LUC:Fight Night 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Dilshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Walters could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darius Dilshaw's chin.

Walters
vs
Dilshaw

200 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

185 cm
22
219 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Jon Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Darius Dilshaw!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walters swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Dilshaw has taken the fight to the clinch.

Walters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walters tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Dilshaw counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dilshaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walters's head.
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dilshaw content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Dilshaw maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Walters could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dilshaw has cracked it and Walters is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dilshaw!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darius Dilshaw!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Huston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tazwar Masood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masood has chosen The Pakistan National Anthem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Huston
vs
Masood

181 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Huston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tazwar Masood!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Masood moves into range and clinches up with Huston.
Masood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huston.
Masood misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Masood.
Masood pushes Huston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masood.
Masood misses with some punches.
Huston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right handed body shot lands from Masood.
Masood digs a right hand underneath Huston's ribcage. Huston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Masood has a couple of punches blocked by Huston.
Masood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huston backwards.
Masood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huston is trying to drag Masood to the mat but Masood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Masood is leaning against Huston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Masood lands a hook that snaps the head of Huston backwards.
A shot in the inside from Masood.
Masood lands with a left to the head.
Masood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Masood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masood lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masood walks away with a smile on his face. Huston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Huston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masood defends it nicely.
Huston is breathing heavily.
Masood connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Robbie Huston has been cut.

Masood has closed the distance and engaged Huston in a clinch.
Masood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The is referee keeping an eye on Masood - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Masood scores with a hook to the body.
Huston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Masood prevents it.
Masood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huston backwards.
Masood lands with a right to the head.

Huston is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masood.
Oh Huston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masood stalling against the cage.
Masood misses with the head strike.
Masood throws a head punch that misses.
Huston seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masood digs a right hand underneath Huston's ribcage. Huston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Masood.
Masood lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Huston to his knees! Masood keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tazwar Masood!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Marques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Turner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Turner
vs
Marques

225 cm
23
285 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

195 cm
22
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

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, Kevin Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Marques!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Marques swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marques paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marques throws a front kick aimed at Turner's knee but Turner avoids it well.

Marques clinches up against the cage.

Marques manages to break the clinch.

Turner scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner is landing with some decent strikes but Marques is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Turner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Turner misses with a head shot.
Turner working Marques over with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner prevents Marques from getting the reversal.
Turner looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Marques covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Turner!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between bitty mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and steve rifformato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). steve rifformato will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

mack
vs
rifformato

170 cm
22
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

What'Supps

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, bitty mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, steve rifformato!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

rifformato closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - rifformato lands in his opponent's guard.
mack keeping full guard, as rifformato tries to pass.
rifformato won't allow mack to sweep him here.

mack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. rifformato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
rifformato wants to pass the guard but mack is keeping the position.
mack wants to get back to his feet but rifformato is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
rifformato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. mack swivels though and keeps the full guard.

rifformato drops back looking for a leg! mack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and mack manages to kick rifformato off! rifformato jumps back into mack's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
mack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and rifformato counters with a single leg into guard. mack didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.

rifformato 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.
rifformato won't allow mack to get back to his feet.
rifformato tries to free his leg and advance position but mack is retaining full guard.
mack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
rifformato is looking to advance position but mack has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
rifformato looks gassed!
mack trying to control but he's not successful this time.
mack prevents rifformato from getting the reversal.

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.
mack unloading with bombs!
rifformato is looking to improve his position but mack isn't that keen on the idea.
rifformato gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
rifformato wants to improve his position but mack is controlling well.

rifformato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but mack pulls his head out easily.

mack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

rifformato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but mack pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mack is trying to control the action in half guard but rifformato is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

rifformato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

mack shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
rifformato wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
rifformato turns into mack and is now in his guard.
mack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for rifformato on the ground.
mack keeping full guard, as rifformato tries to pass.
rifformato is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

rifformato drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and mack dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
mack wants to control from the top but rifformato keeps moving.

rifformato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
mack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

rifformato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. mack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. mack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

rifformato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

rifformato looking for a guillotine here but mack defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

steve rifformato dominated that round.
That's time! mack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
rifformato fails with the takedown
and mack counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like steve rifformato has been cut.
mack with a poor takedown

and rifformato counters with a nice double leg into guard.
mack lands an upkick as rifformato stands over him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
mack looking to control.

rifformato has gone for a leg lock! mack slips out almost immediately though and dives into rifformato's guard.

rifformato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and mack defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mack connects with a couple of short punches.

rifformato looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! mack has picked rifformato up and slammed him! rifformato can't keep hold of the triangle and mack manages to pass to side control!
steve rifformato has got the better of the ground game so far.
rifformato looks to move to half guard but instead mack has passed into mount! Damn!
rifformato is looking to get to half guard.
mack controlling from the full mount.

