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VFL small fight night 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patrik Berisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason Redman looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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, Patrik Berisha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Redman!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Berisha as he avoids it easily.
Berisha tries a head kick but it misses.
Berisha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Redman.
Berisha throws a nice head kick!
Berisha with a poor takedown
and Redman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Redman.
Berisha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Berisha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Redman postures up and lands a big shot to Berisha's brow.
Redman advances to half guard.
Berisha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berisha is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berisha tries to roll over but Redman keeps him under control.
Redman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berisha defends it well.
Berisha wants to control but Redman is keeping busy.
Redman passes to side control.
Redman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berisha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Redman looks gassed!
Redman cracks Berisha with a big right hand but Berisha just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Redman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berisha keeps working.
Redman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berisha manages to get back to half guard.
Berisha wants to get back to full guard but Redman has mounted him!
Berisha working to try and regain half guard.
Berisha is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Redman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berisha is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Berisha that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Redman swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mason Redman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Kugelschreiber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Agdgdwngo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kugelschreiber's entrance music is Y.M.C.A. by Village People. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Kugelschreiber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, George Agdgdwngo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kugelschreiber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Agdgdwngo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Agdgdwngo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Agdgdwngo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kugelschreiber keeping moving, preventing Agdgdwngo from controlling successfully.
Agdgdwngo preventing the sweep.
Kugelschreiber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Agdgdwngo.
Agdgdwngo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kugelschreiber is trying to control the position but Agdgdwngo postures up.
Agdgdwngo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kugelschreiber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kugelschreiber has his foot on Agdgdwngo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Agdgdwngo works his way back into a safe position though.
Kugelschreiber has his foot on Agdgdwngo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Agdgdwngo works his way back into a safe position though.
Agdgdwngo preventing the sweep.
Agdgdwngo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kugelschreiber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Agdgdwngo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Agdgdwngo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kugelschreiber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Agdgdwngo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kugelschreiber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Agdgdwngo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kugelschreiber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kugelschreiber trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kugelschreiber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Agdgdwngo passes into half guard.
Kugelschreiber is breathing heavily.
Agdgdwngo is trying to control. Kugelschreiber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Agdgdwngo seems content to control.
Kugelschreiber trying to control here.
Agdgdwngo wants to take a breather but Kugelschreiber is having none of it.
Kugelschreiber tries to get to full guard but Agdgdwngo has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Agdgdwngo controlling the action here.
Kugelschreiber is looking to control Agdgdwngo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kugelschreiber avoid being mounted?
Kugelschreiber tries to get to full guard but Agdgdwngo has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kugelschreiber wants a takedown but no success here.
A knee to the head by Kugelschreiber.
Agdgdwngo jumps guard but Kugelschreiber stands there with Agdgdwngo around his waist. Agdgdwngo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Agdgdwngo breaks the clinch.
Agdgdwngo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Agdgdwngo wants to get up but he can't break Kugelschreiber's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Agdgdwngo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kugelschreiber throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Agdgdwngo escapes and throws Kugelschreiber's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Agdgdwngo is looking to take a break and control but Kugelschreiber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kugelschreiber looks to move to half guard but instead Agdgdwngo has passed into mount! Damn!
Kugelschreiber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kugelschreiber is trying to escape the mount but Agdgdwngo keeps good control and instead manages to take Kugelschreiber's back.
Agdgdwngo keeps control of the position as Kugelschreiber tries to break free.
Kugelschreiber is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Agdgdwngo softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Agdgdwngo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
George Agdgdwngo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Agdgdwngo feints and as Kugelschreiber raises his hands in defense, Agdgdwngo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kugelschreiber looking for a sweep. Not yet Kugelschreiber, not yet.
Agdgdwngo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Agdgdwngo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kugelschreiber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kugelschreiber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Agdgdwngo won't allow Kugelschreiber to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Agdgdwngo wants to control from the top but Kugelschreiber keeps moving.
Agdgdwngo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Agdgdwngo wants to control from the top but Kugelschreiber keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kugelschreiber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Agdgdwngo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kugelschreiber tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Agdgdwngo counters with a takedown into side control.
Kugelschreiber stops Agdgdwngo from passing to mount.
Agdgdwngo trying to control the action but Kugelschreiber is working from the bottom.
Agdgdwngo controls the position.
Agdgdwngo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Agdgdwngo trying to control the position but Kugelschreiber is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kugelschreiber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Agdgdwngo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Agdgdwngo is looking to take a break and control but Kugelschreiber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kugelschreiber manages to get back to half guard.
