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VFC 32: Optimal PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chong Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and shaka zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ever Fallen In Love. zulu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. do it kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chong Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, shaka zulu!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like shaka zulu has been cut.
zulu throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
shaka zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by zulu.
zulu landing a few strikes.
zulu is putting a hurting on Lee here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lee takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but zulu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
zulu stands up and beckons Lee to his feet.
No joy there for zulu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
zulu throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
A cross from zulu lands.
Lee feints and as zulu raises his hands in defense, Lee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but zulu is retaining full guard.
Lee passes zulu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
zulu regains full guard. Nicely done.
zulu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
zulu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
zulu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
zulu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
zulu working the ground and pound.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee is working to avoid the ground and pound but zulu connects with a decent elbow.
zulu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lee some visible discomfort.
zulu is chipping away with strikes.
zulu lands a nice forearm strike.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Lee is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
zulu lands a few punches from side control.
zulu trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
zulu tries to advance to mount but Lee denies him.
zulu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
zulu working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
zulu moves into full mount!
The referee warns Lee that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
zulu raining down shots from the mount!
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee regains half guard.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Lee is in trouble now - zulu has advanced to mount!
Lee is squirming around, avoiding zulu's attempts to control the action.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
zulu landing shots from mount.
zulu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Lee that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
zulu unloading with bombs!
zulu looking to finish Lee with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lee!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
zulu landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
zulu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
zulu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by zulu.
BOOM! zulu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
zulu looking for a guillotine from mount but Lee is having none of it.
zulu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
Lee taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
zulu breaks from Lee's wrist control and lands an elbow.
zulu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
shaka zulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on shaka zulu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before zulu has time to react.
zulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lee moves out of range as zulu throws a body kick.
zulu cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
zulu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
zulu lands a left and a right that send Lee crashing to the mat, dazed. zulu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lee is rocked!
It looks like Chong Lee has been cut.
Lee is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. zulu doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Lee crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Lee's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). shaka zulu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Freddy Fader - Bom Bom Suenan as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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259 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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250 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Determined |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mauricio Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Overeem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Overeem delivers a nice body kick.
Silva looks gassed!
Overeem feints a jab and as Silva dips his head, Overeem unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Silva right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Silva falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Overeem smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mauricio Overeem!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Fatim El Hazad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatim El Hazad comes to the cage accompanied by Paul Van Dyk - Crush. Hatton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blue Moon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Determined |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Khalid Fatim El Hazad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Hatton!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hatton lands a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fatim El Hazad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hatton's brow.
Fatim El Hazad lands an elbow inside that Hatton shrugs off.
It looks like Ricky Hatton has been cut.
Fatim El Hazad throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Hatton.
Nice elbow from Fatim El Hazad.
Fatim El Hazad blocks an uppercut.
Hatton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fatim El Hazad.
Fatim El Hazad crunches a lovely knee into Hatton's ribcage.
Hatton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hatton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fatim El Hazad up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Fatim El Hazad.
Hatton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fatim El Hazad up against the cage.
Hatton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fatim El Hazad wants to clinch but Hatton slips to the side
and Hatton counters with a stiff right hand.
Hatton has managed to clinch.
Fatim El Hazad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hatton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fatim El Hazad throws an elbow but it misses.
Fatim El Hazad trying to land knees to the body.
Fatim El Hazad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hatton is defending well for now.
Fatim El Hazad misses with an elbow over the top.
Hatton avoids the elbow strike from Fatim El Hazad, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hatton.
A shot in the inside from Hatton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fatim El Hazad looking to throw knees to the head but Hatton is blocking nicely.
Fatim El Hazad is breathing heavily.
Hatton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fatim El Hazad misses with an elbow strike.
Hatton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hatton lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Hatton.
A short right from Hatton on the inside.
Hatton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fatim El Hazad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hatton is defending well for now.
Fatim El Hazad tries a knee to the head but Hatton blocks it.
Fatim El Hazad pushes off an throws an elbow but Hatton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hatton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fatim El Hazad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hatton digs a right hand into Fatim El Hazad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fatim El Hazad's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hatton.
