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CFL 74 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lancett Cridle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cridle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Counterfeit by Limp Bizkit kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Mohammed Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lancett Cridle!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller tries to clinch up.
Cridle circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cridle.
Muller moves in looking to clinch but Cridle pushes him off.
Cridle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Muller to the mat! Muller manages to get full guard.
Cridle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Muller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muller wants to control the position but Cridle says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cridle trying to control the pace.
Muller is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Cridle blocks the strikes from Muller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller is looking to improve his position.
Cridle is thwarting Muller's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cridle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Muller tries to roll over but Cridle keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lancett Cridle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Muller tries to clinch up.
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cridle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Muller.
Muller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cridle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muller as he jumps to the side.
Cridle tries for a takedown but Muller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick from Muller lands but Cridle takes it in his stride.
Cridle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muller but Muller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mohammed Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lancett Cridle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller has Cridle up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Muller.
Cridle is breathing heavily.
Muller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Cridle in his tracks for a moment.
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cridle blocks it with crossed arms.
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muller connects with a knee to the head.
Muller lands a nice knee to the body.
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cridle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Muller lands a knee to the head.
Muller connects with a knee to the head.
Muller lands a good knee to the midsection. Cridle won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muller obliges.
Muller lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Muller.
A knee to the head by Muller.
Muller landing knees to the body.
Muller connects with a knee to the head.
Cridle looking for a takedown.
Muller with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller with a knee to the head.
Muller lands a nice knee to the body.
Muller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cridle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cridle's face.
Muller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cridle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cridle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cridle blocks it with crossed arms.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
Muller tries to land knees in the clinch but Cridle avoids the damage to the body.
Cridle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cridle.
Muller misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller lands a damaging elbow.
Muller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muller crunches a lovely knee into Cridle's ribcage.
Muller connects with a knee to the head.
Muller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muller lands a good knee to the midsection. Cridle won't want to take too many of those.
Muller connects with a knee to the head.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Muller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cridle is defending well for now.
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cridle's defenses.
Muller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Muller connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muller.
Muller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muller misses with a knee to the head.
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.
Muller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cridle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muller lands an elbow inside that Cridle shrugs off.
Muller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cridle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cridle's defenses.
Muller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muller crunches a lovely knee into Cridle's ribcage.
Muller misses with a knee to the head.
Muller misses with a knee strike.
Muller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cridle avoids it.
Cridle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Muller landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Muller 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cridle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Muller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Muller is trying to improve his position.
Cridle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller is trying to buck Cridle off.
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.
Muller is looking to regain half guard here but Cridle keeps moving and retains side control.
Cridle is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Muller's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller tries to bench press Cridle off him but Cridle keeps the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Muller has his hands clasped together around Cridle's back. He's all about the action.
Muller trying to hold on to Cridle's head to control him but Cridle postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lancett Cridle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cridle 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vitv Poko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Poko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Seal- A Change Is Gonna Come. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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163 lbs
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164 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitv Poko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Christopher Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevenson swivels and escapes.
Stevenson slips a jab from Poko.
A punch combination from Poko misses.
Stevenson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Poko has one foot on Stevenson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Poko scores with a sloppy right hand. Stevenson should have avoided that one.
Stevenson shoots for a double leg takedown but Poko sprawls well. He's pushed Stevenson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevenson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Poko as Stevenson shoots in.
Vitv Poko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Stevenson.
Stevenson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Poko was covering up waiting for the punch and Stevenson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Poko wants to stand and escape but Stevenson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson thows a big elbow that misses.
Poko looking for a sweep. Not yet Poko, not yet.
Stevenson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stevenson lands a couple of digs.
Stevenson stopping the sweep attempt from Poko.
Stevenson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Poko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stevenson is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Poko's corner calls for a 1-2. Poko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Poko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson moves out of range of the leg kick from Poko.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Poko pinned against the cage. Poko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Poko.
Poko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poko swivels and escapes.
Poko takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Stevenson has a takedown stuffed.
Stevenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Poko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Stevenson looks gassed!
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt
and Poko counters with a straight right hand.
Poko scores with a nice head shot.
Poko misses with a takedown
and Stevenson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Poko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Poko looking for a sweep. Not yet Poko, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poko is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stevenson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Poko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poko looking to sit in guard and control but Stevenson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poko is trying to control the position but Stevenson postures up.
Stevenson postures up and lands a big shot to Poko's brow.
Poko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stevenson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stevenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevenson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevenson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Poko's head.
Stevenson prevents Poko from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stevenson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vitv Poko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Poko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Poko closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Poko pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Poko connects with a jab.
Poko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevenson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Poko's guard.
Stevenson is working Poko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Poko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Poko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stevenson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stevenson is looking to work some ground and pound but Poko has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevenson thows a big elbow that misses.
Poko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stevenson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to pass the guard but Poko is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stevenson closes the distance and clinches up with Poko, looking for a takedown. Stevenson pushes Poko against the cage but Poko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Poko looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevenson is defended easily by Poko.
Poko throws a right hand that Stevenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevenson also avoids with ease.
Poko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Poko wants it to stay on the feet.
Vitv Poko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Stevenson.
Stevenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stevenson shoots in but Poko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Poko lands with a straight right. Stevenson didn't see that one coming.
Stevenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poko.
Poko defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Stevenson fails with the takedown.
Poko lands a nice hook to Stevenson's body. Stevenson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stevenson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poko as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson slips a straight right by Poko.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but Poko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good exchange - Poko coming out on top.
Poko tries to score with a low kick but Stevenson moves his leg out of the way.
Stevenson fails with the takedown.
Poko tests Stevenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poko tests Stevenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson slips a straight right by Poko.
Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Stevenson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Poko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Stevenson.
Poko is looking to escape.
Poko trying to hold on to Stevenson's head to control him but Stevenson postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stevenson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poko's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitv Poko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A jab from Poko does it's job there.
Stevenson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Poko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stevenson prevents Poko from getting back to his feet.
Poko is trying to keep Stevenson in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevenson won't allow Poko to sweep him here.
Stevenson is looking to work some ground and pound but Poko has wrist control.
Stevenson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson landing with the ground and pound.
Poko trying to keep a closed guard but Stevenson is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Poko scores with a jab.
Stevenson slips a straight right by Poko.
Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Poko counters with a series of strikes. Stevenson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stevenson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Poko to the mat! Poko manages to get full guard.
Stevenson throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevenson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poko wants to sweep here but Stevenson controlling him for the moment.
Stevenson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poko's head.
Poko is trying to keep Stevenson in close.
Christopher Stevenson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevenson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stevenson thows a big elbow that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Poko connects with a looping right hand.
Christopher Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson shoots in for a double leg but Poko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevenson as he jumps to the side.
Poko throws out a loose jab but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson rushes Poko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vitv Poko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevenson keeps control of Poko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stevenson has hold of one of Poko's legs. Poko is fighting the takedown attempt but Stevenson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Poko wants to sweep here but Stevenson controlling him for the moment.
Stevenson cracks Poko with a solid left hand.
Stevenson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stevenson throwing strikes from guard but Poko blocks nicely.
Stevenson throws and elbow that misses. Poko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stevenson's guard. Nice move by Poko!
Poko wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Stevenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevenson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Poko from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Poko lands a really nice looking cross but Stevenson seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christopher Stevenson.
I think Poko 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitv Poko!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fergal Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fergal Rock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Faria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Fergal Rock!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Faria or perhaps it was just good defense by Rock which made him look bad.
Faria clinches.
Rock scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Rock on the inside.
Faria is trying to stall.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Rock throws an elbow but it misses.
Rock lands with a left to the head.
Faria blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rock manages to break the clinch.
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by Faria.
Faria keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body punch from Faria.
Faria darts in trying to clinch
and Rock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rock lands a hook that snaps the head of Faria backwards.
Rock is struggling to control the position.
