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LUC:22 Undisputed PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scot Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Large sizable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Large sizable acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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276 lbs
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265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Scot Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Large sizable !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor stuns sizable with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scot Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taylor lands a nice looking body kick.
sizable looks gassed!
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!
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but sizable manages to avoid it.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but sizable moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt sizable .
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Taylor! sizable is out on his feet! Taylor rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - sizable is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! sizable is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scot Taylor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Shooter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Shooter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei East!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
East drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shooter is trying to control the position but East postures up.
East stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Shooter has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! East manages to get his head free but now Shooter has transitioned to an armbar! East grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Shooter! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryan Shooter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Funda Mental (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Date With The Night. Funda Mental told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Funda Mental!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mental has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Mental.
Mental misses with a knee to the head.
Mental taking a breather.
Williams can't get the takedown.
Mental prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mental tries to land a knee to the head but Williams blocks with his arms.
Mental tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williams looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mental breaks the clinch.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Mental is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams feints and as Mental raises his hands in defense, Williams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mental escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams trying to control but Mental is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mental has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Mental is keeping the position.
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Mental is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mental manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Mental's guard.
Mental preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mental manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mental swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mental lands a jab.
Mental tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Mental lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
Mental fails to land with a series of punches.
Mental throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Mental throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Mental. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mental throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mental misses with a head kick.
Funda Mental is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mental swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams checks a leg kick nicely.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mental throws a low kick but Williams avoids it.
A head kick misses from Mental.
Mental tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mental throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Mental tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Mental fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
Mental throws and low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
Funda Mental seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams slips under a jab.
A big left from Mental misses.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mental.
Mental misses with a few strikes there.
Mental scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Mental misses with a looping right.
Williams sizes up Mental with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mental defends it nicely.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Mental lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Funda Mental dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mental throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams slips under a jab from Mental.
Mental is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mental misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams tightens his grip and picks Mental up, before dumping him to the ground. Mental manages to land in guard.
Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mental's guard.
Mental tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mental slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Williams trying to control but Mental is working from the bottom.
Mental not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Mental is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mental escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mental keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams prevents Mental from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mental misses with a two punch combination.
Mental fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Mental throws a combination. Williams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mental tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Mental connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Mental, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Mental against the cage but Mental circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mental looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mental darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mental swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mental tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mental to the ground. Mental escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mental throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Mental is pushing Williams's head away, looking to escape. Williams manages to hold on to the position though.
Mental is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mental is not content to let Williams control the position.
Mental wants to control but Williams postures up.
The strikes coming from Williams are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mental lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Mental scores with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Mental which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mental misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mental misses with a body shot.
Mental throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mental throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams scores with a takedown into Mental's guard.
Mental wriggles free and stands up.
A jab from Mental misses.
Mental darts in trying to clinch
and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Williams dominated that second round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
A left and a right from Mental both land. Nice combination.
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Williams wants to free his trapped foot but Mental is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mental is looking to escape.
Mental is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
Mental pushes Williams off but Williams dives into side control.
Mental is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Mental's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mental manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mental is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
Williams wants to control but Mental is keeping him busy.
Mental gets back to full guard.
Mental tries to strike from the bottom.
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.
Mental has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Williams is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mental.
Mental trying his best to control but Williams has mounted him.
Williams controlling the pace for now.
Mental wants to get back to his feet.
Williams looking to secure an arm triangle but Mental defends it well.
Mental keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mental is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Williams is working for a guillotine from mount but Mental frees his head quite easily.
Williams wants to control the pace but Mental is squirming around nicely.
Mental sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mental is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
Mental is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Williams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Williams's back!
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.
Williams trying to control the action but Mental just sinks the hooks in.
Williams covering up well and avoiding damage.
Williams rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mental is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mental seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darren Williams.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Williams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frosty Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Haigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack's entrance music is czas na walke. A fine choice. Dan Haigh is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frosty Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Haigh!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haigh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jack somewhat.