Kugelschreiber is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Agdgdwngo pulls his head out easily.
Kugelschreiber tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kugelschreiber is not content to let Agdgdwngo control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kugelschreiber tries to clinch up but Agdgdwngo circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agdgdwngo darts in trying to clinch
and Kugelschreiber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karl Kugelschreiber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kugelschreiber stuffs the takedown attempt from Agdgdwngo. Agdgdwngo gets slowly back to his feet.
Agdgdwngo shoots in but Kugelschreiber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kugelschreiber rushes Agdgdwngo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Agdgdwngo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kugelschreiber avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karl Kugelschreiber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Agdgdwngo.
Kugelschreiber has Agdgdwngo pressed against the ropes, preventing Agdgdwngo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Agdgdwngo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kugelschreiber gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kugelschreiber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Kugelschreiber.
Kugelschreiber lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kugelschreiber landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kugelschreiber tries a knee to the head but Agdgdwngo blocks it.
Kugelschreiber throws a knee to the head but misses.
Agdgdwngo pulls Kugelschreiber into guard.
Kugelschreiber has gone for a leg lock! Agdgdwngo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kugelschreiber's guard.
Kugelschreiber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Agdgdwngo wanted to stand there but Kugelschreiber had control of the position.
Kugelschreiber trying to control the position.
Kugelschreiber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Agdgdwngo is aware though and is defending well.
Agdgdwngo trying to control but Kugelschreiber is working from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Agdgdwngo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kugelschreiber has closed the distance and engaged Agdgdwngo in a clinch.
Agdgdwngo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kugelschreiber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kugelschreiber working Agdgdwngo over with knees to the body.
Kugelschreiber throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kugelschreiber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kugelschreiber throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Agdgdwngo blocks it with crossed arms.
Agdgdwngo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kugelschreiber throws a knee to the head but misses.
Agdgdwngo is looking to break free of the clinch but Kugelschreiber has double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Agdgdwngo jumps guard and drags Kugelschreiber to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Agdgdwngo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Agdgdwngo is pulling down on Kugelschreiber's head. It's preventing any offense from Kugelschreiber, at least for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kugelschreiber sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Agdgdwngo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agdgdwngo is refusing to be controlled, as Kugelschreiber sits in half guard.
Agdgdwngo is looking to improve his position.
Agdgdwngo wants to control but Kugelschreiber is keeping busy.
Agdgdwngo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Agdgdwngo is trying to hold Kugelschreiber in close to prevent damage but Kugelschreiber has managed to pass into half guard.
Kugelschreiber is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Agdgdwngo!
Agdgdwngo tries to reverse the position but Kugelschreiber maintains control.
Kugelschreiber has control of Agdgdwngo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Agdgdwngo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agdgdwngo is desperately trying to improve his position but Kugelschreiber has a good base and remains in mount.
Kugelschreiber avoids the attempt from Agdgdwngo to control.
Kugelschreiber is going olschool here, as he tries to force Agdgdwngo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Agdgdwngo shrugs it off.
Kugelschreiber pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kugelschreiber is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Agdgdwngo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Agdgdwngo!
Agdgdwngo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kugelschreiber is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agdgdwngo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kugelschreiber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Agdgdwngo is stalling in the full guard.
Kugelschreiber isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Agdgdwngo stacks Kugelschreiber 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 Agdgdwngo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agdgdwngo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kugelschreiber is looking to regain half guard here but Agdgdwngo keeps moving and retains side control.
Agdgdwngo staying calm.
Kugelschreiber gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Kugelschreiber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Agdgdwngo 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 for George Agdgdwngo!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for George Agdgdwngo!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for George Agdgdwngo!
George Agdgdwngo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Villalobos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Chaste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theo Chaste 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesus Villalobos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Theo Chaste!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chaste shoots in and drives through. Villalobos sprawls well.
Villalobos stuffs the takedown.
Villalobos stuffs the takedown.
Jesus Villalobos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Chaste.
Chaste fails to land the takedown.
Chaste shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Villalobos but Villalobos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Villalobos scores with a takedown into Chaste's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chaste keeping moving, preventing Villalobos from controlling successfully.
Villalobos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Villalobos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaste has his foot on Villalobos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Villalobos works his way back into a safe position though.
Chaste working a defensive guard here.
Chaste can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Villalobos controls the pace.
Chaste is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chaste keeping moving, preventing Villalobos from controlling successfully.
Villalobos won't allow Chaste to sweep him here.