Nice body punch from Hatton.
Hatton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
Hatton lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Hatton.
Fatim El Hazad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hatton lands a right hand.
Fatim El Hazad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hatton lands with a left to the head.
Hatton lands with a right to the head.
Fatim El Hazad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hatton blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hatton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hatton.
Hatton avoids the elbow strike from Fatim El Hazad, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hatton.
Hatton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hatton cracks Fatim El Hazad with a nice body shot.
Hatton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hatton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hatton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hatton works on Fatim El Hazad's body with a couple of short punches.
Fatim El Hazad has Hatton pressed against the cage, preventing Hatton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good body shot from Hatton.
Hatton is leaning against Fatim El Hazad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hatton.
Hatton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hatton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fatim El Hazad.
Fatim El Hazad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hatton lands a nice uppercut.
Hatton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
Hatton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
A short uppercut from Hatton.
Hatton lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hatton.
Good body shot from Hatton.
Hatton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
A hook to the body from Hatton.
Hatton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hatton lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hatton.
Fatim El Hazad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hatton gets through Fatim El Hazad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hatton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hatton.
Hatton scores with a shoulder strike.
Fatim El Hazad throws an elbow but it misses.
Hatton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fatim El Hazad or not.
Hatton lands a body punch.
Hatton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hatton.
Hatton lands a nice uppercut.
Hatton lands with a left to the head.
Hatton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hatton counters by clinching up.
Hatton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fatim El Hazad or not.
Hatton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hatton breaks from the clinch.
Hatton works over Fatim El Hazad's head and body with a nice combination.
Hatton cracks Fatim El Hazad with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fatim El Hazad, pushing him back against the cage.
Fatim El Hazad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hatton blocks the elbow strike.
Fatim El Hazad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hatton's defenses.
Fatim El Hazad avoiding damage as Hatton throws knees to the body.
Fatim El Hazad takes a shot to the head.
Hatton wants to stall.
Hatton tries to break free but Fatim El Hazad pushes him back against the cage.
Hatton takes an elbow to the temple.
Hatton avoids the elbow strike from Fatim El Hazad, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Hatton.
Fatim El Hazad throws an elbow but it misses.
Fatim El Hazad throws an elbow that misses.
Hatton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hatton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hatton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
Fatim El Hazad takes a shot to the head.
Hatton lands a body shot in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fatim El Hazad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hatton.
Hatton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hatton lands a body punch.
Hatton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Hatton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Hatton's cut.
That's time! Fatim El Hazad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hatton lands with an overhand left.
Hatton scores with a nice right hand.
Hatton lands with a nice body punch.
Hatton moves in looking to clinch but Fatim El Hazad pushes him off.
Fatim El Hazad wants to clinch
and Hatton counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fatim El Hazad.
A short body shot lands from Hatton as the two fighters clinch.
Fatim El Hazad lands a damaging elbow.
Hatton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fatim El Hazad 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.
Fatim El Hazad misses with an elbow over the top.
Hatton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fatim El Hazad lands an elbow inside.
Fatim El Hazad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hatton is defending well for now.
Fatim El Hazad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fatim El Hazad misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fatim El Hazad throws an elbow but it misses.
Hatton lands a right hand.
Hatton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fatim El Hazad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hatton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hatton scores with a shoulder strike.
Fatim El Hazad landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad misses with an elbow strike.
Hatton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hatton.
Fatim El Hazad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hatton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fatim El Hazad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Hatton - that landed with a thud.
Hatton is leaning against Fatim El Hazad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hatton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fatim El Hazad.
A right hook to the body lands for Hatton.
Hatton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hatton lands a body punch.
Hatton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fatim El Hazad.
Hatton lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hatton.
Hatton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fatim El Hazads head.
Hatton lands a body punch.
Hatton is trying to break the clinch but Fatim El Hazad is controlling him.
Hatton lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Hatton.
Fatim El Hazad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hatton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hatton digs a right hand into Fatim El Hazad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fatim El Hazad's gas tank.
