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VFL Fight Night 42 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Shade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shade has chosen Open Hapiness as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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260 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground |
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyoto Shade!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shade scores a takedown into full mount!
Shade avoids the attempt from McNamara to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shade is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Shade forces McNamara back against the ropes and clinches.
Shade jumps guard.
McNamara looking to pass the guard.
Shade wants to stand up but McNamara is controlling him.
Shade looking for a guillotine here but McNamara defends easily.
Shade isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McNamara stacks Shade on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McNamara!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Shade!
McNamara wants to control the pace but Shade is squirming around nicely.
Shade really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McNamara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shade tries to hold on but McNamara pushes him away.
McNamara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shade bucks McNamara off and manages to get back to his feet!
Shade looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara closes the distance but Shade moves to the side
and Shade counters with a nice leg kick.
Shade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McNamara wants to clinch but Shade slips to the side
and Shade counters with a takedown into side control.
McNamara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McNamara punching from the bottom.
McNamara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shade looking to pass the guard.
McNamara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shade's guard.
Shade working a defensive guard here.
McNamara is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara advances to half guard.
McNamara looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shade is staying active underneath McNamara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McNamara works his way into side control.
Shade on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McNamara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McNamara is looking to take a break and control but Shade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McNamara advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara controlling from mount.
Shade defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McNamara.
McNamara landing punches.
A nice elbow there by McNamara.
McNamara unloading with bombs!
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 Owen McNamara will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McNamara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shade counters by moving into the clinch.
McNamara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McNamara misses with the head strike.
McNamara is trying to break free.
McNamara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McNamara tries to keep at a distance but Shade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shade tries to pull guard but McNamara won't allow it.
Shade misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shade keeps control of McNamara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McNamara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shade prevents it.
Shade tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shade is breathing heavily.
McNamara tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen McNamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNamara stalling in the clinch but Shade improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shade tries to pull guard but McNamara won't allow it.
McNamara gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shade regains guard.
Shade wriggles free and stands up.
Shade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McNamara, pushing him back against the ropes.
McNamara tries to break the clinch but Shade is controlling the position.
Shade jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McNamara walks away with a smile on his face. Shade gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McNamara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shade tries to clinch but McNamara is having none of it.
Owen McNamara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shade moves out of range of the leg kick from McNamara.
Shade tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McNamara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McNamara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shade's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara lands with a punch from half guard.
Shade is looking to improve his position.
McNamara stands up and beckons Shade to join him on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNamara rushes Shade and presses him up against the ropes.
Shade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McNamara clinches.
Nice elbow from McNamara.
McNamara successfully pulls guard.
McNamara looking for a guillotine here but Shade defends easily.
Shade wants to control from the top but McNamara keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McNamara pulls Shade in to control the position.
McNamara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McNamara managing to control the position.
McNamara is trying to keep Shade in close.
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.
Shade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McNamara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McNamara punching from the bottom - just letting Shade know he's still in a fight.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McNamara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McNamara wants to clinch.
McNamara darts in and clinches Shade up against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
McNamara prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen McNamara dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - McNamara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shade changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McNamara tries to avoid it but Shade manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McNamara to the ground. McNamara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McNamara takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shade should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McNamara fails with the takedown.
Shade has his takedown stuffed
and McNamara counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shade is lucky that one didn't land flush.
No luck for Shade with that takedown attempt.
Owen McNamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Shade.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McNamara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shade is trying to maintain the position but McNamara is very close to passing his half guard.
Owen McNamara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McNamara is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McNamara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McNamara moves to back control.
McNamara has got one arm under Shade's chin. This could be trouble... Shade trying to control the other hand but McNamara gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Shade has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Owen McNamara!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Ibanez Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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258 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers ground |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alvaro Ibanez Santos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Santos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Santos wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Santos drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Santos as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jones screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Santos! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alvaro Ibanez Santos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timur Orlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timur Orlan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Orlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Redman!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlan swings for the body but Redman moves out of range.
Orlan misses with a body shot.
