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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ian Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trent Cole has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trent Cole!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cole's waist but Cole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brown rushes Cole and presses him up against the cage.
Cole tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Cole wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown is leaning against Cole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Cole looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Cole's head.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coles head.
Brown works on Cole's body with a couple of short punches.
Cole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Cole's head.
Brown lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Good body shot from Brown.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cole.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coles head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Brown digs a right hand into Cole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cole's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Good body shot from Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cole or not.
Cole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Brown cracks Cole with a nice body shot.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown cracks Cole with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Brown pushes Cole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Brown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Cole jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Cole gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cole is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brown.
Brown digs a good body shot into Cole's ribs.
Trent Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Brown both land. Nice combination.
Nice shot by Brown.
Cole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cole misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cole throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
Cole misses with a wild combination.
Brown lands a slapping body shot.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cole's waist but Cole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cole but Cole pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to de liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Cole shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown throws a right and a left that Cole avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cole.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cole sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cole fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cole checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
A left lands for Brown.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Cole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cole walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cole takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown lands with a straight right. Cole didn't see that one coming.
Cole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Brown throws a right and a left that Cole avoids nicely.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown jabs at Cole's body.
Cole throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Brown 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.
Brown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brown.
A shot to the body from Cole misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cole scores with a three punch combo!
Cole tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cole, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown lands a body punch.
Brown presses Cole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cole tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cole.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown lands a body punch.
Cole is trying to stall.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Brown.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Brown lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Cole's head.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown lands a right hand.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Cole stalling in the clinch but Brown improves position.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown pushes Cole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown pushes Cole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole is trying to stall.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Cole's head.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Ian Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cole tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coles head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cole tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Brown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cole wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Brown.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Cole's ribcage. Cole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cole takes a shot to the head.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Brown.
Brown digs a right hand into Cole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cole's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cole or not.
Cole drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ian Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Cole.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cole or not.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown pushes Cole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cole looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Cole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Cole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown lands a left hand.
Cole tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown cracks Cole with a nice body shot.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Brown dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cole closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown clinches up against the cage.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cole.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Brown lands a right hand.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Cole's head.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Brown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown works on Cole's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown lands a body punch.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cole or not.
Brown is working Cole over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Brown is leaning against Cole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Brown.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
A short left from Brown.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Brown pushes Cole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown presses Cole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown lands a left hand.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Brown lands a body shot.
A short right from Brown.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cole tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Cole's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brown is leaning against Cole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Brown presses Cole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cole is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cole tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Cole drops back down to his feet.
Ian Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Cole.
A short uppercut from Brown.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cole.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Cole is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cole or not.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown works on Cole's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Brown.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Brown pushes Cole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ian Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Trent Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole fails to pull guard.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Cole.
Cole takes a shot to the head.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Brown.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Good body shot from Brown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown digs a right hand into Cole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cole's gas tank.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Brown pushes Cole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chung Riddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Diagana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diagana has chosen Judas Priest - Painkiller as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chung Riddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alberto Diagana!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddell scores a takedown into full mount!
Diagana taking shots to the head.
Diagana regains half guard.
Riddell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Diagana is trying to get back to full guard.
Diagana misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Riddell drops an elbow to the side of Diagana's head.
Diagana has hold of Riddell's hands but Riddell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Riddell thows a huge punch but Diagana dodges it nicely.
Riddell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riddell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riddell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riddell working over Diagana with some ground and pound. Diagana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diagana is staying active underneath Riddell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diagana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riddell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diagana punching from the bottom.
Riddell 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.
Ground and pound from Riddell.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Riddell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diagana as he jumps to the side.
Riddell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diagana sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riddell somewhat.
Riddell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chung Riddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diagana misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riddell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diagana as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Diagana does no damage.
Diagana is looking to chop away at Riddell's legs.
Riddell avoids a kick to the body.
Diagana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diagana takes a swing at Riddell's ribcage but misses.
Riddell is looking to clinch but Diagana is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diagana as he avoids it easily.
Riddell is breathing heavily.
Riddell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diagana avoids it really well and circles away.
Riddell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diagana is fending him off so far but Riddell persists. Nope, Diagana circles away and we're back to standing.
Diagana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diagana looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riddell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diagana as he jumps to the side.
Diagana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riddell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diagana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Diagana.
Diagana slaps away a takedown attempt from Riddell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alberto Diagana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diagana throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chung Riddell dominated that round.
That's time! Riddell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diagana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riddell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diagana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Riddell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diagana as he jumps to the side.
