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LUC: Fight Night 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Westaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave McCreadie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Westaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave McCreadie!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCreadie has Westaway up against the cage in a clinch.
Westaway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCreadie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Westaway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCreadie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Westaway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCreadie.
Westaway tries to stall but McCreadie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCreadie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCreadie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Westaway pulls his leg out and moves away.
Westaway shoots for a takedown but McCreadie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Westaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCreadie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westaway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Westaway tries for a takedown but McCreadie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCreadie scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Alex Westaway has been cut.
A punch combination from McCreadie misses.
McCreadie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westaway wants to land a leg kick but McCreadie is out of range.
Westaway tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCreadie swivels and escapes.
McCreadie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Westaway tries to pull guard but McCreadie holds him up against the cage and eventually Westaway drops back down to his feet.
Westaway has a couple of punches blocked by McCreadie.
McCreadie jumps into guard, dragging Westaway to the mat.
McCreadie looking to control.
McCreadie wants to stand but Westaway is controlling the position.
Westaway trying to control but McCreadie is working from the bottom.
Westaway wanted to stand there but McCreadie had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Westaway controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Westaway wants to get up but he can't break McCreadie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Westaway stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCreadie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCreadie kicks Westaway off and gets to his feet.
McCreadie has a takedown stuffed.
Westaway shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCreadie pinned against the cage. McCreadie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westaway shoots in but no luck this time.
Westaway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCreadie.
Westaway misses with a takedown
and McCreadie counters with a one-two to the body.
McCreadie looks gassed!
Nice sprawl there from McCreadie as Westaway shoots in.
McCreadie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCreadie fails with the takedown.
Westaway falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCreadie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Westaway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCreadie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Westaway!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westaway wants to hold on but McCreadie pushes him away.
Westaway working to try and regain half guard.
Westaway holds on to McCreadie as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCreadie tries to control but Westaway wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Westaway working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave McCreadie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Westaway's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McCreadie misses with a series of wild punches.
Westaway misses with a takedown attempt
and McCreadie counters with a two punch combo.
McCreadie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCreadie misses with a double jab
and Westaway counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McCreadie's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Westaway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Westaway landing some decent shots from guard.
Westaway wants to stand but McCreadie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Westaway looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westaway stands and steps away. McCreadie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McCreadie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westaway was well out of range. Poor timing from McCreadie.
Westaway fails to land the takedown.
Westaway scores with a body shot.
McCreadie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Westaway pinned against the cage. Westaway gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Westaway shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCreadie pinned against the cage. McCreadie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Westaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westaway will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westaway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Westaway.
Westaway throws a combination. McCreadie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Westaway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCreadie is fending him off so far but Westaway persists. Nope, McCreadie circles away and we're back to standing.
McCreadie throws a combination that misses
and Westaway counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McCreadie!
Westaway with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westaway content just to control the position here.
McCreadie is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westaway is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McCreadie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Westaway sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Westaway lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McCreadie hang on?
Westaway wants to get back to his feet but McCreadie is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A nice elbow there by Westaway.
McCreadie is squirming around, avoiding Westaway's attempts to control the action.
Westaway controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Westaway dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Westaway's cut.
That's time! Westaway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Westaway tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCreadie swivels and escapes.
McCreadie tries to clinch there but Westaway circles away.
McCreadie throws a series of punches but Westaway moves out of range.
No joy there for McCreadie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Westaway fails with the takedown.
Westaway doesn't manage to clinch there - McCreadie circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCreadie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Westaway.
Alex Westaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Westaway throws a head kick that misses
and McCreadie counters by clinching up.
Westaway gets underhooks to prevent McCreadie's takedown attempt.
McCreadie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Westaway tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCreadie smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Westaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Westaway or perhaps it was just good defense by McCreadie which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westaway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCreadie is fending him off so far but Westaway persists. Nope, McCreadie circles away and we're back to standing.
McCreadie throws a series of punches but Westaway avoids them all with ease.
Westaway throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Westaway wants to clinch
and McCreadie counters with a stiff right hand.
McCreadie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Westaway.
Westaway wants to clinch up but McCreadie keeps it at a distance.
Westaway fails to land the takedown.
McCreadie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCreadie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Westaway but Westaway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown by Westaway or perhaps it was just good defense by McCreadie which made him look bad.
Westaway has a takedown stuffed.
Westaway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Westaway or perhaps it was just good defense by McCreadie which made him look bad.
McCreadie tries to clinch but Westaway moves out of range.
McCreadie checks a leg kick.
McCreadie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Westaway counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westaway tries to close the distance and clinch but McCreadie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Westaway looks for a takedown but McCreadie sprawls well.
Westaway shoots in and drives through. McCreadie sprawls well.
Westaway tries to clinch up.
McCreadie scores with a hook.
