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The saint scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Corsi shoots in but no luck this time.
The saint misses with a double jab
and Corsi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The saint's guard now.
Corsi stops The saint from standing up.
The saint pushes Corsi off and scrambles back to his feet.
The saint has his takedown stuffed
and Corsi counters with a nice double leg into side control. The saint won't be happy with that.
Corsi really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Corsi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The saint, who protects the arm well.
The saint is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The saint tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Corsi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Corsi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The saint is desperately trying to improve his position but Corsi has a good base and remains in mount.
The saint is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The saint keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The saint is trying to stand up.
Corsi punishing his opponent with strikes.
The saint is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Corsi landing strikes from the mount and The saint is in trouble!
Corsi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Corsi looking to finish The saint with some ground and pound. This is bad for The saint!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The saint tries to improve his position but instead Corsi has taken his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corsi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. The saint knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften The saint for a finish.
The saint is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Corsi wants to control but The saint is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The saint controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Corsi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The saint wants to get back to his feet.
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.
The saint manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Lee The saint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corsi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Corsi throws a head kick that misses.
The saint throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corsi.
The saint misses with a wild combination.
The saint tries for a takedown but Corsi circles away easily
and Corsi counters by clinching up.
Corsi leaning against his opponent.
The saint wants to get back to striking at distance but Corsi won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The saint creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The saint manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from The saint.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The saint shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The saint decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Corsi, up you get!
The saint gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Corsi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The saint swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The saint misses with a takedown attempt
and Corsi counters with a nice double leg into side control. The saint won't be happy with that.
Tim Corsi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee The saint.
The saint is trying to buck Corsi off.
The saint tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The saint is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns The saint that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The saint keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The saint looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The saint wants to get back to his feet.
The saint trying to control the hands but Corsi won't let him.
The saint is trying to stand back up.
The saint trying to control but not successfully.
The saint looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Corsi dominated that second round.
That's time! Corsi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The saint fails with the takedown
and Corsi counters with a takedown into side control.
Corsi scoring with punches from side control.
The saint wants to get back to his feet but Corsi drags him back down.
Corsi stands up.
Corsi misses with the combination.
No joy there for The saint, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The saint darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Corsi blocking the ground and pound attempt from The saint.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corsi is refusing to be controlled, as The saint sits in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The saint with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The saint escapes and gets back to his feet.
Corsi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The saint.
Corsi doesn't manage to clinch there - The saint circles away.
The saint throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corsi moves into the clinch.
Corsi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The saint gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The saint is looking to break free of the clinch but Corsi has double underhooks.
Corsi lands an elbow just above The saint 's eye.
Corsi is trying to drag The saint to the mat but The saint just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The saint wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The saint wants to stall.
Corsi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The saint just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Corsi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The saint wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Corsi has him pressed against the cage.
Corsi tries for a takedown but The saint manages to get underhooks.
The saint lands with a short shot to the head.
The saint is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Corsi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Corsi prevents The saint from breaking the clinch.
The saint's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The saint wants to clinch.
The saint takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Left hook, right uppercut from The saint.
The saint throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The saint takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Corsi slips under a jab from The saint.
Corsi fails with an attempt to clinch.
The saint throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The saint decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The saint decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The saint throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corsi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for The saint!
Corsi blocks The saint's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The saint swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The saint tries to control the position but Corsi now has his back.
Good control from Corsi.
Tim Corsi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The saint is trying to get back to his feet but Corsi has full control of the position and if anything, The saint has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The saint prevents Corsi from getting a body triangle.
The saint controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The saint prevents Corsi from getting a body triangle.
Corsi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because The saint is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The saint is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Corsi off. It looks like it's working - Corsi slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! The saint displaying calm under pressure there.
Lee The saint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corsi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The saint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Corsi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Corsi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corsi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Tim Corsi!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Tim Corsi!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Tim Corsi!
Tim Corsi wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blake Garwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sim Polls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake Garwood has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Blake Garwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sim Polls!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polls clinches.
Polls jumps guard.
Polls has a closed guard, preventing Garwood from standing up.
Garwood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Polls throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Polls has a closed guard, preventing Garwood from standing up.
Polls is looking for a triangle but Garwood pushes his legs off easily.
Garwood has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Polls is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garwood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garwood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Polls working for submissions but it's allowed Garwood to get to half guard.
Garwood is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Polls is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Garwood is tapping! Great win for Polls!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sim Polls!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Shooter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Brennam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Shooter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Albert Brennam's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Shooter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Brennam!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brennam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shooter.
Brennam drops Shooter with a left right combo! Brennam follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Bryan Shooter has been cut.
Shooter is looking to reverse the position.
Shooter struggling a bit here.
Shooter sneaks out the side door and pushes Brennam away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Shooter scores with a hook to the body. Brennam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shooter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shooter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brennam moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Shooter goes down! Can Brennam finish him!?