Hatton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hatton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Hatton.
Ricky Hatton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hatton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hatton lands with a right to the head.
Hatton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fatim El Hazads head.
Hatton tries to stall but Fatim El Hazad uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hatton breaks from the clinch.
Hatton wants to clinch up but Fatim El Hazad keeps it at a distance.
Hatton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Khalid Fatim El Hazad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fatim El Hazad tries to clinch
and Hatton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hatton closes the distance and clinches.
Hatton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fatim El Hazad tries a knee to the head but Hatton blocks it.
Hatton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hatton lands a body shot.
Fatim El Hazad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Hatton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hatton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Hatton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hatton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fatim El Hazad prevents it.
Fatim El Hazad lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fatim El Hazad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hatton's brow.
Fatim El Hazad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Hatton.
Hatton scores with a shot to the side of Fatim El Hazad's head.
Hatton works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hatton postures up in Fatim El Hazad's guard and throws a big left but Fatim El Hazad blocks it.
Fatim El Hazad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hatton is one step ahead there.
Hatton wanted to stand there but Fatim El Hazad had control of the position.
Hatton wants to pass the guard but Fatim El Hazad is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hatton is controlling him.
Hatton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hatton wants to get up but he can't break Fatim El Hazad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Hatton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Hatton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Fatim El Hazad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hatton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khalid Fatim El Hazad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fatim El Hazad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fatim El Hazad drives through and clinches with Hatton against the cage.
Fatim El Hazad lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hatton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hatton lands with a short shot to the head.
Hatton managing to block the knees to the body from Fatim El Hazad.
Nice elbow from Fatim El Hazad.
Fatim El Hazad tries to land knees in the clinch but Hatton avoids the damage to the body.
Fatim El Hazad gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fatim El Hazad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hatton's brow.
Fatim El Hazad crunches a lovely knee into Hatton's ribcage.
Hatton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hatton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
Hatton avoids the elbow strike from Fatim El Hazad, against the cage.
Hatton manages to break the clinch.
Fatim El Hazad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hatton punishes Fatim El Hazad's body with a nice straight punch.
Fatim El Hazad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fatim El Hazad tries to clinch
and Fatim El Hazad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fatim El Hazad tries to clinch but Hatton moves away
and Hatton counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fatim El Hazad misses with a knee to the head.
Hatton gets through Fatim El Hazad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fatim El Hazad lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Ricky Hatton's cut even more.
Hatton blocks an elbow strike.
Hatton dodges an elbow strike from Fatim El Hazad.
Fatim El Hazad tries a knee to the head but Hatton blocks it.
A short right from Hatton.
Fatim El Hazad tries a knee to the head but Hatton blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hatton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hatton digs a right hand underneath Fatim El Hazad's ribcage. Fatim El Hazad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hatton lands a takedown into guard.
Hatton wants to pass the guard but Fatim El Hazad is keeping the position.
Fatim El Hazad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Khalid Fatim El Hazad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad tries to clinch but Hatton moves away
and Hatton counters by moving into the clinch.
Hatton avoids the elbow strike from Fatim El Hazad, against the cage.
Fatim El Hazad trying to land knees to the body.
Hatton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fatim El Hazad throws an elbow but it misses.
Hatton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fatim El Hazad lands a nice elbow.
Fatim El Hazad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hatton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hatton avoids a wild elbow strike from Fatim El Hazad.
Hatton pushes Fatim El Hazad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Hatton.
Hatton lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fatim El Hazad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hatton's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Hatton.
Fatim El Hazad lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Hatton.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fatim El Hazad.
Hatton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hatton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hatton darts in and clinches Fatim El Hazad up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Hatton.
Hatton works on Fatim El Hazad's body with a couple of short punches.
Hatton lands a shoulder strike.
Hatton gets through Fatim El Hazad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fatim El Hazad with a knee to the head.
Hatton lands a body punch.
Hatton breaks the clinch.
Fatim El Hazad tries to clinch
enabling Hatton to counter with a crisp jab.