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.
Chaste is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Villalobos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chaste trying to control but Villalobos postures up.
Villalobos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Villalobos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Villalobos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villalobos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chaste's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chaste tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Villalobos has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chaste is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Villalobos wants to take Chaste's back here but Chaste is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Villalobos thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Chaste wants to hold on but Villalobos pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chaste regains half guard.
Villalobos trying to control from half guard but Chaste is working away.
Villalobos wants to pass the guard but Chaste is defending well.
Villalobos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chaste defending well though.
Chaste wants to improve his position but Villalobos is controlling well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Villalobos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chaste tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chaste lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Jesus Villalobos has been cut.
Chaste tries to close the distance and clinch up but Villalobos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chaste misses with an attempted mid kick.
Villalobos fails with the takedown.
Chaste doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Villalobos counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villalobos just content to control the position.
Villalobos trying to control the position but Chaste is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Chaste's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chaste sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Villalobos is working for a submission of some sort.
Chaste is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Villalobos pulls his head out easily.
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.
Chaste misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Villalobos prevents Chaste from standing back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chaste misses with a takedown attempt
and Villalobos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chaste!
Chaste really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Villalobos content just to control the position here.
Chaste tries to reverse the position but Villalobos maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaste tries to control Villalobos's head but Villalobos pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Chaste is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Jesus Villalobos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Rattle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Rattle!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rattle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rattle connects with a body shot.
Fox slips a jab and a cross from Rattle.
Nice sprawl there from Fox as Rattle shoots in.
Rattle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fox avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Fox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rattle shoots in looking for a takedown. Fox tries to sprawl out of it but Rattle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Fox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Billy Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Rattle.
Rattle lands a jab.
Rattle clobbers Fox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rattle throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fox is breathing heavily.
Rattle lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Billy Fox has been cut.
Rattle scores with a punch to the head.
Rattle drops Fox with a right and a left! Rattle comes rushing in but Fox regains his composure and manages to keep Rattle in guard.
Fox is rocked!
Rattle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rattle trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rattle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rattle advances position into side control!
Rattle tries for a kimura but Fox is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rattle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fox has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rattle throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rattle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fox is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rattle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rattle tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fox tries to escape but Rattle is in control.
Rattle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rattle tries for a kimura but Fox is defending well.
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.
Rattle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fox is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rattle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rattle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Rattle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Fox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rattle shoots in and drives through. Fox sprawls well.
Fox misses the body punch
and Fox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rattle thows a body shot but no joy.
Rattle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Rattle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rattle slips a jab from Fox.
Fox cracks Rattle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rattle shoots in looking for a takedown. Fox tries to sprawl out of it but Rattle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Fox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rattle ducks under a wild hook from Fox.
Rattle throws a body punch but Fox moves out of range.
Rattle is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Rattle.
Rattle blocks a jab.
A big right from Fox misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rattle.
Billy Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Rattle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Fox misses the target.
Rattle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fox moves in looking to clinch but Rattle pushes him off.
Rattle loads up on a big right hand but Fox slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Rattle there.
Rattle throws a big shot that misses.
Fox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rattle shoots in but no luck this time.
Rattle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fox misses with a looping left.
Fox misses with a hook. Rattle ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rattle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fox.
Fox misses with a combination
and Rattle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Fox.
Billy Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rattle shoots in but no luck this time.
Rattle blocks a jab.
Rattle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rattle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fox is fending him off so far but Rattle persists. Nope, Fox circles away and we're back to standing.
Fox misses with a looping right.
Fox throws a combination that misses
and Rattle counters with a nice uppercut.
Fox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rattle staying out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rattle.
Fox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rattle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rattle just misses with a punch to the body.
Fox throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Rattle counter with a right hand.
Rattle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fox pinned against the cage. Fox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rattle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rattle tries for a takedown but Fox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fox swings for the body but Rattle moves out of range.
Rattle scores with a one two! Fox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rattle shoots in for a takedown but Fox shows good takedown defense.
Rattle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fox.
Fox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Rattle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rattle tests Fox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fox misses with a hook.
Rattle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rattle looks for a takedown but Fox sprawls well.
The crowd cheers as Fox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rattle doesn't seem phased though.
Rattle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rattle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rattle trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Fox wants to stand and escape but Rattle is having none of it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Fox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Fox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Fox throws a looping overhand right but Rattle ducks down to avoid it.
Fox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rattle was well out of range. Poor timing from Fox.
Rattle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fox's hands.
