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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan JONES (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Tur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lukasz Tur was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan JONES!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukasz Tur!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Tur does no damage.
Tur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from JONES.
A right-left combo lands from JONES.
It looks like Lukasz Tur has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by JONES.
This has been an exciting period of action!
JONES misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tur.
JONES fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tur manages to avoid it.
Tur is trying hard to land a takedown here. JONES sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tur instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from JONES.
JONES digs a right hand underneath Tur's ribcage. Tur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
JONES stops a takedown attempt from Tur.
Good body shot from JONES.
JONES can't break the clinch.
JONES gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tur.
Dan JONES has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Tur.
Tur looks gassed!
JONES wants to get back to striking at distance but Tur won't allow it.
Tur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but JONES pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but JONES pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tur keeps control of JONES as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
JONES breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tur avoids a punch combination nicely.
Decent striking displayed by JONES there.
That has opened up Lukasz Tur's cut even more.
JONES scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
JONES lands a big uppercut and Tur crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tur looks OK. JONES waves Tur back to his feet!
Tur is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
JONES misses with a body shot.
Lukasz Tur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
JONES thows a body shot but no joy.
JONES feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tur sprawling to the canvas! Tur rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can JONES finish him?!
Tur is still on wobbly legs! Can JONES finish him?
The cut above Lukasz Tur's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tur dodges the punch combination from JONES.
JONES thuds a left hand into Tur's body.
Tur seems to have recovered his senses.
JONES throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by JONES.
JONES paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lukasz Tur's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
JONES throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tur.
JONES throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tur there as he acknowledges the shot.
JONES misses with a two punch combination.
JONES gets caught flat footed, as Tur shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
JONES is looking for a triangle but Tur pushes his legs off easily.
Tur lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tur postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
JONES keeping moving, preventing Tur from controlling successfully.
Tur throwing strikes from guard but JONES blocks nicely.
Tur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
JONES escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tur trying to control the position from guard on top but JONES is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tur stays in close to JONES's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tur's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tur's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tur landing with the ground and pound.
JONES looking for a guillotine here but Tur defends easily.
Tur wants to control from the top but JONES keeps moving.
Tur working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tur scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tur lands a couple of digs.
JONES has momentary wrist control but Tur slips an elbow through the middle.
Tur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
JONES being controlled here, momentarily.
JONES keeping moving, preventing Tur from controlling successfully.
Tur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tur with a nice head shot there.
Tur wants to control from the top but JONES keeps moving.
Tur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan JONES dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Tur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tur tries to clinch there but JONES circles away.
Tur closes this distance looking for a takedown but JONES circles away.
Tur dives in and grabs JONES's left leg, looking for a takedown. JONES pushes down on Tur's head and hops out.
JONES keeps the fight on the outside.
Tur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dan JONES has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Tur.
Tur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
JONES swings for the body but Tur moves out of range.
JONES lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lukasz Tur's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dan JONES!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and gay scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The White Stripes - Ball and Biscuit. Jack White had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, gay scott!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White drops scott with a nice combination! White dives into scott's guard, looking to finish!
scott is rocked!
It looks like gay scott has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White stands up over scott, holding on to his feet. White throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! scott is out cold! White lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack White!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin Renton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palcheck Breccov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palcheck Breccov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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189 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Renton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Palcheck Breccov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Breccov closes the distance and clinches up with Renton, looking for a takedown. Breccov pushes Renton against the cage but Renton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Renton lands a head kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Renton as he connects with a hook.
Breccov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Renton sprawls well initially but Breccov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Breccov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Breccov wants to pass to mount but Renton is defending the position.
Breccov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Renton defending well though.
Breccov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Breccov trying to control the action but Renton is working from the bottom.
Breccov is taking a breather. Renton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Breccov wants to pass the guard but Renton is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renton keeping moving, preventing Breccov from controlling successfully.
Renton wants to sweep but no luck.
Breccov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Renton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breccov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Justin Renton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Breccov avoids the body shot from Renton.