Fatim El Hazad tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hatton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hatton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
Fatim El Hazad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hatton is trying to stall.
Fatim El Hazad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Hatton as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hatton.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fatim El Hazad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hatton's brow.
A right hook to the body lands for Hatton.
Fatim El Hazad pushes off an throws an elbow but Hatton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fatim El Hazad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fatim El Hazad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hatton is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Good body shot from Hatton.
Hatton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hatton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fatim El Hazad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fatim El Hazad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hatton's brow.
Hatton lands a shoulder strike.
Ricky Hatton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hatton is pushing Fatim El Hazad up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hatton avoiding damage as Fatim El Hazad throws knees to the body.
Hatton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
Hatton pushes Fatim El Hazad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hatton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Hatton.
Fatim El Hazad lands a damaging elbow.
Hatton scores with a shoulder strike.
Fatim El Hazad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hatton blocks it with crossed arms.
Hatton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hatton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hatton.
A nice left hand lands by Hatton.
Fatim El Hazad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hatton scores with a shoulder strike.
Hatton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Hatton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hatton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Hatton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Denham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denham comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Primal Scream - Miss Lucifer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Robbie Denham is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Jake Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Denham!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyler.
Tyler throws a body punch but Denham moves out of range.
Denham ducks under a wild hook from Tyler.
Tyler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Denham.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tyler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Denham scores with a nice strike.
Tyler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tyler looks to score with a jab to the body but Denham is just out of range.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Denham ducks under a wild hook from Tyler.
Denham drops Tyler with a beautiful combination! Tyler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Denham is looking for the KO!
Tyler is rocked!
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!
Denham misses with a double jab.
Oh Tyler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Denham misses with a double jab.
Denham feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Tyler crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robbie Denham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kuure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Beckenbauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). comes to the cage accompanied by Mark Tyler - London Let's 'Ave Yer!. Beckenbauer has chosen Uncle Murda - Summer Time Shootouts as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kuure !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Franz Beckenbauer !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
tries to bum rush Beckenbauer with a series of wild strikes but Beckenbauer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beckenbauer tries to move into range but moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
thows a body shot but no joy.
Beckenbauer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? is fending him off so far but Beckenbauer persists. Nope, circles away and we're back to standing.
chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beckenbauer dodges the punch combination from .
swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
misses with a hook.
misses with an uppercut. Beckenbauer saw that one coming.
Beckenbauer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but swivels and escapes.
Beckenbauer blocks a jab.
Beckenbauer shoots in but avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Beckenbauer .
Beckenbauer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
missing with a left hand there. Beckenbauer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beckenbauer tries to clinch up.
Kuure is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beckenbauer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beckenbauer is trying hard to land a takedown here. sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
with a hook.
A slow jab from misses its intended target.
buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beckenbauer takes one on the button.
throws a right hand that Beckenbauer ducks under and follows up with a left that Beckenbauer also avoids with ease.
tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beckenbauer was well out of range. Poor timing from .
looks to score with a jab to the body but Beckenbauer is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
throws and low kick but Beckenbauer moves out of range easily.
works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
scores with a hook to the body. Beckenbauer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
misses with a jab, cross combination.
misses with a looping right.
Beckenbauer slips a jab from .
throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
lands a two punch combo.
misses with a hook.
Beckenbauer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beckenbauer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but swivels and escapes.
throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beckenbauer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beckenbauer .
Beckenbauer looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beckenbauer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
throws a nice inside leg kick.
lands a nice shot to the body.
cracks Beckenbauer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
jabs at Beckenbauer 's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
lands a left and a right that send Beckenbauer crashing to the mat, dazed. thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Beckenbauer is rocked!
turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
lands a slapping body shot.
Beckenbauer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from finds it's way round the side to connect with Beckenbauer 's head.
Beckenbauer is still on wobbly legs! Can finish him?
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from ! Beckenbauer is out on his feet! rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Beckenbauer is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Beckenbauer is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kuure !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clive Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daemon Torton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clive Simmons could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daemon Torton's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Clive Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daemon Torton!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Simmons with the ground and pound but Torton regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Torton gets back to full guard.
