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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Avon Kings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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134 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Avon Kings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Thiago!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kings closes the distance and clinches up with Thiago, looking for a takedown. Kings pushes Thiago against the cage but Thiago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kings doesn't manage to clinch there - Thiago circles away.
Thiago tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kings counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thiago connects with a high kick.
Thiago circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thiago counters with a stiff right hand.
Kings tries to keep at a distance but Thiago has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thiago tries to score a body lock takedown but Kings shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thiago lands a knee to the head.
Kings stalling in the clinch but Thiago improves position.
Kings gets control of Thiago's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kings will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thiago gets to his feet. Kings looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from Thiago.
Thiago rushes Kings and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thiago manages to break the clinch.
Kings looks for a takedown but Thiago sprawls well.
Thiago clinches up with Kings and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kings tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avon Kings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago prevents the takedown attempt.
Thiago has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kings avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thiago throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kings.
Thiago closes the distance and pushes Kings back into the cage.
Thiago lands an elbow inside that Kings shrugs off.
Good body shot from Thiago.
A frustrated look appears on Kings's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kings is trying to break free.
Kings is trying to break the clinch but Thiago has him pressed against the cage.
Thiago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kings's efforts to push away.
Thiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kings blocks a head kick by Thiago.
Thiago clinches up with Kings and pushes him back against the cage.
Thiago has a couple of punches blocked by Kings.
Thiago pushes off an throws an elbow but Kings leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thiago manages to break the clinch.
Kings shoots and misses
and Thiago counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thiago.
Kings is breathing heavily.
Thiago throwing strikes from guard but Kings blocks nicely.
Thiago tries to free his leg and advance position but Kings is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kings looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kings working a defensive guard here.
Thiago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thiago wants to control from the top but Kings keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thiago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kings looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thiago is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago lands a nice elbow.
Kings tries to break free but Thiago pushes him back against the cage.
Kings has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thiago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kings is pressed up against the cage. Thiago has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kings down to the mat. Kings avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kings closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thiago punching from the bottom.
Kings seems to be working for a kimura but Thiago defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thiago gets full guard.
Kings wanted to stand there but Thiago had control of the position.
Thiago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kings is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Thiago Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kings's back instead.
Kings is keeping busy.
Kings is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Thiago gets his way!
Thiago throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kings manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thiago's guard. Nice work there by Kings.
Kings trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Thiago dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kings tries to bum rush Thiago with a series of wild strikes but Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kings fails with a takedown attempt.
Kings misses with a head kick.
Thiago tries to clinch up but Kings circles away and keeps his distance.
Thiago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kings paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thiago forces Kings back against the cage and clinches.
Thiago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thiago lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thiago scores with a nice body kick.
Kings tries to keep at a distance but Thiago has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kings takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thiago lands a damaging elbow.
Thiago lands an elbow just above Kings 's eye.
Thiago breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kings tries to escape but Thiago is in control.
Thiago decides to stand back up. Thiago steps back and let's Kings get back to his feet.
Paulo Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kings blocks a head kick by Thiago.
Kings with a poor takedown
and Thiago makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kings really felt that one!
Thiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kings shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thiago is trying to defend but Kings finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kings tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thiago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thiago moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thiago working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kings has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago is looking to improve his position.
Thiago tries to kick Kings off but Kings keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thiago is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kings 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.
Kings stops Thiago from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thiago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kings avoids it really well and circles away.
Kings will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kings doesn't manage to clinch there - Thiago circles away.
Kings has managed to clinch.
Kings wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thiago manages to break the clinch.
Kings misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thiago moves into range and clinches up with Kings.
Thiago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by Thiago.
Kings fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avon Kings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thiago lands an elbow just above Kings 's eye.
Thiago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thiago breaks the clinch.
Thiago pushes Kings up against the cage in a clinch.
Kings is trying to break the clinch but Thiago has him pressed against the cage.
Kings jumps guard but Thiago stands there with Kings around his waist. Kings gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thiago tightens his grip and picks Kings up, before dumping him to the ground. Kings manages to land in guard.
Thiago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kings is trying to keep Thiago in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Thiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Thiago takes the fight into the clinch.
Thiago jumps into guard, dragging Kings to the mat.
Kings stops Thiago from standing up.