McCreadie misses with a head kick.
Westaway shoots in for a takedown but McCreadie shows good takedown defense.
McCreadie keeps the fight on the outside.
Westaway closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCreadie circles away.
No joy there for McCreadie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Westaway fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCreadie tries to clinch but Westaway moves out of range.
Westaway will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCreadie connects with a high kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Westaway.
McCreadie tries for a takedown but Westaway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCreadie wants to clinch.
Westaway shoots for a double leg takedown but McCreadie sprawls well. He's pushed Westaway's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCreadie fails with the takedown
and Westaway counters with a series of strikes. McCreadie will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave McCreadie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCreadie 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave McCreadie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Dilshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Anderson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Counter striker
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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, Gary Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darius Dilshaw!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a series of punches but Dilshaw avoids them all with ease.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dilshaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
Dilshaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Dilshaw moves out of range.
Dilshaw is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilshaw misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Dilshaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Dilshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Gary Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dilshaw is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Dilshaw circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Dilshaw has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Dilshaw avoids it well.
Dilshaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilshaw shoots and misses
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dilshaw fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Dilshaw backing up. Dilshaw nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Gary Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Dilshaw.
Dilshaw looks gassed!
Dilshaw shoots in but no luck this time.
Dilshaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson scores with a one two! Dilshaw had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Dilshaw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anderson lands a left and a right that sends Dilshaw crashing to the canvas! Anderson dives into mount looking to finish!
Dilshaw is rocked!
It looks like Darius Dilshaw has been cut.
Anderson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Dilshaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson drops Dilshaw with a right and a left! Anderson comes rushing in but Dilshaw regains his composure and manages to keep Anderson in guard.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dilshaw on the ground.
Anderson wants to get up but he can't break Dilshaw's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dilshaw seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dilshaw clinches but Anderson breaks the clinch
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dilshaw wants to clinch but Anderson slips to the side
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Dilshaw avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darius Dilshaw's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilshaw.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dilshaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dilshaw.
Dilshaw trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Dilshaw is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson bucks up and tries to throw Dilshaw off but instead Dilshaw has got his back!
Anderson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Well, with Dilshaw on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Anderson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Dilshaw working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Anderson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
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.
Dilshaw looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dilshaw's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilshaw is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Anderson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilshaw is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Anderson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Anderson for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Dilshaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darius Dilshaw's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Dilshaw moves out of range easily.
Dilshaw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Dilshaw avoids it well.
A slow jab from Dilshaw misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilshaw closes the distance but Anderson moves to the side
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilshaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Dilshaw will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson swinging wilding here.
Dilshaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson scores with a three punch combo!
Dilshaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dilshaw's hands.
Dilshaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gary Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Dilshaw.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dilshaw checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson throws a right hand that Dilshaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Dilshaw also avoids with ease.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Anderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Dilshaw sees coming a mile off.
Anderson throws a right hand that Dilshaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Dilshaw also avoids with ease.
Dilshaw wants to clinch but Anderson slips to the side
and Anderson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dilshaw!
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!
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Dilshaw to control.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Dilshaw is holding on tight.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dilshaw wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson controlling from mount.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Dilshaw to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Marques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Marques!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes misses with a body kick.
Menezes shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice defenses there by Menezes.
Menezes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Menezes has a takedown stuffed.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Victor Marques has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Menezes.
Menezes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marques closes the distance and clinches.
Menezes wants a takedown.
Menezes pulls Marques into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marques trying to control the position from guard on top but Menezes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menezes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marques postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes is trying to control the position but Marques postures up.
Menezes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marques's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Menezes keeping moving, preventing Marques from controlling successfully.
Menezes being controlled here, momentarily.
Menezes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marques throwing strikes but missing.
Marques stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menezes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marques shoots in but no luck this time.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt
and Marques counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Menezes looks gassed!
Marques postures up.
Menezes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marques controls the pace.
Menezes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marques passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Menezes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Marques gets a clinch.
Menezes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Menezes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marques drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marques successfully pulls guard.
Marques has Menezes pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marques looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marques utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Marques is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menezes stopping the sweep attempt from Marques.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Marques dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Menezes has a takedown stuffed.
Marques feints and as Menezes raises his hands in defense, Marques changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Menezes wants to stand up but Marques is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marques won't allow Menezes to sweep him here.
Marques stops Menezes from standing up.
Marques won't allow Menezes to sweep him here.
Marques throwing strikes from guard but Menezes blocks nicely.
Menezes is breathing heavily.
Marques is looking to stand up but Menezes won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques gets to his feet. Menezes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Menezes tries to clinch but Marques moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Menezes. No joy for Marques on that attempt.