Shooter is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brennam trying to control but Shooter is working from the bottom.
Oh Shooter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shooter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brennam is controlling him.
Brennam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shooter is keeping the position for now.
Shooter seems to have got his legs back now.
Shooter is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shooter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brennam being controlled here momentarily.
Shooter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brennam prevents Shooter from getting back to his feet.
Shooter is breathing heavily.
Shooter uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Shooter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brennam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shooter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shooter stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Shooter moves out of range as Brennam strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brennam misses with a looping right.
Brennam loads up on a big right hand but Shooter slips the punch.
Shooter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brennam was well out of range. Poor timing from Shooter.
Brennam misses with a hook.
Shooter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brennam circles away quickly and effectively.
Shooter walks into a jab.
Albert Brennam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shooter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shooter slips under a jab from Brennam.
A slow jab from Brennam misses its intended target.
Brennam misses with a series of wild punches.
Shooter defending well as Brennam loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Shooter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brennam throws a right and a left that Shooter avoids nicely.
Brennam lands with a nice combination. Shooter backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shooter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shooter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brennam looks to throw the jab but Shooter is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shooter takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Brennam.
Brennam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shooter.
Brennam lands a jab-cross combination.
Brennam catches Shooter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brennam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brennam connects with a crisp jab.
Shooter stalks Brennam and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brennam's face. Brennam staggers backwards, shaken.
Brennam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shooter slips under a jab.
Shooter throws a right and a left that Brennam avoids nicely.
Shooter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brennam throws out the jab.
Brennam with a jab.
Shooter throws a head kick that misses.
Brennam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Brennam misses.
Shooter shoots in for a double leg but Brennam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shooter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brennam lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shooter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shooter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shooter takes a little break here. Brennam wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brennam is not content to let Shooter control the position.
Brennam regains half guard.
Shooter stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Brennam to get to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brennam connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice combination there by Brennam.
Brennam thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Brennam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Shooter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shooter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shooter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brennam.
Shooter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brennam can't do much from the bottom here.
Brennam is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shooter remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Shooter stands up.
Brennam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shooter slips a straight right by Brennam.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shooter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Albert Brennam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shooter slips a straight right by Brennam.
Shooter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Brennam does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shooter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shooter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shooter defending well as Brennam loads up on a big left hand.
Shooter throws a head kick that half lands.
Brennam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brennam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brennam slips a jab and a cross from Shooter.
Brennam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shooter walks into a jab.
Shooter misses with a body shot.
Shooter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Decent striking displayed by Brennam there.
Brennam throws out a loose jab but Shooter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shooter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brennam was well out of range. Poor timing from Shooter.
Shooter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brennam misses with a hook. Shooter ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brennam lands with a straight right. Shooter didn't see that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brennam.
Brennam throws a hook to the side of Shooter's head but Shooter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shooter lands with a right hand.
Shooter shoots in looking for a takedown. Brennam tries to sprawl out of it but Shooter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brennam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brennam misses with a looping left.
Shooter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shooter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Brennam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brennam throws a looping overhand right but Shooter ducks down to avoid it.
Shooter misses with the combination.
Brennam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shooter.
Shooter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brennam scores with a one two! Shooter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shooter lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brennam misses with a looping right.
Shooter is looking to wear down Brennam with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shooter slips a jab and a cross from Brennam.
Shooter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Shooter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shooter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brennam scores with a jab.
Shooter throws a one two combo.
Shooter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brennam throws a jab but it's blocked by Shooter.
Bryan Shooter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brennam misses with a double jab.
Brennam loads up on a big right hand but Shooter slips the punch.
Shooter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brennam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Brennam. No joy for Shooter on that attempt.
Brennam scores with a jab to the head.
Shooter swinging wilding here.
Shooter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brennam scores with a sloppy right hand. Shooter should have avoided that one.
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.
Shooter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shooter gets to his feet - Brennam follows without any prompting.
Shooter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brennam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shooter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shooter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shooter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shooter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shooter misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brennam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shooter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Brennam.
Danga de danga de dang - Brennam scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Shooter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Shooter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Shooter misses with a double jab.
Shooter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brennam manages to avoid it.
Brennam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shooter.
Brennam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shooter's head.
Shooter walks into a jab.
Brennam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shooter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brennam lands the left hand.
Brennam throws a combination. Shooter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brennam lands a two punch combo.
Brennam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shooter just misses with a punch to the body.
Brennam looks to land a left hand but Shooter moved out of range nicely.
Shooter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shooter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brennam, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shooter walks into a left hand.
Brennam walks into a straight right hand from Shooter.
Brennam scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brennam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shooter throws a head kick that misses.
Brennam throws a jab when Shooter was well out of range.
Shooter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shooter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brennam circles away quickly and effectively.
Brennam throws a one two combo.