Kings trying to control but Thiago is working from the bottom.
Kings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kings thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thiago wants to stand and escape but Kings is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kings has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thiago is proving hard to escape from.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No joy there for Kings, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thiago tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kings.
Kings is staying active underneath Thiago, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thiago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thiago is nestled in close to Kings, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paulo Thiago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thiago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kings doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thiago.
Kings blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thiago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago moves into full mount! Kings won't be happy about that!
You get the feeling that Kings really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Thiago unloading with bombs!
Kings tries to hold on but Thiago pushes him away.
Kings is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thiago landing punches.
Thiago controlling from the full mount.
Thiago working for a submission but Kings is keeping him at bay.
Kings is desperately trying to improve his position but Thiago has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Thiago.
Kings 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.
Kings might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thiago pulls his head out easily.
Thiago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kings pushes Thiago off looking to stand but Thiago dives back in and keeps control.
Thiago is working for a submission of some sort.
Thiago stands up and beckons Kings to join him on the feet.
Kings has Thiago up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kings tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thiago scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thiago scores with a knee to the head.
Thiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kings tries to keep at a distance but Thiago has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thiago tries to clinch there but Kings circles away.
Thiago shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kings counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kings chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thiago can pounce on him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thiago drives through and clinches with Kings against the cage.
Thiago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Avon Kings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kings throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kings landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Thiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thiago 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 William Gold scores the fight for Paulo Thiago!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Paulo Thiago!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Paulo Thiago!
Paulo Thiago wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Volvic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Troy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Volvic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troy is looking to clinch.
Troy tries to clinch but Volvic is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Troy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Troy as Volvic shoots in.
Volvic misses with a head kick.
Troy tries to clinch there but Volvic circles away.
Volvic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Troy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Volvic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Troy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Volvic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Troy wants to stand and escape but Volvic is having none of it.
Troy trying to control the position.
Troy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Troy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volvic stopping the sweep attempt from Troy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Volvic shoots in looking for a takedown. Troy tries to sprawl out of it but Volvic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Troy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Volvic tries to clinch there but Troy circles away.
Troy tries to clinch but Volvic is having none of it.
Volvic shoots in but Troy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Danny Troy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Volvic.
Volvic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Troy tries to clinch but Volvic moves away
and Volvic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Troy's guard now.
Troy trying to keep a closed guard but Volvic is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volvic won't allow Troy to get back to his feet.
Troy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volvic is working Troy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Volvic chips away with some ground and pound.
Troy trying to control the position.
Troy is breathing heavily.
Volvic looking to sit in guard and control but Troy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Troy wants to control from the top but Volvic keeps moving.
Volvic striking off his back but it's not causing Troy any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volvic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Troy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Volvic is proving hard to escape from.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Troy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Volvic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Volvic.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Troy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Volvic prevents Troy from getting back to his feet.
Volvic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Troy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Troy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volvic scoring with some ground and pound.
Volvic won't allow Troy to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Troy as Volvic shoots in.
Volvic throws a series of punches but Troy moves out of range.
Volvic blocks a head kick by Troy.
Volvic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Volvic.
Volvic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Troy is pushing Volvic's head away, looking to escape. Volvic manages to hold on to the position though.
Volvic working the body and head with strikes.
Volvic is looking to take a break and control but Troy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volvic grinds an elbow into Troy's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Volvic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Troy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Volvic counters with a shoot takedown. Troy fights it but they end up in guard.
Volvic looking to pass the guard.
Troy wants to stand up but Volvic is controlling him.
Troy working a defensive guard here.
Troy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volvic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Troy's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volvic won't allow Troy to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Volvic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Troy was covering up waiting for the punch and Volvic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Volvic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Troy is looking to stand up but Volvic isn't so interested in that idea.
Volvic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Volvic with a nice head shot there.
Troy wants to get back to his feet but Volvic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volvic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Troy wants to stand but Volvic is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Volvic closes the distance and clinches up with Troy, looking for a takedown. Volvic pushes Troy against the cage but Troy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Troy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Troy tries to clinch
so Volvic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Volvic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Troy is keeping the position for now.
Troy has momentary wrist control but Volvic slips an elbow through the middle.
Ronnie Volvic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Troy wants to stand but Volvic is controlling the position.
Volvic won't allow Troy to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volvic stops Troy from standing up.