Torton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torton is working an open guard so Simmons takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Torton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simmons counters with a nice right hand that sends Torton toppling to the canvas! Torton scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Simmons finish him?!
Torton is rocked!
Torton fails with the takedown
and Simmons counters with a good, hard body kick but Torton shrugs it off.
Torton looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons is looking to slow Torton down with leg kicks.
Simmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torton circles away quickly and effectively.
Torton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Torton ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
Simmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Simmons looks for the body kick but Torton saw that one coming.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Simmons.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons cracks Torton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torton is trying to get back to half guard.
Simmons is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Torton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torton is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Simmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torton keeps working.
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.
You can see the frustration on Torton's face as Simmons controls the position.
Torton stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Torton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Torton is looking for a sweep. Simmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simmons is keen to just control but Torton is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Clive Simmons just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Torton misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clive Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daemon Torton.
Simmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Torton. Torton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Simmons dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Torton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.
Torton throws a head kick that misses
and Simmons counters with a takedown into side control.
Simmons moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Torton is trying to get back to half guard.
Simmons takes a little break here. Torton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Torton is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torton tries to escape but Simmons is in control.
Simmons moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Simmons advances nicely into full mount.
Simmons takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simmons tries to control but Torton wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Torton working to try and regain half guard.
Torton regains half guard.
Simmons content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Torton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simmons is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Torton tries to kick Simmons off but Simmons keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Simmons content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Clive Simmons just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Simmons throws a right hand that Torton ducks under and follows up with a left that Torton also avoids with ease.
A big left from Simmons misses.
Simmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torton at a distance.
Torton fails with the takedown
and Simmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Torton fails with the takedown
and Simmons counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Simmons dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Simmons catches Torton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simmons drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Simmons is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simmons is in close to Torton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Simmons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Torton working for a triangle but Simmons defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simmons preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Torton is trying to stand up here but Simmons is controlling him well.
Well, if Simmons is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Simmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torton can do to turn this around?
Torton is looking to control Simmons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torton avoid being mounted?
Simmons seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clive Simmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simmons in particular looking to stall.
Torton is trying to control but can't.
Torton is trying to stand back up but Simmons is controlling him
Simmons keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Torton trying to control but Simmons postures up.
Torton is trying to stand back up but Simmons is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simmons, as that shot connected.
Simmons lands a head kick!
Simmons dives in and grabs Torton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torton pushes down on Simmons's head and hops out.
Torton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Torton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Simmons counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Torton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simmons postures up.
Torton wants to stand but Simmons is controlling the position.
Simmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Daemon Torton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torton keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clive Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simmons has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clive Simmons!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Billington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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272 lbs
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270 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Billington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Billington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Billington tries to get out of the position.
Billington wants to sweep but no luck.
Barkley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barkley drops back looking for a leg! Billington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Billington manages to kick Barkley off! Barkley jumps back into Billington's guard.
Barkley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Billington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barkley passes into half guard.
Barkley is just content to waste time from the top position. Billington takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barkley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barkley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Billington's head.
Billington keeping full guard, as Barkley tries to pass.
Barkley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barkley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Billington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barkley.
Billington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Billington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barkley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Billington is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barkley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Billington keeping moving, preventing Barkley from controlling successfully.
Barkley throws and elbow that misses. Billington uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barkley's guard. Nice move by Billington!
Billington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barkley's head.
Barkley has his foot on Billington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Billington works his way back into a safe position though.
Barkley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Billington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barkley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barkley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barkley looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Billington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Billington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Billington postures up and lands a big shot to Barkley's brow.
Billington cracks Barkley with a solid left hand.
Billington slips nicely into half guard.
Billington lands strikes from half guard.
Barkley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billington pulls his head out easily.
Billington stalling.
Barkley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billington pulls his head out easily.
Billington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barkley on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Billington scores with a couple of nice shots.
Billington 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barkley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Billington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barkley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barkley is looking for a triangle but Billington pushes his legs off easily.