Haigh is looking to clinch.
Jack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jack wants a takedown.
Jack drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haigh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frosty Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haigh prevents it.
Haigh is pressed up against the cage. Jack has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Haigh down to the mat. Haigh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Haigh with that takedown attempt.
Jack cracks Haigh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haigh closes the distance and clinches.
Haigh goes for a takedown attempt but Jack pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jack darts in trying to clinch
and Haigh counters with a single leg into guard. Jack didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jack keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Jack lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Haigh!
Haigh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack landing strikes from the mount.
Jack working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack prevents Haigh from getting the reversal.
Jack cracks Haigh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Haigh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jack landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Jack.
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!
Haigh taking shots to the head.
Jack raining down shots from the mount!
Haigh is rocked!
Haigh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jack connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jack cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Haigh is in a horrible position here. Jack smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Haigh wants to hold on but Jack pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haigh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jack scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Haigh?
Haigh is still in real trouble! Can Jack finish him?
Jack is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jack softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Haigh is out cold! Jack jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frosty Jack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Ghafoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Man has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Ghafoor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Man!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghafoor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ghafoor lands a left and a right that send Man crashing to the mat, dazed. Ghafoor thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Man is rocked!
It looks like Big Man has been cut.
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!
Ghafoor finds Man's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Man flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Ghafoor lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Man will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Omar Ghafoor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristiano Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Breaking Benjamin - Diary of Jane. Roy Keane has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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172 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cristiano Cane!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane throws a low kick but Keane avoids it.
Keane misses with a wild combination.
Cane tried to score with a low kick but Keane checks it.
Keane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cane scores with a sloppy right hand. Keane should have avoided that one.
Cane wants to clinch up but Keane keeps it at a distance.
Cane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Keane. That one must have hurt.
Keane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Keane is rocked!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Keane breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Cane.
Cane wants to clinch but Keane slips to the side
and Keane counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keane counters with a nice body kick.
Cane throws a head kick that misses
and Keane finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cane 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.
Keane instigates a clinch.
Keane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane throws a series of punches but Cane avoids them all with ease.
Keane lands with a nice body kick.
Cane tries to clinch but Keane moves away
and Keane counters with a big head kick but Cane shrugs it off.
Cane throws a sloppy head kick
and Keane counters with a good, hard body kick but Cane shrugs it off.
A head kick by Cane misses
and Keane counters with a body kick.
Cane looks gassed!
Keane plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A left and a right from Keane both land. Nice combination.
Keane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cane thows a leg kick but Keane checks it
and Keane counters with a nice body kick.
Keane throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keane lands with a slapping head kick.
Keane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cane throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keane moves into the clinch.
Keane manages to break the clinch.
Cristiano Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cane throws a looping overhand right but Keane ducks down to avoid it.
Cane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keane circles away quickly and effectively.
Cane lands a jab-cross combination.
Cane throws a leg kick
and Keane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keane counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cane throws a lazy head kick
and Keane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Keane works the jab nicely.
Cane throws a series of punches but Keane moves out of range.
Cane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keane.
Cane throws a head kick that misses
and Keane counters with a three punch combo that has Cane backing up. Cane nods at Keane to acknowledge the strikes.
Keane clinches with his opponent.
Keane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Keane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keane counters with a head kick. That will keep Cane thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cane has closed the distance and engaged Keane in a clinch.
Keane manages to break the clinch.
Keane wants to clinch.
Cane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keane.
A telegraphed right hand from Cane misses the target.
Cane throws a sloppy head kick
and Keane counters with a big head kick but Cane shrugs it off.
Keane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Keane instigates a clinch.
Cane wants to get back to striking at distance but Keane won't allow it.
Cane has had enough of the clinch but Keane keeps him there for the moment.