Riddell shoots in for a takedown but Diagana shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chung Riddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddell shoots in for a takedown but Diagana shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diagana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diagana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diagana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riddell.
Riddell shoots for a takedown but Diagana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riddell.
Diagana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diagana misses with a wild combination.
Diagana throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diagana throws a nice looking combination but Riddell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riddell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diagana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diagana wants it to stay on the feet.
Diagana misses with a head kick.
Diagana swinging wilding here.
Chung Riddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Diagana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diagana swivels and escapes.
Diagana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Riddell dodges the punch combination from Diagana.
Diagana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diagana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riddell avoids the head kick by Diagana.
Diagana throws a head kick but Riddell moves out of range.
Diagana tries a head kick but it misses.
Diagana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diagana stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riddell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riddell shoots in but Diagana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Diagana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Riddell moves out of range of the body kick from Diagana.
Riddell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diagana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Riddell's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diagana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riddell.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Diagana there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diagana misses with a head kick.
Riddell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chung Riddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diagana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Riddell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diagana tries to bum rush Riddell with a series of wild strikes but Riddell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riddell avoids the head kick by Diagana.
Diagana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diagana throws a head kick that misses.
Diagana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diagana tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diagana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riddell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riddell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diagana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riddell circles away quickly and effectively.
Diagana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riddell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diagana missing with a left hand there. Riddell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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.
Diagana looks to land a body kick but Riddell moved away.
Diagana throws a sloppy head kick and Riddell moves out of range easily.
Riddell lands a head kick. Diagana smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Riddell dives in and grabs Diagana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diagana pushes down on Riddell's head and hops out.
Diagana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riddell.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diagana throws a head kick that misses.
Riddell shoots in for a takedown but Diagana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Diagana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diagana 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Diagana!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damon Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Pain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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173 lbs
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Damon Crow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Pain!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pain stuns Crow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Crow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crow is looking to clinch but Pain is avoiding it.
Crow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crow throws a push kick but Pain slaps the foot to one side.
Pain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crow connects with a high kick.
It looks like Max Pain has been cut.
Crow throws a leg kick but Pain checks it.
Crow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crow tries to bum rush Pain with a series of wild strikes but Pain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pain!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain feints and as Crow raises his hands in defense, Pain changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pain advances position into side control!
Pain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crow misses with an elbow from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pain moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pain postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Crow wants to get back to his feet.
Pain tries to advance to mount but Crow denies him.
Pain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pain is trying to get an arm triangle but Crow is defending well.
Pain looks gassed!
Crow prevents Pain from improving position.
Pain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Crow is looking to escape.
Crow pushes Pain off and gets back to his feet.
Crow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pain counters with a left and a right that stings Crow.
Crow stuffs the takedown attempt from Pain. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
Pain bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Crow explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Crow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pain counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow is looking to stand up but Pain isn't so interested in that idea.
Crow is wriggling around but Pain manages to pass to half guard.
Crow tries to roll over but Pain keeps him under control.
Crow punching from the bottom.
Pain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crow's head.
Crow wants to get back to full guard.
Pain passes the guard and advances to mount!
Crow is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crow is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pain jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crow manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pain advances nicely into full mount.
Crow is trying to stand up.
Pain lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pain looking to ground and pound but Crow is blocking nicely.
Crow swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Pain lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pain misses with a head shot.
Crow is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Crow is looking to improve his position but Pain isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Pain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Pain's cut.
That's time! Crow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crow misses with a double jab.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Crow misses with a combination
and Pain counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain wants to control from the top but Crow keeps moving.
Crow throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Crow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Crow manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pain lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain lands a two punch combo.
Crow gets caught flat footed, as Pain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Crow wants to stand but Pain is controlling the position.
Pain gets to his feet - Crow follows without any prompting.
Crow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pain, pushing him back against the cage.
Crow breaks the clinch.
Pain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crow's waist but Crow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pain off to one side.
Crow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crow trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Crow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pain. That did some damage!
Crow looks to land a body kick but Pain moved away.
Pain is looking to clinch but Crow is avoiding it.
Pain goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Crow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damon Crow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Crow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain blocks the strikes from Crow.
Crow is looking to reverse the position.
Pain trying to control the position but Crow is working away.
Pain throws an elbow but Crow slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crow wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Pain tries to score with some ground and pound. Crow controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Crow is trying to buck Pain off.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pain counters with a left and a right that stings Crow.
Crow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pain counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Crow's guard now.
