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VFC Futures 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dell Trotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Selezniak (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dell Trotter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Selezniak!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trotter leaves Selezniak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trotter misses with a two punch combination.
Selezniak slips a jab and a cross from Trotter.
Selezniak closes the distance and clinches.
Selezniak breaks from the clinch.
Trotter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trotter misses with a takedown
and Selezniak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Trotter wants to get back to striking at distance but Selezniak won't allow it.
Selezniak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Trotter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dell Trotter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Selezniak tries for a takedown but Trotter manages to get underhooks.
Selezniak lands a good knee to the midsection. Trotter won't want to take too many of those.
Trotter wants to break free but Selezniak has control.
Trotter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Selezniak has hold of one of Trotter's legs. Trotter is fighting the takedown attempt but Selezniak gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Trotter looking for a sweep. Not yet Trotter, not yet.
Trotter is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selezniak trying to control but Trotter is working from the bottom.
Trotter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Selezniak manages to get himself to full guard.
Selezniak has his hands on Trotter's head, controlling the position.
Selezniak's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Trotter postures up and lands a big shot to Selezniak's brow.
Trotter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Selezniak wants to get back to his feet but Trotter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Trotter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trotter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Selezniak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trotter manages to get himself to full guard.
Selezniak preventing the sweep.
Selezniak is looking to stand up but Trotter won't let him.
Selezniak stands and throws Trotter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trotter throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Trotter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter tries to improve position but can't.
Selezniak wants to control but Trotter is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selezniak decides to stand back up.
Selezniak tries to clinch up.
Trotter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trotter lands a slapping body shot.
Trotter is breathing heavily.
Selezniak rushes Trotter and presses him up against the cage.
Trotter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Selezniak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Selezniak tries to score a body lock takedown but Trotter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trotter wants to get back to striking at distance but Selezniak won't allow it.
Selezniak just leaning against Trotter, taking a breather.
Trotter wants to break free but Selezniak has control.
Trotter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trotter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Selezniak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter tries to break the clinch but Selezniak is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Trotter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trotter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trotter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Selezniak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trotter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trotter postures up.
Selezniak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trotter tries to free his leg and advance position but Selezniak is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Selezniak lands a decent shot there.
Selezniak keeping moving, preventing Trotter from controlling successfully.
Trotter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Selezniak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trotter has managed to get both his arms back between Selezniak's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dell Trotter dominated that round.
That's time! Trotter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Trotter scores with a shot to the body.
Selezniak staying out of range there.
Trotter fails with the takedown
and Selezniak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trotter thinking.
Horrible takedown by Selezniak or perhaps it was just good defense by Trotter which made him look bad.
Selezniak doesn't manage to clinch there - Trotter circles away.
Selezniak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trotter, pushing him back against the cage.
Selezniak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trotter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trotter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Selezniak decides to pull guard.
Selezniak controls Trotter momentarily but Trotter frees himself.
Trotter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Selezniak keeping moving, preventing Trotter from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trotter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Selezniak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Selezniak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Selezniak keeping full guard, as Trotter tries to pass.
Trotter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Selezniak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Check out the look on Trotter's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Trotter is trying to ground and pound but Selezniak uses the momentary lack of control by Trotter to regain half guard.
Trotter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Trotter lands a nice short elbow.
Selezniak is staying active underneath Trotter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trotter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trotter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Selezniak is trying to stand back up but Trotter is controlling him
Selezniak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Selezniak wants to control but Trotter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trotter throws out a leg kick but Selezniak moves out of range and Trotter only half commits.
Selezniak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trotter as he avoids it easily.
Trotter with a poor takedown
and Selezniak counters by moving into the clinch.
Selezniak successfully pulls guard.
Selezniak trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter throws a big right hand that misses.
Selezniak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Selezniak looking for a sweep. Not yet Selezniak, not yet.
Selezniak pushes Trotter off and scrambles back to his feet.
Selezniak instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Selezniak.
Trotter has Selezniak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Selezniak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dell Trotter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trotter throws a head punch that misses.
Selezniak has Trotter pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Selezniak pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Trotter tumbling to the mat - Selezniak dives into Trotter's guard.
Trotter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trotter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Selezniak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Selezniak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selezniak advances to half guard.
