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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pain McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pool Loop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pain McGraw! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pool Loop! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McGraw cracks Loop with an open hand slap. Loop looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! McGraw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loop avoids the body shot from McGraw.
McGraw throws a sloppy head kick and Loop moves out of range easily. McGraw scores with a jab to the head.
McGraw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pain McGraw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McGraw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. McGraw lands a with a good body shot. McGraw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Loop tries to escape but McGraw is in control. Loop tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McGraw presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! McGraw unloading with bombs! McGraw with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McGraw is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Loop can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McGraw wants to finish this one by submission but Loop is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McGraw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Loop slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Loop is trying to get back to full guard. Loop is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but McGraw pulls his head out easily. McGraw wants to work for an arm triangle but Loop is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Loop is trying to get back to full guard. McGraw missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Loop trying to get back to full guard but McGraw takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! McGraw looking to finish Loop with some ground and pound. This is bad for Loop! Loop is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGraw scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McGraw with the ground and pound from mount. McGraw with the ground and pound from mount. McGraw cracks Loop with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Loop is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Loop working to try and regain half guard.
McGraw wants to control the pace but Loop is squirming around nicely. McGraw landing punches. McGraw with shots to the head and body - Loop looks very uncomfortable down there. McGraw controlling his opponent. McGraw 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. McGraw get's back to his feet. Loop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGraw counters with a nice double leg into side control. Loop won't be happy with that. McGraw taking a breather here. Loop misses with a strike from the bottom. McGraw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loop keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGraw decides to take the fight back to the feet. McGraw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Good leg kick by McGraw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGraw shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. McGraw punishing his opponent with strikes. Loop can't escape the position.
McGraw looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. McGraw landing strikes, looking to finish! McGraw in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Loop tries to reverse the position but McGraw maintains control. McGraw trying to control but Loop is having none of it. Loop throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. McGraw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Loop is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Loop working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McGraw lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Loop hang on? McGraw connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McGraw with the ground and pound from mount. McGraw has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Loop's face.
Loop is trying to escape the mount.
McGraw is standing up, even though he is in mount. McGraw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGraw throws a lazy uppercut
letting Loop counter with a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. McGraw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Loop misses with a hook
and McGraw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Loop stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGraw. McGraw misses with a right hand letting Loop counter with a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pain McGraw dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Loop avoids the body shot from McGraw.
McGraw throws a hook but Loop blocks it. Loop tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. McGraw drives through with a takedown into guard. Loop looking to sweep here. No luck so far. McGraw trying to control but Loop is working from the bottom. McGraw advances position into side control! McGraw taking a breather here. McGraw works to advance to full mount. Loop defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Loop is looking to improve his position but McGraw isn't that keen on the idea. McGraw looking to control but Loop is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Loop is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Loop is trying to stand up. McGraw has hold of Loop's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Loop manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Loop is squirming around, avoiding McGraw's attempts to control the action. McGraw with good strikes from the mount here! McGraw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Loop is looking to escape. The referee warns Loop that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Loop is rocked! McGraw tries to control but Loop wriggling away. Loop can't escape the position.
McGraw postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Loop looks a forlorn figure.
McGraw has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Loop's face.
Loop is still in real trouble! Can McGraw finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Loop has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McGraw lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by McGraw.
McGraw lands strikes to the head. McGraw has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Can Loop hold on?! McGraw is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
A bit of a pause in the action here. McGraw controlling the positon. Loop can't escape the position.
Loop seems to have recovered his senses. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
McGraw loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Loop hold on?
Loop trying to get back to his feet but McGraw is in full control for now. Loop tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Loop is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. McGraw moves out of range as Loop strikes. McGraw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. McGraw misses with a left hand and Loop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McGraw closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGraw lands in his opponent's guard. McGraw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. McGraw trying to control but Loop is working from the bottom. Loop is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. McGraw gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. McGraw drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. McGraw trying to control the position from guard on top but Loop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McGraw slips nicely into half guard. McGraw lands strikes from half guard. Loop is trying to stand back up but McGraw is controlling him
Loop is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but McGraw pulls his head out easily. McGraw wants to take a breather but Loop is having none of it. Loop is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but McGraw pulls his head out easily. Loop tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McGraw has advanced to mount. Uh oh. McGraw wants to finish this one by submission but Loop is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McGraw. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. McGraw looking to control but Loop is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Loop keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pain McGraw dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McGraw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGraw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Loop misses. Loop misses with a right hand and McGraw counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Loop thinking. McGraw moves out of range as Loop strikes. Loop throws a hook but McGraw avoids it easily. The fighters circle momentarily. Loop darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A punch combination from McGraw misses. Loop misses with a lunging right hand
and McGraw counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGraw. Loop looking for a sweep. Not yet Loop, not yet. Loop tries to strike from the bottom.