Crow wants to stand and escape but Pain is having none of it.
Crow doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Crow keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Crow trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pain controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crow thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Pain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crow wants to improve his position but instead Pain has moved into half guard.
Crow is trying to stand up here but Pain is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pain closes the distance and clinches up with Crow, looking for a takedown. Pain pushes Crow against the cage but Crow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pain to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Crow is looking to stand up but Pain isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Pain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Pain's cut.
That's time! Crow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Crow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pain.
Crow thumps Pain with a low kick.
Crow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crow lands with a right hand.
Pain blocks the body kick.
Pain blocks a head kick by Crow.
Crow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pain counters with a three punch combo that has Crow backing up. Crow nods at Pain to acknowledge the strikes.
Crow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Damon Crow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Pain scores with a four punch combination!
Crow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pain counters with a shoot takedown. Crow fights it but they end up in guard.
Pain stops Crow from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pain gets to his feet - Crow follows without any prompting.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crow as he jumps to the side.
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Crow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pain shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Crow wants to stand but Pain is controlling the position.
Crow tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pain puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pain looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pain stops Crow from getting back to his feet.
Pain wants to work for an arm triangle but Crow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crow. Crow obviously looking to wear him down.
Pain scores with a takedown into Crow's guard.
Crow is looking to stand up but Pain isn't so interested in that idea.
Pain won't allow Crow to sweep him here.
Crow keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow kicks Pain off and gets to his feet.
Crow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Pain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Crow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Crow is trying to stand.
Crow punching from the bottom.
Max Pain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pain seems to be working for a kimura but Crow defends the submission attempt.
Pain throwing shots but Crow is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crow gets back to full guard.
Crow wants to stand up but Pain is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Crow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crow throws a head kick but Pain moves out of range.
Pain looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Crow wants to get back to his feet.
Crow lands with a few short shots to the body.
Damon Crow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Max Pain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pain pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Pain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pain 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Pain!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavi D Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). D Cruz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is mama said knock you out. Chris Redfield is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavi D Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from D Cruz misses.
Redfield tries to clinch up.
Redfield sizes up D Cruz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Redfield closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. D Cruz did well to prevent Redfield getting side control.
D Cruz won't allow Redfield to pass to mount.
Redfield is trying to control the action in half guard but D Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Redfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and D Cruz defends it well.
Redfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Redfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
D Cruz punching from the bottom.
D Cruz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Redfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed D Cruz's head.
D Cruz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if D Cruz tries to get out of the position.
Redfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Redfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
D Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
D Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Redfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Redfield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has D Cruz pinned against the cage. D Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
D Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
D Cruz lands with a straight right. Redfield didn't see that one coming.
Redfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Redfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xavi D Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redfield takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
D Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
D Cruz cracks Redfield with a right hand to the side of the head.
D Cruz misses with a looping left.
Redfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Redfield or perhaps it was just good defense by D Cruz which made him look bad.
A big left from D Cruz misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield tries to clinch up but D Cruz circles away and keeps his distance.
D Cruz connects with a right hand. Redfield shakes it off.
A slow jab from D Cruz misses its intended target.
D Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redfield moves forwards but D Cruz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts D Cruz, as that shot connected.
Redfield has a takedown stuffed.
Xavi D Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Redfield.
Redfield walks into a straight right hand from D Cruz.
D Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Redfield's sensitive parts.
D Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Redfield.
D Cruz has picked Redfield up - he's going for a ride! D Cruz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Redfield moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Cruz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
D Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
D Cruz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Redfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redfield instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from D Cruz.
D Cruz is trying to drag Redfield to the mat but Redfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
D Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Redfield checks a leg kick.
D Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Redfield shows good takedown defense.
D Cruz is breathing heavily.
D Cruz clinches.
D Cruz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Redfield regains guard.
Redfield has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. D Cruz doesn't defend quickly enough and Redfield has managed to lock this one up! Can D Cruz escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Redfield on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Redfield!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Moretti is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Moretti!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moretti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hill.
No luck for Moretti with that takedown attempt.
Hill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moretti pinned against the cage. Moretti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moretti takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moretti circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill has a takedown stuffed.
Moretti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moretti but Moretti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moretti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hill shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moretti napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moretti is looking for a sweep.
Hill working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Moretti misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Moretti dodges the ground and pound from Hill.
An elbow from Hill crashes against the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moretti can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hill has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hill lands some shots froms side control.
Moretti wants to get back to his feet.
Hill lands a few punches from side control.