Selezniak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Selezniak wants to pass the guard but Trotter is defending well.
Selezniak wants to control but Trotter is keeping him busy.
Trotter tries to get to full guard but Selezniak has control of the leg.
Selezniak is trying to control. Trotter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trotter wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Selezniak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Selezniak is looking to clinch but Trotter is avoiding it.
Trotter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Selezniak counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fight stays on the outside here - Selezniak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Selezniak thuds his shin into the meat of Trotter's side.
Selezniak clinches up with Trotter and pushes him back against the cage.
Trotter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trotter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Selezniak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Selezniak pulls guard effortlessly.
Selezniak keeping full guard, as Trotter tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Selezniak working a defensive guard here.
Selezniak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter postures up.
Trotter throws a big right hand that misses.
Selezniak looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trotter stuffs the takedown attempt from Selezniak. Selezniak gets slowly back to his feet.
Selezniak looks for a takedown but Trotter sprawls well.
Trotter looks to land a combination but Selezniak avoids it well.
Selezniak throws a series of punches but Trotter moves out of range.
Trotter connects with a single shot there.
Selezniak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trotter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Selezniak somewhat.
Dell Trotter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Selezniak.
Trotter tries to clinch
and Selezniak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Selezniak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trotter had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Selezniak is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Trotter Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Selezniak's back instead.
Trotter gets his hands free as Selezniak looks to control.
Trotter is punishing Selezniak with strikes - can he finish him?!
Trotter doesn't have the hooks in and Selezniak manages to turn into his guard.
Trotter throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Selezniak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trotter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jason Selezniak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trotter wants to improve his position but instead Selezniak has moved into half guard.
Trotter wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Trotter wants to improve his position but Selezniak is controlling well.
Trotter wants to get back to full guard but Selezniak has mounted him!
Selezniak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Selezniak is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Trotter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Selezniak prevents Trotter from getting the reversal.
Trotter gets back to half guard.
Selezniak is trying to control. Trotter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Selezniak trying to pass the guard but Trotter defending well.
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.
Selezniak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Trotter tries to get to full guard but Selezniak has control of the leg.
Trotter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trotter.
Trotter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trotter tries to strike from the bottom.
Trotter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Selezniak has passed into side control.
Trotter misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Selezniak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Selezniak 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Selezniak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Scarlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Rains (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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Scarlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vic Rains!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarlett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rains fails to land with a series of punches.
Rains throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scarlett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rains kicks off Scarlett and gets to his feet.
Rains throws a combination that misses
and Scarlett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Rains. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rains.
Rains throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scarlett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Scarlett ducks under a wild hook from Rains.
Scarlett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scarlett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarlett tries to clinch but Rains is having none of it.
Rains misses with a two punch combination.
Rains bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scarlett's head backwards.
Rains ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scarlett moves away.
Vic Rains seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rains throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarlett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rains throws a right and a left that Scarlett avoids nicely.
Rains tries to bum rush Scarlett with a series of wild strikes but Scarlett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rains looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scarlett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scarlett throws out a loose jab but Rains uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scarlett.
Rains steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarlett.
Scarlett tries for a takedown but Rains sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vic Rains is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rains fails to land with a series of punches.
Rains swinging wilding here.
Rains throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarlett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rains throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarlett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rains scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarlett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rains misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Rains misses.
Rains misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Scarlett misses its intended target.
Rains throws a right hand that Scarlett ducks under and follows up with a left that Scarlett also avoids with ease.
Scarlett slips a jab from Rains.
Rains lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Rains misses the target.
Scarlett swinging wilding here.
Scarlett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scarlett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rains throws a lazy right hand but Scarlett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rains throws a jab when Scarlett was well out of range.
Rains rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scarlett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scarlett shoots in for a double leg but Rains sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Scarlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Scarlett.
Rains lands a with a good body shot.
Scarlett waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rains.
Scarlett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rains tries to avoid it but Scarlett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rains to the ground. Rains escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scarlett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rains finds it's way round the side to connect with Scarlett's head.
Scarlett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rains throws out the jab.
Rains works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rains throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scarlett on the side of the head.