Pain McGraw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGraw's corner. There ya go! There ya go! McGraw with a nice head shot there. McGraw stands up from guard. Let's bang! Both fighters are breathing heavily. McGraw swings widly with a right hand
and Loop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Loop throws a jab when McGraw was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice cross by Loop. Loop slow jab from McGraw misses its intended target. Loop throws the left hand but McGraw avoids the punch easily. McGraw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loop moves away. Loop throws an off balance right hand
and McGraw counters with a lovely shot to the body. McGraw throws a lazy uppercut
and Loop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nice cross by Loop. McGraw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Loop wants to get back to his feet but McGraw drags him back down. McGraw wants to control but Loop is keeping him busy. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. McGraw is putting a hurting on Loop here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGraw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Loop looks to move to half guard but instead McGraw has passed into mount! Damn! McGraw lands a heavy elbow. Loop is trying to get back to his feet but can't. McGraw scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McGraw lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McGraw trying to control but he's not successful this time. Loop is wriggling around trying to escape.
Loop is in a horrible position here. McGraw smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Loop is trying to reverse the position but instead McGraw has taken his back - oops! McGraw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loop can do to turn this around? Loop tries to escape the position.
McGraw is looking for the choke from the back position but Loop is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Loop has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. McGraw trying to control momentarily.
McGraw connects with a big shot to the side of Loop's head.
McGraw is looking for the choke from the back position but Loop is controlling his hands well. McGraw lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by McGraw.
McGraw just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McGraw lands a shot to the body. Loop prevents McGraw from getting a body triangle. McGraw is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Loop is in bad spot here.
McGraw is looking for the choke from the back position but Loop is controlling his hands well. Loop tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Loop in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. McGraw tries to control but Loop wriggling away. Loop working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! McGraw connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McGraw lands a nice shot to the head. McGraw stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. McGraw scores with a takedown into Loop's guard. Loop tries to strike from the bottom.
Loop is looking to stand up but McGraw isn't so interested in that idea. McGraw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loop swivels though and keeps the full guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Loop is on top in guard.
Loop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGraw works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Pool Loop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Loop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight! Pain McGraw showed his dominance in that final round. Well McGraw 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pain McGraw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Cusse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronco Arnoldski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronco Arnoldski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Cusse! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bronco Arnoldski! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Arnoldski takes a swing at Cusse's ribcage but misses. Bronco Arnoldski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arnoldski shoots in but Cusse avoids the takedown attempt easily. Cusse fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arnoldski sprawls well initially but Cusse persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Cusse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Cusse thows a huge punch but Arnoldski dodges it nicely.
Arnoldski wants to get back to full guard. Cusse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Cusse drops an elbow to the side of Arnoldski's head. Arnoldski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cusse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Cusse missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Arnoldski desperately trying to maintain half guard. Cusse seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Arnoldski has hold of Cusse's hands but Cusse slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Arnoldski is trying to stand.
Arnoldski looks gassed! Cusse decides to stand and escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Arnoldski shoots in but Cusse avoids the takedown attempt easily. Cusse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cusse shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cusse was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Arnoldski is working to get back to half guard.
Cusse trying to control but Arnoldski is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Arnoldski tries to lock up and control but Cusse gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Arnoldski is trying desperately to improve position. Cusse looking to finish with strikes here!
Arnoldski wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cusse raining down shots from the mount! Arnoldski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arnoldski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cusse. Arnoldski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Arnoldski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cusse. Cusse is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cusse is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Cusse connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cusse lands a big shot there that rocks Arnoldski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cusse landing strikes from the mount.