Marques misses with a takedown attempt - Menezes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marques scores with a one two! Menezes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Menezes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marques shoots in looking for a takedown. Menezes tries to sprawl out of it but Marques keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Menezes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Marques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes moves into range and clinches up with Marques.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes gets control of Marques's arms and successfully pulls guard. Menezes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Menezes trying to keep a closed guard but Marques is proving a slippery customer.
Menezes wants to hit a switch here but Marques passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Menezes there!
Menezes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Menezes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marques trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques unloading with bombs!
Menezes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marques.
Menezes tries to reverse the position but Marques maintains control.
Menezes tries to lock up and control but Marques gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marques landing strikes from the mount and Menezes is in trouble!
Marques lands a heavy elbow.
Menezes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marques is standing up, even though he is in mount.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Menezes has eaten all the pies!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marques has a takedown stuffed.
Marques misses with a takedown attempt - Menezes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Menezes looks for a takedown but Marques sprawls well.
Menezes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marques 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.
Menezes kicks Marques off and gets to his feet.
Marques tries for a takedown but Menezes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Marques dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Menezes shoots for a takedown but Marques saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Menezes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marques gets underhooks to prevent Menezes's takedown attempt.
Menezes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Menezes can't get the takedown.
Victor Marques has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Menezes.
Marques works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Menezes can't keep his opponent in guard - Marques advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marques sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marques passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Menezes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Menezes is working to get back to half guard.
Marques cracks Menezes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marques controlling the pace for now.
Menezes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
Marques punishing his opponent with strikes.
Marques landing strikes from the mount and Menezes is in trouble!
Menezes can't escape the position.
Marques controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques wants to control the pace but Menezes is squirming around nicely.
Menezes can't escape the position.
Marques avoids the attempt from Menezes to control.
Marques working for a guillotine from mount but Menezes is in no mood to give up.
Menezes tries to hold on but Marques pushes him away.
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.
Menezes is looking to get to half guard.
Marques takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marques trying to control but Menezes is having none of it.
Menezes wants to control but Marques is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Marques showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marques 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Marques!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dingley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Crumpton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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Great elbows
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Dingley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Crumpton!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Crumpton or perhaps it was just good defense by Dingley which made him look bad.
Crumpton is looking to clinch but Dingley is avoiding it.
Crumpton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dingley throws a right and a left that Crumpton avoids nicely.
Crumpton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crumpton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dingley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crumpton lands a head kick. Dingley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crumpton looks for a takedown but Dingley sprawls well.
Dingley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dingley tries to bum rush Crumpton with a series of wild strikes but Crumpton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Dingley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dingley misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.
Donk. Dingley catches Crumpton right on the button with a cross.
Crumpton feints and as Dingley raises his hands in defense, Crumpton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dingley wants to stand up but Crumpton is controlling him.
Crumpton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crumpton drops back looking for a leg! Dingley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dingley manages to kick Crumpton off! Crumpton jumps back into Dingley's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crumpton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crumpton gets to his feet. Dingley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A punch combination from Dingley misses.
Crumpton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dingley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dingley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crumpton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Crumpton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crumpton tries for a takedown but Dingley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crumpton misses with a takedown attempt - Dingley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crumpton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joe Dingley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Crumpton.
Crumpton misses with a takedown attempt - Dingley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dingley looks to land a combination. Crumpton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like James Crumpton has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crumpton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dingley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dingley swinging wilding here.
Dingley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crumpton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dingley's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crumpton throws a big right hand that misses.
Crumpton content to stall in guard here.
Crumpton trying to control the position from guard on top but Dingley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dingley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crumpton on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingley 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Crumpton stops Dingley from standing up.
Crumpton gets to his feet. Dingley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dingley misses with a double jab.
Crumpton closes the distance and clinches up with Dingley, looking for a takedown. Crumpton pushes Dingley against the cage but Dingley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dingley misses with a combination
and Crumpton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Crumpton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dingley kicks off Crumpton and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Crumpton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Crumpton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Dingley.
Dingley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No luck for Crumpton with that takedown attempt.
Crumpton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crumpton shoots for a takedown but Dingley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crumpton loads up on a big right hand but Dingley slips the punch.
Crumpton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joe Dingley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Crumpton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingley misses with a combination
and Crumpton moves into the clinch.
Crumpton is trying to drag Dingley to the mat but Dingley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crumpton presses Dingley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crumpton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dingley misses with a double jab.
James Crumpton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Crumpton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dingley tries to escape but Crumpton is in control.
Crumpton happy to just control the position for now.
James Crumpton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Crumpton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dingley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Crumpton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Crumpton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crumpton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Crumpton!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chino Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun OShea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreno comes into the arena with Xerces blaring out of the sound system. OShea has chosen S.O.S. - The Irish Curse as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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192 lbs
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chino Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun OShea!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShea shoots in for a double leg but Moreno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
OShea closes the distance and lands a one-two.