Rains misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rains lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rains catches Scarlett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Rains.
Scarlett scores with a hook.
Rains jabs at Scarlett's body.
Rains connects with a jab.
Scarlett cracks Rains with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rains lands with a right that hurts Scarlett. Scarlett looks to clinch but Rains throws a short knee that drops Scarlett. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Vic Rains!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Niilo Niputtaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and League Hett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niputtaja comes to the cage accompanied by Ratsia - Lontoon Skidit. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Niilo Niputtaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, League Hett!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hett looks to land a combination but Niputtaja avoids it well.
Hett misses with a wild combination.
Niputtaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hett throws out the jab.
Niputtaja shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Niputtaja is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hett is surviving well by controlling Niputtaja's body position as best he can.
Hett is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Niputtaja looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Niputtaja seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hett is holding on tight.
Hett's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hett bucks up and throws Niputtaja to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Niputtaja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niputtaja scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Niputtaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Niputtaja is keen to just control but Hett is a slippery customer.
Hett is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hett kicks Niputtaja off and gets back to his feet.
A slow jab from Hett misses its intended target.
Hett lands a glancing blow to the side of Niputtaja's head.
Hett misses with a straight right.
Hett looks to throw the jab but Niputtaja is out of range.
Hett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hett takes a swing at Niputtaja's ribcage but misses.
Hett scores with a decent looking hook.
Hett misses with an uppercut.
Hett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Niputtaja stands and throws Hett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Niputtaja tries to score with some ground and pound. Hett controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hett is not content to let Niputtaja control the position.
Niputtaja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Niputtaja is looking to take a break and control but Hett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hett is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Niputtaja content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niputtaja wants to control but Hett is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Niputtaja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Niputtaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hett swivels and escapes.
Hett stuffs the takedown.
Hett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Niputtaja's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niputtaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niilo Niputtaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hett does no damage.
Niputtaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hett as he jumps to the side.
Niputtaja takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Niputtaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hett throws out the jab.
League Hett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niputtaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Hett leaves Niputtaja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
League Hett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hett misses with a few strikes there.
Hett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Niputtaja is breathing heavily.
Niputtaja closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hett looks to land a combination but Niputtaja avoids it well.
Hett loads up on a big right hand but Niputtaja slips the punch.
Niputtaja defending well as Hett loads up on a big left hand.
Hett looks to score with a jab to the body but Niputtaja is just out of range.
A lazy left from Hett finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niputtaja dodges the punch combination from Hett.
Niputtaja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hett wants to get back to his feet but Niputtaja drags him back down.
Niputtaja throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hett is not content to let Niputtaja control the position.
Hett is looking to get back to his feet here but Niputtaja is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hett's back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niputtaja is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Niputtaja go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hett controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Hett is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
League Hett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hett takes a swing at Niputtaja's ribcage but misses.
Hett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Niputtaja wants to pass the guard but Hett is keeping the position.
Niputtaja won't allow Hett to get back to his feet.
Niputtaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Hett is retaining full guard.
Niputtaja trying to control but Hett is working from the bottom.
Hett wants to stand and escape but Niputtaja is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niputtaja wants to control from the top but Hett keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Niputtaja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Niputtaja 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niputtaja trying to control but Hett is working from the bottom.
Niputtaja stops Hett from standing up.
Hett is breathing heavily.
Niputtaja thows a big elbow that misses.
Niputtaja slips nicely into half guard.
Niputtaja controlling the action here.
Niputtaja looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hett is trying to stand.
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.
Niputtaja not doing much here.
Hett is trying to stand up here but Niputtaja is controlling him well.
Niputtaja is pressing down on Hett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hett is holding on for now.
Hett is staying active underneath Niputtaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hett misses with a hook. Niputtaja ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Hett misses.
Hett misses with a hook. Niputtaja ducked under it nicely.
Niputtaja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hett.
Hett lands with a right hand.
Niputtaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hett.
Hett looks to land a combination but Niputtaja avoids it well.
Hett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Niputtaja on the side of the head.
Niputtaja shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hett wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Niputtaja wants to control the pace but Hett is squirming around nicely.
Hett is bucking up trying to escape but Niputtaja cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hett somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Niputtaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hett throws out the jab.