Arnoldski is rocked! Cusse working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Arnoldski looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Cusse! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dave Cusse!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jared Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's entrance music is Power Rangers Theme Song. A fine choice. The key to victory for Jared Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jared Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Lawson! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones throws a body punch but Lawson moves out of range. Lawson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Jones is pressing down on Lawson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Lawson pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard. Jones wants to get back to full guard. Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jones regains full guard. Nicely done. Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lawson's guard. Lawson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones slips nicely into half guard. Lawson regains full guard. Nicely done. Lawson keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. Lawson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. Lawson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lawson looks gassed! Lawson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones postures up in Lawson's guard and throws a big left but Lawson blocks it. Lawson looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones passes into half guard. Lawson looking for submissions off his back. Lawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Lawson looking for submissions off his back. Jones prevents Lawson from improving his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lawson regains full guard. Nicely done. Lawson looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Lawson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lawson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jones is looking to defend but Lawson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jones! Lawson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jones taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Lawson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and stanely burnsely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundy comes to the cage accompanied by Bad to The Bone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Al Bundy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, stanely burnsely! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! burnsely drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. burnsely sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bundy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
burnsely scoring with punches from side control. Bundy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bundy lands a nice short elbow. burnsely wants to get back to full guard. burnsely on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Ground and pound from Bundy. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bundy working the head and body with strikes. Bundy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
burnsely is rocked! Bundy in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. burnsely tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bundy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Al Bundy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grizzly Copenhagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray has chosen Sensucht- Rammstein as his entrance music. Grizzly Copenhagen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Grizzly Copenhagen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Murray! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Copenhagen moves out of range as Murray strikes. Murray lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murray. Copenhagen tries a low kick but Murray avoids it. Copenhagen rushes Murray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Copenhagen prevents Murray from breaking the clinch. Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Murray. Copenhagen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murray goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murray. Copenhagen swings away with a leg kick that misses. Copenhagen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Murray gets caught flat footed, as Copenhagen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Copenhagen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Copenhagen trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Copenhagen 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. Copenhagen passes Murray's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Copenhagen scoring with strikes to the body and head. Copenhagen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murray keeps working. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Copenhagen lands a nice short elbow. Copenhagen trying to pass the guard but Murray defending well. Copenhagen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Copenhagen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Murray is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Copenhagen scores with a couple of nice shots. Copenhagen stops Murray from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Copenhagen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murray defending well though. Murray missing with punches from the bottom.
Murray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Copenhagen. Copenhagen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Copenhagen lands a nice short elbow. Copenhagen is breathing heavily. Murray tries to get to full guard but Copenhagen has control of the leg. Murray keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Murray checks a low kick from Copenhagen. Murray is looking to land body kicks. Copenhagen throws a leg kick but Murray checks it. Some bone on bone action there as Murray checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Murray closes the distance but Copenhagen moves to the side and Copenhagen counters by moving into the clinch. Murray is pressed up against the cage. Copenhagen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murray down to the mat. Murray avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Copenhagen throws a body kick that misses. Murray rushes Copenhagen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Copenhagen prevents Murray from breaking the clinch. Copenhagen trying to land knees to the body.
Copenhagen missing with knees to the body.
Copenhagen looking to slow down the pace here. Copenhagen scores a nice knee to the body.
Murray wants to break free but Copenhagen has control.
Copenhagen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Murray.
Murray can't break the clinch.
Murray avoiding damage as Copenhagen throws knees to the body.
Copenhagen stalling in the clinch but Murray improves position. Murray manages to break the clinch.
Copenhagen circles away from the clinch attempt and Copenhagen counters with a single leg into guard. Murray didn't expect that. Murray wants to stand but Copenhagen is controlling the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Copenhagen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Copenhagen throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Copenhagen landing with the ground and pound. Murray throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Copenhagen wants to pass the guard but Murray is keeping the position. Copenhagen distracts Murray with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Copenhagen throwing strikes but missing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Murray pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Copenhagen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murray can do anything to dispel that myth. Copenhagen is in close to Murray's body, working some short punches and elbows. Murray being controlled here, momentarily. Copenhagen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Copenhagen scoring with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grizzly Copenhagen dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Copenhagen.
Murray is rocked! Copenhagen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Murray is still in real trouble! Can Copenhagen finish him? Copenhagen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Copenhagen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Murray some visible discomfort.
