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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ty Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Stapleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stapleton has chosen Miserlou as his entrance music. David Stapleton told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ty 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, David Stapleton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapleton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stapleton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stapleton but Stapleton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stapleton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stapleton instigates a clinch.
Stapleton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Stapleton pushes him off.
Stapleton is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Stapleton instigates a clinch.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Stapleton manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The is referee keeping an eye on Stapleton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stapleton misses with a knee to the head.
Stapleton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Stapleton.
Stapleton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stapleton misses with a series of wild punches.
Stapleton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
David Stapleton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stapleton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stapleton slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Stapleton circles away.
Anderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stapleton did well to prevent Anderson getting side control.
Stapleton is trying to control but can't.
Stapleton is looking to escape.
Anderson is working for a kimura but Stapleton is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Stapleton is defending the position.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton is trying to stand.
Stapleton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Stapleton defends it.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stapleton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
David Stapleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stapleton punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Stapleton clinches.
Stapleton is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
Anderson tries to circle away but Stapleton has him pinned against the cage.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stapleton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Stapleton.
Stapleton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stapleton drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Anderson prevents Stapleton from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stapleton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stapleton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Stapleton.
Stapleton drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stapleton's efforts to push away.
Stapleton tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Anderson just leaning against Stapleton, taking a breather.
Anderson fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton breaks the clinch.
Stapleton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stapleton's waist but Stapleton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stapleton. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Stapleton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stapleton throws a series of strikes that have Anderson backpedaling.
Stapleton misses with a series of wild punches.
Stapleton cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Stapleton wants to clinch but Anderson slips to the side
and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stapleton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stapleton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stapleton lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson keeps control of Stapleton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stapleton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stapleton is trying to break free.
Stapleton prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
David Stapleton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stapleton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Stapleton.
Stapleton is looking to land body kicks.
Stapleton fails to land with a series of punches.
Ty Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stapleton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A shot to de liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson defending well as Stapleton loads up on a big left hand.
Stapleton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stapleton has managed to clinch.
Stapleton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapleton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stapleton misses with a series of wild punches.
Stapleton's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stapleton duly obliges.
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stapleton, pushing him back against the cage.
Stapleton manages to break the clinch.
Stapleton throws a head kick that misses
and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Stapleton didn't expect that.
Stapleton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Stapleton is keeping the position.
Stapleton wriggles free and stands up.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stapleton pinned against the cage. Stapleton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stapleton has him pressed against the cage.
Stapleton breaks from the clinch.
Stapleton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Stapleton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stapleton sprawls well. Stapleton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid body kick from Stapleton.
Stapleton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stapleton misses with a wild body shot.
Stapleton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Stapleton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Stapleton fights it but they end up in guard.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Stapleton is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stapleton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson trying to control but Stapleton is working from the bottom.
Stapleton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stapleton wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it.
Stapleton is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson connects with the punch.
Stapleton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Anderson backs up against the cage.
Stapleton tries a head kick but it misses.
Stapleton misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Stapleton didn't expect that.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Stapleton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stapleton is aware though and is defending well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Anderson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stapleton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Stapleton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Stapleton has wrist control.
Anderson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stapleton, up you get!
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stapleton circles away.
Stapleton moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stapleton avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stapleton lands a high kick!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stapleton!
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Stapleton, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Stapleton against the cage but Stapleton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapleton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stapleton connects with a high kick.
Stapleton stuffs the takedown.
Stapleton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Stapleton circles away and keeps his distance.
Stapleton scores with a spinning back kick!
Stapleton leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stapleton throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Stapleton misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Stapleton. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stapleton, right into the meat.
Stapleton tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stapleton circles away.
Stapleton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stapleton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anderson stands up and beckons Stapleton to his feet.
A punch combination from Stapleton misses.
David Stapleton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stapleton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Stapleton which made him look bad.
Stapleton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Stapleton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Stapleton scores with a four punch combination!
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stapleton tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson lands with a cross.
Stapleton tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stapleton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson pushes Stapleton up against the cage in a clinch.