Orlan connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Redman to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Orlan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Timur Orlan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Kugelschreiber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keast Kannegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kugelschreiber comes into the arena with Y.M.C.A. by Village People blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Kugelschreiber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Kannegaard!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kannegaard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kannegaard throws a nice looking combination but Kugelschreiber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kugelschreiber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kannegaard lands a glancing blow to the side of Kugelschreiber's head.
Kugelschreiber tries to clinch there but Kannegaard circles away.
Kugelschreiber doesn't manage to clinch there - Kannegaard circles away.
Kannegaard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kannegaard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kannegaard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kugelschreiber at a distance.
Kannegaard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kugelschreiber tries to clinch but Kannegaard moves out of range.
Kannegaard throws a right and a left that Kugelschreiber avoids nicely.
Kugelschreiber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kannegaard scores with a nice right hand.
Kannegaard circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kugelschreiber to the canvas! Kugelschreiber doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kannegaard keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keast Kannegaard!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harry Jostead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Jostead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jostead closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jostead postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Marshall Matthews takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jostead creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marshall Matthews sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jostead is looking to take a break and control but Marshall Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marshall Matthews is trying to control Jostead's posture but Jostead avoids it.
Jostead scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Marshall Matthews to see if he's OK.
Jostead throws an elbow but Marshall Matthews slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jostead taking a break here but Marshall Matthews is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jostead winds up and cracks Marshall Matthews with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jostead moves into full mount! Marshall Matthews won't be happy about that!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jostead cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Marshall Matthews wants to hold on but Jostead pushes him away.
Jostead is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marshall Matthews can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marshall Matthews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jostead. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jostead working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Marshall Matthews wants to hold on but Jostead pushes him away.
Jostead with good strikes from the mount here!
Jostead working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Jostead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jostead landing punches.
Jostead avoids the attempt from Marshall Matthews to control.
Jostead with shots to the head and body - Marshall Matthews looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jostead is landing with some decent strikes but Marshall Matthews is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jostead putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Marshall Matthews is rocked!
Jostead fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Marshall Matthews is still in real trouble! Can Jostead finish him?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jostead lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marshall Matthews hang on?
Marshall Matthews is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jostead cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jostead with shots to the head and body - Marshall Matthews looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jostead scoring with strikes but Marshall Matthews is staying in there.
Marshall Matthews is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Marshall Matthews seems to have recovered his senses.
Marshall Matthews working to try and regain half guard.
Jostead lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jostead scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marshall Matthews?
Jostead working the ground and pound effectively.
Marshall Matthews flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews tries to lock up and control but Jostead gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marshall Matthews is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jostead is staying active.
Marshall Matthews takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
You get the feeling that Marshall Matthews really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jostead cracks Marshall Matthews with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marshall Matthews is looking to get to half guard.
Jostead putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall Matthews taking shots to the head.
Jostead lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jostead breaks from Marshall Matthews's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Jostead dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jostead throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Jostead in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to break the clinch but Jostead is controlling the position.
Jostead tries to score a body lock takedown but Marshall Matthews shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marshall Matthews jumps guard and drags Jostead to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall Matthews wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jostead is now in half guard.
Marshall Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jostead.
Jostead scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jostead sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marshall Matthews defending well though.
Jostead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall Matthews keeps working.
Marshall Matthews is looking to control Jostead's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marshall Matthews avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is trying to stand.
Marshall Matthews trying to control here.
Jostead not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marshall Matthews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jostead's waist but Jostead gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marshall Matthews off to one side.
Marshall Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Jostead shows good takedown defense.
Marshall Matthews is breathing heavily.
Marshall Matthews checks the leg kick.
Jostead looks to land a left hand but Marshall Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Jostead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Jostead circles away.
Harry Jostead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Marshall Matthews slips a straight right by Jostead.
Morton Marshall Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jostead moves out of range of the body kick from Marshall Matthews.
Jostead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jostead blocks a head kick by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews slips a jab from Jostead.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jostead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jostead looks to land a combination but Marshall Matthews avoids it well.
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jostead.