Faria pushes Rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock throws an elbow that misses.
Rock has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Faria regains guard immediately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria is trying to control the position but Rock postures up.
Rock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Faria's head.
Rock connects with a couple of short punches.
Rock is working Faria over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rock stopping the sweep attempt from Faria.
Faria working a defensive guard here.
Faria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rock keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Faria's head.
Rock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Faria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rock is one step ahead there.
Rock cracks Faria with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Faria wants to stand but Rock is controlling the position.
Rock scoring with punches to the head and body.
Faria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Faria has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rock has managed to get both his arms back between Faria's legs - danger averted.
Faria is breathing heavily.
Rock is working Faria over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Faria 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.
Rock forces his way into half guard.
Rock trying to control from half guard but Faria is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rock passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rock with a couple of short strikes.
Faria is looking to get to half guard.
Rock lands a heavy elbow.
Rock working the ground and pound effectively.
Rock scoring with strikes but Faria is staying in there.
Faria is rocked!
Faria is in a horrible position here. Rock smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Faria is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Rock connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria is looking to get to half guard.
Faria is bucking up trying to escape but Rock cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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!
The referee warns Faria that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rock drops a big elbow. That's hurt Faria! More shots from Rock and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fergal Rock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janko Zwyzke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zwyzke comes to the cage accompanied by Primal Concrete Sledge. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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264 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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235 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Janko Zwyzke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Lesnor!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zwyzke swinging wilding here.
Zwyzke shoots in but Lesnor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zwyzke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zwyzke throws a right and a left that Lesnor avoids nicely.
Zwyzke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lesnor defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janko Zwyzke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnor clinches up against the cage.
Lesnor jumps guard but Zwyzke stands there with Lesnor around his waist. Lesnor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lesnor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zwyzke tries to pull guard but Lesnor won't allow it.
Lesnor has picked Zwyzke up - he's going for a ride! Lesnor dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lesnor works his foot free and advances to mount.
Zwyzke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zwyzke regains half guard.
Lesnor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lesnor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lesnor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zwyzke keeps working.
Lesnor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zwyzke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zwyzke actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zwyzke is trying to control but can't.
Lesnor tries to pass to full mount but Zwyzke defends it.
Lesnor prevents Zwyzke from improving his position.
Lesnor is working for a submission of some sort.
Lesnor looks gassed!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lesnor wants to clinch up but Zwyzke keeps it at a distance.
Zwyzke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnor moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zwyzke pinned against the cage. Zwyzke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zwyzke wants to clinch
and Lesnor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zwyzke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lesnor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lesnor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zwyzke has his foot on Lesnor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lesnor works his way back into a safe position though.
Lesnor preventing the sweep.
Zwyzke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnor.
Lesnor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lesnor stands and steps away. Zwyzke gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zwyzke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lesnor.
Zwyzke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lesnor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lesnor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zwyzke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zwyzke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lesnor defends well.
Lesnor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Zwyzke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lesnor stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zwyzke misses with a takedown attempt
so Lesnor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lesnor trying to control the position from guard on top but Zwyzke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zwyzke trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnor is proving a slippery customer.
Lesnor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zwyzke is looking for a triangle but Lesnor pushes his legs off easily.
Zwyzke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zwyzke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwyzke working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lesnor has passed into half guard!
Lesnor is trying to control. Zwyzke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lesnor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesnor wants to pass to mount but Zwyzke is defending the position.
Zwyzke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lesnor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lesnor's back!
Zwyzke working for the choke.
Lesnor turns into Zwyzke and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zwyzke keeping moving, preventing Lesnor from controlling successfully.
Lesnor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zwyzke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lesnor has managed to get both his arms back between Zwyzke's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zwyzke is looking for a triangle but Lesnor pushes his legs off easily.
Zwyzke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lesnor's guard.
Zwyzke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zwyzke wants to control from the top but Lesnor keeps moving.
Lesnor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnor working for a triangle but Zwyzke defends it easily.