Fox lands with a straight right. Rattle didn't see that one coming.
Fox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rattle.
Rattle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rattle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rattle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Fox misses.
Fox scores with a sloppy right hand. Rattle should have avoided that one.
Fox takes one on the button.
Fox misses with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fox moves out of range as Rattle strikes.
Fox throws a big shot that misses.
Rattle cracks Fox with a good jab.
Fox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rattle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fox as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Fox misses.
Fox waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rattle.
Rattle looks to land a combination. Fox sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rattle takes one on the button.
No luck for Rattle with that takedown attempt.
Billy Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Rattle.
Rattle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fox avoids it really well and circles away.
Fox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rattle counters with a stiff right hand.
Rattle swinging wilding here.
Fox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rattle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fox throws a jab when Rattle was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Rattle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fox doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rattle shoots in and drives through. Fox sprawls well.
Fox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rattle counters with a nice body shot.
Rattle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fox misses with a combination
and Rattle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rattle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fox drives through and clinches with Rattle against the ropes.
Fox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fox takes one on the button.
Rattle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fox circles away.
Rattle ducks under a wild hook from Fox.
Fox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rattle moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Rattle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to clinch up.
Fox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rattle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rattle shoots in but Fox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chris Rattle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rattle waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Fox.
Fox blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Fox misses its intended target.
Rattle sizes up Fox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rattle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fox misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Rattle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fox misses with a double jab.
Fox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rattle's hands.
Rattle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Fox misses.
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.
Rattle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rattle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Billy Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rattle.
A slow jab from Fox misses its intended target.
Rattle fails to land with a series of punches.
Rattle shoots in for a double leg but Fox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab lands there for Fox.
Fox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rattle counters with a straight right hand.
Chris Rattle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fox swinging wilding here.
Rattle scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Rattle.
I think Rattle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Chris Rattle!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Chris Rattle!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Chris Rattle!
Chris Rattle wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Das Boot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winner's entrance music is Teenage Wasteland. A fine choice. Boot has chosen You Dont Know - 50 Cent as his entrance music. Das Boot is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Das Boot!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boot misses with a wild body shot.
Boot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Winner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boot thows a body shot but no joy.
Winner slips a straight right by Boot.
Winner shoots in for a double leg but Boot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boot cracks the inside of Winner's front leg.
Boot throws a jab when Winner was well out of range.
Boot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Winner has time to react.
Boot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boot waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Winner.
Boot misses with a hook to the body
and Winner counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boot is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Danga de danga de dang - Boot scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Winner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boot counters with a thumping low kick.
Boot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winner checks a leg kick.
Boot lands with a cross.
Boot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winner was well out of range. Poor timing from Boot.
Boot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner needs to keep his hands up - Boot had a free shot at his head there.
Winner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boot.
A head kick from Winner lands but Boot takes it in his stride.
Boot throws a leg kick
and Winner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Boot misses
so Winner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winner looking to sit in guard and control but Boot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boot trying to control but Winner is working from the bottom.
Boot throwing strikes from guard but Winner blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boot trying to move into half guard but instead Winner has managed to sweep!
Boot has a closed guard, preventing Winner from standing up.
Boot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boot is trying to keep Winner in close.
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.
Winner looking to sit in guard and control but Boot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Winner wants to sweep here but Boot controlling him for the moment.
Winner is looking to stand back up but Boot counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Winner.
Winner is refusing to be controlled, as Boot sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Winner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boot sprawls well initially but Winner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Winner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Winner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boot counters with a one-two to the body.
Winner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boot counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Boot in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Winner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Winner.
Boot closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nick Winner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Winner counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Boot!
Boot tries to improve his position but Winner has taken his back! Winner has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Boot tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Winner pushes Boot away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Winner!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caesar II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying II's choice of entrance music: Green Day - Know your enemy. 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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180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Caesar II!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bisping uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bisping throws a series of punches but II avoids them all with ease.
Bisping circles away from the clinch attempt.
II tries to clinch up.
Bisping misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bisping has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by II.
Bisping lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but II circles away quickly and effectively.
Bisping circles away from the clinch attempt.
II dodges the punch combination from Bisping.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from II.
Bisping keeps the fight on the outside.
II tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bisping paws at him with a jab and circles away.
II lands with a straight right. Bisping didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bisping scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
II tries to clinch but Bisping is having none of it.
Bisping throws a series of punches but II moves out of range.
II fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bisping, pushing him back against the ropes.
Bisping is trying to break the clinch but II is controlling him.