Hett throws a hook to the side of Niputtaja's head but Niputtaja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niputtaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hett.
Hett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Niputtaja stands and throws Hett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Niputtaja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niputtaja tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hett's legs.
Niilo Niputtaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Niputtaja wants to control but Hett is keeping him busy.
Hett is trying to buck Niputtaja off.
Niputtaja misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Niputtaja trying to control the position but Hett is working away.
Niputtaja prevents Hett from escaping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hett with a hook.
Niputtaja slips under a jab.
Niputtaja dives in and grabs Hett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hett pushes down on Niputtaja's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niilo Niputtaja dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Niputtaja.
Niputtaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hett.
Hett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niputtaja shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hett is trying to defend but Niputtaja finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hett is looking to escape.
Niputtaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hett leaves Niputtaja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hett misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hett throws a right hand that Niputtaja ducks under and follows up with a left that Niputtaja also avoids with ease.
Niputtaja closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hett did well to prevent Niputtaja getting side control.
Hett is trying to stand.
Niputtaja passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hett wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hett is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Niputtaja has taken his back.
Niputtaja working for a choke but Hett is defending well.
Hett looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hett prevents Niputtaja from getting a body triangle.
Niputtaja is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Niputtaja tries to get the hooks in deep but Hett pushed the leg off.
Niputtaja looking for the choke from the back.
Hett controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Hett defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Niputtaja's arms.
Niputtaja wants to control but Hett is keeping busy.
Hett has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niputtaja tries to keep control of the position but Hett is staying busy.
Hett has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Niputtaja has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hett has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Niputtaja is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hett holding both Niputtaja 's hands and preventing any damage.
Hett defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niputtaja has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hett has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hett wants to get back to his feet.
Niputtaja trying to control.
Hett has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niilo Niputtaja showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Niputtaja 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 Atkins scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niilo Niputtaja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Prez - Hell Yeah!. Mann comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Filthy Dubstep kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Mann!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy moves into the clinch successfully.
Boy lands a knee to the head.
Boy looking to throw knees to the head but Mann is blocking nicely.
Boy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boy with a knee to the head.
Mann avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Mann is trying to break free.
Mann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Mann wants to break free but Boy has control.
Boy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mann tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the cage.
Mann avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Boy stalls.
Mann is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy missing with knees to the body.
Boy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boy tries to land a knee to the head but Mann blocks with his arms.
Boy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Mann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boy throws a head punch that misses.
Mann is looking to break free of the clinch but Boy has double underhooks.
Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mann.
Mann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boy tries a knee to the head but Mann blocks it.
Boy tries a knee to the head but Mann blocks it.
Boy trying to control the position but instead, Mann has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boy into the cage.
Boy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boy obliges.
Boy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mann blocks it with crossed arms.
Boy misses with a knee to the head.
Boy tries to land a knee to the head but Mann blocks with his arms.
Boy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boy is breathing heavily.
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.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mann's efforts to push away.
Boy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boy is looking to control Mann's arms but Mann gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boy has his back to the cage.
Mann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boy looking to throw knees to the head but Mann is blocking nicely.
Mann tries to break free but Boy pushes him back against the cage.
Mann tries to break the clinch but Boy is controlling the position.
Mann manages to break the clinch.
Boy wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
Boy needs to keep his hands up - Mann had a free shot at his head there.
Mann misses with a double jab.
Boy is looking to clinch.
Boy tries to clinch up but Mann circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mann.
Mann keeps the fight on the outside.
Mann misses with a straight right.
A big left from Mann misses.
Mann swats away the attempt to clinch by Boy.
The fighters circling - Mann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Boy misses the target.
Mann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four 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.
Mann throws a hook but Boy avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Mann.
Mann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mann scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boy in his tracks.
Mann thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Mann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Mann does no damage.
Boy tries to clinch up but Mann circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boy has Mann up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Boy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boy wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
Boy has managed to clinch.
Boy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mann breaks the clinch.
Boy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mann.
Boy thows a body kick. Mann tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mann might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boy tries to clinch up.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steven Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
Mann lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mann throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice defenses there by Boy.
Boy thows a body shot but no joy.
Boy clinches.
Boy crunches a lovely knee into Mann's ribcage.