Jostead just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jostead.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Jostead jumps guard but Marshall Matthews stands there with Jostead around his waist. Jostead gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jostead is trying to maintain a safe position but Marshall Matthews gets an underhook and turns Jostead into the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jostead has Marshall Matthews pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Marshall Matthews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Jostead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jostead has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marshall Matthews is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marshall Matthews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jostead has him pressed against the ropes.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jostead swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jostead counters with a takedown into side control.
Marshall Matthews tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jostead working the ground and pound.
Jostead lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marshall Matthews down.
Jostead fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jostead tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is trying to control Jostead's posture but Jostead avoids it.
Jostead in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jostead lands a few punches from side control.
Jostead looks up at the clock and then as Marshall Matthews takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jostead smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jostead landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marshall Matthews tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jostead wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Marshall Matthews's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marshall Matthews on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Jostead dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Marshall Matthews with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marshall Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jostead was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall Matthews.
Jostead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jostead looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall Matthews is just out of range.
Jostead avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Jostead misses.
Jostead loads up on a big right hand but Marshall Matthews slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Jostead moves out of range.
No joy there for Jostead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jostead blocks a head kick by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jostead.
Marshall Matthews pushes Jostead away with a front kick.
Jostead avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marshall Matthews defending well as Jostead loads up on a big left hand.
Marshall Matthews drives through and clinches with Jostead against the ropes.
Jostead has Marshall Matthews pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Marshall Matthews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up.
Jostead looks to land a right hand but Marshall Matthews moved out of range.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Jostead is avoiding it.
Jostead misses the shot to the body.
Jostead changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marshall Matthews looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Marshall Matthews tries to buck Jostead off but Jostead is having none of it.
Jostead working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jostead working the head and body with strikes.
Jostead 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.
Jostead trying to control the action but Marshall Matthews is working from the bottom.
Marshall Matthews is trying to improve his position.
Jostead creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Marshall Matthews is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Marshall Matthews takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Marshall Matthews tries to escape but Jostead is in control.
Harry Jostead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Marshall Matthews is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jostead prevents Marshall Matthews from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Marshall Matthews's face as Jostead controls the position.
Jostead is working Marshall Matthews over with some ground and pound from side control.
Marshall Matthews is trying to get back to half guard.
Jostead taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jostead is working Marshall Matthews over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jostead lands a nice forearm strike.
Jostead working the body and head with strikes.
Harry Jostead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jostead is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marshall Matthews will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jostead'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Jostead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jostead, 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 Harry Jostead!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Harry Jostead!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Harry Jostead!
Harry Jostead wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Das Boot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox has chosen Hardrock Hallelujah {Lordi} as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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20
160 lbs
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22
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Das Boot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond Fox!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boot throws a low kick but Fox avoids it.
Boot tries to bum rush Fox with a series of wild strikes but Fox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Boot both land. Nice combination.
Fox shoots in but Boot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Boot misses.
Fox shoots in for a takedown but Boot shows good takedown defense.
Boot throws a series of strikes that have Fox backpedaling.
Boot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boot clinches up against the ropes.
Fox drags the fight down to the ground.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Boot from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fox had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Boot is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Fox Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Boot's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox is hanging on to Boot's back as he tries to escape.
Boot manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fox's guard. Nice work there by Boot.
Fox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Boot from controlling successfully.
Fox wriggles free and stands up.
Fox avoids the body shot from Boot.
Das Boot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boot missing with a left hand there. Fox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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.
Boot throws a series of punches but Fox avoids them all with ease.
Boot gets a clinch.
Fox gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Boot controls Fox momentarily but Fox frees himself.
Boot is really struggling to control Fox but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boot thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Boot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boot trying to control the position.
Fox stands up and waves to Boot to follow him.
Fox looks gassed!
Boot darts in and clinches Fox up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Das Boot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Fox.
Boot has had enough of the clinch but Fox keeps him there for the moment.
Boot has had enough of the clinch but Fox keeps him there for the moment.
Boot is trying to break free.
Fox tightens his grip and picks Boot up, before dumping him to the ground. Boot manages to land in guard.
Fox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fox stopping the sweep attempt from Boot.