Keane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane throws a lazy head kick
and Keane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Keane moves into range and clinches up with Cane.
Keane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cane thows a leg kick but Keane checks it
and Keane counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Keane.
Keane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cane throws a lazy head kick
and Keane counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
Cane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keane throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keane misses with a two punch combination.
Cane throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cane throws a head kick that misses
and Keane counters by clinching up.
Keane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cane tried to score with a low kick but Keane checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Keane dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cane throws a sloppy head kick
and Keane finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Keane fails to land with a series of punches.
Keane scoring well with a low kick there.
Cane cracks Keane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Keane lands a front kick.
Cane misses with a straight left.
Cane swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cane throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keane counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cane's knee momentarily.
Cane misses with a leg kick
and Keane counters with a straight right hand.
Cane throws a looping overhand right but Keane ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick by Cane misses
and Keane makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cane really felt that one!
Keane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cane throws a leg kick
and Keane counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cane is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cane misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Keane lands but Cane takes it in his stride.
Roy Keane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cane throws a head kick that misses
and Keane counters with a left and a right that stings Cane.
Cane closes the distance but Keane moves to the side
and Keane counters with a body kick.
Keane scores with a nice body kick.
Keane circles away from the clinch attempt
and Keane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cane connects with a right hand. Keane shakes it off.
Cane throws a lazy head kick
and Keane counters with a series of strikes. Cane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cane throws a sloppy head kick
letting Keane counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Keane.
Cane closes the distance and clinches.
Keane manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane tries to clinch
and Keane counters by moving into the clinch.
Keane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cane instigates a clinch.
Cane is trying to break the clinch but Keane is controlling him.
Cane tries to break the clinch but Keane is controlling the position.
Keane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cane misses with a hook. Keane ducked under it nicely.
Cane throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keane counters with a body kick.
Cane misses with a series of wild punches.
Keane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane throws a leg kick but Keane sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cane misses with an uppercut.
Keane scores with a one two! Cane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cane throws a head kick that misses
and Keane counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cane throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keane finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Keane thuds his shin into the meat of Cane's side.
Cane misses with a leg kick
and Keane counters with a two punch combo.
Cane looks to land a combination but Keane avoids it well.
Cane tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Keane counters with a one-two to the body.
Cane throws a leg kick
and Keane counters with an outside leg kick.
Cane connects with a single shot there.
Keane lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Keane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Cane slips the punch.
Keane is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cane blocks a head kick by Keane.
Cane moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Keane moves away and avoids it.
Roy Keane is winning the standup battle so far.
Cane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keane counters with a left to the body.
Keane walks into a jab.
Cane throws a series of punches but Keane moves out of range.
Cane fails to land with a series of punches.
Keane throws a nice looking combination but Cane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cane throws a leg kick
and Keane counters with a head kick.
Cane blocks a head kick by Keane.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Cane misses.
Keane circles away from the clinch attempt
and Keane counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cane is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Keane dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cane lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Keane plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cane throws a head kick that misses
and Keane counters with a right hand to the body.
Keane lands with a slapping head kick.
Cane dips to his left and cracks Keane with an uppercut!
Cane tries to clinch but Keane moves away
and Keane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Keane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Keane clinches up with Cane and pushes him back against the cage.
Cane wants to get back to striking at distance but Keane won't allow it.
Keane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cane is trying to force a seperation but Keane has the dominant position.
Keane breaks from the clinch.
Cane looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
Keane checks a leg kick nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane lands a nice shot that snaps Keane's head back.
Cane is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Keane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cane misses with the body kick
and Keane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cane throws a head kick that misses
and Keane counters with a nice body kick.
Cane throws a lazy head kick
and Keane counters with a head kick.
A head kick by Cane misses
and Keane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick from Cane is predictable there
and Keane counters with a three punch combo that has Cane backing up. Cane nods at Keane to acknowledge the strikes.
Cane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keane's head.