Boy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boy misses with a knee strike.
Boy lands with a short shot to the head.
Mann managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
Boy landing knees to the head.
Boy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mann blocks it with crossed arms.
Mann is trying to break the clinch but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to land a knee to the head but Mann blocks with his arms.
Boy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boy lands a shoulder strike.
Mann blocks the elbow strike.
Boy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mann's face.
Boy landing knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mann tries to break the clinch but Boy is controlling the position.
Mann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boy tries a knee to the head but Mann blocks it.
Boy looking to throw knees to the head but Mann is blocking nicely.
Boy is struggling to control the position.
Boy missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy lands an elbow inside.
Boy lands an elbow inside.
Mann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mann can't break the clinch.
Boy misses with a knee strike.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mann is defending well for now.
Boy throws a head punch that misses.
Mann avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Mann is trying to break the clinch but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Boy looking to throw knees to the head but Mann is blocking nicely.
Boy misses with a knee to the head.
Boy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boy looking to throw knees to the head but Mann is blocking nicely.
Mann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
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.
Boy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mann breaks the clinch.
Mann looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mann misses the target.
Mann throws a big shot that misses.
Mann misses with an uppercut. Boy saw that one coming.
Mann looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.
Boy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mann misses the shot to the body.
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 Jimmy Boy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mann keeps the fight on the outside.
Boy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boy tries to clinch up but Mann circles away and keeps his distance.
Boy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boy ducks under a wild hook from Mann.
Good shot there by Mann.
Nice defenses there by Boy.
Boy misses with a body shot
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boy tries to clinch up
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy jabs Mann right on the nose. Mann blinks but takes it well.
Mann keeps the fight on the outside.
Mann tries to land a leg kick but Boy saw it coming and moves away.
Mann with a hook.
Mann scores with a hook.
Mann swats away the attempt to clinch by Boy.
Boy wants to clinch
and Mann counters with a stiff right hand.
Boy misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch but Mann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mann blocks it with crossed arms.
Boy just leaning against Mann, taking a breather.
Mann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boy darts in and clinches Mann up against the cage.
Mann prevents a body shot from Boy.
Boy has Mann pressed against the cage, preventing Mann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mann's face.
Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mann avoids it.
Boy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mann is keeping busy.
Jimmy Boy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mann tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the cage.
Mann blocks the elbow strike.
Boy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mann tries to break the clinch but Boy is controlling the position.
Mann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mann is trying to break the clinch but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Mann is trying to break free.
Steven Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boy stalling in the clinch.
Boy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mann is trying to break free.
Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mann avoids it.
Mann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mann is looking to break free of the clinch but Boy has double underhooks.
Boy misses with a knee to the head.
Boy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mann is trying to force a seperation but Boy has the dominant position.
Mann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mann's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Mann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boy 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Boy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Opas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Opas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. 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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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Opas!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes defending well as Opas loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Opas.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Opas.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Opas's body.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Opas throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Barnes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barnes throws a jab when Opas was well out of range.
Opas misses with a looping left.
Opas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Opas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Don Opas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Opas.
Opas lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Opas doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Opas looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Opas moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
Barnes throws a series of strikes that have Opas backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Opas is out of range.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Opas checks it.
Opas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes cracks Opas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Opas sizes up Barnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barnes works Opas's body with a nice hook.
Opas misses with a straight right.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnes checks a leg kick.
Opas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Opas.
Opas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes with a hook.
Barnes tries to work over Opas's front leg with a kick but Opas checks it.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Opas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Opas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Barnes.
Barnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Opas misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Barnes.
Opas throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Opas throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Opas's knee but Opas avoids it well.
Opas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Opas takes one to the chin there.
Opas scores with a three punch combo!
Opas throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Opas.
Opas moves forwards but Barnes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Opas checks it well.
Barnes blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Opas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Opas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice combination there by Barnes.
Opas looks gassed!
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Opas throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Opas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes slips a straight right by Opas.
Opas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnes cracks Opas with an open hand slap.
Donk. Barnes catches Opas right on the button with a cross.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Opas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barnes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnes clobbers Opas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Opas seems unphased.