Boot had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fox is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Boot Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fox's back instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fox is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boot patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boot looking for the RNC.
Fox trying to control the hands but Boot won't let him.
Boot is working the ground and pound. Can Fox escape?
Boot not allowing Fox to control his hands.
Fox is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boot punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Das Boot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fox but Fox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boot is fending him off so far but Fox persists. Nope, Boot circles away and we're back to standing.
Boot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fox drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boot dives on top into guard.
Boot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox wants to stand up but Boot is controlling him.
Boot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boot landing with the ground and pound.
Fox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boot is in close to Fox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fox counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Boot!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Das Boot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boot tries to lock up and control but Fox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fox is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Boot throws a head kick but Fox moves out of range.
Fox fails with the takedown
and Boot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boot misses with a two punch combination.
Boot with a poor takedown
and Fox counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boot striking off his back but it's not causing Fox any problems.
Fox is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boot is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boot has escaped and now he's on top!
Boot lands a couple of elbows.
Boot working some strikes from top position.
Boot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fox is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fox has escaped and now he's on top!
Fox stands up and waves to Boot to follow him.
Boot looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boot tries a head kick but it misses.
Boot lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to the body from Boot misses
and Fox counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boot throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fox thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Fox 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 ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Boot clinches up with Fox and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fox gets underhooks to prevent Boot's takedown attempt.
Fox is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fox is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boot lands an uppercut.
Boot misses with the head strike.
Fox looking for a takedown.
Das Boot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Fox.
Boot breaks from the clinch.
Boot lands a with a good body shot.
Boot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fox in his tracks.
Boot misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boot has closed the distance and engaged Fox in a clinch.
Boot has had enough of the clinch but Fox keeps him there for the moment.
Boot wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boot stops a takedown attempt from Fox.
Boot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boot manages to break the clinch.
Boot looks to land a left hand but Fox moved out of range nicely.
Boot scores a takedown into full mount!
Fox is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boot connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Boot is landing with some decent strikes but Fox is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Boot is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fox is surviving well by controlling Boot's body position as best he can.
Fox is looking to improve his position but Boot isn't that keen on the idea.
Fox wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boot is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fox can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fox wants to control but Boot is having none of it.
Fox wants to try and get back to his feet.
Boot scoring with strikes but Fox is staying in there.
Fox manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boot wants to free his trapped foot but Fox is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fox sees it coming and defends easily.
Fox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fox.
Fox keeping full guard, as Boot tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fox controls Boot momentarily but Boot frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boot trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Fox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fox is looking for a triangle here but Boot uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fox keeps working.
Fox tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Boot postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fox looks a forlorn figure.
Fox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fox is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Boot landing shots from mount.
Boot lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fox hang on?
Fox is squirming around, avoiding Boot's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Das Boot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boot 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Desmond Fox!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Desmond Fox!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Desmond Fox!
Desmond Fox wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Tocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tieto Enator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tocha comes into the arena with That Golden Rule blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
135 lbs
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19
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Tocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tieto Enator!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tocha shoots for a double leg takedown but Enator sprawls well. He's pushed Tocha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tocha slips under a jab.
Tocha lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Enator throws the left hand but Tocha avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Enator.
Tocha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enator.
Tocha drives through with a takedown into guard.
Enator will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tocha passes into half guard.
Tocha prevents Enator from improving his position.
Tocha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tocha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Enator is just riding it out for now. Tocha eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tocha is looking for a kimura but Enator is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tocha to get the leverage.
Enator makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Enator.
Enator can't keep his opponent in guard - Tocha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Enator is staying active underneath Tocha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Enator wants to get back to full guard but Tocha has passed into side control.
Tocha thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Enator wants to control but Tocha is having none of it.
Enator throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tocha. What's that going to do exactly?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Enator is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tocha lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tocha looking for a guillotine from mount but Enator is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Enator tries to reverse the position but Tocha maintains control.
Enator 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.
Enator slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Enator looks gassed!
Tocha looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tocha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Enator wants to sweep but no luck.