II lands a good knee to the midsection. Bisping won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
II escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
II dodges the punch combination from Bisping.
Bisping is breathing heavily.
II clinches up against the ropes.
II has Bisping pressed against the ropes, preventing Bisping from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
II drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice elbow from II.
Bisping takes a knee right on the jaw!
II prevents Bisping from breaking the clinch.
II lands a body punch in the clinch.
II looking to slow down the pace here.
II is stalling here.
II is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
II seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Bisping wants to get back to striking at distance but II won't allow it.
II stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bisping wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but II has him pressed against the ropes.
II breaks the clinch.
II fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michael Bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caesar II.
Bisping misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping throws a nice looking combination but II bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
II tries to close the distance and clinch but Bisping swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
II is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bisping will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from II.
Bisping tests II's chin there with a solid looking shot.
II doesn't manage to clinch there - Bisping circles away.
II fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bisping looks to land a combination but II avoids it well.
II tries to clinch but Bisping moves out of range.
No joy there for Bisping, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
II fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bisping avoids it really well and circles away.
II connects with a solid leg kick.
Bisping throws a leg kick
and II counters with a head kick. That will keep Bisping thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
II fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bisping sprawls well initially but II persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
II prevents Bisping from improving his position.
II stalling away here and it's allowed Bisping to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bisping is looking to stand up but II isn't so interested in that idea.
II trying to control the position from guard on top but Bisping is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping trying to keep a closed guard but II is proving a slippery customer.
Bisping seems keen to control II's posture.
Bisping manages to escape and get back to his feet.
II ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
II changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bisping looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bisping is looking to work his way out of this bad position but II is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bisping is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bisping wants to control but II postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Caesar II dominated that round.
That's time! Bisping's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bisping throws a left and a right that both miss
and II counters by clinching up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
II unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bisping tries to circle away but II has him pinned against the ropes.
Bisping breaks the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bisping!
Bisping misses with a combination
and II counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bisping is rocked!
II gets a big slam - oh, Bisping is out! Bisping is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Caesar II!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mason Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Assasains. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
142 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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142 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Marshall Matthews scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Mason Morgan has been cut.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches.
Marshall Matthews working hard to break the clinch.
Morgan is pushing Marshall Matthews up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marshall Matthews is trying to break the clinch but Morgan is controlling him.
Morgan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Morgan misses with an elbow strike.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marshall Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch but Marshall Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marshall Matthews is looking to slow Morgan down with leg kicks.
Morgan misses with a combination
and Marshall Matthews counters with a big head kick but Morgan shrugs it off.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan forces Marshall Matthews back against the ropes and clinches.
Morgan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Morgan.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan tries to keep at a distance but Marshall Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to stall but Morgan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morgan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marshall Matthews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Marshall Matthews is trying to force a seperation but Morgan has the dominant position.
Marshall Matthews crunches a lovely knee into Morgan's ribcage.
Marshall Matthews working hard to break the clinch.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
A head kick from Marshall Matthews lands but Morgan takes it in his stride.
Morgan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marshall Matthews stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Marshall Matthews.
Morton Marshall Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews scores a nice knee to the body.
Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marshall Matthews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morgan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marshall Matthews tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morgan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marshall Matthews counters with a nice kick to the body.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Marshall Matthews blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Morgan looks to clinch
and Marshall Matthews counters with a three punch combo that has Morgan backing up. Morgan nods at Marshall Matthews to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan tries to keep at a distance but Marshall Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marshall Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marshall Matthews.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Marshall Matthews keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
Marshall Matthews gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marshall Matthews working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morgan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morgan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marshall Matthews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marshall Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Marshall Matthews, not yet.
Morgan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morgan wanted to stand there but Marshall Matthews had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews wants to stand but Morgan is controlling the position.
Marshall Matthews pulls Morgan in to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marshall Matthews moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Marshall Matthews throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morgan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marshall Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marshall Matthews scores with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Marshall Matthews lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morgan doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Marshall Matthews lands an elbow inside that Morgan shrugs off.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Morton Marshall Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Morgan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marshall Matthews throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morgan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marshall Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
Marshall Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morton Marshall Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick by Marshall Matthews misses
and Morgan counters by moving into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall Matthews lands a head kick. Morgan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Morgan tries to bum rush Marshall Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Marshall Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marshall Matthews has managed to clinch.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall Matthews drives through and clinches with Morgan against the ropes.
Morgan tries to break the clinch but Marshall Matthews is controlling the position.