Breccov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Renton.
Breccov looks gassed!
Breccov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Renton tries to clinch but Breccov moves out of range.
Breccov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Renton thumps Breccov with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Palcheck Breccov has been cut.
Justin Renton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renton lands with a kick to the temple. Breccov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Renton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Renton falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Breccov counter with a right hand.
Renton throws a nice head kick!
Renton lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Breccov sprawling to the canvas. Renton follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Breccov hang on?
Breccov is rocked!
Breccov is not content to let Renton control the position.
Breccov is still in real trouble! Can Renton finish him?
Breccov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Breccov seems to have recovered his senses.
Breccov trying to hold on to Renton's head to control him but Renton postures up.
Breccov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Renton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breccov taking some punishment here, with Renton in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Renton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Breccov defending well though.
Renton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Breccov keeps the fight on the outside.
Renton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Renton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Breccov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renton.
Renton is looking to clinch but Breccov is avoiding it.
A combination from Renton does no damage.
Renton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Breccov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Renton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Breccov. That did some damage!
Renton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Renton slams his shin into Breccov's torso.
Breccov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Renton finds it's way round the side to connect with Breccov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Renton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Renton with a jab.
Breccov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Renton scores with a sloppy right hand. Breccov should have avoided that one.
Renton lands a head kick. Breccov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Breccov. That did some damage!
Renton tries to clinch but Breccov moves out of range.
Renton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Breccov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Renton.
Renton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Renton fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Renton.
Good leg kick by Renton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Breccov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Renton. Renton obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Renton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Palcheck Breccov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Renton.
Breccov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Renton leaves Breccov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Renton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Renton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Breccov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Justin Renton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Breccov fails to land the takedown.
Breccov keeps the fight on the outside.
Renton has closed the distance and engaged Breccov in a clinch.
Renton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Renton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Breccov.
Renton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Breccov smiles and moves away.
Renton scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton tries to clinch but Breccov moves out of range.
Breccov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Renton.
Renton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Breccov drives through and clinches with Renton against the cage.
Renton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Breccov tries to pull guard but Renton won't allow it.
Justin Renton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palcheck Breccov.
Renton jumps into guard, dragging Breccov to the mat.
Renton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Breccov has passed into side control.
Renton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Breccov trying to control the position but Renton is working away.
Renton manages to get back to half guard.
Renton wants to control but Breccov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Renton actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breccov is pressing down on Renton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Renton is holding on for now.
Renton trying to hold on to Breccov's head to control him but Breccov postures up.
Renton tries to get to full guard but Breccov has control of the leg.
Renton 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Renton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Breccov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Renton tries to clinch up
and Breccov counters with a left and a right that stings Renton.
Renton misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breccov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab, jab by Renton - just one landing.
Renton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Renton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Renton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Renton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Breccov.
Renton wants to clinch but Breccov slips to the side
and Breccov counters with a shoot takedown. Renton fights it but they end up in guard.
Breccov trying to control the position from guard on top but Renton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Breccov sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renton looking for a guillotine here but Breccov defends easily.
Breccov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Breccov wants to get up but he can't break Renton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Renton is on top in guard.
Renton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Renton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Palcheck Breccov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Renton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Breccov cracks Renton with an open hand slap.
Breccov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Renton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Breccov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Renton counters with a low kick, right behind Breccov 's knee.
Breccov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Breccov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Renton throws a series of punches but Breccov avoids them all with ease.
Renton tests Breccov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Renton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Renton.
An inside leg kick lands from Renton.
Renton works the jab nicely.
Renton throws a sloppy head kick and Breccov moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Renton.
Justin Renton is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Renton jabs at Breccov's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton closes the distance but Breccov moves to the side
and Breccov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Renton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Renton wants to control the position but Breccov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Renton wants to get back to full guard.
Renton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Breccov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Palcheck Breccov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Renton is looking for a triangle but Breccov pushes his legs off easily.
Renton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Breccov is one step ahead there.
Breccov stays in close to Renton's body and controls the position.