Grizzly Copenhagen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Murray takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Copenhagen scoring with punches from side control.
It looks like Sean Murray has been cut. Murray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Copenhagen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Check out the look on Copenhagen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Murray taking a bit of punishment here - Copenhagen scoring with strikes. Murray taking a bit of punishment here - Copenhagen scoring with strikes. Copenhagen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Murray on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Copenhagen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Copenhagen working the ground and pound. Copenhagen scores with punches from side control. Check out the look on Copenhagen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Copenhagen working the ground and pound from side control. Murray takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Copenhagen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Copenhagen lands a few punches from side control. Copenhagen lands an elbow. Murray takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Copenhagen takes a little break here. Murray wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Murray is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Copenhagen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Murray down.
Copenhagen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Murray down.
Copenhagen working the ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Murray takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Copenhagen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Murray down.
Murray is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Murray taking punishment in the form of punches.
Copenhagen is chipping away with strikes.
Copenhagen scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Copenhagen working the head with strikes. Copenhagen working the head and body with strikes. Copenhagen looks up at the clock and then as Murray takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Copenhagen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Copenhagen scoring with punches from side control. Copenhagen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Copenhagen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Murray down.
Copenhagen controls the position. Copenhagen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Check out the look on Copenhagen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Copenhagen lands a few punches from side control. Copenhagen working the ground and pound. Copenhagen scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Copenhagen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Copenhagen lands a few punches from side control. Murray taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Copenhagen lands a few punches from side control. Copenhagen throws an elbow but Murray slips to the side and avoids it well. Murray taking a bit of punishment here - Copenhagen scoring with strikes. Copenhagen has knee on belly and moves into mount. Copenhagen is landing with some decent strikes but Murray is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That has opened up Sean Murray's cut even more. A nice elbow there by Copenhagen.
The cut above Sean Murray's eye is starting to cause him problems now. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Copenhagen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Murray's face.
Copenhagen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sean Murray's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sean Murray's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Grizzly Copenhagen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perk Fitzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Pace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Pace is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Perk Fitzer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Pace! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pace wants to clinch. Pace tries for a takedown but Fitzer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Fitzer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Fitzer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Perk Fitzer has been cut. Pace throws a body kick that misses. Fitzer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pace moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Fitzer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Pace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Pace moves into range and clinches up with Fitzer. Pace goes for a takedown attempt but Fitzer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pace misses with the combination.
Fitzer forces Pace back against the cage and clinches. Pace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fitzer has him pressed against the cage. Fitzer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pace takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Jack Pace has been cut. Pace avoids the head kick by Fitzer.
Pace tries to clinch up and Fitzer counters by clinching up. Fitzer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fitzer really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pace shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Fitzer is breathing heavily. Pace is looking to advance position but Fitzer won't allow it. Pace has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Pace goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fitzer is on top in guard.
Pace is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fitzer is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fitzer content to stall in guard here. Pace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fitzer won't allow Pace to get back to his feet. Pace scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pace scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fitzer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fitzer, right into the meat.
Fitzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Pace on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzer. Fitzer obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzer closes the distance and clinches. Fitzer manages to break the clinch.
Fitzer misses with a leg kick. Fitzer misses with a kick to the body.
Pace misses with a leg kick. Fitzer throws a right and a left that both miss. Fitzer throws a combination that misses and Pace counters with a two punch combo.
Fitzer is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Pace cracks a nice hook into Fitzer's ribs. Pace tries to clinch but Fitzer moves away and Fitzer counters with a flying knee. Nice. Pace dodges the punch combination from Fitzer.
Pace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fitzer but Fitzer pushes him off and we're back to square one. Perk Fitzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Pace. Pace pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Fitzer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fitzer is looking to land body kicks. Perk Fitzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzer. Fitzer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fitzer misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzer tries to keep at a distance but Pace has taken the fight into the clinch. Fitzer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pace's face.
Pace misses with an elbow over the top. Pace wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitzer won't allow it.
Fitzer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Fitzer tries to land a knee to the head but Pace blocks with his arms.
Fitzer tries to land a knee to the head but Pace blocks with his arms.
Fitzer misses with a knee strike.