Marshall Matthews tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan tries to break the clinch but Marshall Matthews is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marshall Matthews blocks it with crossed arms.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan forces Marshall Matthews back against the ropes and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews prevents Morgan from breaking the clinch.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Morgan cracks the inside of Marshall Matthews's front leg.
Marshall Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
Morgan is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Morgan misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews lands a head kick!
Mason Morgan's cut is getting worse.
Good standup being displayed there by Marshall Matthews as he connects with a hook.
Marshall Matthews lands a head kick!
Morgan is rocked!
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marshall Matthews avoids it really well and circles away.
Oh Morgan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marshall Matthews cracks the inside of Morgan's front leg.
Morgan seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circle, before Marshall Matthews throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Morgan's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Marshall Matthews lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Morton Marshall Matthews!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between mr brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Harmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). brown kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is yes. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, mr brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Harmon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
brown throws a nice looking combination but Harmon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harmon tries to clinch but brown is having none of it.
Harmon 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.
Harmon misses with a double jab
and brown counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Harmon's guard now.
Harmon is trying to control the position but brown postures up.
Harmon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
brown slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from brown.
brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harmon's head.
Harmon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. brown is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harmon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
brown trying to control from half guard but Harmon is working away.
Harmon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmon misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Harmon wants to improve his position but brown is controlling well.
Harmon is trying to control but can't.
brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harmon sees it coming and defends easily.
brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harmon wants to control but brown passes into side.
brown scores with a couple of short elbows.
brown is putting a hurting on Harmon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Harmon manages to get back to half guard.
brown trying to control from Harmon's half guard. Harmon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Harmon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst brown is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harmon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harmon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Harmon is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Harmon misses with a two punch combination.
brown shoots in for a double leg but Harmon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harmon ducks under a wild hook from brown.
Harmon throws a nice looking combination but brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Harmon misses with a double jab
and brown counters with a stiff right hand.
brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
brown swings for the body but Harmon moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmon slips under a jab.
Harmon tries to clinch there but brown circles away.
brown lands a jab.
brown throws a nice head kick!
brown is breathing heavily.
brown moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harmon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harmon.
Harmon misses with a punch on the inside.
Harmon is trying to break the clinch but brown is controlling him.
Harmon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harmon is trying to break the clinch but brown has him pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Harmon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
brown slowing the pace effectively.
Harmon stops a takedown attempt from brown.
brown is trying to drag Harmon to the mat but Harmon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mr brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harmon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harmon has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
brown is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Harmon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harmon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by brown as Harmon tries to tie him up.
A short body shot lands from brown as the two fighters clinch.
brown has Harmon pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Harmon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harmon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
brown checks a leg kick.
brown cracks Harmon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Harmon.
Harmon tries to clinch but brown is having none of it.
brown throws a series of punches but Harmon avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Harmon.
brown thows a body shot but no joy.
Danga de danga de dang - brown scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
brown slips a jab and a cross from Harmon.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
mr brown dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Harmon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
brown tries to clinch up
enabling Harmon to counter with a crisp jab.
brown checks a low kick from Harmon.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from brown is defended easily by Harmon.
A punch combination from Harmon misses.
Harmon throws a left and a right that both miss
and brown counters with a left and a right that stings Harmon.
brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Harmon scores with a nice strike.
brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harmon misses with a double jab
and brown counters with a single leg into guard. Harmon didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harmon looking for a guillotine here but brown defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Harmon looking to hit a scissor sweep but brown is one step ahead there.
brown drops back looking for a leg! Harmon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harmon manages to kick brown off! brown jumps back into Harmon's guard.
Harmon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Harmon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
brown throws a looping overhand right but Harmon ducks down to avoid it.
Harmon wants to clinch.
Harmon fails to land with a series of punches.
brown slips a jab and a cross from Harmon.
mr brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harmon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harmon.
Harmon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harmon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as brown throws out the jab.
brown blocks a leg kick.
Harmon missing with a left hand there. brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harmon tries to bum rush brown with a series of wild strikes but brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmon fails to land with a series of punches.
brown punishes Harmon's body with a nice straight punch.
brown misses with a two punch combination.
brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Harmon.
brown throws a right hand that Harmon ducks under and follows up with a left that Harmon also avoids with ease.
Harmon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harmon falls off balance throwing a combination
and brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harmon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harmon.
brown striking off his back but it's not causing Harmon any problems.
brown has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Harmon doesn't defend quickly enough and brown has managed to lock this one up! Can Harmon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to brown on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). mr brown!
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