Tocha has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Enator is proving hard to escape from.
Enator manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tocha is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Enator looking for a guillotine from mount but Tocha is having none of it.
Tocha tries to lock up and control but Enator gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tocha regains half guard.
Enator throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tocha is trying to stand up here but Enator is controlling him well.
Tocha is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Enator pulls his head out easily.
Tocha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tocha has his foot on Enator's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Enator works his way back into a safe position though.
Enator passes into half guard.
Enator thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tocha's head.
Enator wants to take a breather but Tocha is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Tocha dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Nice jab there from Enator.
Enator connects with a right hand. Tocha shakes it off.
Enator throws a shot from downtown. Tocha moves away and avoids it.
Enator misses with a body shot.
Tocha avoids the body shot from Enator.
Tocha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tocha darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tocha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Enator does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tocha thows a huge punch but Enator dodges it nicely.
Tocha prevents Enator from improving his position.
Enator is breathing heavily.
Enator moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tocha wanted to stand there but Enator had control of the position.
Tocha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tocha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Enator is looking for a triangle but Tocha pushes his legs off easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tocha scores with a jab to the head.
Tocha scores with a sloppy right hand. Enator should have avoided that one.
Tocha digs a good hook to Enator's body.
Tocha lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tocha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tocha gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tocha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Enator defends it well.
Tocha slips a nice elbow through Enator's hands, connecting with Enator's forehead.
Tocha looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Enator looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tocha stops Enator from getting back to his feet.
Tocha frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tocha is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Enator can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Enator is looking to improve his position but Tocha isn't that keen on the idea.
Tocha content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tocha wants to control the pace but Enator is squirming around nicely.
Tocha misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Enator is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tocha landing strikes from the mount and Enator is in trouble!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enator is trying desperately to improve position.
Tocha working for a submission but Enator is keeping him at bay.
Enator is squirming around, avoiding Tocha's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Tocha dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Enator lands with an uppercut that bounces Tocha off the ropes and back into rage.
Enator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tocha.
Enator throws a looping overhand right but Tocha ducks down to avoid it.
Tocha misses the shot to the body.
Tocha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tocha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Enator throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enator throws the left hand but Tocha avoids the punch easily.
Enator connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tocha. Tocha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Enator lands the left hand.
Enator takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Enator misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tocha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Enator looks to score with a jab to the body but Tocha is just out of range.
Enator swings for the body but Tocha moves out of range.
Tocha misses the jab.
Tocha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enator.
Enator misses with a hook.
Tocha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enator is fending him off so far but Tocha persists. Nope, Enator circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Tocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enator throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Tocha counter with a right hand.
Enator misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Tocha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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.
Enator throws a hook to the side of Tocha's head but Tocha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Enator misses the body punch
and Tocha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Enator keeping full guard, as Tocha tries to pass.
Enator tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tocha wants to control from the top but Enator keeps moving.
Enator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tocha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tocha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tocha trying to control but Enator is working from the bottom.
Tocha postures up in Enator's guard and throws a big left but Enator blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enator is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tocha 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tocha moves out of range of the strikes.
Tocha digs a good body shot into Enator's ribs.
A lazy left from Tocha finds it's target.
Tocha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Enator thuds a left hand into Tocha's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enator lands with an overhand left.
Tocha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Enator's waist but Enator gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tocha off to one side.
Tocha slips a straight right by Enator.
Enator connects with a looping right hand.
Tocha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tieto Enator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tieto Enator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tocha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Enator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Enator misses the target.
Enator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Enator checks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Enator. No joy for Tocha on that attempt.
Enator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Tocha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tocha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Paulo Tocha!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Paulo Tocha!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Paulo Tocha!
Paulo Tocha wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evan Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr pearl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davies comes to the ring accompanied by You're Not Alone. pearl has chosen yes as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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189 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Evan Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, mr pearl!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
pearl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by pearl.
pearl moves into range and clinches up with Davies.
Davies is trying to break the clinch but pearl has him pressed against the ropes.
pearl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davies lands with an uppercut that bounces pearl off the ropes and back into rage.