Shooter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Shooter does no damage.
Brennam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brennam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shooter counters with a single leg into guard. Brennam didn't expect that.
Shooter gets to his feet. Brennam looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No joy there for Shooter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shooter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brennam looks to land a body kick but Shooter moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Shooter misses.
Shooter blocks a jab.
Shooter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shooter controls the position from side control.
Brennam manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brennam wants to get back to full guard.
Shooter escapes and gets back to his feet.
Brennam keeps the fight on the outside.
Shooter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good shot there by Brennam.
Shooter lands a jab to the head.
Donk. Brennam catches Shooter right on the button with a cross.
Shooter loads up on a big right hand but Brennam slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennam throws out a powerful jab.
Shooter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shooter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brennam looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brennam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brennam seems a little lost for a moment, as Shooter dominates the positioning.
Brennam tries to buck Shooter off but Shooter is having none of it.
Brennam pushes Shooter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shooter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Brennam sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shooter tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Shooter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brennam is not content to let Shooter control the position.
Brennam regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shooter wanted to stand there but Brennam had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shooter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brennam, up you get!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brennam!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Shooter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shooter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 for Albert Brennam!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Bryan Shooter!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Albert Brennam!
Albert Brennam wins by split decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen David Guetta feat. Akon - Sexy Bitch as his entrance music. Ryan Miller acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Owen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Miller!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Owen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miller sprawls well initially but Owen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Miller is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Owen pulls his head out easily.
Miller trying to hold on to Owen's head to control him but Owen postures up.
Owen wants to stand but Miller has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Miller is looking to control Owen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miller avoid being mounted?
Miller looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller with the active half guard here but Owen passes nicely into side control.
Owen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Owen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Owen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Owen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ryan Miller has been cut.
Owen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Miller tries for a takedown but Owen manages to get underhooks.
Max Owen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Miller.
Miller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Owen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miller looks gassed!
Owen scores a nice knee to the body.
Miller takes an elbow to the temple.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Owen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and Owen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Owen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Owen connects with a knee to the head.
Owen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Owen lands an elbow inside that Miller shrugs off.
Owen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Owen.
Owen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miller's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Ryan Miller's cut even more.
Owen lands a knee to the head.
Owen lands an elbow that stopped Miller in his tracks for a moment.
Owen lands a nice elbow.
Owen lands an elbow inside that Miller shrugs off.
Owen lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Ryan Miller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Owen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Owen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Owen closes the distance and pushes Miller back into the cage.
Owen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Owen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Owen smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owen gets a clinch.
Owen lands an elbow inside that Miller shrugs off.
Miller wants a takedown.
Owen scores with a knee to the head.
Owen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Owen.
Owen landing knees to the head.
Ryan Miller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Owen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Owen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miller's face.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Miller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Max Owen!
Max Owen retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Ghafoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Turner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Turner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Ghafoor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghafoor misses with the combination.
Turner throws a right and a left that Ghafoor avoids nicely.
Ghafoor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghafoor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Ghafoor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ghafoor misses with a two punch combination.
Omar Ghafoor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ghafoor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghafoor throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ghafoor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghafoor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ghafoor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ghafoor misses with a few strikes there.
Ghafoor misses with a hook.
Turner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A combination from Ghafoor does no damage.
Ghafoor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Ghafoor misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Ghafoor looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Ghafoor as Turner shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ghafoor throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Ghafoor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ghafoor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Ghafoor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turner thows a body shot but no joy.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Ghafoor moves out of range easily.
Ghafoor lands a head shot.
Ghafoor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghafoor.
Ghafoor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghafoor fails to land with a series of punches.
Ghafoor throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Ghafoor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turner counters with a nice body kick.
Ghafoor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Omar Ghafoor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghafoor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ghafoor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghafoor manages to avoid it.
Ghafoor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Omar Ghafoor has been cut.
Ghafoor looks gassed!
A shot to de liver by Ghafoor. Beautiful body shot.
Ghafoor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner looks for a takedown but Ghafoor sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ghafoor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ghafoor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Turner stands up from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Ghafoor.
Turner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ghafoor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghafoor connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Turner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Omar Ghafoor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ghafoor misses with a wild combination.
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghafoor jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ghafoor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ghafoor looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Ghafoor throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ghafoor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Kevin Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ghafoor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghafoor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Ghafoor misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghafoor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turner moves away from the strike by Ghafoor.
Ghafoor throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Turner tries to clinch but Ghafoor is having none of it.
Ghafoor throws a combination that misses
and Turner finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Omar Ghafoor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghafoor is breathing heavily.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
Turner misses with a double jab
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Ghafoor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghafoor throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghafoor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Ghafoor backing up. Ghafoor nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes.
Turner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ghafoor scores with a three punch combo!