Breccov stopping the sweep attempt from Renton.
Renton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breccov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Renton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breccov's guard.
Breccov wants to sweep but no luck.
Breccov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Renton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Breccov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Renton has managed to get both his arms back between Breccov's legs - danger averted.
Justin Renton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Breccov trying to keep a closed guard but Renton is proving a slippery customer.
Renton wants to control from the top but Breccov keeps moving.
Renton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Breccov keeping full guard, as Renton tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Breccov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Breccov fails to land the takedown.
Palcheck Breccov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Breccov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Renton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Renton, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Renton!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mason Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norbert Schwager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason Redman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Norbert Schwager!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwager tries to score a power double leg takedown but Redman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schwager somewhat.
Schwager lands with a kick to the ribs.
Redman slaps away a takedown attempt from Schwager, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Norbert Schwager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redman drives through and clinches with Schwager against the cage.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schwager can't get the takedown.
Mason Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norbert Schwager.
Redman stalls.
Redman is trying to trip Schwager. He has hold of a leg but Schwager is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Redman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Schwager working a defensive guard here.
Schwager looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Redman trying to control but Schwager is working from the bottom.
Redman 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwager looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Redman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Schwager has one foot on Redman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Schwager looks gassed!
Redman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Redman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Redman is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Redman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mason Redman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neil Napier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Salinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salinger is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Glamour Of The Kill - In Search Of Salvation. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Napier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerard Salinger!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salinger swinging wilding here.
Salinger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Napier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gerard Salinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Napier misses with a wild combination.
Salinger misses with a two punch combination.
Salinger tries to clinch
and Napier counters with a straight right hand.
Napier thumps Salinger with a low kick.
Napier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salinger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Napier.
Napier fails to land the takedown.
Salinger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salinger closes the distance and clinches.
Salinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Napier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Salinger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Napier is trying to drag Salinger to the mat but Salinger 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 Neil Napier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napier is looking to break free of the clinch but Salinger has double underhooks.
Napier fails to pull guard.
Napier struggles to land a body shot inside as Salinger controls his hands.
Napier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salinger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Napier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salinger.
Good shot there by Salinger.
Salinger pushes Napier up against the cage in a clinch.
Salinger has Napier pressed against the cage, preventing Napier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Napier wants to get back to striking at distance but Salinger won't allow it.
Napier tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Napier.
Napier scores with a push kick.
Salinger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Salinger as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Salinger.
Napier wants to break free but Salinger has control.
Napier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Napier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salinger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salinger lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salinger working aggressively here.
Salinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Napier tries to circle away but Salinger has him pinned against the cage.
Salinger scores with a shot to the side of Napier's head.
Napier tries for a takedown but Salinger manages to get underhooks.
Napier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Napier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Salinger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Napier.
Napier looking for a takedown.
Napier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Napier working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Salinger as the two fighters clinch.
Salinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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.
Salinger darts in and clinches Napier up against the cage.
Salinger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Napier or not.
Napier looking for a takedown.
Napier jumps guard but Salinger stands there with Napier around his waist. Napier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Napier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salinger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Napier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salinger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Napier is breathing heavily.
Salinger stops a takedown attempt from Napier.
Napier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Salinger is keeping busy.
Salinger stops a takedown attempt from Napier.
Salinger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Napier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Salinger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Salinger lands a left and a right that send Napier crashing to the mat, dazed. Salinger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Napier is rocked!
It looks like Neil Napier has been cut.
Napier throws a sloppy head kick and Salinger moves out of range easily.
Salinger tries to clinch
and Napier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Salinger pushes Napier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Napier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Salinger breaks the clinch.
Salinger rushes Napier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salinger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Napier circles away from the clinch attempt
and Napier counters with a left and a right that stings Salinger.
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!
Salinger clinches but Napier breaks the clinch
and Napier counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salinger has his feet on Napier's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Salinger tries to clinch
and Napier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salinger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Napier.
Napier closes the distance but Salinger moves to the side
and Salinger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Salinger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Salinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Salinger misses with some punches.
Salinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Salinger.
Salinger digs a right hand into Napier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Napier's gas tank.
Salinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salinger cracks Napier with a nice body shot.
Napier tries to score a body lock takedown but Salinger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napier can't break the clinch.
Salinger lands with a left to the head.
Salinger lands an uppercut.
Napier tries to work over Salinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salinger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Napier has Salinger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Salinger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Napier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Napier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Salinger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Napier tries to break free but Salinger pushes him back against the cage.
Napier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salinger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Salinger lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salinger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Napier has a couple of punches blocked by Salinger.
Salinger blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Salinger.
Napier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Napier is working for takedown but Salinger is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Napier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salinger lands with a left to the head.
Napier blocks an uppercut.
Napier is looking to break free of the clinch but Salinger has double underhooks.
Salinger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Napier goes for a takedown attempt but Salinger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Salinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Salinger moves into the clinch.
Napier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Napier fails to land.
Salinger scores with a shoulder strike.
Salinger prevents the takedown attempt.
Salinger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Napier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salinger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Salinger digs a right hand underneath Napier's ribcage. Napier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Salinger.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Napier wants a takedown.
Napier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Salinger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Salinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Neil Napier's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Napier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Napier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Napier seems to have got his legs back now.
A combination from Salinger does no damage.
Napier fails with the takedown
and Salinger moves into the clinch.
Salinger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Napier backwards.
Good body shot from Salinger.
Napier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Napier is trying to force a seperation but Salinger has the dominant position.
Salinger is pressed up against the cage. Napier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salinger down to the mat. Salinger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Napier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salinger wants to clinch.
Salinger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Napier counters with a nice low kick that buckles Salinger's knee momentarily.
Napier misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salinger throws a right and a left that Napier avoids nicely.
Salinger misses with the combination.
Salinger misses with a series of wild punches.
Salinger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Napier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Salinger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Napier counters with a big head kick but Salinger shrugs it off.
Salinger closes the distance looking to clinch
and Napier counters with a series of strikes. Salinger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Napier dives in and grabs Salinger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salinger pushes down on Napier's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Napier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salinger tries to close the distance and clinch but Napier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salinger scores with a body shot.
Salinger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salinger moves in looking to clinch but Napier pushes him off.
Salinger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Salinger both land. Nice combination.
Gerard Salinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salinger moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Salinger.
Salinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Salinger keeps control of Napier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Salinger lands a hook that snaps the head of Napier backwards.
Napier scores with a shot to the side of Salinger's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salinger.
Salinger lands a body punch.
Napier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salinger manages to break the clinch.
Napier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salinger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Salinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salinger.
Salinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salinger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gerard Salinger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Salinger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Napier.
Napier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Salinger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Napier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Salinger works on Napier's body with a couple of short punches.
Napier is working for takedown but Salinger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Napier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salinger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Salinger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Salinger wants to clinch.
Salinger gets a clinch.
Napier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Napier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salinger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Napier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Salinger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Neil Napier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerard Salinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salinger misses with a combination
and Napier counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard Salinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salinger 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard Salinger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Cottrill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Cottrill!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cottrill checks a low kick from Dean.
Cottrill clinches.
Cottrill trying to land knees to the body.
Dean avoiding damage as Cottrill throws knees to the body.
Dean blocks an elbow strike.
Dean jumps guard and drags Cottrill to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dean is controlling Cottrill's posture.
Dean wants to sweep but no luck.
Dean looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cottrill has picked Dean up and slammed him! Dean can't keep hold of the triangle and Cottrill manages to pass to side control!
Dean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean tries to control but Cottrill manages to take his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean breaks Cottrill's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dean connects with a couple of short punches.
Dean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dean looking to pass the guard.
Dean pushes down on Cottrill's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean trying to control the pace.
Dean is working for a submission of some sort.
Dean trying to control from half guard but Cottrill is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is working for a kimura but Cottrill is defending it quite comfortably.
