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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arjen Van Slang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dforg Zwinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zwinner comes into a darkened arena with his song building. MAMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Arjen Van Slang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dforg Zwinner!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Slang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zwinner tries to get to full guard but Van Slang has control of the leg.
Van Slang throws a strike but Zwinner avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Van Slang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zwinner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Van Slang has Zwinner in his guard.
Zwinner lands a couple of elbows.
Van Slang is looking for a triangle but Zwinner pushes his legs off easily.
Van Slang 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.
Van Slang keeping full guard, as Zwinner tries to pass.
Van Slang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zwinner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zwinner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zwinner works over Van Slang with some ground and pound from guard.
Van Slang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zwinner is aware though and is defending well.
Zwinner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Van Slang is proving hard to escape from.
Van Slang is looking for a triangle but Zwinner pushes his legs off easily.
Van Slang is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwinner gets to his feet - Van Slang follows without any prompting.
Zwinner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zwinner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zwinner landing strikes from the mount.
Zwinner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Van Slang is trying desperately to improve position.
Zwinner content just to control the position here.
Van Slang is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zwinner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Van Slang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zwinner controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Zwinner.
Zwinner with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zwinner prevents Van Slang from getting the reversal.
Zwinner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zwinner is working for a guillotine from mount but Van Slang frees his head quite easily.
Zwinner lands a big shot there that rocks Van Slang but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zwinner controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwinner landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zwinner controlling from mount.
Van Slang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zwinner blocks the strikes from Van Slang.
Zwinner lands strikes from half guard.
Zwinner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Van Slang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zwinner is keen to just control but Van Slang is a slippery customer.
Van Slang gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zwinner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zwinner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Slang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zwinner has managed to get both his arms back between Van Slang's legs - danger averted.
Zwinner tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Slang is retaining full guard.
Van Slang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zwinner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van Slang's guard.
Van Slang wants to improve his position but Zwinner is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Slang actively working from the bottom here.
Van Slang is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dforg Zwinner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zwinner clinches with his opponent.
Van Slang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zwinner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zwinner throws a combination. Van Slang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zwinner lands a high kick!
Van Slang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zwinner was covering up waiting for the punch and Van Slang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zwinner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zwinner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Slang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zwinner dives on top into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zwinner is pushing down on Van Slang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Van Slang is fighting to maintain full guard but Zwinner has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwinner is nestled in close to Van Slang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zwinner decides to stand up.
Van Slang throws a right and a left that Zwinner avoids nicely.
Zwinner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Slang.
Zwinner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Slang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zwinner gets a clinch.
Zwinner gets underhooks to prevent Van Slang's takedown attempt.
Zwinner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zwinner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Slang shoots and misses
and Zwinner counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Van Slang's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjen Van Slang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Slang had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Zwinner is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Van Slang Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Zwinner's back instead.
Van Slang looking for the RNC.
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!
Van Slang loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Zwinner hold on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zwinner breaks Van Slang's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zwinner pushing down on Van Slang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Slang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van Slang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zwinner lands with a punch from half guard.
Zwinner is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Slang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zwinner blocks the strikes from Van Slang.
Zwinner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Van Slang wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Slang looking for submissions off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zwinner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Van Slang actively working from the bottom here.
Van Slang actively working from the bottom here.
Zwinner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Van Slang!
Zwinner working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Van Slang turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Zwinner off and cradles Van Slang's limp body as Zwinner celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Dforg Zwinner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Guy Cascarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Jurkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrzej Jurkowski acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Anthony Guy Cascarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrzej Jurkowski!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cascarino stalks Jurkowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jurkowski's face. Jurkowski staggers backwards, shaken.
Jurkowski shoots in for a double leg but Cascarino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jurkowski tries for a takedown but Cascarino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jurkowski has a takedown stuffed.
Anthony Guy Cascarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Jurkowski.
Jurkowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Jurkowski with that takedown attempt.
Jurkowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cascarino pinned against the cage. Cascarino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jurkowski shoots in for a takedown but Cascarino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jurkowski shoots in for a double leg but Cascarino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A good leg kick by Cascarino.
Jurkowski looks gassed!
Horrible takedown by Jurkowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Cascarino which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cascarino scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cascarino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cascarino drops Jurkowski with a beautiful combination! Jurkowski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cascarino is looking for the KO!
Jurkowski is rocked!
It looks like Andrzej Jurkowski has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jurkowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jurkowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Cascarino finish him?
Cascarino throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jurkowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Cascarino lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jurkowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cascarino connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Jurkowski tumbling to the canvas! Cascarino pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Jurkowski was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Guy Cascarino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daz Rawlinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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, Daz Rawlinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Rawlinson's knee but Rawlinson avoids it well.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Sanchez tries to score with a low kick but Rawlinson moves his leg out of the way.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Rawlinson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
An inside leg kick lands from Rawlinson.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rawlinson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rawlinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanchez backs up against the cage.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rawlinson swivels and escapes.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rawlinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rawlinson!
Sanchez looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawlinson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daz Rawlinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Sanchez.
Rawlinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rawlinson.
Rawlinson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sanchez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rawlinson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sanchez.
Rawlinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rawlinson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rawlinson scores with a leg kick.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rawlinson.
A punch combination from Rawlinson misses.
Rawlinson digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Rawlinson scores with a one two! Sanchez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rawlinson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rawlinson connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Rawlinson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Rawlinson cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Rawlinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rawlinson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanchez will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheers as Rawlinson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Rawlinson looks to land a combination. Sanchez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rawlinson looks to land a combination. Sanchez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Rawlinson.
Rawlinson lands with a nice combination. Sanchez backs away looking to recover.
Sanchez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rawlinson scores with a spinning back kick!
Rawlinson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rawlinson.
Rawlinson scores with a head kick.
Rawlinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rawlinson. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rawlinson's waist but Rawlinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Rawlinson lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Rawlinson does no damage.
Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Rawlinson counters with a one-two to the body.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Rawlinson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rawlinson throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Rawlinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rawlinson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rawlinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlinson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rawlinson lands a head kick!
A nice combination there by Rawlinson.
Rawlinson lands a head shot.
Rawlinson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rawlinson throws a nice head kick!
Rawlinson throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Rawlinson throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Rawlinson scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanchez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Daz Rawlinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rawlinson. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Rawlinson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rawlinson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rawlinson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rawlinson connects with a single shot there.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rawlinson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawlinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanchez backs up against the cage.
Rawlinson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanchez will feel that in the morning.
Sanchez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rawlinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rawlinson scores with a jab to the body.
Rawlinson throws a series of strikes that have Sanchez backpedaling.
Good exchange - Rawlinson coming out on top.
Nice jab there from Rawlinson.
Rawlinson throws a head kick that Sanchez semi-blocks.
Rawlinson scores with a jab.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Rawlinson counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rawlinson throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Rawlinson lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
and Rawlinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daz Rawlinson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rawlinson tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rawlinson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rawlinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daz Rawlinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rawlinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rawlinson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rawlinson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rawlinson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rawlinson throws a one two combo.
Rawlinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice cross by Rawlinson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, jab by Rawlinson - just one landing.
Rawlinson with a jab.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice combination there by Rawlinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlinson scores with the left hand. Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
Rawlinson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rawlinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rawlinson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rawlinson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rawlinson.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Rawlinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rawlinson lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rawlinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rawlinson scores with a head kick.
Rawlinson cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Sanchez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rawlinson.
Rawlinson with a hook.
Rawlinson pushes Sanchez away with a front kick.
Daz Rawlinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Rawlinson cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rawlinson lands with a right hand.
Rawlinson scores with a jab.
Rawlinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rawlinson, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rawlinson. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Rawlinson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.
Rawlinson feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Danga de danga de dang - Rawlinson scores with a four punch combination!
Rawlinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rawlinson lands a high kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Rawlinson!
Rawlinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rawlinson lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
and Rawlinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rawlinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rawlinson throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Rawlinson 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rawlinson misses with a double jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rawlinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlinson thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rawlinson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rawlinson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rawlinson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.
Sanchez shoots and misses
and Rawlinson counters with a head kick. That will keep Sanchez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rawlinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rawlinson throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Rawlinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daz Rawlinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Sanchez.
Rawlinson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rawlinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanchez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rawlinson!
Rawlinson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a heavy elbow.
Sanchez won't let Rawlinson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sanchez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rawlinson?
Sanchez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sanchez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rawlinson because Sanchez loaded up on that one.
Rawlinson is trying to stand up.
Sanchez landing shots from mount.
Rawlinson is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Rawlinson is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rawlinson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rawlinson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daz Rawlinson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Rawlinson counters with a two punch combo.
Rawlinson misses with a double jab.
Rawlinson lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Rawlinson.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Rawlinson counters with a nice body kick.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rawlinson can pounce on him.
Sanchez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rawlinson.
Sanchez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rawlinson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rawlinson is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rawlinson. Rawlinson obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to de liver by Rawlinson. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rawlinson, as that shot connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Rawlinson throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Rawlinson misses.
A jab lands there for Rawlinson.
Rawlinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rawlinson throws a series of strikes that have Sanchez backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Rawlinson.
Rawlinson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Rawlinson.
Rawlinson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rawlinson scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rawlinson cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rawlinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rawlinson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
enabling Rawlinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Daz Rawlinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlinson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rawlinson scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rawlinson tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rawlinson scores with a three punch combo!
Rawlinson looks to land a combination. Sanchez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rawlinson.
Rawlinson scores with a nice right hand.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Rawlinson.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rawlinson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rawlinson lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawlinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rawlinson looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Rawlinson lands a jab-cross combination.
Rawlinson stalks Sanchez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanchez's face. Sanchez staggers backwards, shaken.
Rawlinson scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
and Rawlinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rawlinson lands with a slapping head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rawlinson.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rawlinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rawlinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rawlinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rawlinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rawlinson.
Rawlinson stalks Sanchez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanchez's face. Sanchez staggers backwards, shaken.
Rawlinson misses with a double jab
and Sanchez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rawlinson's guard now.