Lesnor is looking for a triangle but Zwyzke pushes his legs off easily.
Zwyzke forces his way into half guard.
Lesnor is staying active underneath Zwyzke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lesnor missing with punches from the bottom.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zwyzke.
Zwyzke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnor moves away.
Zwyzke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lesnor was covering up waiting for the punch and Zwyzke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zwyzke wants to control from the top but Lesnor keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Janko Zwyzke will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zwyzke misses with a double jab.
Zwyzke tries to clinch but Lesnor moves out of range.
Zwyzke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lesnor but Lesnor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lesnor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lesnor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zwyzke, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Lesnor.
Lesnor lands with a light punch inside.
Lesnor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zwyzke throws a punch but it's blocked by Lesnor.
Lesnor tries for a takedown but Zwyzke manages to get underhooks.
Zwyzke is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zwyzke has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lesnor uses from the top position.
Zwyzke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwyzke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zwyzke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lesnor defending well though.
Zwyzke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lesnor is just riding it out for now. Zwyzke eventually gives up the hold.
Lesnor is refusing to be controlled, as Zwyzke sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lesnor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lesnor trying to control the position.
Lesnor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zwyzke wants to control from the top but Lesnor keeps moving.
Zwyzke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lesnor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lesnor has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zwyzke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zwyzke has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lesnor has passed into side control.
Zwyzke is looking to regain half guard here but Lesnor keeps moving and retains side control.
Zwyzke can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Lesnor trying to control the position but Zwyzke is working away.
Lesnor taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Zwyzke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zwyzke has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zwyzke gets caught flat footed, as Lesnor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zwyzke working a defensive guard here.
Zwyzke being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lesnor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lesnor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesnor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Knudsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knudsen has chosen Gorgoroth - Destroyer as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
4 - 0 - 1 |
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23
159 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Bobby Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Konrad Knudsen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Konrad Knudsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knudsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Hill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hill misses with a body kick.
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knudsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knudsen throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
Knudsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knudsen misses with a hook.
Knudsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hill.
Hill avoids the head kick by Knudsen.
Knudsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill throws a nice looking combination but Knudsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knudsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Knudsen saw that one coming.
Knudsen misses with a double jab.
Knudsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hill blocks a head kick by Knudsen.
Knudsen throws a right and a left that Hill avoids nicely.
Hill misses with the combination.
Knudsen wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knudsen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hill counters with a takedown into side control.
Hill slows the pace down.
Hill throws a strike aimed at the side of Knudsen's head but Knudsen avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill trying to control the position but Knudsen is working away.
Hill tries for a kimura but Knudsen is defending well.
Hill tries to move into full mount but can't pass Knudsen's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Knudsen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hill asserts his dominance and retains side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Knudsen takes one to the side of the head.
Hill avoids the head kick by Knudsen.
Hill listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen tries to clinch
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knudsen misses the body punch
and Hill counters with a three punch combo that has Knudsen backing up. Knudsen nods at Hill to acknowledge the strikes.
Knudsen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hill counters with a left and a right that stings Knudsen.
Knudsen closes the distance but Hill moves to the side
and Hill counters with a nice uppercut.
Hill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knudsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knudsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knudsen throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Knudsen misses
letting Hill counter with a right hand.
Knudsen tries to clinch
and Hill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knudsen thinking.
Knudsen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hill thows a body shot but no joy.
Knudsen throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily.
Knudsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
A combination from Hill does no damage.
Knudsen scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen tries to clinch but Hill moves away
and Hill counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hill misses the target.
Hill is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knudsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knudsen thinking.
Hill throws a looping overhand right but Knudsen ducks down to avoid it.
Hill circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hill counters with a straight right hand.
Hill is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Knudsen instigates a clinch.
Hill breaks from the clinch.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Knudsen's head but Knudsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knudsen throws a nice head kick!
Hill avoids the head kick by Knudsen.
Nice sprawl there from Knudsen as Hill shoots in.