Volvic is looking to work some ground and pound but Troy has wrist control.
Volvic working some strikes from top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Troy cracks the inside of Volvic's front leg.
Volvic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Volvic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Troy controls Volvic momentarily but Volvic frees himself.
Volvic wants to control from the top but Troy keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volvic won't allow Troy to get back to his feet.
Volvic preventing the sweep.
Troy is looking to stand up but Volvic isn't so interested in that idea.
Volvic distracts Troy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Troy tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Volvic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Volvic throwing strikes but missing.
Volvic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Troy wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Volvic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Troy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Volvic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Troy is trying to defend but Volvic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Volvic prevents Troy from standing back up.
Volvic tries to pass to full mount but Troy defends it.
Volvic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Troy's head.
Volvic with the ground and pound but Troy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Troy wants to stand up but Volvic is controlling him.
Volvic works over Troy with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volvic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Troy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volvic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Troy wants to clinch
and Volvic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Troy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Volvic is controlling him.
Volvic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Troy's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Troy looking to secure an arm triangle but Volvic defends it well.
Troy tries to control but Volvic wriggling away.
Troy wants to stand but Volvic is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Volvic is working to get back to half guard.
Troy wants to get back to his feet but Volvic is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volvic throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Volvic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Volvic wants to hold on but Troy pushes him away.
Troy won't let Volvic get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Troy trying to control but Volvic is having none of it.
Volvic wants to hold on but Troy pushes him away.
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.
Troy wants to stand but Volvic is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Volvic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Troy manages to capitalize on a mistake by Volvic to take his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Troy tries to keep control of the position but Volvic is staying busy.
Volvic is trying to break free.
Danny Troy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronnie Volvic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Volvic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Volvic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Ronnie Volvic!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Ronnie Volvic!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Ronnie Volvic!
Ronnie Volvic wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Dunlop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid has chosen Go Go Power Rangers as his entrance music. 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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140 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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141 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Dunlop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Tommy Kid!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dunlop avoids it really well and circles away.
Kid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dunlop swivels and escapes.
Kid keeps the fight on the outside.
Kid blocks a head kick by Dunlop.
Kid clinches but Dunlop breaks the clinch
and Dunlop counters with a single leg into guard. Kid didn't expect that.
Kid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dunlop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid has momentary wrist control but Dunlop slips an elbow through the middle.
Dunlop stands up from Kid's guard - Dunlop perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dunlop throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kid.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunlop tries to clinch
and Kid makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dunlop really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlop tries to clinch but Kid is having none of it.
Dunlop tries to clinch there but Kid circles away.
Dunlop throws a one two combo.
Kid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dunlop defends it nicely.
James Dunlop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Kid.
Dunlop is looking to clinch.
Kid darts in trying to clinch
and Dunlop counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kid looks gassed!
Dunlop tries to clinch up.
Dunlop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kid manages to break the clinch.
Kid closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dunlop counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Dunlop trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Dunlop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dunlop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dunlop decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dunlop counters by clinching up.
Kid takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunlop has Kid pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dunlop pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kid tumbling to the mat - Dunlop dives into Kid's guard.
Dunlop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kid on the ground.
Dunlop postures up in Kid's guard and throws a big left but Kid blocks it.
Dunlop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dunlop wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Kid manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dunlop manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kid won't allow Dunlop to sweep him here.
Dunlop has an active guard here but Kid has managed to pass into half guard.
Kid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dunlop does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dunlop wants to get back to his feet.
Kid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunlop gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dunlop dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dunlop clinches up with Kid and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dunlop's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dunlop really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dunlop misses with some punches.
Kid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dunlop tries to clinch up but Kid circles away and keeps his distance.
Dunlop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kid with a poor takedown
and Dunlop counters by clinching up.
Dunlop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kid stalling in the clinch.
Dunlop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kid working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dunlop postures up and lands a big shot to Kid's brow.
Kid bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dunlop's guard.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunlop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunlop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dunlop wants to get back to his feet but Kid is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kid drops back looking for a leg! Dunlop is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dunlop manages to kick Kid off! Kid jumps back into Dunlop's guard.
Kid slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dunlop is not content to let Kid control the position.
Kid is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dunlop has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kid is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dunlop knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dunlop is not content to let Kid control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunlop tries to bench press Kid off him but Kid keeps the position.