Rawlinson wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is working Rawlinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rawlinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rawlinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rawlinson has his feet on Sanchez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rawlinson thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Jab from Rawlinson.
Dan Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daz Rawlinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rawlinson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rawlinson cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rawlinson throws a front kick that sends Sanchez stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Rawlinson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez walks into a jab.
Rawlinson throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Rawlinson misses with a double jab.
Rawlinson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daz Rawlinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rawlinson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daz Rawlinson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiefer Frariy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Zentsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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266 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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235 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Good gas tank |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kiefer Frariy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Zentsov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zentsov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frariy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zentsov somewhat.
Frariy throws a series of punches but Zentsov moves out of range.
Zentsov shoots in looking for a takedown. Frariy tries to sprawl out of it but Zentsov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frariy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zentsov takes the fight into the clinch.
Zentsov taking a breather.
Frariy has had enough of the clinch but Zentsov keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zentsov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zentsov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frariy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zentsov has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Zentsov.
Frariy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zentsov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frariy up against the cage.
Frariy is trying to drag Zentsov to the mat but Zentsov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zentsov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kiefer Frariy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zentsov shoots in but Frariy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andrei Zentsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zentsov dives in and grabs Frariy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frariy pushes down on Zentsov's head and hops out.
Frariy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zentsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zentsov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frariy is breathing heavily.
Zentsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zentsov forces Frariy back against the cage and clinches.
Zentsov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frariy wants to break free but Zentsov has control.
Zentsov controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov shoots for a double leg takedown but Frariy sprawls well. He's pushed Zentsov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zentsov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in half guard, Zentsov seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zentsov.
Zentsov slaps away a takedown attempt from Frariy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zentsov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frariy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frariy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Kiefer Frariy has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Zentsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frariy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zentsov swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Zentsov.
Zentsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Frariy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frariy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zentsov closes the distance and clinches.
Zentsov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zentsov scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zentsov avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zentsov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Zentsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kiefer Frariy's cut.
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.
Zentsov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zentsov has a takedown stuffed.
Frariy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zentsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot lands for Zentsov.
Zentsov dives in and grabs Frariy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frariy pushes down on Zentsov's head and hops out.
Kiefer Frariy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov has Frariy up against the cage in a clinch.
Frariy being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Zentsov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frariy working hard to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Zentsov.
Zentsov avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov shoots in for a double leg but Frariy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zentsov is breathing heavily.
Frariy ducks under a wild hook from Zentsov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zentsov.
Frariy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frariy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zentsov as he jumps to the side.
Frariy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zentsov.
Frariy slips a jab from Zentsov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Zentsov or perhaps it was just good defense by Frariy which made him look bad.
Frariy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zentsov.
Zentsov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zentsov closes the distance and clinches up with Frariy, looking for a takedown. Zentsov pushes Frariy against the cage but Frariy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Zentsov as Frariy shoots in.
Kiefer Frariy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zentsov tries to clinch but Frariy moves out of range.
Zentsov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frariy.
Zentsov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frariy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov pushes down on Frariy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zentsov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Zentsov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frariy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zentsov somewhat.
Frariy misses with a double jab
and Zentsov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Frariy's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zentsov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Frariy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frariy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frariy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zentsov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zentsov passes Frariy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Zentsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kiefer Frariy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck for Zentsov with that takedown attempt.
Zentsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zentsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frariy closes the distance but Zentsov moves to the side
and Zentsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zentsov throws a lazy right hand but Frariy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frariy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zentsov shoots in looking for a takedown. Frariy tries to sprawl out of it but Zentsov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frariy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zentsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frariy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zentsov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Frariy has had enough of the clinch but Zentsov keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zentsov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov misses with a takedown attempt - Frariy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kiefer Frariy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Zentsov.
Frariy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zentsov moves away.
A swing and a miss from Zentsov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zentsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zentsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zentsov wants to clinch up but Frariy keeps it at a distance.
Zentsov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frariy swivels and escapes.
Zentsov clinches up against the cage.
Frariy tries to stall but Zentsov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zentsov taking a breather.
Frariy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frariy fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frariy as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Frariy does no damage.
Zentsov instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zentsov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frariy's waist but Frariy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zentsov off to one side.
Andrei Zentsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zentsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Frariy. Frariy gets slowly back to his feet.
Frariy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zentsov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frariy circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frariy circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zentsov.
Zentsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiefer Frariy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zentsov misses with a body punch
and Frariy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frariy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zentsov looks for a takedown but Frariy sprawls well.
Frariy misses with a double jab.
Zentsov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frariy tries to avoid it but Zentsov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frariy to the ground. Frariy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Frariy misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Zentsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zentsov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Zentsov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between marcus davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawson has chosen Anarchy in the UK as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, marcus davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson is trying hard to land a takedown here. davies sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawson ducks under a wild hook from davies.
davies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from davies does no damage.
Lawson gets a takedown into half guard.
Lawson prevents davies from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lawson lands a nice short elbow.
Lawson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lawson wants to pass the guard but davies is defending well.
Lawson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lawson misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
davies is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lawson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lawson misses with a head shot.
Lawson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can davies hang on?
Poor strikes thrown by Lawson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
davies blocking the ground and pound.