Barkley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Billington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barkley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barkley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing Billington from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Barkley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barkley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Billington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barkley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barkley.
Barkley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Billington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barkley forces his way into half guard.
Barkley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Billington defending well though.
Barkley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barkley is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Billington!
Barkley throwing strikes here but Billington is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley scoring with strikes but Billington is staying in there.
Barkley misses with a head shot.
Barkley with a couple of short strikes.
Barkley is landing with some decent strikes but Billington is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Barkley throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Barkley lands a big shot there that rocks Billington but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barkley scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Billington?
Barkley looking to finish with strikes here!
Barkley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Barkley with shots to the head and body - Billington looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barkley unloads with some shots from mount but Billington bucks and avoids them well.
Barkley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Barkley lands a nice shot to the head.
Barkley scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Billington?
Barkley prevents Billington from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley unloads with some shots from mount but Billington bucks and avoids them well.
Billington in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barkley looking to finish Billington with some ground and pound. This is bad for Billington!
Barkley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Billington looks a forlorn figure.
Poor strikes thrown by Barkley there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Barkley lands a heavy elbow.
Barkley with the ground and pound from mount.
Barkley throws some wild stikes that Billington manages to avoid easily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barkley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Billington is surviving well by controlling Barkley's body position as best he can.
Barkley is going olschool here, as he tries to force Billington to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Billington shrugs it off.
Barkley scoring with strikes but Billington is staying in there.
Barkley throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barkley throws some wild stikes that Billington manages to avoid easily.
Barkley with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Barkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Barkley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Billington manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barkley thows a big elbow that misses.
Barkley looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billington wants to get back to his feet but Barkley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barkley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley forces his way into half guard.
Barkley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Billington's head.
Barkley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Barkley swings for the body but Billington moves out of range.
Barkley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Billington sprawls well initially but Barkley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Barkley there.
Barkley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barkley is trying to control the action in half guard but Billington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Billington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barkley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley is trying to control the action in half guard but Billington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barkley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barkley is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Billington has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barkley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Billington's head.
Barkley is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barkley wants to pass the guard but Billington is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley pushing down on Billington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barkley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Billington defending well though.
Billington regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barkley.
Barkley trying to move into half guard but instead Billington has managed to sweep!
Barkley wants to sweep here but Billington controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barkley is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barkley has gone for a leg lock! Billington slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barkley's guard.
Tom Billington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billington is in close to Barkley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Charles Barkley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Billington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barkley working a defensive guard here.
Barkley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Billington!
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Barkley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barkley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Barkley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trond Carlos Bryne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trond Carlos Bryne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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188 lbs
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197 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Trond Carlos Bryne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pentti Pena!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pena throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pena misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pena fails to land with a series of punches.
Pentti Pena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pena misses with a few strikes there.
Bryne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pena.
Bryne throws a head kick but Pena moves out of range.
Pena paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Pena misses the target.
Bryne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bryne leaves Pena with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pena rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena sizes up Bryne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pena rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pena just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pena.
Pena throws a shot from downtown. Bryne moves away and avoids it.
Bryne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pena.
Bryne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bryne somewhat.
Pena throws a combination. Bryne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pena scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Trond Carlos Bryne has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pena throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pena throws a combination. Bryne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pena misses with an uppercut. Bryne saw that one coming.
Pena has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pena darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pena darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pena tries to bum rush Bryne with a series of wild strikes but Bryne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bryne tries to clinch there but Pena circles away.
Pena might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pena swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bryne dodges the punch combination from Pena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena throws an overhand right that lands on Bryne's shoulder, as Bryne tries to avoid the shot.
Pena throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bryne.
Pena shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bryne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pena looks gassed!
Bryne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bryne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pena wants to improve his position but Bryne is controlling well.
Pena misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pena is looking for a sweep. Bryne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pena is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bryne wants to control but Pena is keeping him busy.
Pena is pressing down on Bryne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pena keeping moving, preventing Bryne from controlling successfully.