Pace wants to stall.
Pace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fitzer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pace's face.
Fitzer manages to break the clinch.
Pace chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzer can pounce on him.
Fitzer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pace takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Fitzer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fitzer darts in and clinches Pace up against the cage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fitzer breaks the clinch.
Fitzer gets a clinch. Fitzer manages to break the clinch.
Pace is looking to clinch. Pace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Fitzer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Pace dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!
Pace closes the distance but Fitzer moves to the side and Fitzer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Pace takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Pace throws a half hearted mid kick. Pace clinches but Fitzer breaks the clinch and Fitzer counters with a nice leg kick. Fitzer throws a sloppy head kick and Pace moves out of range easily. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pace. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Fitzer moves in looking to clinch but Pace pushes him off. Fitzer throws a lazy head kick and Pace counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Fitzer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fitzer tries to get out of the position. Pace trying to control from half guard but Fitzer is working away. Pace not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Fitzer is refusing to be controlled, as Pace sits in half guard. Pace not landing any meaningful shots this time. Fitzer is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pace thows a huge punch but Fitzer dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Pace trying to control the action but Fitzer is working from the bottom. Fitzer won't allow Pace to pass to mount.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Pace shoots in but no luck this time. Jack Pace seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fitzer throws a series of strikes that have Pace backpedaling.
Pace scores with a spinning back kick! Pace is looking to clinch but Fitzer is avoiding it.
Pace has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fitzer. Fitzer closes the distance and clinches. Pace is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Pace is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fitzer pulls him back up using the underhooks. Fitzer looking to throw knees to the head but Pace is blocking nicely.
Fitzer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Fitzer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Fitzer. No joy for Pace on that attempt. Perk Fitzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pace tries to clinch but fails miserably and Fitzer counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Pace has had enough of the clinch but Fitzer keeps him there for the moment. Fitzer stalling.
Fitzer scores with a knee to the head.
Pace can't break the clinch.
Pace is trying to break free. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fitzer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Pace is trying to break free. Fitzer leaning his opponent against the cage. Fitzer prevents Pace from breaking the clinch. Fitzer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fitzer lands a knee to the head.
Fitzer prevents Pace from breaking the clinch. Fitzer with a knee to the head.
Pace is rocked! Pace tries to break the clinch but Fitzer is controlling the position. Pace is working for takedown but Fitzer is calmly controlling the position for now. Pace drags the fight down to the ground.
Fitzer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pace on the ground. Pace is trying to keep Fitzer in close.
Pace wants to get back to his feet but Fitzer is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Pace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fitzer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fitzer stands up from Pace's guard - Fitzer perhaps looking for a knockout. Pace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzer darts in and clinches Pace up against the cage. Fitzer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fitzer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Fitzer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pace is trying to break free. Fitzer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pace lands a nice shot that snaps Fitzer's head back.
A head kick from Fitzer lands but Pace takes it in his stride. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pace, right into the meat.
Pace cracks the inside of Fitzer's front leg. Pace closes the distance but Fitzer moves to the side and Fitzer counters with a series of strikes. Pace will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fitzer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pace fails in his attempt to clinch. Fitzer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pace counters with a three punch combo that has Fitzer backing up. Fitzer nods at Pace to acknowledge the strikes. Fitzer clinches with his opponent.
Pace wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitzer won't allow it.
Pace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fitzer landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fitzer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Pace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fitzer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pace blocks it with crossed arms. Pace has had enough of the clinch but Fitzer keeps him there for the moment. Fitzer gets underhooks to prevent Pace's takedown attempt.
Pace can't break the clinch.
Pace can't break the clinch.
Fitzer with a knee to the head.
Pace misses with a punch on the inside.
Pace lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzer or not. Pace wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitzer won't allow it.
Fitzer breaks from the clinch.
Fitzer clinches up against the cage. Fitzer landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Jack Pace's cut even more. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fitzer prevents Pace from breaking the clinch. Fitzer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pace blocks it with crossed arms. Fitzer connects with a knee to the head.
Fitzer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pace blocks it with crossed arms. Pace looking for a takedown. Fitzer landing knees to the head.