Lawson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lawson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. davies can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
davies wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lawson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lawson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Lawson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
davies wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lawson.
Lawson lands a big shot there that rocks davies but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lawson looking to finish with strikes here!
Lawson thowing shots but they're missing.
Lawson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lawson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lawson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
davies sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
davies knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lawson on the ground.
Lawson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks davies with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
davies is controlling Lawson's trapped leg to prevent Lawson from advancing to side control.
davies avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawson.
Lawson tries to pass to full mount but davies defends it.
Lawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lawson looks gassed!
davies is looking to escape.
davies trying to control but Lawson postures up.
Lawson working over davies with some ground and pound. davies looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lawson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
davies connects with the punch.
It looks like Ross Lawson has been cut.
davies tries to bum rush Lawson with a series of wild strikes but Lawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
marcus davies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
davies tries to bum rush Lawson with a series of wild strikes but Lawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
marcus davies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from davies misses its intended target.
davies lands with a nice combination. Lawson backs away looking to recover.
davies misses with a wild combination.
Lawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from davies.
Lawson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
davies is looking for a sweep.
davies is trying to buck Lawson off.
davies can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Lawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Lawson's cut.
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.
davies looks to land a combination but Lawson avoids it well.
Lawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as davies throws out the jab.
davies swings for the body but Lawson moves out of range.
davies misses with a two punch combination.
davies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
davies lands with a shot to the body.
davies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawson.
Some wild striking there from davies.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from davies.
davies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
davies missing with a left hand there. Lawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lawson tries to pull guard but davies holds him up against the cage and eventually Lawson drops back down to his feet.
marcus davies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Lawson.
davies looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lawson tries to score a body lock takedown but davies shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
davies prevents the takedown attempt.
Lawson tries to score a body lock takedown but davies shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
davies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lawson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lawson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lawson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but davies regains guard immediately.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson works over davies with some ground and pound from guard.
davies is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lawson tries to free his leg and advance position but davies is retaining full guard.
Lawson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
davies utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lawson pushing down on davies's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lawson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawson throwing shots but davies is blocking nicely.
davies pushes Lawson off and gets back to his feet.
marcus davies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Lawson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
davies throws a series of punches but Lawson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
davies throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawson shoots in looking for a takedown. davies tries to sprawl out of it but Lawson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. davies manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
davies throws a series of punches but Lawson moves out of range.
davies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
davies misses with a wild combination.
davies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming davies to the mat! davies manages to get full guard.
davies on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if davies tries to get out of the position.
Lawson postures up and lands a big shot to davies's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson scoring with some ground and pound.
davies wants to stand up but Lawson is controlling him.
davies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawson.
Lawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
davies utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
davies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawson.
davies avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
davies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lawson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lawson working davies over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Lawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ross Lawson's cut.
That's time! davies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
davies throws a series of strikes that have Lawson backpedaling.
Lawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from davies.
davies swinging wilding here.
Lawson shoots in for a double leg but davies sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lawson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
davies misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from davies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for davies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
davies misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
davies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lawson.
Lawson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from davies.
davies slaps away a takedown attempt from Lawson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
marcus davies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Lawson.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawson shoots for a takedown but davies saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lawson dives in and grabs davies's left leg, looking for a takedown. davies pushes down on Lawson's head and hops out.
davies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawson.
Lawson closes the distance and clinches up with davies, looking for a takedown. Lawson pushes davies against the cage but davies circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lawson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lawson lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
davies keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
Lawson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
davies is trying to control the position but Lawson postures up.
davies keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
davies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawson.
davies keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
Lawson won't allow davies to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Lawson with that takedown attempt.
davies looks to land a combination. Lawson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
davies connects with a nice looking jab.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lawson is looking to work some ground and pound but davies has wrist control.
Lawson throwing strikes from guard but davies blocks nicely.
Lawson throwing strikes but missing.
Lawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. davies swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ross Lawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson wants to control from the top but davies keeps moving.
davies is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts davies as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ross Lawson.
I've got Lawson 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Lawson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and yobie itim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parantainen comes to the cage accompanied by Jaakko kertoo asiaa.. yobie itim will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaakko Parantainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, yobie itim!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
itim throws a head kick but Parantainen moves out of range.
itim lands a high kick!
itim lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parantainen will feel that in the morning.
Parantainen throws a head kick that misses
and itim counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Parantainen throws a lazy head kick
and itim counters with a head kick. That will keep Parantainen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
itim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Parantainen.
A head kick by itim misses
and Parantainen counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Parantainen misses
and itim counters with a nice kick to the body.
itim misses with a straight right.
itim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Parantainen.
Parantainen throws a lazy body kick
and itim counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Parantainen throws a sloppy head kick
and itim counters with a big head kick but Parantainen shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
itim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Parantainen.
itim wants to clinch.
Parantainen blocks a head kick by itim.
itim tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Parantainen misses
and itim counters with a head kick. That will keep Parantainen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters circling a little - Parantainen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jaakko Parantainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
itim misses with a head kick.
Jaakko Parantainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from itim.
Parantainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and itim counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Parantainen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
itim fails in his attempt to clinch.
itim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parantainen throws a sloppy head kick
and itim counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Parantainen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Parantainen is breathing heavily.
itim tries a head kick but it misses.
itim throws a nice head kick!
itim throws a body punch but Parantainen moves out of range.
itim throws a head kick but Parantainen moves out of range.
itim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from itim.
Good work by itim as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
itim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parantainen avoids the head kick by itim.
itim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parantainen throws a sloppy head kick
and itim counters with a head kick.
Parantainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and itim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
itim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parantainen throws a sloppy head kick
and itim counters with a flying knee. Nice.
itim throws a head kick but Parantainen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
itim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
itim throws a head kick that Parantainen semi-blocks.
itim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parantainen throws a sloppy head kick
and itim counters with a flying knee. Nice.
itim tries a head kick but it misses.
itim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Parantainen.
itim throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from itim.
itim lands with a slapping head kick.
itim throws a head kick that misses
and Parantainen counters with a big head kick but itim shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
yobie itim dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
itim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parantainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A lazy body kick from Parantainen
and itim counters with an inside leg kick.
Parantainen throws a head kick that misses
and itim counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Parantainen throws a lazy head kick
and itim counters with a big head kick but Parantainen shrugs it off.
Parantainen leaves itim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
yobie itim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parantainen throws a head kick that misses
and itim counters with a big head kick but Parantainen shrugs it off.
itim throws a head kick but Parantainen moves out of range.
itim misses with a head kick.
itim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parantainen pinned against the cage. Parantainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parantainen avoids the head kick by itim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
itim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
itim misses with a series of wild punches.
itim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
itim throws a sloppy head kick and Parantainen moves out of range easily.
Jaakko Parantainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
itim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parantainen is fending him off so far but itim persists. Nope, Parantainen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaakko Parantainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of yobie itim.
A low kick from Parantainen is predictable there
and itim counters with a head kick. That will keep Parantainen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two 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.
itim throws a sloppy head kick
and Parantainen counters with a good, hard body kick but itim shrugs it off.
itim lands with a kick to the temple. Parantainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
itim lands a head kick. Parantainen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
itim throws a head kick that misses.
itim lands with a kick to the temple. Parantainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from itim.
itim scores with a head kick.
itim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
itim throws a sloppy head kick and Parantainen moves out of range easily.
Parantainen swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
itim throws a head kick that misses
and Parantainen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. itim is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Parantainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
itim throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
itim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Parantainen.
itim throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
itim throws a head kick but Parantainen moves out of range.
itim throws a head kick that Parantainen semi-blocks.
itim misses with a head kick.
itim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
itim lands a front kick.
itim throws a head kick that half lands.
itim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parantainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
itim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parantainen avoids the head kick by itim.
itim dives in and grabs Parantainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parantainen pushes down on itim's head and hops out.
itim tries a head kick but it misses.
itim scores with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Parantainen
and itim counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
yobie itim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
itim lands with a kick to the temple. Parantainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
itim misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Parantainen misses
and itim counters with a nice body kick.
itim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
itim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
itim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parantainen stuffs the takedown attempt from itim. itim gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
itim misses with a head kick.
Parantainen throws a right hand that itim ducks under and follows up with a left that itim also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Parantainen.
Parantainen blocks a head kick by itim.
itim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parantainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parantainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but itim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
itim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Parantainen.
Parantainen throws a sloppy head kick
and itim counters with a head kick. That will keep Parantainen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
itim tries a head kick but it misses.
itim throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
itim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
itim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Parantainen.
Parantainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
itim connects with a high kick.
itim throws a head kick that misses.
Parantainen avoids the body shot from itim.
Parantainen misses with a leg kick
and Parantainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
itim fails with the takedown.
Parantainen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract itim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
itim goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
itim goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
itim misses with a head kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Parantainen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
itim throws a sloppy head kick and Parantainen moves out of range easily.
Parantainen avoids the head kick by itim.
Parantainen throws a nice looking combination but itim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parantainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
itim throws a sloppy head kick and Parantainen moves out of range easily.
itim looks to throw the jab but Parantainen is out of range.
itim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
itim throws a head kick that half lands.
itim throws a sloppy head kick
and Parantainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
itim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parantainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
itim misses with a head kick.
Parantainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
itim throws a sloppy head kick and Parantainen moves out of range easily.
Jaakko Parantainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parantainen blocks a jab.
yobie itim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
itim lands a head kick. Parantainen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
yobie itim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well itim has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... yobie itim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuada Arumani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas has chosen Ace of Spades as his entrance music. Nuada Arumani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nuada Arumani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Dallas!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arumani lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dallas circles away quickly and effectively.
Dallas tries to clinch up but Arumani circles away and keeps his distance.
Arumani misses with a few strikes there.
Arumani stuffs the takedown attempt from Dallas. Dallas gets slowly back to his feet.
Dallas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arumani did well to prevent Dallas getting side control.
Dallas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dallas stops Arumani from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dallas tries to pass to full mount but Arumani defends it.
Dallas prevents Arumani from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arumani sees it coming and defends easily.