Moretti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hill wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hill landing a few strikes.
Hill prevents Moretti from escaping the position.
Moretti looks gassed!
Hill working the head with strikes.
Moretti is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hill has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt
and Moretti counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moretti throws a nice looking combination but Hill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hill shoots and misses
and Moretti counters with a one-two to the body.
Hill fails to land the takedown.
Moretti throws a series of punches but Hill avoids them all with ease.
Hill shoots in but no luck this time.
Hill shoots in for a double leg but Moretti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moretti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Moretti fails with a takedown attempt.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moretti feints and as Hill raises his hands in defense, Moretti changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moretti prevents Hill from getting back to his feet.
Moretti would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hill kicks Moretti off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti is looking to clinch.
Hill throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moretti was covering up waiting for the punch and Hill finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hill is pushing down on Moretti's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moretti is fighting to maintain full guard but Hill has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moretti's head.
Hill looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill decides to return to a standing position.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt - Moretti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moretti looks to land a combination. Hill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Moretti works over Hill's head and body with a nice combination.
Hill decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moretti is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moretti won't allow Hill to pass to mount.
Hill stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Moretti to get to his feet.
Hill with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Hill dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Moretti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hill doesn't seem bothered though.
Hill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moretti swivels and escapes.
Hill fails with the takedown.
Moretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moretti throws a series of strikes that have Hill backpedaling.
Moretti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moretti defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moretti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hill shoots in and drives through. Moretti sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Moretti.
Moretti digs a good body shot into Hill's ribs.
Hill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moretti.
Moretti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moretti throws a right and a left that Hill avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moretti stuffs the takedown attempt from Hill. Hill gets slowly back to his feet.
Moretti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
Moretti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hill is fending him off so far but Moretti persists. Nope, Hill circles away and we're back to standing.
Harry Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill fails to land the takedown.
A left and a right from Moretti both land. Nice combination.
Hill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moretti defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Moretti. No joy for Hill on that attempt.
Moretti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moretti as he jumps to the side.
Moretti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hill.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hill is defended easily by Moretti.
Hill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moretti but Moretti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Moretti as Hill shoots in.
Moretti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moretti lands with a nice combination. Hill backs away looking to recover.
A punch combination from Moretti misses.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
Moretti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hill avoids it really well and circles away.
Hill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moretti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moretti throws a front kick aimed at Hill's knee but Hill avoids it well.
No luck for Hill with that takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Moretti both land. Nice combination.
Hill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moretti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hill throws a series of punches but Moretti moves out of range.
Hill misses with a takedown
and Moretti counters with a right hand to the body.
Moretti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hill backs up against the cage.
Moretti slaps away a takedown attempt from Hill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moretti misses with a double jab
and Hill counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Moretti's guard now.
Moretti controls Hill momentarily but Hill frees himself.
Hill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hill connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moretti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moretti defends it nicely.
Harry Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moretti throws a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hill is defended easily by Moretti.
Hill shoots for a double leg takedown but Moretti sprawls well. He's pushed Hill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hill counters with a single leg into guard. Moretti didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marco Moretti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Moretti tries to bum rush Hill with a series of wild strikes but Hill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moretti stuffs the takedown.
Moretti scores with a one two! Hill had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moretti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hill tries for a takedown but Moretti circles away easily
and Moretti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Moretti.
Moretti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moretti swivels and escapes.
Hill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moretti closes the distance and clinches.
Hill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moretti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moretti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hill gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hill gets underhooks to prevent Moretti's takedown attempt.
Moretti tries for a takedown but Hill manages to get underhooks.
Hill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moretti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moretti counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moretti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moretti's back!
Hill 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.
Hill scores with punches to the body.
Hill lands a shot to the body.
Moretti controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Hill connects with a big shot to the side of Moretti's head.
Hill loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Moretti hold on?
Moretti is trying to break free.
Moretti is taking damage to the body and head.
Hill doesn't have the hooks in and Moretti manages to turn into his guard.
Hill manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Harry Hill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hill working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill landing strikes from the mount and Moretti is in trouble!
Hill punishing his opponent with strikes.
Moretti taking shots to the head.
Moretti tries to hold on but Hill postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hill cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hill scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Moretti?
Hill is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moretti can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Moretti is squirming around, avoiding Hill's attempts to control the action.
Hill lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Moretti hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Moretti is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Moretti and Hill has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Moretti pushes Hill away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hill gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Check out the look on Hill's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Moretti is pushing Hill's head away, looking to escape. Hill manages to hold on to the position though.