Stapleton tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Stapleton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stapleton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stapleton manages to break the clinch.
Anderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stapleton did well to prevent Anderson getting side control.
Anderson not doing much here.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
Stapleton trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
Anderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson lands a big elbow.
Stapleton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson has hold of Stapleton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stapleton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ty Anderson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Payton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brow's entrance music is Mos Def - I aginst I. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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186 lbs
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195 lbs
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Leroy Brow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Walter Payton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton shoots in for a double leg but Brow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brow throws a strike aimed at the side of Payton's head but Payton avoids it well.
Payton can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Payton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brow tries to score with some ground and pound. Payton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Payton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brow creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brow lands an elbow.
Brow sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Payton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brow is working to tighten is grip on Payton's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Payton has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Brow is really squeezing tight and eventually Payton passes out! Brow breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leroy Brow!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Stanley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ben Stevenson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a hook but Stanley avoids it easily.
No luck for Stanley with that takedown attempt.
Stevenson throws a jab when Stanley was well out of range.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Stanley.
A jab lands there for Stevenson.
A big left from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson lands a right hook to the body.
Stevenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevenson scores with a nice strike.
Stevenson drops Stanley with a beautiful combination! Stanley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stevenson is looking for the KO!
It looks like Paul Stanley has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stanley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson.
Stanley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson.
Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target.
Nice takedown defense from Stevenson. No joy for Stanley on that attempt.
Stanley looks gassed!
Stanley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stanley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ben Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Stanley.
Stanley slips under a jab from Stevenson.
Stanley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson.
Stevenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stevenson thuds a left hand into Stanley's body.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stevenson lands with an uppercut that bounces Stanley off the cage and back into rage.
A big right from Stevenson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanley is just out of range.
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Stanley moved out of range nicely.
Stanley dives in and grabs Stevenson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevenson pushes down on Stanley's head and hops out.
Stanley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stevenson is out of range and Stanley settles back down.
Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Stanley's shoulder, as Stanley tries to avoid the shot.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a looping left.
Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Stanley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson throws a big shot that misses.
Stanley misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevenson swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
Stevenson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stevenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stanley momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stanley is trying desperately to land a takedown but Stevenson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stanley.
Stanley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stanley blocks a jab.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Stanley.
Stevenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stanley shoots in looking for a takedown. Stevenson tries to sprawl out of it but Stanley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stevenson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Good shot there by Stevenson.
Stevenson misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Stanley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stanley moves away from the strike by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Stanley moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Stevenson.
Stanley slips under a jab from Stevenson.
Stevenson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanley slips under a jab.
Stevenson throws a big shot that misses.
Stevenson misses the shot to the body.
Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Stanley ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Horrible takedown by Stanley or perhaps it was just good defense by Stevenson which made him look bad.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Stanley moves away and avoids it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stevenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Stanley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stanley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevenson sprawls well. Stevenson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stanley gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevenson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stanley slips under a jab from Stevenson.
Stanley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stanley shoots in for a double leg but Stevenson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ben Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevenson throws a hook but Stanley avoids it easily.
Stanley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson.
A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stanley misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson looks to land a combination but Stanley avoids it well.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanley moves away.
Stanley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ben Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Stanley.
Stevenson misses with a hook.
Stanley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevenson tries to avoid it but Stanley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevenson to the ground. Stevenson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stevenson misses with a straight right.
Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stanley.
Stevenson throws a body punch but Stanley moves out of range.
Stevenson misses with a straight left.
Ben Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevenson lands an overhand right.
Stanley fails with a takedown attempt.
Ben Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson throws a combination that misses
and Stanley counters with a two punch combo.
Stanley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stevenson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stanley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stevenson misses with a body shot
and Stanley counters with a two punch combo.
Stanley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stevenson throws a jab when Stanley was well out of range.
Stanley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson.
Paul Stanley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanley throws a series of punches but Stevenson avoids them all with ease.
Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stanley.
Stanley lands a two punch combo.
Stevenson throws the left hand but Stanley avoids the punch easily.
Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Stanley.