Dunlop is not content to let Kid control the position.
Dunlop wants to control but Kid postures up.
Kid wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dunlop, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kid working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kid tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kid has an Americana. Dunlop didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kid is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kid hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tommy Kid!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pepper Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Hardy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pepper Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
Edgar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Edgar 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.
Edgar wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardy has a closed guard, preventing Edgar from standing up.
Edgar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hardy is adopting a defensive guard.
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardy is trying to control the position but Edgar postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Edgar gets the takedown into side control.
Hardy parries the strikes from Edgar easily there. Edgar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hardy to escape.
Edgar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hardy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Edgar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hardy tries to escape but Edgar is in control.
Hardy is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Edgar working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Edgar is keen to just control but Hardy is a slippery customer.
Edgar is breathing heavily.
Edgar gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Edgar has a takedown stuffed.
Hardy scores with a three punch combo!
Edgar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edgar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardy counters with a single leg into guard. Edgar didn't expect that.
Edgar trying to control the position.
Hardy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edgar is working an open guard so Hardy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hardy lands a high kick!
Hardy pushes Edgar up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Edgar punching from the bottom.
Hardy trying to control the pace.
Edgar is refusing to be controlled, as Hardy sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hardy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Edgar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hardy with a poor takedown
and Edgar counters with a takedown into side control.
Pepper Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Hardy.
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!
Hardy tries to buck Edgar off but Edgar is having none of it.
Edgar tries for a kimura but Hardy is defending well.
Edgar scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nate Hardy will probably get the nod.
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.
Edgar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hardy controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hardy connects with a nice short shot to Edgar's temple.
Edgar misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Edgar wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy.
Well, if Hardy 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.
Hardy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Edgar!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edgar wants to control but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy wants to take Edgar's back but he can't do it this time.
Hardy avoids the attempt from Edgar to control.
Edgar is looking to get to half guard.
Hardy gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Edgar did well to prevent Hardy getting side control.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Edgar is defending well.
Edgar wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Edgar won't allow Hardy to pass to mount.
Hardy wants to stand up but Edgar is controlling the position.
Hardy is thwarting Edgar's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to control. Edgar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edgar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hardy shoots for a takedown but Edgar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hardy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hardy lands in his opponent's guard.
Hardy is pushing down on Edgar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Edgar is fighting to maintain full guard but Hardy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Edgar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Hardy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edgar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hardy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Edgar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Edgar wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardy is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Edgar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nate Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edgar seems to be working for a kimura but Hardy defends the submission attempt.
Hardy gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edgar throws a big right hand that misses.
Edgar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy kicks Edgar off and gets to his feet.
Hardy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Edgar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Edgar.
Edgar throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hardy escapes and throws Edgar's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Edgar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hardy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Edgar is not content to let Hardy control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Hardy controlling the pace.
Edgar manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Edgar has his takedown stuffed
and Hardy counters by clinching up.
Hardy jumps guard.
Edgar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hardy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy content to stall in guard here.
Edgar keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy gets to his feet - Edgar follows without any prompting.
Edgar keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Edgar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardy looks for a takedown but Edgar sprawls well.
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.
Edgar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hardy's half guard.
Hardy pushes Edgar off looking to stand but Edgar dives back in and keeps control.
Edgar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Edgar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hardy is looking to improve his position.
Edgar passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nate Hardy.
Well Hardy 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Nate Hardy!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Nate Hardy!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Nate Hardy!
Nate Hardy wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ross Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Funch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Funch will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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23
146 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Funch!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funch tries to keep at a distance but Winner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Winner could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Winner is looking to break free of the clinch but Funch has double underhooks.
Winner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Winner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winner tries a head kick but it misses.
Funch looks for a takedown but Winner sprawls well.
Funch swats away the attempt to clinch by Winner.
Winner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funch is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Winner. No joy for Funch on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ross Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Funch.
Winner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Funch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Winner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Winner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Funch prevents it.
Winner turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Winner manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winner prevents Funch from escaping the position.
Funch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Winner wants to stand up but Funch is controlling the position.
Funch moves into full guard.
Winner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Winner won't allow Funch to sweep him here.
Funch looking for a guillotine here but Winner defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funch working a defensive guard here.