Opas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Opas backing up. Opas nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Opas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to de liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Opas checks a low kick from Barnes.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Opas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barnes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barnes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Opas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Opas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Opas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Opas misses with a hook.
Opas throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Mike Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Opas's body.
Opas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnes.
Opas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnes defending well as Opas loads up on a big left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice cross by Barnes.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Opas is breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnes.
Opas is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Barnes.
Opas is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes cracks Opas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Opas seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Opas is able to avoid easily.
Opas drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Opas's body. Opas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Opas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Opas's head.
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Barnes jabs Opas right on the nose. Opas blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands a head shot.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Opas's ribs.
Barnes connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Opas can do to turn this around?
Barnes lands with a cross.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Opas.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Opas saw it coming and moves away.
Opas misses with a double jab
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Opas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Opas waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Opas takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnes lands a jab.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Opas.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Opas.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Opas throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes slips a jab from Opas.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opas needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
Opas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Opas throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
Barnes throws a combination. Opas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barnes connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Opas slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Opas at a distance.
Opas checks the leg kick.
Barnes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Opas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Opas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes lands a with a good body shot.
Barnes punishes Opas's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnes stalks Opas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Opas's face. Opas staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Barnes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnes looks to land a combination but Opas avoids it well.
Barnes lands a jab to Opas's midsection.
Opas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnes throws a one two combo.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes tries a low kick but Opas avoids it.
Opas throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes jabs at Opas's body.
Barnes clobbers Opas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barnes stalks Opas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Opas's face. Opas staggers backwards, shaken.
Barnes scores with a one two! Opas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Opas misses with a body shot
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Opas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a series of strikes that have Opas backpedaling.
Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Opas at a distance.
Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Opas misses its intended target.
Opas misses with a combination
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Opas throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Opas doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Opas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Opas moves out of range.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Opas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Opas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Opas checks a low kick from Barnes.
Opas throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Opas throws out the jab.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Opas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Barnes catches Opas right on the button with a cross.
Opas avoids the body shot from Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Opas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Opas.
Opas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Opas avoids them all with ease.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Opas circles away quickly and effectively.
Don Opas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes with a nice cross.
Barnes scores with a one two! Opas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Opas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
Opas loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Opas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Barnes stalks Opas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Opas's face. Opas staggers backwards, shaken.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes cracks Opas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Opas throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Opas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Opas looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Opas clobbers Barnes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Opas is out of range and Barnes settles back down.
Opas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mike Barnes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Barnes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kareem al Rashid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sledge Hammer (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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167 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kareem al Rashid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sledge Hammer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
al Rashid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sledge Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
al Rashid closes the distance and lands a one-two.
al Rashid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hammer momentarily.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
al Rashid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammer.
al Rashid jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
al Rashid connects with a nice looking jab.
Hammer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
al Rashid slips a straight right by Hammer.
Hammer throws a sloppy body shot
and al Rashid counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer is rocked!
al Rashid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
al Rashid throws a nice looking combination but Hammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
al Rashid lands with a big left! Hammer is wobbled badly! al Rashid comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Hammer to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kareem al Rashid!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between gerwyn jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and frankie fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jones's entrance music is do it. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, gerwyn jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, frankie fraser!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jones misses with a straight left.
fraser throws a nice looking combination but jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
jones forces fraser back against the cage and clinches.
fraser pulls guard successfully.
fraser looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
fraser has momentary wrist control but jones slips an elbow through the middle.
jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
jones throws a big right hand that misses.
jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. fraser is keeping the position for now.
jones advances to half guard.
jones working over fraser with some ground and pound. fraser looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
jones working fraser over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
jones wants to free his trapped foot but fraser is holding on for dear life with his legs.
fraser looks gassed!
jones works his way into full mount!
jones breaks from fraser's wrist control and lands an elbow.
jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
jones lands a big shot there that rocks fraser but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
jones with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
jones is landing with some decent strikes but fraser is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by jones.
jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
jones landing strikes from the mount.
jones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. fraser can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
jones landing strikes from the mount and fraser is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones working the ground and pound effectively.
jones landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
jones lands with some strikes.
jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
jones lands a big elbow.