Cane clinches but Keane breaks the clinch
and Keane counters with a head kick. That will keep Cane thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Keane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cane throws a series of punches but Keane avoids them all with ease.
Keane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Keane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cristiano Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane breaks from the clinch.
Cane throws a head kick that misses
and Keane counters with a one-two to the body.
Keane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keane walks into a left hand.
Cane throws a lazy head kick
and Keane counters with a nice kick to the body.
Keane lands with a slapping head kick.
Cane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cane throws a front kick aimed at Keane's knee but Keane avoids it well.
Keane tries to clinch but Cane moves out of range.
Cane throws a hook but Keane blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane throws a sloppy head kick
and Keane makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cane really felt that one!
Cane tries to clinch but Keane is having none of it.
A left lands for Cane.
Keane lands a jab.
Cane throws a sloppy head kick
and Keane counters with a big head kick but Cane shrugs it off.
Keane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
Keane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Keane!
Cane thows a leg kick but Keane checks it
and Keane counters with a stiff right hand.
Keane circles away from the clinch attempt
and Keane counters by clinching up.
Cane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Keane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cane throws a head kick that misses.
Keane looks to land a combination. Cane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cane looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
Keane scores with a head kick.
Cane thumps Keane with a low kick.
Cane wants to clinch up but Keane keeps it at a distance.
Cane throws a nice looking combination but Keane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Keane lands with a kick to the temple. Cane shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Keane throws a nice head kick!
Keane tries a head kick but it misses.
Roy Keane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Keane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keane 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Keane!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Scorpion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into the arena with Stemm - Face The Pain blaring out of the sound system. 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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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gareth Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scorpion forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Scorpion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scorpion misses with a body kick.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scorpion wants to clinch.
Scorpion wants to clinch.
Smith looks to land a combination but Scorpion avoids it well.
Scorpion blocks a leg kick.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to bum rush Scorpion with a series of wild strikes but Scorpion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scorpion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a series of punches but Scorpion avoids them all with ease.
Scorpion tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scorpion looks gassed!
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith lands with a straight right. Scorpion didn't see that one coming.
Scorpion throws a head kick that misses.
Smith blocks a head kick by Scorpion.
Scorpion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a head kick but Scorpion moves out of range.
Scorpion throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Scorpion walks into a left hand.
Scorpion is looking to clinch.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Scorpion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith lands a head kick!
Smith looks to land a combination but Scorpion avoids it well.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith stalks Scorpion and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scorpion's face. Scorpion staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Scorpion is rocked!
Scorpion misses with a head kick.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Scorpion's ribs.
Smith connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Scorpion tumbling to the canvas! Smith pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Scorpion was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gareth Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Urkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Owen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Owen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Urkel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owen tries to clinch there but Urkel circles away.
Urkel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Urkel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Urkel tries to pass to full mount but Owen defends it.
Urkel is working for a submission of some sort.
Urkel is working for a kimura but Owen is defending it quite comfortably.
Urkel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Owen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Urkel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urkel tries to pass to full mount but Owen defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urkel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Urkel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Urkel trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urkel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Urkel prevents Owen from standing back up.
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.
Urkel seems to be working for a kimura but Owen defends the submission attempt.
Urkel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Owen is just riding it out for now. Urkel eventually gives up the hold.
Urkel maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Owen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Urkel has cracked it and Owen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Urkel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Urkel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Makhdoom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moai Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makhdoom comes to the cage accompanied by The Rocky Theme. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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, Omar Makhdoom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Moai Burns!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Makhdoom moves out of range easily.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns wants to clinch up but Makhdoom keeps it at a distance.
Makhdoom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Makhdoom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makhdoom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
Makhdoom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
Makhdoom throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makhdoom scores with a shot to the body.
Makhdoom walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burns.
Makhdoom throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makhdoom looks to throw a body kick
and Burns counters by moving into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Makhdoom.
Makhdoom lands a shot to the body.