Winner wants to control from the top but Funch keeps moving.
Funch controlling the position.
Winner lands a couple of digs.
Winner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Funch on the ground.
Winner is breathing heavily.
Funch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Winner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funch has a closed guard, preventing Winner from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funch wants to sweep but no luck.
Winner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Funch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Winner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Funch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winner has managed to get both his arms back between Funch's legs - danger averted.
Funch trying to keep a closed guard but Winner is proving a slippery customer.
Winner tries to stand but Funch is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Funch wants to sweep here but Winner controlling him for the moment.
Winner trying to control but Funch is working from the bottom.
Winner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Funch's guard.
Funch is trying to control the position but Winner postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Funch is on top in guard.
Funch wants to control from the top but Winner keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ross Winner will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Funch clinches.
Funch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Funch looking for a takedown.
Funch is looking to break free of the clinch but Winner has double underhooks.
Winner wants the takedown. Funch is fighting it off but Winner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Funch's guard against the cage.
Winner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Winner misses with the combination.
Funch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Winner wants to stand but Funch is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winner keeping moving, preventing Funch from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funch won't allow Winner to get back to his feet.
Funch gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ross Winner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Funch wants to clinch up but Winner keeps it at a distance.
Funch tries to clinch up but Winner circles away and keeps his distance.
Funch fails with a takedown attempt.
Ross Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Funch.
Funch throws a head kick that half lands.
Funch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Winner. No joy for Funch on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Winner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Winner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funch misses with a head kick.
Funch tries to clinch but Winner moves out of range.
Winner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Funch but Funch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Funch tries to clinch up but Winner circles away and keeps his distance.
Funch shoots in looking for a takedown. Winner tries to sprawl out of it but Funch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Winner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Winner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Funch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Funch tries to avoid it but Winner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Funch to the ground. Funch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Funch tries to clinch up but Winner circles away and keeps his distance.
Funch shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Funch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Funch wants to take a breather but Winner is having none of it.
Funch works his foot free and advances to mount.
Winner is squirming around, avoiding Funch's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funch jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Winner manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Winner is looking to regain half guard here but Funch keeps moving and retains side control.
Winner misses with a strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Funch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Funch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Funch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winner avoids it really well and circles away.
Funch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Winner lands a hook that snaps the head of Funch backwards.
Winner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winner takes a shot to the head.
Funch tries to land a knee to the head but Winner blocks with his arms.
Winner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winner takes one to the side of the head.
Winner misses with a double jab
and Funch counters with a shoot takedown. Winner fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winner is looking to stand up but Funch isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funch drops back looking for a leg! Winner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winner manages to kick Funch off! Funch jumps back into Winner's guard.
Funch wanted to stand there but Winner had control of the position.
Funch is looking to work some ground and pound but Winner has wrist control.
Funch wants to control from the top but Winner keeps moving.
That's two 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.
Funch passes into half guard.
Funch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Winner is looking to control Funch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Winner avoid being mounted?
Funch seems to be working for a kimura but Winner defends the submission attempt.
Winner is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner punching from the bottom.
Funch blocks the strikes from Winner.
Funch is trying to control the action in half guard but Winner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Funch closes the distance and clinches up with Winner, looking for a takedown. Funch pushes Winner against the cage but Winner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ross Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Funch.
Funch is looking to clinch.
Funch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Funch circles away.
Funch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winner circles away.
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.
Winner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice cross by Funch.
Funch lands a right hook to the body.
Funch closes the distance but Winner moves to the side
and Winner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Winner.
Funch wants a takedown but no success here.
Winner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Funch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winner is looking to clinch but Funch is avoiding it.
Winner tries to close the distance and clinch but Funch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Funch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Funch 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Ricardo Funch!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Ricardo Funch!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Ricardo Funch!
Ricardo Funch wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Nansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Ace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Ace will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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22
156 lbs
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156 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcos Nansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Ace!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ace is looking to clinch but Nansen is avoiding it.
Nansen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nansen is looking for a kimura but Ace is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nansen to get the leverage.
Ace is looking to improve his position.
Ace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ace tries to kick Nansen off but Nansen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nansen pulls his head out easily.
Nansen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ace misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nansen is trying to control. Ace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ace throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ace pushes Nansen up against the cage in a clinch.
Ace stops a takedown attempt from Nansen.