Dallas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arumani punching from the bottom.
Dallas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No joy there for Arumani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Arumani.
A combination from Arumani does no damage.
Dallas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arumani displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Arumani works over Dallas's head and body with a nice combination.
Nuada Arumani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arumani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dallas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Arumani.
Arumani cracks Dallas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dallas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Arumani.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dallas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arumani slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arumani wants to stand but Dallas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dallas trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dallas trying to control the position.
Dallas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dallas looks gassed!
Arumani showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Arumani has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Arumani pushes down on Dallas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Arumani stands up from half guard.
Dallas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arumani sprawls well. Arumani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dallas gets slowly back to his feet.
Nuada Arumani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Dallas.
Arumani lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arumani.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arumani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Arumani.
Nice uppercut lands for Arumani. That snapped Dallas's head back.
Arumani is working the combinations to good effect here.
Arumani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arumani misses with a few strikes there.
Arumani throws a right and a left that Dallas avoids nicely.
Arumani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arumani stalks Dallas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dallas's face. Dallas staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Dan Dallas has been cut.
Dallas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arumani's waist but Arumani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dallas off to one side.
Arumani scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Arumani misses with a few strikes there.
Arumani lands with a nice combination. Dallas backs away looking to recover.
Arumani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Arumani misses.
A punch combination from Arumani misses.
Arumani throws a series of punches but Dallas avoids them all with ease.
Arumani's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Arumani duly obliges.
Dallas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arumani misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arumani tries to bum rush Dallas with a series of wild strikes but Dallas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nuada Arumani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arumani throws a series of punches but Dallas moves out of range.
Arumani misses with a few strikes there.
Arumani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dallas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arumani.
Arumani lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Arumani.
Arumani connects with a body shot.
Arumani lands a two punch combo.
Arumani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arumani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arumani goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Arumani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dallas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arumani.
Arumani scores with a one two! Dallas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dallas misses with a takedown attempt - Arumani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuada Arumani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Dallas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Arumani lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Arumani connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arumani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dallas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arumani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arumani moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Arumani lands a jab-cross combination.
Arumani misses with the combination.
Dallas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arumani moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dallas.
Dallas is breathing heavily.
Arumani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dallas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Arumani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arumani scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Arumani defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dallas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arumani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dallas.
Arumani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arumani scores with a three punch combo!
Arumani misses with a two punch combination.
Nuada Arumani is winning the standup battle so far.
Arumani misses with a wild combination.
Dallas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arumani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dallas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dallas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arumani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arumani throws a one two combo.
Arumani stalks Dallas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dallas's face. Dallas staggers backwards, shaken.
Arumani throws a right hand that Dallas ducks under and follows up with a left that Dallas also avoids with ease.
Arumani scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Arumani fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Arumani misses.
Dallas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arumani circles away.
Nuada Arumani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Dallas.
Arumani misses with a series of wild punches.
Dallas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arumani's waist but Arumani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dallas off to one side.
Arumani misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arumani lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Arumani stalks Dallas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dallas's face. Dallas staggers backwards, shaken.
Arumani swinging wilding here.
Dallas is looking to clinch but Arumani is avoiding it.
Arumani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arumani throws a series of punches but Dallas avoids them all with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Arumani.
Arumani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Arumani.
Arumani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arumani misses with a two punch combination.
Dallas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Arumani throws a series of punches but Dallas moves out of range.
Arumani scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dallas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arumani circles away.
Arumani throws a combination. Dallas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arumani lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Arumani fails to land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Arumani scores with a four punch combination!
Arumani lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Arumani throws a one two combo.
Dallas dodges the punch combination from Arumani.
Arumani misses with a double jab.
Arumani moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No joy there for Arumani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arumani throws a nice looking combination but Dallas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arumani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dallas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A right-left combo lands from Arumani.
Arumani throws a right and a left that Dallas avoids nicely.
Dallas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arumani.
Dallas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Arumani!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dallas lands a big shot there that rocks Arumani but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dallas thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dallas punching from mount but Arumani doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Arumani wants to control but Dallas is having none of it.
Arumani tries to reverse the position but Dallas maintains control.
Dallas avoids the attempt from Arumani to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dallas punishing his opponent with strikes.
Arumani holds on to Dallas around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuada Arumani dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Dallas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Arumani as Dallas shoots in.
Arumani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arumani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arumani lands a jab-cross combination.
Arumani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arumani lands a nice looking body shot.
Dallas looks for a takedown but Arumani sprawls well.
Nuada Arumani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Dallas.
Arumani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dallas.
Some wild striking there from Arumani.
Arumani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dallas tries to clinch there but Arumani circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dallas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arumani throws a series of punches but Dallas avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arumani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arumani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dallas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arumani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Arumani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dallas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dallas.
Arumani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arumani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dallas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dallas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arumani.
Arumani moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dallas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arumani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arumani misses with a wild combination.
Arumani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuada Arumani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Arumani lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arumani throws a right hand that Dallas ducks under and follows up with a left that Dallas also avoids with ease.
Dallas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arumani but Arumani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arumani fails to land with a series of punches.