Makhdoom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
Burns looks gassed!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makhdoom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Makhdoom.
Burns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makhdoom tries for a takedown but Burns manages to get underhooks.
Makhdoom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Makhdoom lands a shoulder strike.
Makhdoom lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Makhdoom.
A left hand lands to the body for Makhdoom.
Makhdoom leaning against his opponent.
Makhdoom lands a body punch in the clinch.
Makhdoom lands a body punch.
Makhdoom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Still in the clinch, Makhdoom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makhdoom cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makhdoom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Makhdoom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makhdoom gets through Burns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makhdoom lands a body shot.
Burns blocking some punches.
Makhdoom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burns is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom blocks the elbow strike.
Makhdoom slowing the pace effectively.
Makhdoom pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makhdoom has a couple of punches blocked by Burns.
Makhdoom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Makhdoom.
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Makhdoom swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Makhdoom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makhdoom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makhdoom misses with some punches.
Burns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom lands a left hand.
Makhdoom avoids the elbow strike from Burns, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Makhdoom - that landed with a thud.
Makhdoom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makhdoom is defending well for now.
Makhdoom misses with some punches.
Makhdoom lands a left hand.
Makhdoom lands a left hand.
Makhdoom scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom blocks an elbow strike from Burns.
Makhdoom avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
Makhdoom looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Makhdoom on the inside.
Makhdoom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns pushes off an throws an elbow but Makhdoom leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Makhdoom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makhdoom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Makhdoom lands a nice uppercut.
Burns throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but Makhdoom blocks with his arms.
Makhdoom has a couple of punches blocked by Burns.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Makhdoom.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makhdoom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makhdoom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Makhdoom lands a body punch.
Makhdoom is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Makhdoom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makhdoom.
Makhdoom is trying to stall.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Makhdoom is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makhdoom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makhdoom pushes Burns back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Makhdoom.
Makhdoom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Makhdoom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Makhdoom lands a body punch.
Makhdoom lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makhdoom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Makhdoom misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Makhdoom's defenses.
Makhdoom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Makhdoom dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Makhdoom closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Burns takes one on the button.
Burns throws a head kick that Makhdoom semi-blocks.
Makhdoom misses with an uppercut.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns blocks a head kick by Makhdoom.
Makhdoom misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Makhdoom.
Makhdoom misses with a straight left.
Omar Makhdoom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhdoom fails to land with a series of punches.
Makhdoom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom connects with a nice looking jab.
Omar Makhdoom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns throws a front kick that sends Makhdoom stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makhdoom scoring well with a low kick there.
A cross from Makhdoom lands.
Burns avoids the body shot from Makhdoom.
A low kick from Makhdoom is predictable there
and Burns counters with a body kick.
Makhdoom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makhdoom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Makhdoom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns throws a push kick but Makhdoom slaps the foot to one side.
Burns tries to clinch but Makhdoom is having none of it.
Makhdoom throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makhdoom throws a sloppy head kick
and Burns finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Burns throws a head kick but Makhdoom moves out of range.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makhdoom.
Burns throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Burns slips a straight right by Makhdoom.
Burns tries to clinch there but Makhdoom circles away.
Makhdoom misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Makhdoom misses with a wild body shot.
Makhdoom throws a right and a left that Burns avoids nicely.
Makhdoom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
Burns lands a high kick!
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makhdoom throws a head kick that misses
and Burns counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A slow jab from Makhdoom misses its intended target.
Makhdoom looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Makhdoom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Makhdoom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Makhdoom does no damage.
No joy there for Makhdoom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burns!
Burns thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Makhdoom if he has to take too many more of those.
Burns scores with a head kick.
Makhdoom throws a sloppy head kick
and Burns counters with a leg kick.
Makhdoom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Makhdoom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns tries to land a front kick but Makhdoom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burns lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Moai Burns 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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns.