Knudsen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hill counters with a left and a right that stings Knudsen.
Hill blocks a head kick by Knudsen.
Knudsen looks gassed!
No joy there for Knudsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knudsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knudsen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knudsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Hill will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A right-left combo lands from Hill.
A head kick misses from Knudsen.
Hill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knudsen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good shot there by Knudsen.
Knudsen misses with a body shot
and Hill counters with a straight right hand.
Knudsen looks to land a body kick but Hill moved away.
Knudsen moves into range and clinches up with Hill.
Hill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knudsen throws a series of punches but Hill moves out of range.
Hill swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knudsen.
Knudsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hill.
Knudsen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Knudsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill.
Knudsen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hill makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knudsen lands a with a good body shot.
Knudsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hill rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knudsen misses with the combination.
A low kick from Knudsen is predictable there
and Hill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knudsen clinches but Hill breaks the clinch
and Hill counters with a good, hard body kick but Knudsen shrugs it off.
Knudsen is breathing heavily.
Knudsen tries to clinch but Hill moves away
and Hill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hill lands a jab-cross combination.
Knudsen clinches with his opponent.
Hill takes an elbow to the temple.
Knudsen has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Hill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knudsen has him pressed against the cage.
Hill dodges an elbow strike from Knudsen.
Knudsen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hill blocks it with crossed arms.
Hill tries to break the clinch but Knudsen is controlling the position.
Knudsen crunches a lovely knee into Hill's ribcage.
Knudsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hill is defending well for now.
Hill managing to block the knees to the body from Knudsen.
Knudsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hill avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knudsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hill is defending well for now.
Knudsen missing with knees to the body.
Hill is trying to force a seperation but Knudsen has the dominant position.
Knudsen tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hill breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Knudsen.
A leg kick checked by Hill.
Knudsen tries to bum rush Hill with a series of wild strikes but Hill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hill lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Knudsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knudsen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knudsen darts in trying to clinch
and Hill counters with a straight right hand.
Knudsen blocks a head kick by Hill.
Knudsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen tries to clinch up
and Hill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knudsen thinking.
Hill misses with a few strikes there.
Knudsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hill.
Knudsen closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Hill to counter with a crisp jab.
Konrad Knudsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knudsen misses with a body punch
and Hill counters with a straight right hand.
Hill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knudsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knudsen wants to clinch
and Hill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hill slips a jab and a cross from Knudsen.
Knudsen throws a right hand that Hill ducks under and follows up with a left that Hill also avoids with ease.
Bobby Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knudsen misses the shot to the body.
Knudsen swinging wilding here.
Hill lands a with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen tries to move into range but Hill moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knudsen darts in trying to clinch
and Hill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hill goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hill throws a lazy head kick
and Knudsen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hill manages to break the clinch.
Hill scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Knudsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knudsen misses with a few strikes there.
Knudsen avoids the head kick by Hill.
Knudsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hill counters with a one-two to the body.
Hill throws a nice head kick!
Knudsen looks to clinch
and Hill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knudsen misses the body punch
and Hill counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hill.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knudsen.
Knudsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hill circles away quickly and effectively.
Hill's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hill duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Hill dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hill scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knudsen takes one to the side of the head.
Knudsen closes the distance but Hill moves to the side
and Knudsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knudsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Knudsen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hill counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Hill blocks the low kick.
Knudsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hill!
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A right-left combo lands from Knudsen.
Hill lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bobby Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Hill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knudsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knudsen tries to clinch but Hill moves away
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill tries to bum rush Knudsen with a series of wild strikes but Knudsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knudsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knudsen throws a combination that misses
and Hill counters with a right hand to the body.
Knudsen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hill.
Hill cracks Knudsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hill is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hill lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Knudsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hill throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hill scores with a one two! Knudsen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Knudsen wants to clinch
and Hill counters with a left and a right that stings Knudsen.
Knudsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knudsen slips a jab and a cross from Hill.