Dean controlling the action here.
Dean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cottrill keeps working.
Cottrill wants to improve his position but Dean is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dean is controlling the pace.
Dean seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cottrill for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dean looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dean slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Dean dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cottrill checks a leg kick.
Dean gets the takedown into side control.
Cottrill prevents Dean from moving into mount.
Dean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cottrill keeps working.
Cottrill trying to remain calm as Dean controls from the top position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Eddie Dean just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Cottrill fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cottrill.
Dean misses with a wild combination.
Dean circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottrill has managed to clinch.
Cottrill gets underhooks to prevent Dean's takedown attempt.
Cottrill holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cottrill lands a good knee to the midsection. Dean won't want to take too many of those.
Cottrill is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cottrill is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cottrill lands a good knee to the midsection. Dean won't want to take too many of those.
Cottrill utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cottrill wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean being controlled against the cage.
Cottrill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dean tries to pull guard but Cottrill won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dean tries to pull guard but Cottrill holds him up against the cage and eventually Dean drops back down to his feet.
Cottrill has Dean pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Simon Cottrill.
Horrible takedown by Dean or perhaps it was just good defense by Cottrill which made him look bad.
Cottrill throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cottrill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cottrill tries to clinch there but Dean circles away.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dean shoots and misses
and Cottrill counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cottrill wants to stand but Dean is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dean has his hands on Cottrill's head, controlling the position.
Cottrill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dean is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cottrill postures up.
Dean looking for a guillotine here but Cottrill defends easily.
Dean is looking for a triangle but Cottrill pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dean is trying to keep Cottrill in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Cottrill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cottrill tries to clinch but Dean moves out of range.
Cottrill is looking to clinch but Dean is avoiding it.
Cottrill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dean.
Nice sprawl there from Cottrill as Dean shoots in.
Cottrill tries to close the distance and clinch but Dean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dean is defended easily by Cottrill.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cottrill but Cottrill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cottrill tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cottrill can pounce on him.
Cottrill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dean closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cottrill to the mat! Cottrill manages to get full guard.
Cottrill manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dean is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dean wants to control but Cottrill is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean tries to improve his position but instead Cottrill has taken his back!
I really don't envy Dean right now.
Will Cottrill go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dean just trying to survive but Cottrill is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cottrill is trying to stick to Dean's back but Dean is turning into Cottrill. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cottrill's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dean.
Cottrill keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cottrill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dean circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cottrill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dean shoots for a takedown but Cottrill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cottrill misses with a body kick.
Dean clinches up against the cage.
Dean fails to pull guard.
Cottrill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dean avoids it.
Dean jumps guard but Cottrill stands there with Dean around his waist. Dean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cottrill lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Cottrill.
Cottrill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dean is defending well for now.
Cottrill gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean managing to block the knees to the body from Cottrill.
Dean managing to block the knees to the body from Cottrill.
Dean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cottrill is pressed up against the cage. Dean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cottrill down to the mat. Cottrill avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cottrill is looking to clinch but Dean is avoiding it.
Dean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cottrill counters by moving into the clinch.
Cottrill crunches a lovely knee into Dean's ribcage.
Cottrill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dean avoiding damage as Cottrill throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cottrill throws an elbow but misses.
Dean has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cottrill avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cottrill gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Cottrill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cottrill has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Cottrill!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Huxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Walker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theo Huxley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huxley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Huxley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Huxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huxley connects with a nice looking jab.
Huxley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Huxley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Huxley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Huxley is trying to get back to his feet.
Huxley prevents Walker from improving position.
Huxley is pushing Walker's head away, looking to escape. Walker manages to hold on to the position though.
Walker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Huxley stops Walker from passing to mount.
Huxley is trying to buck Walker off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxley is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Walker take his back! Uh oh - Walker has got a rear naked choke here! Huxley is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Logan Walker!
Logan Walker is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitali Emeliananko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Liverpool's Number 9. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fernando Torres!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Emeliananko!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres pushes Emeliananko up against the cage in a clinch.