Moretti tries to buck Hill off but Hill is having none of it.
Hill working the ground and pound.
Hill is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moretti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hill grinds an elbow into Moretti's temple.
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.
Hill cracks Moretti with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hill gets to mount! Moretti was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Moretti is trying to escape the mount.
Hill lands a big elbow.
Moretti is trying to escape the mount.
Hill with a couple of short strikes.
Hill is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moretti can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Moretti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moretti is bucking up trying to escape but Hill cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Moretti.
I think Moretti 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 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Moretti!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter English!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
English moves away from the strike by Robinson.
English walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Peter English has been cut.
English shoots in but no luck this time.
Arnold Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Robinson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
English fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice jab there from Robinson.
English throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson lands a big right hand that sends English crashing to the mat! Robinson stays standing though and waves English back to his feet!
English is rocked!
Peter English's cut is getting worse.
English walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Robinson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arnold Robinson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rutt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Underdog. John Torres has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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, Frank Rutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Torres!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres moves out of range of the strikes.
Torres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rutt swivels and escapes.
Torres tries to clinch but Rutt moves out of range.
Torres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutt throws the left hand but Torres avoids the punch easily.
Torres slips a jab from Rutt.
Torres throws a leg kick which misses Rutt's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutt tries to avoid it.
Rutt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rutt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Torres shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rutt pinned against the cage. Rutt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rutt throws a hook but Torres blocks it.
Rutt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Torres's hands.
Rutt avoids the head kick by Torres.
Rutt lands a nice shot to the body.
Torres looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Rutt finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutt scores with a nice right hand.
Rutt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres.
Torres takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutt lands the left hand.
Rutt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rutt scores with a jab to the body.
Rutt digs a good body shot into Torres's ribs.
Rutt lands a glancing blow to the side of Torres's head.
Rutt throws a body kick that misses.
Good exchange - Rutt coming out on top.
Rutt's corner calls for a 1-2. Rutt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rutt cracks Torres with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Torres looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rutt finish him?
Torres is rocked!
Torres dodges the punch combination from Rutt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres ducks right into an uppercut from Rutt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rutt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Torres looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Torres will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Frank Rutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Torres.
Rutt works Torres's body with a nice hook.
Rutt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Torres has time to react.
Rutt misses with a head kick.
Torres is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rutt is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Torres.
Nice cross by Rutt.
Rutt misses the shot to the body.
Torres walks into a straight right hand from Rutt.
Rutt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutt as he connects with a hook.
Torres takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Torres closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Torres has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rutt dips to his left and cracks Torres with an uppercut!
A combination from Rutt does no damage.
Torres misses with a head kick.
Torres closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rutt lands the left hand.
Rutt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torres momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torres.
Rutt cracks Torres with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rutt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torres stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rutt throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rutt scores with a hook.
Rutt misses with a few strikes there.
Torres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutt throws a solid leg kick but Torres takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rutt.
Rutt cracks a nice hook into Torres's ribs.
Good shot there by Rutt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutt misses with an uppercut. Torres saw that one coming.
Rutt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rutt.
Rutt waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Torres.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rutt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Torres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutt throws out the jab.
Rutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around?
Rutt works Torres's body with a nice hook.
Torres moves forwards but Rutt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rutt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rutt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Torres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torres walks into a stiff left hand from Rutt.
Rutt connects with a nice looking jab.
Rutt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rutt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torres moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Torres backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheers as Rutt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Torres doesn't seem phased though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutt throws a shot from downtown. Torres moves away and avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Torres might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rutt has got the better of the exchanges.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rutt sprawls well. Rutt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Torres gets slowly back to his feet.
Rutt throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
Frank Rutt is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutt misses with a hook.
Rutt lands with an overhand left.
Torres misses with a head kick.
Rutt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rutt scores with a nice right hand.
Rutt scores with a jab. Torres acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Torres takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rutt connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rutt.
Danga de danga de dang - Rutt scores with a four punch combination!
Rutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torres manages to avoid it.
Rutt throws a looping overhand right but Torres ducks down to avoid it.
Torres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutt.
Torres throws a head kick but Rutt moves out of range.
Rutt looks to throw the jab but Torres is out of range.
Torres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutt looks to land a combination. Torres sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
John Torres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torres misses with a head kick.
Rutt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Torres doesn't seem bothered though.
Rutt misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rutt thumps Torres with a low kick.
Rutt cracks Torres with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rutt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torres momentarily.