Hill circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hill counters with a three punch combo that has Knudsen backing up. Knudsen nods at Hill to acknowledge the strikes.
Knudsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knudsen doesn't seem bothered though.
Knudsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hill can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Knudsen throws a lazy head kick
enabling Hill to counter with a crisp jab.
Hill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy left from Hill finds it's target.
Hill misses with a series of wild punches.
Hill keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knudsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Hill to counter with a crisp jab.
Hill misses with a two punch combination.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Donk. Hill catches Knudsen right on the button with a cross.
Hill lands a lovely overhand right.
Knudsen tries to bum rush Hill with a series of wild strikes but Hill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hill, as that shot connected.
Hill lands with a straight right. Knudsen didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knudsen backs up against the cage.
Knudsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knudsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hill.
Hill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hill lands with a hook. Knudsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knudsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knudsen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knudsen backs up against the cage.
Konrad Knudsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knudsen throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Knudsen wants to clinch
and Hill counters with a straight right hand.
Hill looks to land a combination but Knudsen avoids it well.
Hill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hill scores with a hook to the body. Knudsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knudsen scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Knudsen misses
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hill.
Knudsen dodges the punch combination from Hill.
Hill connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Knudsen.
Knudsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hill scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Hill - just one landing.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hill catches Knudsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A punch lands to the side of Knudsen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knudsen clinches but Hill breaks the clinch
and Hill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knudsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knudsen tries to clinch
and Hill counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hill works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knudsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bobby Hill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knudsen misses with a double jab
and Hill counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Hill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hill, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Hill!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyril O Reily (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis has chosen Deftones - Beware as his entrance music. Cyril O Reily has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyril O Reily!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Davis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O Reily, pushing him back against the cage.
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Cyril O Reily seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Reily wants to clinch
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davis closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops O Reily! Davis dives in looking to finish! O Reily is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Davis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn has chosen The Blood of Cuchulainn as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn misses with a body shot.
Griffin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffin moves away.
Griffin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Shane Griffin has been cut.
Quinn throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffin.
Quinn throws a right and a left that Griffin avoids nicely.
Quinn swinging wilding here.
Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffin moves away.
Quinn swinging wilding here.
Pete Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Quinn moves out of range easily.
Quinn misses with the combination.
Griffin throws out a loose jab but Quinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Quinn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quinn throws a lazy right hand but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quinn looks to throw the jab but Griffin is out of range.
Quinn misses with the combination.
Griffin shoots in but no luck this time.
Griffin tries to move into range but Quinn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Griffin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quinn throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease.
Quinn stalks Griffin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Griffin's face. Griffin staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quinn.
Griffin slips under a jab.
Griffin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Quinn takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Quinn misses.
Quinn misses with a wild combination.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quinn thows a body shot but no joy.
Quinn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin slips under a jab from Quinn.
Quinn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quinn misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quinn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from Quinn does no damage.
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Quinn.
Quinn with a hook.
Griffin moves away from the strike by Quinn.
Quinn thows a body shot but no joy.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Quinn.
Quinn throws a hook but Griffin blocks it.
Quinn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Griffin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Griffin avoids the body shot from Quinn.
Griffin avoids the body shot from Quinn.
Griffin shoots in but Quinn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Quinn checks a leg kick.
Griffin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Quinn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Griffin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Quinn looks to throw the jab but Griffin is out of range.
Quinn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffin takes one to the side of the head.
Quinn tests Griffin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quinn works Griffin's body with a nice hook.
Griffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quinn is fending him off so far but Griffin persists. Nope, Quinn circles away and we're back to standing.
Quinn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quinn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quinn.
Griffin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quinn's waist but Quinn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Griffin off to one side.
Quinn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shane Griffin's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Quinn lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Griffin can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Quinn and Griffin drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Quinn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Quinn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Heracles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Psiho Borec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borec is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Carl orff - o fortuna. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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273 lbs
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228 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeus Heracles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Psiho Borec!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borec fails to land the takedown.