No joy there for Davies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davies throws a sloppy head kick and pearl moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Davies.
pearl moves out of range as Davies strikes.
pearl takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
pearl moves in looking to clinch but Davies pushes him off.
pearl tries to clinch but Davies is having none of it.
Davies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
pearl looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davies keeping full guard, as pearl tries to pass.
pearl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pearl lands a couple of decent looking shots.
pearl advances to half guard.
pearl throws a strike but Davies avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
pearl throws a strike but Davies rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Davies won't allow pearl to sweep him here.
pearl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
pearl lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Davies!
pearl postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Davies looks a forlorn figure.
Davies is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
pearl lands a heavy elbow.
pearl lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Davies is in a horrible position here. pearl smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
pearl wants to control the pace but Davies is squirming around nicely.
pearl scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Davies?
pearl lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
pearl looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pearl unloading with bombs!
pearl lands a big elbow.
Davies is trying to stand.
pearl lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Davies hang on?
pearl working the ground and pound effectively.
pearl looking to control but Davies is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
pearl looking to finish Davies with some ground and pound. This is bad for Davies!
pearl lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
pearl landing shots from mount.
pearl has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Davies's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
pearl unloading with bombs!
pearl landing strikes from the mount.
pearl scoring with strikes but Davies is staying in there.
Evan Davies's cut is getting worse.
pearl lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Davies hang on?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
pearl lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
pearl landing punches.
Evan Davies's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davies wants to try and get back to his feet.
pearl wants to control the pace but Davies is squirming around nicely.
pearl postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Davies looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr pearl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Davies's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Davies gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Davies avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
pearl is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
pearl scoring with punches to the head and body.
pearl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davies swivels though and keeps the full guard.
pearl content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
pearl lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
pearl tries to free his leg and advance position but Davies is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davies avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells pearl's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
pearl scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
pearl tries to free his leg and advance position but Davies is retaining full guard.
Davies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
pearl stands and throws Davies's legs to the side, diving into side control.
pearl has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Davies!
pearl working away from the top, dropping strikes.
pearl is in the full mount, landing strikes.
pearl lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
pearl scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Davies?
pearl with good strikes from the mount here!
Davies is bucking up trying to escape but pearl cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
pearl landing shots from mount.
pearl with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
pearl lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Davies hang on?
pearl looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Davies is in a horrible position here. pearl smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
pearl scoring with strikes but Davies is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pearl looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
pearl has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Davies's face.
pearl in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jeez, Evan Davies's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Evan Davies's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). mr pearl!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Redof Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Redof Castro!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Castro.
Green misses with a wild combination.
Castro moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castro tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Castro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Green jumps guard but Castro stands there with Green around his waist. Green gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Green tries to score a body lock takedown but Castro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green wants to break the clinch but can't.
Castro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Green.
Green tries to break the clinch but Castro is controlling the position.
Green has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castro lands a hook that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Castro pushes Green back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like James Green has been cut.
Castro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Green lands a right hand.
Castro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Green tries for a takedown. No joy.
Castro trying to land knees to the body.
Castro lands an elbow inside that Green shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Green.
Green tries to pull guard but Castro won't allow it.
Green successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Green working a defensive guard but Castro passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Green missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Green manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Green trying to control the position.
Castro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Green's guard.
Green looking to control.
Castro throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.
Castro stops Green from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Castro!
Castro regains half guard.
Castro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Green is pressing down on Castro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Castro is holding on for now.
Green seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Green postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Castro to stand up.
Green misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Green.
Castro wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Green throws a combination. Castro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Redof Castro has been cut.
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!
Green misses with an uppercut.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Castro.
Green throws a right and a left that Castro avoids nicely.
Castro scores with a head kick.
Castro rushes Green and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Castro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Castro tries to land a knee to the head but Green blocks with his arms.
Green gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Castro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro tries to kick Green off but Green keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Green will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Castro looks gassed!
Green is pressing down on Castro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Castro is holding on for now.
Green passes the guard and advances to mount!