Rutt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rutt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Torres is looking to clinch.
Rutt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rutt lands a glancing blow to the side of Torres's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutt.
A big left from Rutt misses.
Torres defending well as Rutt loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Rutt shows good takedown defense.
Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutt misses with a double jab.
Rutt misses with a few strikes there.
Torres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutt swings for the body but Torres moves out of range.
Rutt blocks a head kick by Torres.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutt misses the target.
Torres tries to land a front kick but Rutt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres shoots in and drives through. Rutt sprawls well.
Frank Rutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Torres.
Rutt lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rutt 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rutt misses with a hook. Torres ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Torres checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutt connects with the punch.
Rutt misses with an uppercut.
Rutt throws a lazy right hand but Torres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torres has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Rutt finds it's way through Torres's defenses.
Torres checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torres gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rutt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutt punishes Torres's body with a nice straight punch.
Rutt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutt throws a leg kick
and Torres counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutt lands a right hook to the body.
Rutt scores with a jab.
Torres has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rutt finds it's way round the side to connect with Torres's head.
Rutt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutt throws a hook but Torres avoids it easily.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Rutt misses.
Rutt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torres closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Torres throws a head kick that half lands.
Rutt sizes up Torres with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Torres checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rutt misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rutt.
Torres takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutt connects with a right hand. Torres shakes it off.
Rutt blocks a head kick by Torres.
Rutt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rutt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutt looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Rutt shows good takedown defense.
Rutt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rutt throws a series of punches but Torres avoids them all with ease.
Torres tries to clinch but Rutt is having none of it.
Rutt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Torres manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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 three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Rutt from controlling successfully.
Frank Rutt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Rutt from controlling successfully.
Torres wants to stand but Rutt is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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.
A low kick from Rutt is predictable there
and Torres counters with a big head kick but Rutt shrugs it off.
Rutt stalks Torres and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Torres's face. Torres staggers backwards, shaken.
Rutt scores with a jab.
Rutt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rutt throws the kick towards the body but Torres avoids it.
Torres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice combination there by Rutt.
Torres looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rutt lands with a cross.
John Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torres misses with a head kick.
Rutt stuns Torres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rutt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rutt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rutt!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cole Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
2 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cole Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Christopher Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mitchell to the mat! Mitchell manages to get full guard.
Mitchell pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie postures up in Mitchell's guard and throws a big left but Mitchell blocks it.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mitchell is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mitchell controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mitchell throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Mitchell's guard.
Gracie postures up in Mitchell's guard and throws a big left but Mitchell blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Mitchell working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mitchell trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Mitchell thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mitchell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mitchell is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mitchell did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie winds up and cracks Mitchell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mitchell trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Mitchell is trying to control but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Mitchell manages to control the position for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the head.
Mitchell tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie has hold of Mitchell's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mitchell manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mitchell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mitchell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Mitchell wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Gracie! Mitchell is hurt baaadly! Gracie is firing away with more strikes - Mitchell is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Christopher Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Lindsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindsey has chosen Californication - RHCP as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Banks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Lindsey!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindsey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Banks misses with a two punch combination.
Banks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lindsey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lindsey shoots for a takedown but Banks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lindsey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lindsey tries for a takedown but Banks manages to get underhooks.
Michael Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Lindsey.
Lindsey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lindsey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banks throws an elbow but misses.
Banks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Banks blocks an elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Banks missing with knees to the body.
Banks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Lindsey improves position.
Lindsey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lindsey slips a jab and a cross from Banks.
Lindsey shoots in looking for a takedown. Banks tries to sprawl out of it but Lindsey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Banks throws the kick towards the body but Lindsey avoids it.
No joy there for Banks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lindsey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Banks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lindsey is looking to clinch.
Lindsey slips a jab and a cross from Banks.
Lindsey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banks pinned against the cage. Banks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daniel Lindsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindsey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banks defends it nicely.
Banks throws a head kick that Lindsey semi-blocks.
Lindsey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Banks does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lindsey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banks's waist but Banks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lindsey off to one side.
Lindsey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lindsey looks gassed!
Lindsey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Banks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindsey dives in and grabs Banks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banks pushes down on Lindsey's head and hops out.
Lindsey dodges the punch combination from Banks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Banks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lindsey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lindsey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Michael Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lindsey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Banks's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banks is on top in guard.
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!
Banks is sitting in close to Lindsey's body. Lindsey has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Banks is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Banks is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lindsey.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Lindsey! Daniel Lindsey retains his light heavyweight title!
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