OShea changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moreno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Moreno is trying to control OShea's posture but OShea avoids it.
OShea sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Moreno is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Moreno tries to buck OShea off but OShea is having none of it.
OShea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreno keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OShea working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moreno defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OShea trying to control the position but Moreno is working away.
Moreno pushes OShea away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, OShea gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
OShea scores with a jab. Moreno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moreno lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Shaun OShea has been cut.
Moreno drives through and clinches with OShea against the cage.
OShea tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moreno just stands there and leans against the cage.
OShea breaks from the clinch.
OShea shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chino Moreno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun OShea.
Moreno looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
OShea looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OShea controls Moreno momentarily but Moreno frees himself.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno scoring with punches to the head and body.
OShea throws his legs up looking for a submission but Moreno uses it to pass to side control.
Moreno is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but OShea is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moreno wants to lay and pray for a moment but OShea keeps working.
Moreno stands up and we're back to a striking position.
OShea is looking to clinch but Moreno is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno wants to clinch up but OShea keeps it at a distance.
Moreno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OShea as he avoids it easily.
OShea closes the distance and clinches.
Moreno prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moreno tries to score a body lock takedown but OShea shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
OShea tries to break free but Moreno pushes him back against the cage.
OShea misses with some punches.
OShea gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moreno.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by OShea as Moreno tries to tie him up.
Moreno pushes OShea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moreno is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OShea tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moreno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good body shot from OShea.
Moreno lands a left hand.
Moreno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moreno moves out of range as OShea throws a body kick.
Moreno closes the distance and clinches.
Moreno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moreno shoots in looking for a takedown. OShea tries to sprawl out of it but Moreno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OShea manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moreno, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moreno tries to clinch but OShea is having none of it.
Moreno scores with a one two! OShea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chino Moreno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaun OShea's cut.
That's time! Moreno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
OShea drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
OShea scoring with punches to the head and body.
Moreno looking for submissions from the bottom but instead OShea passes into side control.
Moreno is not content to let OShea control the position.
Moreno is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Moreno struggling a bit here.
Moreno tries to bench press OShea off him but OShea keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OShea prevents Moreno from escaping the position.
OShea is trying to get an arm triangle but Moreno is defending well.
OShea is breathing heavily.
OShea lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Moreno's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
OShea working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moreno can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moreno drives through and clinches with OShea against the cage.
Moreno fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moreno pulls guard effortlessly.
OShea throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moreno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moreno trying to control the position.
Moreno being controlled here, momentarily.
Moreno trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno seems keen to control OShea's posture.
Moreno has his foot on OShea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OShea works his way back into a safe position though.
Moreno trying to control the position.
Moreno working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because OShea has passed into half guard!
Moreno trying to control but OShea postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moreno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moreno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moreno working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun OShea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shaun OShea's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
OShea stuffs the takedown attempt from Moreno. Moreno gets slowly back to his feet.
Moreno scores with a punch to the head.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up but OShea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OShea clinches up with Moreno and pushes him back against the cage.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
OShea goes for a takedown attempt but Moreno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moreno.
OShea tries to clinch up but Moreno circles away and keeps his distance.
OShea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moreno counters with a shoot takedown. OShea fights it but they end up in guard.
OShea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of OShea is proving hard to escape from.
OShea keeping moving, preventing Moreno from controlling successfully.
OShea is trying to control the position but Moreno postures up.
OShea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moreno trying to control but OShea is working from the bottom.
OShea wants to control the position but Moreno says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
OShea is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moreno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moreno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and OShea counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Moreno looking for a sweep. Not yet Moreno, not yet.
Moreno is working hard here to advance position.
OShea trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.
Moreno wriggles free and stands up.
OShea has his takedown stuffed
and Moreno counters with a head kick.
Chino Moreno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun OShea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno closes the distance and clinches.
OShea fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moreno jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OShea walks away with a smile on his face. Moreno gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moreno shoots in looking for a takedown. OShea tries to sprawl out of it but Moreno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OShea manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moreno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but OShea swivels and escapes.
Moreno lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Moreno throws a right hand that OShea ducks under and follows up with a left that OShea also avoids with ease.
OShea scores a takedown into full mount!
OShea thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno tries to lock up and control but OShea gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
OShea looking to finish with strikes here!
Moreno swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
OShea controlling from the full mount.
Moreno is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chino Moreno.
I think Moreno 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chino Moreno!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josey Wales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rikki Theodosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rikki Theodosi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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146 lbs
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135 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Josey Wales!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rikki Theodosi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theodosi drops Wales with a beautiful combination! Wales stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Theodosi is looking for the KO!
Wales is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Theodosi ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Wales clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rikki Theodosi!
Rikki Theodosi is the new bantamweight champion!
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RATING
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