Nansen tries to pull guard but Ace won't allow it.
Nansen is trying to drag Ace to the mat but Ace just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Nansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Ace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ace stalls.
Ace comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nansen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ace walks away with a smile on his face. Nansen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ace.
Ace closes the distance and pushes Nansen back into the cage.
Ace is trying to maintain a safe position but Nansen gets an underhook and turns Ace into the cage.
Nansen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ace fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nansen scores a takedown into full mount!
Nansen 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.
Ace tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nansen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ace?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nansen blocks Ace's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ace 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.
Ace is trying to get back to full guard.
Ace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nansen pulls his head out easily.
Ace looks gassed!
Ace trying to control here.
Ace is trying to stand up here but Nansen is controlling him well.
Nansen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ace!
Ace keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nansen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nansen lands a big elbow.
Ace wants to control but Nansen is having none of it.
Nansen dominating with strikes here.
Nansen wants to control the pace but Ace is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Nansen.
Nansen looking to finish Ace with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ace!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Ace really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ace throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Nansen scores with strikes from the back.
Ace trying to control the hands but Nansen won't let him.
Ace wants to escape the position.
Nansen doesn't have the hooks in and Ace manages to turn into his guard.
Nansen is trying to keep Ace in close.
Ace drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nansen dives on top into guard.
Ace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Nansen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nansen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ace looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ace is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nansen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ace sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nansen staying calm.
Nansen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ace tries to bench press Nansen off him but Nansen keeps the position.
Nansen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ace tries to buck Nansen off but Nansen is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ace's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ace wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nansen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nansen showed some decent athleticism there.
Ace tries to get to full guard but Nansen has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ace is pressing down on Nansen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ace has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nansen has passed into side control.
Ace manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ace is not content to let Nansen control the position.
Nansen stops Ace from getting back to his feet.
Ace is staying active underneath Nansen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ace is looking for a sweep. Nansen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen is looking for a kimura but Ace is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nansen to get the leverage.
Ace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nansen pulls his head out easily.
Ace has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nansen is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nansen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Marcos Nansen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nansen with a couple of short strikes.
Nansen is going olschool here, as he tries to force Ace to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ace shrugs it off.
Ace can't escape the position.
You get the feeling that Ace really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Nansen looking to secure an arm triangle but Ace defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nansen prevents Ace from getting the reversal.
Ace in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ace tries to hold on but Nansen pushes him away.
Nansen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ace because Nansen loaded up on that one.
Ace squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ace is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nansen looking to control but Ace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ace in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Nansen dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Nansen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nansen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ace looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ace keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Ace's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ace tries to improve position but can't.
Nansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ace keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ace is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nansen.
Ace manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nansen's best efforts.
Ace pushes Nansen off looking to stand but Nansen dives back in and keeps control.
Nansen 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.
Nice strikes from Nansen there.
Ace trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ace is trying to stand.
Nansen blocks the strikes from Ace.
Nansen trying to control the action but Ace is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nansen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ace lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ace.
Nansen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nansen lands in his opponent's guard.
Ace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nansen is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen is working Ace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ace is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nansen has picked Ace up - he's going for a ride! Nansen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nansen stalling away here and it's allowed Ace to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ace keeping moving, preventing Nansen from controlling successfully.
Ace trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ace wants to sweep but no luck.
Nansen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ace is retaining full guard.
Ace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nansen wants to pass the guard but Ace is keeping the position.
Ace trying to keep a closed guard but Nansen is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ace throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nansen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ace is looking to reverse the position.
Ace looking for a sweep but Nansen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ace is looking to get to half guard.
Nansen scoring with strikes but Ace is staying in there.
Kai Ace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nansen looking to finish with strikes here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Nansen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nansen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Marcos Nansen!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Marcos Nansen!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Marcos Nansen!
Marcos Nansen wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Buckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Morgan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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22
169 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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19
174 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Buckle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Van Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Buckle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morgan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Buckle is trying to control Morgan's posture but Morgan avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Buckle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Morgan's guard! Nice work there by Buckle!
Buckle thows a big elbow that misses.
Buckle wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buckle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buckle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Buckle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morgan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Buckle is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Morgan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Buckle's back instead.
Buckle trying to control the position but Morgan manages to sink in the hooks.
Buckle is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Morgan gets his way!