Makhdoom throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Makhdoom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
Makhdoom misses with a double jab.
Makhdoom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burns counters with a body kick that stops Makhdoom in his tracks momentarily.
Makhdoom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Makhdoom does no damage.
Makhdoom loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makhdoom misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns misses with a kick to the body.
Makhdoom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burns makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Makhdoom really felt that one!
Burns throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burns.
Makhdoom will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Makhdoom misses with a double jab.
Burns throws a head kick but Makhdoom moves out of range.
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makhdoom, pushing him back against the cage.
Makhdoom takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Makhdoom avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Burns.
Burns lands a nice elbow.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Makhdoom's defenses.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Makhdoom's defenses.
Makhdoom avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
Burns lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burns obliges.
Burns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burns looking to throw knees to the head but Makhdoom is blocking nicely.
Burns scores a nice knee to the body.
Burns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Makhdoom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makhdoom avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
Makhdoom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns lands an elbow just above Makhdoom 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burns throws an elbow but misses.
Burns lands an elbow that stopped Makhdoom in his tracks for a moment.
Burns blocking some punches.
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
Burns landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Makhdoom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Makhdoom fails to land.
Burns landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Omar Makhdoom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Makhdoom misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Makhdoom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Makhdoom takes a knee to the side of the body.
Makhdoom takes an elbow to the forehead.
Makhdoom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Makhdoom avoids the damage to the body.
Makhdoom takes an elbow to the temple.
Burns lands an elbow just above Makhdoom 's eye.
Makhdoom blocks an elbow strike from Burns.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makhdoom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burns.
A head punch on the inside from Makhdoom fails to land.
Makhdoom swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makhdoom.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Makhdoom is trying to maintain a safe position but Burns gets an underhook and turns Makhdoom into the cage.
Makhdoom is stalling here.
Makhdoom managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
A head punch on the inside from Makhdoom fails to land.
Burns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makhdoom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makhdoom blocks an elbow strike.
Burns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makhdoom.
Burns misses with a knee to the head.
Makhdoom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makhdoom tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makhdoom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Makhdoom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns lands an elbow inside.
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
Makhdoom lands a left hand.
Makhdoom misses with the head strike.
Burns lands a nice elbow.
Makhdoom takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Makhdoom.
A body shot lands from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns.
Makhdoom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makhdoom throws a head punch that misses.
Makhdoom lands a nice uppercut.
Makhdoom slows down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moai Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moai Burns!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sho Fukamachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josey Wales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukamachi comes to the cage accompanied by Guyver: The Bio-Boosted Armor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sho Fukamachi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Josey Wales!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wales lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fukamachi misses the shot to the body.
Sho Fukamachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wales throws a hook but Fukamachi avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Wales as Fukamachi shoots in.
Wales scoring well with a low kick there.
Wales ducks under a wild hook from Fukamachi.
Fukamachi wants to clinch up but Wales keeps it at a distance.
Fukamachi shoots in but Wales avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wales throws a right hand that Fukamachi ducks under and follows up with a left that Fukamachi also avoids with ease.
Wales lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukamachi throws a head kick but Wales moves out of range.
Wales misses with a two punch combination.
Wales is looking to chop away at Fukamachi's legs.
Fukamachi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wales works Fukamachi's body with a nice hook.
Fukamachi is looking to clinch but Wales is avoiding it.
Wales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fukamachi misses with a body kick.
Fukamachi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wales misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wales takes a swing at Fukamachi's ribcage but misses.
Wales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fukamachi misses with a double jab
and Wales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fukamachi throws a head kick that misses
and Wales counters with a crisp one two that drops Fukamachi! Wales thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fukamachi to his feet! Fukamachi is in big trouble!
Fukamachi is rocked!
Fukamachi darts in trying to clinch
and Wales makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oh Fukamachi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fukamachi is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wales is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Fukamachi hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Josey Wales!
Josey Wales is the new bantamweight champion!
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