Heracles lands a right hook to the body.
Borec dives in and grabs Heracles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heracles pushes down on Borec's head and hops out.
Borec shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heracles as he jumps to the side.
Zeus Heracles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psiho Borec.
Borec fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Heracles avoids it really well and circles away.
Borec decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Heracles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heracles is trying to maintain the position but Borec is very close to passing his half guard.
Borec landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Heracles is trying to stand up here but Borec is controlling him well.
Borec is trying to control the action in half guard but Heracles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borec thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heracles's head.
Borec is pressing down on Heracles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heracles is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Borec there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Borec connects with a nice short shot to Heracles's temple.
Heracles wants to improve his position but Borec is controlling well.
Heracles is trying to control but Borec passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borec sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Heracles is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Heracles is not content to let Borec control the position.
Borec throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Borec wants to control but Heracles is keeping him busy.
Borec passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Heracles!
BOOM! Borec connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Borec trying to control but Heracles is having none of it.
Borec cracks Heracles with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heracles is in all sorts of trouble here.
Borec raining down shots from the mount!
Heracles is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borec postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Heracles looks a forlorn figure.
Borec landing punches.
Heracles can't escape the position.
Borec landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borec unloading with bombs!
Borec has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borec dominating with strikes here.
Borec trying to control but Heracles is having none of it.
Borec tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borec scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Heracles?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borec looking to finish Heracles with some ground and pound. This is bad for Heracles!
Heracles wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Borec with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Psiho Borec dominated that round.
That's time! Heracles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Borec shoots for a takedown but Heracles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Heracles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heracles gets caught flat footed, as Borec shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Heracles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Heracles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borec trying to control the position from guard on top but Heracles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borec throwing strikes but missing.
Heracles wants to get back to his feet but Borec passes into half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Borec. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec wants to pass the guard but Heracles is defending well.
Borec moves into full mount! Heracles won't be happy about that!
Heracles wants to try and get back to his feet.
Borec is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Borec lands a nice shot to the head.
Borec controlling the position easily from mount.
Borec looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Borec lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borec trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Borec cracks Heracles with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Borec putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heracles is working to get back to half guard.
Borec lands a heavy elbow.
Heracles is desperately trying to improve his position but Borec has a good base and remains in mount.
Borec working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Borec controlling his opponent.
Heracles is desperately trying to improve his position but Borec has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heracles wants to hold on but Borec pushes him away.
Borec has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borec is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Heracles can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Borec trying to control but Heracles is having none of it.
Borec working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Borec landing strikes, looking to finish!
Heracles tries to reverse the position but Borec maintains control.
Borec landing shots from mount.
Borec looking to secure an arm triangle but Heracles defends it well.
Borec controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heracles is looking to get to half guard.
Borec landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borec trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! Borec connects with a massive shot to the dome!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borec lands a big elbow.
Borec wants to control the pace but Heracles is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Psiho Borec showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Heracles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Borec or perhaps it was just good defense by Heracles which made him look bad.
Heracles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heracles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borec was well out of range. Poor timing from Heracles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heracles jabs Borec right on the nose. Borec blinks but takes it well.
Psiho Borec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borec doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zeus Heracles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heracles tries to avoid it but Borec manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heracles to the ground. Heracles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Borec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heracles lands a jab to Borec's midsection.
Borec gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Psiho Borec has been cut.
Heracles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heracles misses with a body shot.
Borec tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Heracles swivels and escapes.
Zeus Heracles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psiho Borec.
Borec walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heracles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Heracles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Heracles lands with a hook. Borec tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borec fails with the takedown.
Borec takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Heracles cracks Borec with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Heracles misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borec shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heracles but Heracles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Borec fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Heracles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left lands for Heracles.
That has opened up Psiho Borec's cut even more.
Heracles slaps away a takedown attempt from Borec, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zeus Heracles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heracles scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heracles, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heracles's corner calls for a 1-2. Heracles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The cut above Psiho Borec's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heracles.