Pace is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzer finish him? Pace takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pace breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Perk Fitzer will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Fitzer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pace closes the distance looking to clinch and Fitzer counters with a low kick, right behind Pace 's knee. Pace seems to have recovered his senses. Perk Fitzer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pace misses with a leg kick. Fitzer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzer throws a lazy head kick and Pace counters with a series of strikes that sends Fitzer to the canvas! Pace follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! Oh Fitzer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Pace 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. Fitzer keeping moving, preventing Pace from controlling successfully. Pace passes Fitzer's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Fitzer seems to have got his legs back now. Pace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Pace throws a strike but Fitzer avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Pace gets to his feet - Fitzer follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fitzer tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitzer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzer on the side of the head. Fitzer misses with a body kick. Pace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzer as he jumps to the side. Pace is looking to clinch. A left and a right from Fitzer both land. Nice combination. Pace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Fitzer closes the distance and lands a one-two. A head kick by Fitzer misses and Pace counters with a nice body kick. Pace misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pace throws a series of punches but Fitzer moves out of range. Pace darts in trying to clinch and Fitzer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fitzer. Pace wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitzer won't allow it.
Fitzer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pace wants a takedown.
Perk Fitzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Pace. Fitzer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pace can't break the clinch.
Fitzer breaks the clinch.
Pace misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Pace stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fitzer. Fitzer circles away from the clinch attempt and Fitzer counters with a leg kick. Pace fails in his attempt to clinch. Fitzer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pace counters with a low kick, right behind Fitzer 's knee. Pace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzer as he jumps to the side. Pace takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Fitzer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pace will feel that in the morning. This has been an exciting period of action! Fitzer throws a head kick that misses. Pace is looking to clinch. Fitzer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pace sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Pace misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Fitzer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fitzer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pace can't break the clinch.
Pace can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzer controls the action.
Pace breaks the clinch.
Fitzer tries a head kick but it misses.
Pace tries to clinch and Fitzer counters with a series of strikes. Pace will be more careful next time no doubt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pace. Pace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzer moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Fitzer misses with a double jab
and Pace holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Pace is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Fitzer keeps control of Pace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Pace fails to pull guard.
Pace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Fitzer scores with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Pace scores with a four punch combination!
Perk Fitzer's cut is getting worse. Pace darts in trying to clinch and Fitzer counters with a solid body kick. Pace wants to clinch up but Fitzer keeps it at a distance. Pace avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzer misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pace feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pace advances to half guard. Pace tries to pass to full mount but Fitzer defends it. Pace wants to control but Fitzer is keeping him busy. Fitzer is trying to stand.
Pace thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fitzer's head. Fitzer wants to improve his position but Pace is controlling well.
Pace not landing any meaningful shots this time. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fitzer wants to get back to his feet.
Pace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Fitzer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Pace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Pace has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Pace!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rush Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rush Lebowski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Stoner! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice body kick from Lebowski. Stoner looks gassed! Lebowski looks to land a combination but Stoner avoids it well. Stoner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Stoner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lebowski checks it well. Lebowski tries to clinch up but Stoner circles away and keeps his distance. Lebowski has closed the distance and engaged Stoner in a clinch.
Stoner misses with a punch to the body.
Lebowski lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Ben Stoner has been cut. Lebowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Lebowski pressing his opponent against the cage. Lebowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Lebowski lands an elbow inside. Lebowski lands an elbow inside. Lebowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Lebowski scores a nice knee to the body.
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! Lebowski lands an uppercut. Stoner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Lebowski. Stoner is working for takedown but Lebowski is calmly controlling the position for now. Lebowski lands a knee to the body.
Stoner can't break the clinch.
Lebowski landing knees to the body.
Lebowski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lebowski lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stoner dodges an elbow strike from Lebowski.
Stoner can't break the clinch.
Stoner wants to get back to striking at distance but Lebowski won't allow it.
Stoner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Lebowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stoner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stoner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Stoner lands a head shot. Lebowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lebowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoner with a body punch. A glancing blow. Rush Lebowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lebowski checks a low kick from Stoner. Lebowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stoner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lebowski throws a poor cross that misses
letting Stoner counter with a right hand. Lebowski tries to clinch up and Stoner counters with a huge left! Lebowski is in big trouble! He's backing up but Stoner isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Lebowski from any more damage. A dominating finish by Stoner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Stoner!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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