A jab from Stevenson misses.
Stanley slips a straight right by Stevenson.
Good leg kick by Stanley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stanley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stevenson has got the better of the exchanges.
Stanley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stevenson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Stanley slips the punch.
Stanley looks to land a combination. Stevenson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A shot to the body from Stevenson misses
and Stanley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stanley prevents Stevenson from improving his position.
Stanley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stanley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stevenson defending well though.
Stevenson is pressing down on Stanley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stanley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stevenson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stanley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stanley postures up in Stevenson's guard and throws a big left but Stevenson blocks it.
Stanley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stevenson's guard.
Stevenson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stevenson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Stanley moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Ben Stevenson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Stanley's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stanley fails to land the takedown.
Stanley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stanley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanley moves away.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
Stevenson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanley misses with a double jab
and Stevenson counters with a three punch combo that has Stanley backing up. Stanley nods at Stevenson to acknowledge the strikes.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
Stanley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Stanley counters with a two punch combo.
Stanley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stevenson counters with a one-two to the body.
Ben Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Stanley.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stanley.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Stanley slips the punch.
Stanley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevenson pinned against the cage. Stevenson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stanley tries to move into range but Stevenson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stanley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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.
A big left from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanley was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.
Stanley lands a high kick!
Stanley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stanley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stanley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stanley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevenson slaps away a takedown attempt from Stanley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stevenson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stanley's hands.
Paul Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stanley slips under a jab from Stevenson.
Stanley looks for a takedown but Stevenson sprawls well.
Stevenson misses with a combination
and Stanley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stevenson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stanley fails with a takedown attempt.
Stanley throws a right and a left that Stevenson avoids nicely.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with a sloppy right hand. Stanley should have avoided that one.
Stevenson misses with a looping left.
Stanley has a takedown stuffed.
Ben Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Stanley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stevenson lands a jab.
A punch combination from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Stanley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevenson but Stevenson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stanley tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily
and Stevenson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Stevenson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Stanley with a series of wild strikes but Stanley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevenson throws a hook but Stanley avoids it easily.
Stanley slips under a jab from Stevenson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stevenson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Stevenson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rasheed Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheamus O Shaunessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rasheed Hussein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sheamus O Shaunessy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Shaunessy shoots for a takedown but Hussein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hussein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
O Shaunessy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hussein has worked his way into a potential kimura here. O Shaunessy is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hussein yanks on the arm and O Shaunessy is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hussein.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rasheed Hussein!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between guy sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Korishima Takawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, guy sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Korishima Takawa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takawa keeps the fight on the outside.
sanchez takes the fight into the clinch.
Takawa blocks an elbow strike.
sanchez breaks from the clinch.
sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Takawa, looking for a takedown. sanchez pushes Takawa against the cage but Takawa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takawa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. sanchez is trying to defend but Takawa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Takawa is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takawa trying to pass the guard but sanchez defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Takawa.
Takawa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. sanchez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Korishima Takawa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Paddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Paddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Silva!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Paddy's front leg but catches the back leg as Paddy tries to avoid it.
Paddy is breathing heavily.
Paddy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Silva! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andy Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey FcPorto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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280 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergey FcPorto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Miller!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FcPorto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
FcPorto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller clinches.
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but FcPorto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
FcPorto throws a body kick that misses.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. FcPorto tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag FcPorto to the ground. FcPorto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller looks gassed!
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but FcPorto sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sergey FcPorto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Miller.
FcPorto throws a left that rocks Miller and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! FcPorto dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Miller regain composure!
It looks like Brian Miller has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
FcPorto wants to stand but Miller has his arm trapped.
FcPorto decides to take the fight back to the feet.
FcPorto cracks Miller with a left hook right on the temple and Miller goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! FcPorto lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Miller is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergey FcPorto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dyer comes into the arena with Viva La Vida blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Dyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Davis!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis misses with a straight right.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Dyer.
Dyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Shawn Dyer has been cut.
Davis connects with a body shot.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Dyer moved out of range.
Dyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dyer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Roman Davis has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dyer is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis looks to land a combination but Dyer avoids it well.
Dyer tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dyer.
Dyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dyer has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Davis.
Davis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dyer lands an elbow that stopped Davis in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dyer working Davis over with knees to the body.
Dyer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davis is defending well for now.
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
Dyer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dyer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davis working hard to break the clinch.
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dyer lands a nice knee to the body.
Davis looks gassed!
Dyer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dyer is pushing Davis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dyer looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Dyer lands a good knee to the midsection. Davis won't want to take too many of those.
A frustrated look appears on Davis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Davis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davis blocks the elbow strike.
Davis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dyer has him pressed against the cage.
The is referee keeping an eye on Dyer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dyer looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dyer landing knees to the head.
The referee calls for Dyer to work.
Dyer landing knees to the body.
Dyer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dyer trying to land knees to the body.
Dyer tries to land knees in the clinch but Davis avoids the damage to the body.
Dyer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davis is defending well for now.
Dyer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dyer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Dyer for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Dyer landing knees to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dyer throws an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Dyer.
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Dyer.
Davis can't break the clinch.
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dyer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Dyer is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from Dyer.
Dyer pushes off an throws an elbow but Davis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee calls for Dyer to work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Dyer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dyer tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
Davis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Davis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dyer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dyer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shawn Dyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dyer throws out the jab.
Dyer is looking to clinch.
Davis misses with a hook. Dyer ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Davis misses.
Davis misses with a hook. Dyer ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Davis punishes Dyer's body with a nice straight punch.
Davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dyer moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Davis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dyer tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
Davis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dyer just leaning against Davis, taking a breather.
Dyer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davis blocks it with crossed arms.
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roman Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis thows a leg kick but Dyer checks it
and Dyer moves into the clinch.
Dyer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Davis stalling in the clinch but Dyer improves position.
Dyer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Dyer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Dyer has the dominant position.
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Dyer.
Dyer is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Dyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis misses with a combination
and Dyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dyer clinches up against the cage.
Dyer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dyer tries to land knees in the clinch but Davis avoids the damage to the body.
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dyer misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer lands an elbow inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dyer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dyer pushes off an throws an elbow but Davis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dyer has Davis pressed against the cage, preventing Davis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dyer tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
Davis dodges an elbow strike from Dyer.
Dyer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dyer lands a knee to the body.
Davis blocks the elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dyer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Davis blocks an elbow strike.
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.
Dyer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Davis blocks an elbow strike from Dyer.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dyer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davis's brow.
Dyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davis is trying to break free.
Davis blocks an elbow strike from Dyer.
Shawn Dyer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Davis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dyer walks into a jab.
Dyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Dyer looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Dyer dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dyer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davis.
Davis tries to keep at a distance but Dyer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dyer working Davis over with knees to the body.
Dyer gets underhooks to prevent Davis's takedown attempt.
Dyer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dyer misses with a knee to the head.
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Dyer keeps him there for the moment.
Davis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Dyer won't allow it.
Davis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dyer taking a breather.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis blocks an elbow strike.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Dyer won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Davis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Davis blocks an elbow strike from Dyer.
Dyer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
Davis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dyer is struggling to control the position.
Dyer landing knees to the head.
Davis goes for a takedown attempt but Dyer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big left from Davis misses.
Dyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the body from Davis misses
and Dyer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dyer has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch.
Dyer with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Roman Davis's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyer landing knees to the body.
Dyer is stalling here.
Dyer misses with a knee strike.
Davis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dyer prevents Davis from breaking the clinch.
Dyer avoiding damage.
Dyer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dyer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stalling in the clinch from Dyer.
Dyer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
Dyer scores a nice knee to the body.
Davis avoiding damage as Dyer throws knees to the body.
Dyer crunches a lovely knee into Davis's ribcage.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Dyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dyer has him pressed against the cage.
Dyer lands a knee to the body.
Dyer connects with a knee to the head.
Dyer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Davis's face.
Dyer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dyer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Davis takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dyer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dyer scores a nice knee to the body.