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.
rifformato bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
rifformato slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

rifformato working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

mack sneaks out the side door and pushes rifformato away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

rifformato fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. mack sprawls well initially but rifformato persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

rifformato is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
rifformato looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
rifformato is thwarting mack's attempts to control the position.

rifformato has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can mack defend it? rifformato steps over the head and cranks it - mack is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for rifformato!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). steve rifformato!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris McAllister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris McAllister has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

McAllister
vs
Jones

215 cm
18
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Deadly Clothing

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris McAllister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAllister avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones throws a jab when McAllister was well out of range.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McAllister swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and McAllister takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but McAllister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones lands the left hand.
McAllister tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McAllister counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Chris McAllister has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAllister lands a slapping body shot.
McAllister throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a double jab
and McAllister counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McAllister dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of punches but McAllister moves out of range.
McAllister misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from McAllister.
McAllister takes one to the side of the head.
McAllister moves out of range as Jones strikes.
McAllister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones swinging wilding here.
McAllister throws a head kick that misses.
McAllister swinging wilding here.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McAllister counters with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by McAllister. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McAllister.
Jones throws a hook to the side of McAllister's head but McAllister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McAllister misses with a straight left.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McAllister counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones looks gassed!
McAllister stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kevin Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a hook but McAllister blocks it.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and McAllister counters with a straight right hand.
McAllister misses with an uppercut.
McAllister scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
McAllister lands an overhand right.

That has opened up Kevin Jones's cut even more.
McAllister moves into range and connects with a jab.
McAllister misses the jab.
Jones throws a combination that misses

and McAllister counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Jones!

Jones is rocked!
McAllister wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McAllister is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by McAllister there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McAllister lands with some strikes.
McAllister landing strikes, looking to finish!
McAllister takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McAllister can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
McAllister punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to hold on but McAllister pushes him away.
McAllister with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.

The cut above Kevin Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McAllister scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.

Kevin Jones's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kevin Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chris McAllister!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sim Polls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greig Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: Duality. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Polls
vs
Smith

180 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sim Polls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Greig Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Polls throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Polls misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Smith avoids the body shot from Polls.
Polls misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.

Polls is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Smith looking for a triangle here. Polls is fighting it but it looks tight! Smith pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Polls is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Greig Smith!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Riformato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riformato comes to the cage accompanied by psycho. Thornton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Orgasmatron. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Riformato
vs
Thornton

190 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Vandal fight Boutique -ACME- *$3 SHIRTS!*

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Riformato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Thornton!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riformato.
Riformato fails to land the takedown.
Thornton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thornton lands a really nice looking cross but Riformato seems unphased.
Riformato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riformato really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Riformato shoots in and bounces Thornton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Riformato trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Thornton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Riformato looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riformato throwing strikes from guard but Thornton blocks nicely.
Riformato won't allow Thornton to get back to his feet.
Riformato tries to free his leg and advance position but Thornton is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riformato controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Riformato looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thornton thows a body shot but no joy.

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.
Thornton leaves Riformato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Riformato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riformato shoots in but no luck this time.
Riformato shoots in looking for a takedown. Thornton tries to sprawl out of it but Riformato keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thornton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Riformato fails with a takedown attempt.
Thornton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riformato.
Riformato tries to land a leg kick but Thornton saw it coming and moves away.
Thornton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riformato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riformato tries to clinch but Thornton is having none of it.
Greg Thornton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thornton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riformato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thornton throws a body punch but Riformato moves out of range.
Thornton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riformato has a takedown stuffed.
Riformato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riformato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thornton.
Thornton looks gassed!
Riformato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thornton avoids it really well and circles away.

Riformato looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Thornton!
Riformato sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Riformato get's back to his feet.
Riformato shoots in for a takedown but Thornton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riformato fails to land the takedown.

Riformato throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thornton was covering up waiting for the punch and Riformato finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Riformato won't allow Thornton to get back to his feet.
Riformato looking to sit in guard and control but Thornton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thornton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Riformato's guard.