Arumani fails to land with a series of punches.
Arumani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arumani misses with a wild combination.
Arumani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arumani throws a series of punches but Dallas moves out of range.
A combination from Arumani does no damage.
Arumani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arumani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arumani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arumani scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nuada Arumani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dallas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arumani sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dallas somewhat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Arumani!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arumani closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Arumani misses with a double jab.
Dallas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arumani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dallas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arumani.
Some wild striking there from Arumani.
Arumani misses with a wild combination.
Arumani scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dan Dallas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dallas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arumani wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arumani is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dallas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dallas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Arumani lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dallas doesn't seem phased though.
Dallas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arumani tries to avoid it but Dallas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arumani to the ground. Arumani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arumani lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dallas fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Arumani.
Dallas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arumani swivels and escapes.
Arumani lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arumani.
Arumani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arumani misses with the combination.
Arumani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dallas throws out the jab.
Dallas dodges the punch combination from Arumani.
Dallas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dallas fakes the leg kick and cracks Arumani in the body.
Arumani lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arumani.
Arumani lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dallas circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuada Arumani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arumani, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuada Arumani!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between GR Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGrady has chosen Scotland The Brave as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, GR Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William McGrady!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrady takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGrady slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones trying to control the position but McGrady is working away.
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones working away.
McGrady prevents Jones from improving position.
McGrady tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGrady is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGrady flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jones could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McGrady is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGrady is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGrady is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
McGrady working Jones over with strikes here.
McGrady lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrady is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McGrady prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
McGrady postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! McGrady connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McGrady is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McGrady is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McGrady looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McGrady lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McGrady working Jones over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William McGrady will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGrady avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGrady won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
McGrady throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones keeping moving, preventing McGrady from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGrady looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
McGrady slows the pace down in half guard.
McGrady is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGrady.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGrady is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGrady scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGrady is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGrady.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGrady has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McGrady jumps into side control!
McGrady working the ground and pound.
McGrady scoring with punches and elbows.
McGrady trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones tries to buck McGrady off but McGrady is having none of it.
McGrady cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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.
McGrady in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McGrady works his way into full mount!
McGrady landing shots from mount.
McGrady scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGrady can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William McGrady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McGrady is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones wants to control but McGrady is keeping him busy.
McGrady trying to control but Jones postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGrady regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGrady looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGrady scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McGrady tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him.
McGrady looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McGrady smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McGrady trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
McGrady working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones regains half guard there - taking advantage of McGrady's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
McGrady slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
McGrady working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
William McGrady has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGrady lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
McGrady scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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.
McGrady landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McGrady seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGrady slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Nice strikes from McGrady there.
GR Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
William McGrady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McGrady uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William McGrady.
I've got McGrady winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William McGrady!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonaz Obsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smiff comes to the cage accompanied by New born. Obsen has chosen Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Smiff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Yonaz Obsen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiff just misses with a punch to the body.
Obsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smiff sprawls well. Smiff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Obsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Obsen shoots in but Smiff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smiff misses with a wild body shot.
Smiff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smiff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smiff wants it to stay on the feet.
Tony Smiff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yonaz Obsen.
Obsen shoots for a takedown but Smiff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Obsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smiff pinned against the cage. Smiff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smiff throws a low kick, looking for Obsen's leg but Obsen calmly moves out of range.
Obsen tries for a takedown but Smiff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obsen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Obsen stops Smiff from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obsen trying to advance position but Smiff counters by regaining guard.
Smiff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Obsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Obsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smiff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Obsen on the ground.
Obsen looks gassed!
Obsen wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smiff tries to clinch but Obsen is having none of it.
Smiff drops Obsen with a beautiful combination! Obsen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smiff is looking for the KO!
It looks like Yonaz Obsen has been cut.
Smiff cracks Obsen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smiff has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Obsen to stand back up!
Obsen is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff throws a shot to the body.
Obsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Smiff finish him?
Smiff misses with a wild combination.
Smiff throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smiff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obsen seems to have recovered his senses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smiff tries to clinch but Obsen is having none of it.
Smiff rushes Obsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smiff scores with a knee to the head.
Smiff lands a nice knee to the body.
Smiff creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Obsen's defenses.
Smiff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Obsen.
Obsen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smiff smiles and moves away.
Tony Smiff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Obsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Obsen dodges the punch combination from Smiff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obsen shoots in and bounces Smiff off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Obsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obsen wants to pass the guard but Smiff is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Obsen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smiff is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Obsen, into his guard.
Obsen is looking for a triangle but Smiff pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obsen working for a triangle but Smiff defends it easily.
Obsen working for a triangle but Smiff defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Smiff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yonaz Obsen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A combination from Smiff does no damage.
Tony Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smiff lands a really nice looking cross but Obsen seems unphased.
Obsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smiff swivels and escapes.
Obsen scores with a takedown into Smiff's guard.
Smiff keeping full guard, as Obsen tries to pass.
Obsen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smiff dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Obsen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obsen looking for a guillotine here but Smiff defends easily.