Castro tries to reverse the position but Green maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Green landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Green dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Green swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castro moves out of range of the leg kick from Green.
Castro tries to clinch up.
Castro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Castro persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Green scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Green fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castro shoots in but Green avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Castro wants to clinch.
Green tries to clinch but Castro moves out of range.
Green scores with a takedown into Castro's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Castro can't keep his opponent in guard - Green advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Green trying to pass the guard but Castro defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Green misses the shot to the body.
Castro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Green tries to pull guard but Castro holds him up against the ropes and eventually Green drops back down to his feet.
Green tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Green has had enough of the clinch but Castro keeps him there for the moment.
Green lands a shoulder strike.
Green is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Green creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Green pushes Castro back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green tries to keep at a distance but Castro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castro misses with an elbow over the top.
Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castro just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Green is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Green is looking to break free of the clinch but Castro has double underhooks.
Castro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Castro connects with a knee to the head.
Green breaks from the clinch.
Green tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castro swivels and escapes.
Green fails to land with a series of punches.
Castro gets a clinch.
Castro misses with a knee to the head.
Castro keeps control of Green as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Green dodges an elbow strike from Castro.
Green wants a takedown but no success here.
Castro missing with knees to the body.
Castro lands an elbow inside that Green shrugs off.
Castro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Castro misses with a knee strike.
Castro lands a nice elbow.
Green working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castro.
Castro blocks a jab.
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castro wants to clinch.
Green fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Green does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castro closes the distance but Green moves to the side
and Green counters with a one-two to the body.
Castro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Castro ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Castro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Castro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Castro lands a nice short elbow.
Castro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Castro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Green 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
James Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Green wants to stand and escape but Castro is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green is trying to control the position but Castro postures up.
Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Green 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. And we move into the final round!
Castro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castro is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Green circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castro is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Castro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castro moves into the clinch.
Green manages to break the clinch.
Green throws a leg kick but Castro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Green throws a right and a left that Castro avoids nicely.
Castro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Green closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Castro lands with a few short shots to the body.
Castro missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castro wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Green seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Castro defends the submission attempt.
Green works his way into side control.
Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Castro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
Green wants to stand up but Castro has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Castro misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Castro actively working from the bottom here.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Green passes to full mount!
Green lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Green goes for an armbar but Castro turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Castro.
Green wriggles free and stands up.
Redof Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Castro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castro checks a leg kick.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Green misses with a few strikes there.
Castro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Castro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Green wants to hold on but Castro pushes him away.
Green is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Green, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for James Green!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for James Green!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for James Green!
James Green wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between kyle machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr amber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). amber has chosen yes as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, kyle machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, mr amber!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
machine closes the distance and clinches up with amber, looking for a takedown. machine pushes amber against the ropes but amber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
amber drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
amber scores with a couple of short elbows.
machine is working to avoid the ground and pound but amber connects with a decent elbow.
machine is looking for a sweep.
amber trying to control the action but machine is working from the bottom.
amber looks up at the clock and then as machine takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, amber smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
machine is trying to get back to half guard.
amber is putting a hurting on machine here, landing some big shots from side control.
amber scoring with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
amber moves into full mount!
amber looking to finish machine with some ground and pound. This is bad for machine!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
machine gets back to half guard.
amber drops an elbow to the side of machine's head.
machine looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machine is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from amber there.
amber has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
amber cracks machine with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
amber with a couple of short strikes.
machine gets back to half guard.
machine is in trouble now - amber has advanced to mount!
machine is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
amber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as machine is looking to escape.
machine is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
amber lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
machine is looking to get to half guard.
machine regains half guard.
machine is breathing heavily.
amber is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
amber drops an elbow to the side of machine's head.