Thornton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Riformato, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Greg Thornton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thornton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Riformato shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thornton as he jumps to the side.
Thornton looks to land a combination but Riformato avoids it well.
Thornton tries to bum rush Riformato with a series of wild strikes but Riformato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Riformato is just out of range.
Riformato defending well as Thornton loads up on a big left hand.
Thornton leaves Riformato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riformato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Riformato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornton throws a jab but it's blocked by Riformato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riformato shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riformato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thornton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thornton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Riformato pushes Thornton up against the cage in a clinch.
Riformato is working for takedown but Thornton is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riformato tries to pull guard but Thornton holds him up against the cage and eventually Riformato drops back down to his feet.
Thornton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Riformato is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Riformato tries to pull guard but Thornton holds him up against the cage and eventually Riformato drops back down to his feet.
Riformato prevents Thornton from breaking the clinch.
Riformato lands a body punch.
Riformato tries for a takedown. No joy.
Riformato fails to pull guard.
Riformato tries to score a body lock takedown but Thornton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thornton gets underhooks to prevent Riformato's takedown attempt.
Riformato tries to pull guard but Thornton won't allow it.

Thornton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riformato slips a jab and a cross from Thornton.
Thornton misses with a double jab.
Riformato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thornton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thornton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riformato rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton thows a body shot but no joy.
Thornton stuffs the takedown attempt from Riformato. Riformato gets slowly back to his feet.
Thornton throws a series of punches but Riformato avoids them all with ease.
Thornton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thornton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riformato.
Thornton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riformato.
Riformato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thornton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riformato somewhat.
No joy there for Thornton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thornton stuffs the takedown.
Riformato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thornton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riformato doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riformato manages to avoid it.

Riformato shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Thornton pushes Riformato off and gets back to his feet.
Riformato fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riformato manages to avoid it.
Thornton thows a body shot but no joy.
Thornton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thornton misses the shot to the body.
Riformato throws a head kick but Thornton moves out of range.
Joe Riformato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riformato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Riformato shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thornton as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Riformato counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thornton won't be happy with that.

Riformato tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Riformato prevents Thornton from escaping the position.

Riformato wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thornton, who protects the arm well.

Riformato swings around for an armbar but Thornton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riformato's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Riformato dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Thornton swinging wilding here.
Riformato shoots in and drives through. Thornton sprawls well.
Thornton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Riformato 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.
Riformato trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Riformato is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thornton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riformato keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thornton's head.
Joe Riformato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riformato is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Riformato in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riformato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thornton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riformato slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Riformato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Riformato trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riformato tries to free his leg and advance position but Thornton is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thornton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thornton keeping moving, preventing Riformato from controlling successfully.
Thornton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riformato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Riformato ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Thornton stuffs the takedown.
Riformato shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thornton as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Riformato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Thornton finds it's way through Riformato's defenses.
Greg Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton missing with a left hand there. Riformato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Riformato scores a takedown into full mount!

Riformato goes for an armbar but Thornton turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thornton.

Riformato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thornton defends well.

Thornton stands up from Riformato's guard - Thornton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Riformato shoots in but no luck this time.
Thornton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riformato circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riformato fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Thornton as Riformato shoots in.
Thornton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riformato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thornton misses with a body punch

and Riformato counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thornton won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riformato postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Thornton throws Riformato to one side and escapes!
A telegraphed right hand from Thornton misses the target.
Riformato shoots in but Thornton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thornton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thornton looks to throw the jab but Riformato is out of range.

Riformato throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thornton was covering up waiting for the punch and Riformato finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riformato trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Riformato showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riformato 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Riformato!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Taylor
vs
Rex

225 cm
20
205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
207 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Nutrition 101
Purity Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Taylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Rex!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taylor's waist but Taylor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rex off to one side.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Rex with that takedown attempt.
Trevor Rex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rex shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Rex's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sean Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Rex.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rex.
Rex dodges the punch combination from Taylor.

Taylor drops Rex with a beautiful combination! Rex stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Taylor is looking for the KO!

Rex is rocked!
Rex looks gassed!
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Rex shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rex has a takedown stuffed.
Taylor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Taylor throws a series of punches but Rex moves out of range.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Rex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Rex persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rex to the canvas! Rex doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Taylor keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Taylor!
Sean Taylor retains his light heavyweight title!