Psiho Borec is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heracles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Borec checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borec takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Borec scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeus Heracles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borec 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Psiho Borec!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donnie O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Brien comes into the arena with Rocky Road to Dublin blaring out of the sound system. Jawo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bebot by Black Eyed Peas. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Donnie O Brien !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sonny Jawo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jawo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown but Jawo shows good takedown defense.
Sonny Jawo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jawo looks to land a combination. O Brien sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jawo throws a hook to the side of O Brien 's head but O Brien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jawo throws a shot from downtown. O Brien moves away and avoids it.
Jawo tries a head kick but it misses.
Jawo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jawo misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Brien is defended easily by Jawo.
Jawo missing with a left hand there. O Brien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jawo staying out of range there.
Jawo throws a sloppy head kick and O Brien moves out of range easily.
O Brien checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo throws a sloppy head kick and O Brien moves out of range easily.
Jawo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jawo lands a head kick!
O Brien looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jawo can do anything to dispel that myth.
O Brien throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
O Brien works his way into side control.
O Brien trying to control the action but Jawo is working from the bottom.
O Brien is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jawo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien lands a few punches from side control.
O Brien creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
O Brien goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jawo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in O Brien 's guard! Nice work there by Jawo!
O Brien is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jawo is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jawo is one step ahead there.
Jawo is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
O Brien is trying to control the position but Jawo postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Brien is on top in guard.
Jawo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as O Brien controls the pace.
O Brien forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie O Brien dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jawo misses with a series of wild punches.
Jawo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Brien fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
O Brien on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Brien dives in and grabs Jawo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jawo pushes down on O Brien 's head and hops out.
Jawo stalks O Brien and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into O Brien 's face. O Brien staggers backwards, shaken.
O Brien shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jawo defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie O Brien . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jawo.
A clash of legs there as O Brien blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo lands a jab to O Brien 's midsection.
O Brien fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jawo sprawls well initially but O Brien persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
O Brien throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
O Brien throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
O Brien is keen to just control but Jawo is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jawo wants to control but O Brien is keeping busy and won't allow it.
O Brien wants to free his trapped foot but Jawo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
O Brien throwing shots but Jawo is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien trying to mount his opponent but Jawo defends it.
O Brien working Jawo over with strikes.
O Brien wants to free his trapped foot but Jawo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jawo throws a head kick that O Brien semi-blocks.
O Brien shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
O Brien is looking to take a break and control but Jawo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jawo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
O Brien uses his free foot to push down on Jawo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jawo.
O Brien raining down shots from the mount!
O Brien wants to finish this one by submission but Jawo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from O Brien .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Brien thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
O Brien looking to finish with strikes here!
O Brien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jawo is looking to escape.
O Brien lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Donnie O Brien will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
O Brien looks to land a right hand but Jawo moved out of range.
Jawo is looking to land body kicks.
O Brien misses with a wild body shot.
O Brien is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jawo's half guard.
O Brien drops an elbow to the side of Jawo's head.
Jawo tries to get to full guard but O Brien has control of the leg.
O Brien scoring with strikes to the body and head.
O Brien 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.
O Brien wants to take a breather but Jawo is having none of it.
O Brien is looking for a kimura but Jawo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O Brien to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo trying to hold on to O Brien 's head to control him but O Brien postures up.
O Brien takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jawo wants to control but O Brien passes into side.
Jawo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
O Brien throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sonny Jawo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donnie O Brien overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
O Brien working the ground and pound.
O Brien trying to control the position but Jawo is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
O Brien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jawo keeps working.
O Brien working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jawo is looking to regain half guard here but O Brien keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jawo keeps working.
O Brien controlling from side mount.
O Brien moves into full mount!
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.
Jawo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
O Brien throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
O Brien lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Donnie O Brien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Brien controlling the position easily from mount.
Jawo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie O Brien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Brien , 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie O Brien !
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