Good shot there by Ghafoor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghafoor lands with a nice combination. Turner backs away looking to recover.
Ghafoor throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Ghafoor misses with a two punch combination.
Turner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ghafoor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turner counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner keeps control of Ghafoor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Ghafoor fails to land with a series of punches.
Turner has closed the distance and engaged Ghafoor in a clinch.
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Turner lands a jab-cross combination.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ghafoor misses with a series of wild punches.
Ghafoor lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Ghafoor.
Ghafoor lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghafoor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ghafoor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ghafoor misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ghafoor.
Ghafoor throws a combination that misses
and Turner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ghafoor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Omar Ghafoor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Omar Ghafoor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ghafoor tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turner is looking to wear down Ghafoor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ghafoor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ghafoor.
Turner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ghafoor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghafoor misses with the combination.
Turner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ghafoor counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghafoor swinging wilding here.
Turner defending well as Ghafoor loads up on a big left hand.
Ghafoor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ghafoor.
Turner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ghafoor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ghafoor throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghafoor throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Ghafoor throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ghafoor stalks Turner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Turner's face. Turner staggers backwards, shaken.
A right-left combo lands from Ghafoor.
Ghafoor misses with a two punch combination.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner wants to clinch.
Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghafoor throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
A combination from Ghafoor does no damage.
Ghafoor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ghafoor lands a jab to the nose.
Ghafoor misses with a few strikes there.
Ghafoor misses with a double jab.
Ghafoor throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Turner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ghafoor counters with a series of strikes. Turner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turner waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Ghafoor.
Ghafoor misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ghafoor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Ghafoor.
Ghafoor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ghafoor dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Ghafoor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Ghafoor throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ghafoor is fending him off so far but Turner persists. Nope, Ghafoor circles away and we're back to standing.
Ghafoor looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Ghafoor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turner on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ghafoor misses with a wild body shot.
Ghafoor misses with a wild combination.
Ghafoor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Turner with the ground and pound but Ghafoor regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Turner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Ghafoor really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omar Ghafoor's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ghafoor misses with a series of wild punches.
Turner clinches up against the cage.
Ghafoor breaks from the clinch.
Ghafoor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ghafoor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turner counters with a right hand to the body.
Ghafoor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghafoor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Turner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ghafoor blocks a head kick by Turner.
Turner misses with a straight right.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ghafoor throws a one two combo.
Turner tries to clinch but Ghafoor moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner blocks a jab.
Ghafoor scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Ghafoor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ghafoor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ghafoor throws a combination that misses
and Turner counters with a nice body kick.
Ghafoor avoids the head kick by Turner.
Ghafoor defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Ghafoor loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Ghafoor misses with the combination.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghafoor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ghafoor.
Ghafoor waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Ghafoor.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner drives through and clinches with Ghafoor against the cage.
Knees to the body from Turner.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghafoor wants to break free but Turner has control.
Turner prevents Ghafoor from breaking the clinch.
Ghafoor wants to break free but Turner has control.
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ghafoor tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghafoor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Ghafoor.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghafoor jabs at Turner's body.
Ghafoor misses with a double jab.
Ghafoor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ghafoor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ghafoor tries to keep at a distance but Turner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
Ghafoor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ghafoor moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Ghafoor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ghafoor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turner throws a push kick but Ghafoor slaps the foot to one side.
Ghafoor misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Ghafoor does no damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ghafoor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Turner had his way with Omar Ghafoor in that round.
The cut man is working on Omar Ghafoor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ghafoor misses with a wild combination.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Ghafoor.
Turner throws a right hand that Ghafoor ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghafoor also avoids with ease.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ghafoor misses with a series of wild punches.
Ghafoor misses with a wild combination.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ghafoor with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghafoor throws out a powerful jab.
Ghafoor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ghafoor connects with a jab.
Turner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ghafoor cracks Turner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Ghafoor.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghafoor misses with a wild combination.
Ghafoor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ghafoor misses with a body shot.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turner moves into the clinch.
Ghafoor tries to break the clinch but Turner is controlling the position.
Ghafoor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Ghafoor throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Ghafoor throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ghafoor misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghafoor lands an overhand right.
Ghafoor misses with a hook to the body
and Turner counters with a big head kick but Ghafoor shrugs it off.
Ghafoor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghafoor is just out of range.
Ghafoor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ghafoor misses with a series of wild punches.
Ghafoor throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ghafoor misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner looks for a takedown but Ghafoor sprawls well.
Ghafoor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Ghafoor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ghafoor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghafoor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ghafoor scores with a punch to the head.
Ghafoor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ghafoor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Ghafoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Ghafoor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ghafoor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Omar Ghafoor!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Omar Ghafoor!
Omar Ghafoor wins by majority decision!
Omar Ghafoor is the new super heavyweight champion!
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