Morgan looks gassed!
Morgan is trying to stick to Buckle's back but Buckle is turning into Morgan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Morgan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Buckle.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buckle is pushing down on Morgan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morgan is fighting to maintain full guard but Buckle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Buckle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgan's head.
Buckle with the ground and pound but Morgan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Buckle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morgan looking to control.
Buckle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Morgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buckle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buckle wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buckle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Buckle lands in his opponent's guard.
Buckle throws a big right hand that misses.
Buckle 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.
Buckle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Buckle trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Buckle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morgan's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckle throwing shots but Morgan is blocking nicely.
Buckle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Morgan!
Buckle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Buckle punching from mount but Morgan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Buckle manages to capitalize on a mistake by Morgan to take his back!
Buckle tries to get the hooks in deep but Morgan pushed the leg off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckle has his arm under Morgan's chin here. Game over son! Buckle squeezes tightly and Morgan is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Buckle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson has chosen When love takes over as his entrance music. Scott Tyson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
189 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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182 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson stuffs the takedown.
Harper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tyson defends it nicely.
Tyson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Harper gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Harper is trying to reverse the position but instead Tyson has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Harper has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Harper trying to control the action but Tyson just sinks the hooks in.
The referee is taking a good look at Harper as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Tyson!
Harper is trapped and Tyson is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson doesn't have the hooks in and Harper manages to turn into his guard.
Harper wants to get up but he can't break Tyson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyson pulls Harper in close to prevent any damage.
Tyson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyson trying to control the position.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tyson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Harper's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson drops back looking for a leg! Harper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harper manages to kick Tyson off! Tyson jumps back into Harper's guard.
Tyson looks gassed!
Tyson trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper is working an open guard so Tyson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Harper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Harper's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harper has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tyson doesn't defend quickly enough and Harper has managed to lock this one up! Can Tyson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Harper on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shane Harper!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kayaki Chonin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chonin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fedor Entrance Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
156 lbs
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22
152 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kayaki Chonin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chonin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chonin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chonin wants to stand and escape but Kingston is having none of it.
Chonin keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston stopping the sweep attempt from Chonin.
Kingston trying to control but Chonin is working from the bottom.
Chonin wants to stand up but Kingston is controlling him.
Kingston preventing the sweep.
Chonin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kingston 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 Chonin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chonin is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kingston fails to land the takedown.
Kingston gets a takedown into half guard.
Kingston is trying to work for a kimura but Chonin is defending well.
Chonin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chonin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kingston prevents Chonin from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chonin has his foot on Kingston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kingston works his way back into a safe position though.
Chonin is breathing heavily.
Kingston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kingston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kingston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chonin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kingston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chonin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kingston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kingston won't allow Chonin to get back to his feet.
Kingston trying to control but Chonin is working from the bottom.
Kingston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kingston throws a hook to the side of Chonin's head but Chonin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kingston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chonin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kingston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kingston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chonin working for a triangle but Kingston defends it easily.
Chonin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kingston escapes and throws Chonin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kingston looks up at the clock and then as Chonin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kingston smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chonin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kingston is controlling him well.
Kingston scores with punches from side control.
Kingston is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chonin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kingston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chonin, who protects the arm well.
Kingston tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chonin manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Kingston dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chonin wants to clinch up but Kingston keeps it at a distance.
Kingston closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kingston cracks Chonin with a big right hand but Chonin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kingston is looking to take a break and control but Chonin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chonin tries to buck Kingston off but Kingston is having none of it.
Chonin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chonin tries to improve position but can't.
Chonin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kingston asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kingston in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonin is trying to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kingston looks for a takedown but Chonin sprawls well.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Kingston closes the distance and clinches up with Chonin, looking for a takedown. Kingston pushes Chonin against the cage but Chonin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kingston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chonin tries to avoid it but Kingston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chonin to the ground. Chonin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kayaki Chonin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Kingston.
Chonin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kingston shoots in but no luck this time.
Chonin tests Kingston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chonin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chonin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kingston is rocked!
Kingston fails with the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Chonin. That snapped Kingston's head back.
Kingston is still on wobbly legs! Can Chonin finish him?
Crack! A monster head kick from Chonin and Kingston falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Chonin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kayaki Chonin!
Kayaki Chonin is the new lightweight champion!
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