Pena is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Pena dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Carlos Bryne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pena throws a series of punches but Bryne avoids them all with ease.
Bryne tries to close the distance and clinch but Pena swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pena looks to land a combination. Bryne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pena throws a lazy right hand but Bryne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pena has his takedown stuffed
and Bryne counters with a body kick.
Bryne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pena misses with a looping right.
Pena misses with a takedown attempt
and Bryne counters by moving into the clinch.
Pena wants a takedown but no success here.
Trond Carlos Bryne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pentti Pena.
Pena is breathing heavily.
Pena drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bryne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bryne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bryne lands an elbow that stopped Pena in his tracks for a moment.
Bryne is struggling to control the position.
Pena has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bryne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pena goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bryne prevents it.
Pena takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bryne wants a takedown.
Bryne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pena fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pena misses with a straight right.
Pena misses with a series of wild punches.
Pena misses with a double jab
and Bryne counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pena is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pena throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pena misses with a hook. Bryne ducked under it nicely.
Pena throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pena keeps the fight on the outside.
Bryne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pena paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pena misses with a combination
and Bryne finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A head kick from Bryne lands but Pena takes it in his stride.
Pena swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bryne counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bryne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bryne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bryne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trond Carlos Bryne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryne tries to clinch but Pena moves out of range.
Pena misses with a double jab
and Bryne counters with a head kick.
Pena is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bryne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pentti Pena seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pena misses with a body punch
and Bryne counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pena is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bryne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pena stuffs the takedown.
Bryne blocks a jab.
Bryne wants to clinch up but Pena keeps it at a distance.
Bryne moves away from the strike by Pena.
Bryne closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bryne stands up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pena lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Carlos Bryne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trond Carlos Bryne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bryne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pena.
Bryne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bryne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pena misses with a hook to the body
and Bryne counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Decent striking displayed by Pena there.
Nice defenses there by Bryne.
Bryne takes one to the side of the head.
Pena scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pena avoids the attempt from Bryne to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena is going olschool here, as he tries to force Bryne to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bryne shrugs it off.
Bryne tries to hold on but Pena postures up.
Pena lands a nice shot to the head.
Bryne prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Pena landing punches.
Bryne tries to lock up and control but Pena gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pena unloads with some shots from mount but Bryne bucks and avoids them well.
Bryne wants to control but Pena is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Trond Carlos Bryne just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bryne slips a straight right by Pena.
Pena scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bryne tries to improve position but can't.
Pena tries for a kimura but Bryne is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bryne manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pena's best efforts.
Pena thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bryne's head.
Bryne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bryne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bryne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pena throws and elbow that misses. Bryne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pena's guard. Nice move by Bryne!
Bryne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pena is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bryne wants to control from the top but Pena keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bryne won't allow Pena to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pena is on top in guard.
Pena throws a big right hand that misses.
Bryne working for a triangle but Pena defends it easily.
Pena in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Pena comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pena 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Pena!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Valjakkala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valjakkala comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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270 lbs
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240 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Juha Valjakkala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Abe Lincoln!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valjakkala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valjakkala throws a looping overhand right but Lincoln ducks down to avoid it.
Lincoln fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valjakkala avoids it really well and circles away.
Lincoln fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valjakkala avoids it really well and circles away.
Juha Valjakkala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Lincoln.
Valjakkala misses with a wild body shot.
Valjakkala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lincoln.
Valjakkala throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lincoln on the side of the head.
Lincoln shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valjakkala defends it nicely.
Lincoln drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lincoln preventing the sweep.
Valjakkala kicks Lincoln off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valjakkala misses with a double jab.
Valjakkala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lincoln will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lincoln.
Valjakkala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lincoln wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Valjakkala has one of Lincoln's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valjakkala has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lincoln looks gassed!
Valjakkala is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lincoln is controlling him well.
Valjakkala throws Lincoln to one side and escapes!
Lincoln staying out of range there.
Valjakkala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valjakkala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valjakkala displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lincoln.
Nice sprawl there from Valjakkala as Lincoln shoots in.