Davis takes an elbow to the temple.
Davis dodges an elbow strike from Dyer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to break free.
Davis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Davis tries to break free but Dyer pushes him back against the cage.
Davis just leaning against Dyer, taking a breather.
Dyer prevents Davis from breaking the clinch.
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dyer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Roman Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dyer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dyer scores a nice knee to the body.
Dyer just leaning against Davis, taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dyer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davis is defending well for now.
Davis working hard to break the clinch.
Davis avoiding damage as Dyer throws knees to the body.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Dyer keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Dyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dyer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Dyer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kiazer Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Spackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soze's entrance music is Holy Tears. A fine choice. Spackman has chosen Forgot about Dre as his entrance music. John Spackman struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. John Spackman looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kiazer Soze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Spackman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Soze misses.
Soze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spackman is fending him off so far but Soze persists. Nope, Spackman circles away and we're back to standing.
Soze looks for a takedown but Spackman sprawls well.
Soze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spackman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soze with a poor takedown
and Spackman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiazer Soze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spackman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soze looking for a sweep. Not yet Soze, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spackman looking to pass the guard.
Spackman wants to control from the top but Soze keeps moving.
Soze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spackman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spackman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spackman looking to pass the guard.
Soze keeping moving, preventing Spackman from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze is trying to control the position but Spackman postures up.
Soze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spackman trying to control but Soze is working from the bottom.
Spackman looks gassed!
Soze being controlled here, momentarily.
Soze is trying to control the position but Spackman postures up.
Soze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spackman wants to control from the top but Soze keeps moving.
Spackman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Soze kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Spackman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soze is keeping the position for now.
Soze looking for a guillotine here but Spackman defends easily.
Spackman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soze thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spackman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spackman has managed to get both his arms back between Soze's legs - danger averted.
Soze looking for a sweep. Not yet Soze, not yet.
Soze isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Spackman stacks Soze on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Spackman!
Soze can't do much from the bottom here.
Soze is not content to let Spackman control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soze is looking to reverse the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiazer Soze dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spackman with a poor takedown
and Soze counters with a nice uppercut.
Spackman with a poor takedown
and Soze counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Soze cracks Spackman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like John Spackman has been cut.
Soze lands a jab.
Soze shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spackman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Spackman is breathing heavily.
Soze trying to control but Spackman is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spackman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spackman has escaped and now he's on top!
Spackman wants to control from the top but Soze keeps moving.
Soze working for a triangle but Spackman defends it easily.
Soze working for a triangle but Spackman defends it easily.
Soze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spackman is aware though and is defending well.
Spackman looking to sit in guard and control but Soze gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Soze slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Soze tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Soze goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spackman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Soze but great work by Spackman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spackman taking a breather here.
Soze struggling a bit here.
Soze is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Spackman wants to pass the guard but Soze is defending well.
Soze actively working from the bottom here.
Soze tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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.
Spackman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soze is just riding it out for now. Spackman eventually gives up the hold.
Spackman is keen to just control but Soze is a slippery customer.
Soze trying to hold on to Spackman's head to control him but Spackman postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spackman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Soze throws a hook but Spackman avoids it easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiazer Soze dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Spackman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Soze shoots in but no luck this time.
Soze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spackman has Soze pressed against the cage, preventing Soze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spackman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soze pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soze lands with a left to the head.
Soze pulls Spackman into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spackman trying to control but Soze is working from the bottom.
Soze had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Spackman is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Soze Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Spackman's back instead.
Soze is punishing Spackman with strikes - can he finish him?!
Spackman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Soze's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Spackman tries to escape the position.
Spackman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Soze.
Soze biding his time, controlling Spackman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spackman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Soze is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Spackman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Spackman for a finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soze has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Soze is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Spackman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Soze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spackman can do to turn this around?
Spackman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Soze working for a choke but Spackman reverses nicely into Soze 's guard.
Kiazer Soze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soze is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
John Spackman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spackman is looking to advance position but Soze has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spackman is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Soze locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Spackman is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kiazer Soze!
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