jones is landing with some decent strikes but fraser is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
jones breaks from fraser's wrist control and lands an elbow.
jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. fraser looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
jones with the ground and pound from mount.
jones swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and fraser is now in jones's guard. A big mistake from jones there, giving up the dominant position!
jones throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
fraser drops back looking for a leg! jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and jones manages to kick fraser off! fraser jumps back into jones's guard.
jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in fraser's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
gerwyn jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent fraser stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
fraser throws a right and a left that both miss.
jones closes the distance and clinches.
jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
fraser throws a right and a left that both miss.
fraser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
jones throws a series of punches but fraser avoids them all with ease.
fraser falls off balance throwing a combination
and jones counters with a takedown into side control.
jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but fraser is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
jones scoring with punches from side control.
gerwyn jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
fraser wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fraser taking punishment in the form of punches.
fraser is trying to get back to his feet.
jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
jones landing a few strikes.
jones in side control lands a decent elbow.
jones scoring with punches from side control.
jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but fraser keeps working.
jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at fraser to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jones grinds an elbow into fraser's temple.
jones cracks fraser with a big right hand but fraser just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
fraser tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
jones cracks fraser with an elbow. That is naaassty.
jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
fraser on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
fraser is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
jones wants to control but fraser is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fraser wants to get back to his feet but jones drags him back down.
jones cracks fraser with an elbow. That is naaassty.
jones working the body and head with strikes.
jones trying to control the action but fraser is working from the bottom.
fraser is looking to work his way out of this bad position but jones is controlling him well.
jones lands a nice forearm strike.
jones passes to full mount! That's big trouble for fraser!
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.
fraser is trying to stand up.
jones is landing with some decent strikes but fraser is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
jones working the ground and pound effectively.
jones with shots to the head and body - fraser looks very uncomfortable down there.
jones with the ground and pound from mount.
fraser wants to try and get back to his feet.
jones is landing with some decent strikes but fraser is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
gerwyn jones dominated that second round.
That's time! jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
fraser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
fraser fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches jones on the side of the head.
fraser takes one to the side of the head.
fraser misses with a combination
and jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
fraser avoids a punch combination nicely.
jones cracks fraser with a right hand to the side of the head.
fraser takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
fraser drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
fraser gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by jones. That's going to slow fraser down.
fraser misses with a looping left.
jones lands a nice hook to fraser's body. fraser takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fraser misses with a combination
and jones counters with a left and a right that stings fraser.
fraser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
fraser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
fraser falls off balance throwing a combination
and jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
fraser misses with a double jab
and jones counters with a nice uppercut.
fraser misses with a double jab
and jones counters with a nice uppercut.
fraser swings for the body but jones moves out of range.
fraser falls off balance throwing a combination
and jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
fraser misses with a double jab
and jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed fraser's guard.
jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for fraser!
A nice elbow there by jones.
jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
jones landing strikes from the mount.
jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
fraser is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones is landing with some decent strikes but fraser is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
fraser wants to try and get back to his feet.
jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that fraser can do to turn this around?
jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
fraser is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
jones lands a heavy elbow.
gerwyn jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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.
jones prevents fraser from getting the reversal.
jones is landing with some decent strikes but fraser is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
frankie fraser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of fraser's face.
jones controlling the pace for now.
fraser keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
gerwyn jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well jones 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... gerwyn jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Szyslak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cathal Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szyslak's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica-Enter Sandman. Kelly is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Flogging Molly - Devil's Dance Floor. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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177 cm
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155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Szyslak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cathal Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Szyslak.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Szyslak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches up with Szyslak, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes Szyslak against the cage but Szyslak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cathal Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly fails to land the takedown.
Nick Szyslak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathal Kelly.
Szyslak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kelly.
Nice cross by Szyslak.
Szyslak lands the left hand.
Szyslak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Szyslak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Szyslak lunges at Kelly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kelly's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Szyslak as he avoids it easily.
Kelly looks gassed!
Szyslak throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Kelly tumbling to the canvas!
Kelly is rocked!
It looks like Cathal Kelly has been cut.
Szyslak stands up and waves to Kelly to follow him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Szyslak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szyslak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Szyslak closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Kelly out cold! Kelly corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Szyslak!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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