Nice strikes from amber there.
amber is trying to control the action in half guard but machine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
machine wants to get back to full guard.
amber lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
machine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
amber working the head and body with strikes.
amber is nestled in close to machine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
amber seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
machine is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
amber working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
amber with shots to the head and body - machine looks very uncomfortable down there.
machine is squirming around, avoiding amber's attempts to control the action.
amber scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish machine?
machine is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
amber landing strikes from the mount.
amber controlling the position easily from mount.
amber landing strikes from the mount.
amber has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of machine's face.
amber in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
amber tries to control but machine wriggling away.
machine keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
machine is working hard here to advance position.
amber landing punches.
amber looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
amber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
machine throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
amber raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
amber lands with some vicious ground and pound - can machine hang on?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
amber lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
amber with good strikes from the mount here!
amber wants to control the pace but machine is squirming around nicely.
amber prevents machine from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr amber dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
amber works the jab nicely.
machine is looking to clinch but amber is avoiding it.
amber bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on amber's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
amber working the ground and pound from side control.
amber is chipping away with strikes.
amber working the head with strikes.
machine tries to improve position but can't.
machine takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
amber is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. machine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
machine is trying to get back to half guard.
amber wants to control but machine is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
amber stands up and beckons machine to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
amber avoids a punch combination nicely.
machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but amber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but amber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
amber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by machine.
machine tries to clinch up but amber circles away and keeps his distance.
amber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
machine tries to close the distance and clinch but amber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
amber shoots in and bounces machine off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
amber landing some decent shots from guard.
amber advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
amber passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for machine!
amber working away from the top, dropping strikes.
machine is squirming around, avoiding amber's attempts to control the action.
amber looking to finish machine with some ground and pound. This is bad for machine!
machine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
amber working machine over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by amber.
amber looking to finish machine with some ground and pound. This is bad for machine!
machine swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
amber in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
machine is wriggling around trying to escape.
amber lands a heavy elbow.
machine tries to lock up and control but amber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
amber unloading with bombs!
amber scoring with strikes but machine is staying in there.
amber landing punches.
amber lands a big elbow.
machine gets back to half guard.
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. amber connects with a nice short shot to machine's temple.
amber lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
amber lands strikes from half guard.
amber is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for machine!
amber prevents machine from getting the reversal.
amber working for a guillotine from mount but machine is in no mood to give up.
amber is landing with some decent strikes but machine is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
amber working machine over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
amber with a couple of short strikes.
machine is in all sorts of trouble here.
amber landing punches.
machine can't escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
amber lands a big elbow.
machine is looking to improve his position but amber isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
amber landing strikes from the mount.
machine is looking to get to half guard.
amber lands with some vicious ground and pound - can machine hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr amber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
amber lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
amber instigates a clinch.
machine is fighting off a takedown attempt but amber is just too persistent for him and manages to trip machine to the mat. machine regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
amber scoring with some ground and pound.
amber looking to pass the guard.
amber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
amber with a nice head shot there.
amber wants to stand but machine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
amber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
amber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. machine is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
machine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
machine moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machine dips to his left and cracks amber with an uppercut!
machine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and amber counters by clinching up.
amber has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but machine regains guard immediately.
amber slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
amber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
machine takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
amber wants to control but machine is keeping him busy.
amber lands a few punches from side control.
amber in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
machine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
machine can't do much from the bottom here.
kyle machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
machine gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
machine misses with some strikes from the bottom.
amber lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
mr amber has got the better of the ground game so far.
machine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
machine actively working from the bottom here.
amber working the head and body with strikes.
amber working the head and body with strikes.
amber drops an elbow to the side of machine's head.
Nice strikes from amber there.
machine actively working from the bottom here.
amber trying to control from half guard but machine is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
amber is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
machine is in trouble now - amber has advanced to mount!
amber landing shots from mount.
amber working away from the top, dropping strikes.
amber with good strikes from the mount here!
amber lands with some vicious ground and pound - can machine hang on?
amber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
amber dominating with strikes here.
machine is looking to get to half guard.
amber cracks machine with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
amber connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
machine is desperately trying to improve his position but amber has a good base and remains in mount.
amber has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of machine's face.
mr amber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
amber controlling the position easily from mount.
amber with shots to the head and body - machine looks very uncomfortable down there.
machine swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
mr amber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well amber 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 William Gold scores the fight for mr amber!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for mr amber!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for mr amber!
mr amber wins by unanimous decision!
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