Torres lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Vitali Emeliananko has been cut.
Torres lands a knee to the body.
Torres crunches a lovely knee into Emeliananko's ribcage.
Emeliananko looks gassed!
Torres tries a knee to the head but Emeliananko blocks it.
Torres with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Emeliananko's defenses.
Torres using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Torres lands a good knee to the midsection. Emeliananko won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Torres.
Torres lands an elbow just above Emeliananko 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Torres.
Torres connects with a nasty looking knee right to Emeliananko's face.
Torres landing knees to the body.
Emeliananko takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Torres.
Torres scores a nice knee to the body.
Torres looking to throw knees to the head but Emeliananko is blocking nicely.
Torres lands a knee to the body.
Torres scores with a knee to the head.
Torres lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres connects with a knee to the head.
Torres scores with a knee to the head.
Torres comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Torres with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Emeliananko jumps guard but Torres stands there with Emeliananko around his waist. Emeliananko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Torres stops a takedown attempt from Emeliananko.
Emeliananko tries to score a body lock takedown but Torres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fernando Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitali Emeliananko.
A knee to the head by Torres.
Torres looking to throw knees to the head but Emeliananko is blocking nicely.
Torres misses with an elbow strike.
Torres is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emeliananko is defending well for now.
Torres missing with knees to the body.
Emeliananko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Emeliananko takes an elbow to the temple.
Torres landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Torres using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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.
Torres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Torres scores with a knee to the head.
Emeliananko blocks an elbow strike from Torres.
Emeliananko goes for a takedown attempt but Torres pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Torres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emeliananko, pushing him back against the cage.
Torres putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Emeliananko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Torres lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Torres lands a knee to the body.
Emeliananko goes for a takedown attempt but Torres pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Emeliananko shoots in for a double leg but Torres sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch but Emeliananko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emeliananko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Torres to the mat! Torres manages to get full guard.
Torres wants to stand but Emeliananko is controlling the position.
Emeliananko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emeliananko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Emeliananko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Emeliananko looking to pass the guard.
Torres manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Torres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torres gets a clinch.
Torres with a knee to the head.
Emeliananko pulls Torres into guard.
Emeliananko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emeliananko content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Emeliananko wants to take Torres's back but he can't do it this time.
Torres tries to buck Emeliananko off but he can't manage it.
Emeliananko working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Torres tries to buck Emeliananko off but he can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emeliananko moves to the back position.
Emeliananko has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Torres has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Torres dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitali Emeliananko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Torres clinches up against the cage.
Emeliananko takes an elbow to the temple.
Torres looking to throw knees to the head but Emeliananko is blocking nicely.
Torres lands a nice knee to the body.
Emeliananko wants a takedown.
Emeliananko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Torres just stands there and leans against the cage.
Torres with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Torres misses with a knee strike.
Emeliananko fails to pull guard.
Fernando Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitali Emeliananko.
Torres lands a damaging elbow.
Torres connects with a nasty looking knee right to Emeliananko's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torres misses with a knee to the head.
Emeliananko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Torres pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fernando Torres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torres tries to clinch but Emeliananko is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emeliananko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres kicks Emeliananko off and gets back to his feet.
Emeliananko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torres as he jumps to the side.
Torres is looking to clinch.
Torres tries to clinch but Emeliananko moves out of range.
Emeliananko shoots in but Torres avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Torres clinches with his opponent.
Torres lands a nice elbow.
Torres putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Emeliananko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Emeliananko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Torres working Emeliananko over with knees to the body.
Torres with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Emeliananko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Torres.
Emeliananko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Torres prevents it.
Emeliananko tries to pull guard but Torres holds him up against the cage and eventually Emeliananko drops back down to his feet.
Torres with a knee to the head.
Torres scores with a knee to the head.
Emeliananko pulls Torres into guard.
Torres has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Emeliananko to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Torres is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Emeliananko pulls down on the head and he's put Torres to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vitali Emeliananko!
Vitali Emeliananko is the new light heavyweight champion!
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