Valjakkala lands a jab to Lincoln's midsection.
No joy there for Valjakkala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lincoln tries for a takedown but Valjakkala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valjakkala lands with a hook. Lincoln tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valjakkala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln misses with a takedown attempt - Valjakkala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valjakkala connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincoln takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lincoln is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Valjakkala.
Lincoln is rocked!
Valjakkala feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Lincoln crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juha Valjakkala!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Poppins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Sharpshooter. Poppins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mama Said Knock You Out. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bret Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Poppins!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Poppins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hart closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Poppins did well to prevent Hart getting side control.
Hart stops Poppins from getting back to his feet.
Hart misses with a head shot. Poppins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hart scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hart won't allow Poppins to get back to his feet.
Hart throwing strikes from guard but Poppins blocks nicely.
Hart is pushing down on Poppins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Poppins is fighting to maintain full guard but Hart has managed to sneak the leg through.
Poppins is looking to escape.
Hart seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppins is looking to escape.
Hart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hart thows a huge punch but Poppins dodges it nicely.
Hart wants to control but Poppins is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart throwing shots but Poppins is blocking nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Poppins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hart swats away the attempt to clinch by Poppins.
Hart swats away the attempt to clinch by Poppins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poppins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poppins tries to clinch up but Hart circles away and keeps his distance.
Harry Poppins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poppins wants to clinch up but Hart keeps it at a distance.
Hart keeps the fight on the outside.
Poppins tries to clinch but Hart moves out of range.
Poppins is looking to clinch but Hart is avoiding it.
Poppins tries to close the distance and clinch but Hart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poppins tries to clinch up but Hart circles away and keeps his distance.
Poppins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hart feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hart postures up in Poppins's guard and throws a big left but Poppins blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart thows a big elbow that misses.
Hart looking to sit in guard and control but Poppins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hart 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.
Hart working for a triangle but Poppins defends it easily.
Poppins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
Poppins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poppins has managed to get both his arms back between Hart's legs - danger averted.
Poppins wanted to stand there but Hart had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hart wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Hart dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Poppins blocks a head kick by Hart.
Poppins misses with a low kick as Hart jumps back.
Poppins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hart trying to control the position from guard on top but Poppins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hart scoring with some ground and pound.
Hart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hart trying to control the position from guard on top but Poppins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poppins keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.
Hart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Poppins wants to get back to his feet but Hart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hart pushing down on Poppins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hart stops Poppins from getting back to his feet.
Poppins won't allow Hart to pass to mount.
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.
Hart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hart tries to pass to full mount but Poppins defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart working Poppins over with strikes.
Hart trying to control the pace.
Hart is working for a kimura but Poppins is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hart.
Hart with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hart with the ground and pound but Poppins uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hart looking to sit in guard and control but Poppins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hart is trying to control the position but Poppins postures up.
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.
Hart looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Poppins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hart is trying to get back to full guard.
Hart is pressing down on Poppins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hart trying to mount his opponent but Poppins defends it.
Poppins wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Hart dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Poppins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poppins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poppins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hart thuds a left hand into Poppins's body.
Poppins throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hart showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poppins's head.
Hart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poppins is keeping the position for now.
Poppins keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hart throwing strikes from guard but Poppins blocks nicely.
Hart is looking to work some ground and pound but Poppins has wrist control.
Hart thows a big elbow that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Poppins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Poppins is refusing to be controlled, as Hart sits in half guard.
Poppins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hart.
Bret Hart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poppins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hart.
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Poppins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppins is looking to escape.
Hart is keen to just control but Poppins is a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Poppins looks to clinch
and Hart counters with an outside leg kick.
Poppins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poppins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hart counters with a nice low kick that buckles Poppins's knee momentarily.
Poppins thows a body shot but no joy.
Poppins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Poppins has hold of Hart's hands but Hart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hart seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Poppins is not content to let Hart control the position.
Hart wants to free his trapped foot but Poppins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Harry Poppins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poppins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hart.
Bret Hart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bret Hart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hart has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bret Hart!
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