Obsen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smiff has picked Obsen up and slammed him! Obsen can't keep hold of the triangle and Smiff manages to pass to side control!
Obsen tries to bench press Smiff off him but Smiff keeps the position.
Obsen is trying to work for a sweep but Smiff has mounted him!
Obsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smiff sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Obsen tries to lock up and control but Smiff gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smiff looking to control and managing it successfully.
Obsen is desperately trying to improve his position but Smiff has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obsen tries to hold on but Smiff pushes him away.
Obsen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Obsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smiff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Obsen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Smiff has his hands clasped together but Obsen extends an breaks Smiff's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Obsen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yonaz Obsen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boblay Lachlay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Cornish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lachlay might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ENGLAND BELONGS TO ME. Jeremy Cornish is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Boblay Lachlay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Cornish!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornish misses with a looping right.
Cornish throws a looping overhand right but Lachlay ducks down to avoid it.
Lachlay shoots in for a takedown but Cornish shows good takedown defense.
Lachlay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lachlay drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lachlay wants to stand but Cornish has his arm trapped.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornish is trying to improve his position.
Cornish is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lachlay tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lachlay has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cornish struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cornish throws a jab when Lachlay was well out of range.
Cornish circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cornish stuffs the takedown attempt from Lachlay. Lachlay gets slowly back to his feet.
Lachlay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lachlay shoots in and drives through. Cornish sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boblay Lachlay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cornish stuffs the takedown attempt from Lachlay. Lachlay gets slowly back to his feet.
Cornish avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cornish.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lachlay on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lachlay is not content to let Cornish control the position.
Cornish lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cornish dominated that round.
That's time! Lachlay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cornish looks to score with a jab to the body but Lachlay is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cornish, as that shot connected.
Lachlay tries to clinch there but Cornish circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Cornish scores with a four punch combination!
Lachlay moves in looking to clinch but Cornish pushes him off.
Lachlay misses with a takedown
letting Cornish counter with a right hand.
Cornish scores with a hook to the body. Lachlay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cornish with a jab.
Lachlay gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cornish makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornish with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cornish throws a big right hand that misses.
Cornish postures up in Lachlay's guard and throws a big left but Lachlay blocks it.
Cornish pushing down on Lachlay's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cornish has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lachlay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cornish.
Lachlay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cornish scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cornish prevents Lachlay from standing back up.
Lachlay trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lachlay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cornish tries to pass to full mount but Lachlay defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornish working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lachlay is looking to escape.
Cornish sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lachlay defending well though.
Cornish scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lachlay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cornish.
Cornish throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cornish takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cornish not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cornish missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lachlay is in trouble now - Cornish has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornish won't let Lachlay get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Cornish lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cornish lands a big elbow.
Cornish cracks Lachlay with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jeremy Cornish has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cornish lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lachlay hang on?
Cornish landing punches.
Cornish in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cornish looking to control but Lachlay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornish raining down shots from the mount!
Cornish working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cornish looking to control but Lachlay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cornish landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cornish lands with some strikes.
Lachlay is in a horrible position here. Cornish smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cornish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lachlay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lachlay tries to clinch but Cornish moves away
and Cornish counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cornish trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cornish looking to pass the guard.
Lachlay wants to get back to his feet but Cornish is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cornish wants to control from the top but Lachlay keeps moving.
Cornish lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cornish throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cornish trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornish is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cornish scoring with some ground and pound.
Lachlay pushes Cornish off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cornish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lachlay was well out of range. Poor timing from Cornish.
Lachlay darts in trying to clinch
and Cornish counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornish throws a series of punches but Lachlay avoids them all with ease.
Lachlay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cornish counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lachlay won't be happy with that.
Cornish is working Lachlay over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cornish postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cornish throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lachlay works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ground and pound from Cornish.
Cornish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cornish throwing shots but Lachlay is blocking nicely.
Lachlay regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cornish.
Cornish thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornish with a nice head shot there.
Cornish wants to control from the top but Lachlay keeps moving.
Cornish throwing strikes from guard but Lachlay blocks nicely.
Cornish throwing strikes but missing.
Cornish postures up in Lachlay's guard and throws a big left but Lachlay blocks it.
Cornish chips away with some ground and pound.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cornish accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cornish is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cornish throws a strike but Lachlay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lachlay won't allow Cornish to sweep him here.
Cornish pulls Lachlay in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cornish really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lachlay misses with a takedown attempt
and Cornish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lachlay fails with the takedown
enabling Cornish to counter with a crisp jab.
Lachlay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cornish fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lachlay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cornish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boblay Lachlay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cornish closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cornish lands in his opponent's guard.
Cornish keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lachlay's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornish trying to control but Lachlay is working from the bottom.
Cornish in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cornish trying to control but Lachlay is working from the bottom.
Cornish looking to pass the guard.
Cornish lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cornish throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cornish looking to sit in guard and control but Lachlay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lachlay stopping the sweep attempt from Cornish.
Cornish trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornish lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lachlay!
Cornish looking to control but Lachlay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cornish lands a nice shot to the head.
Cornish landing shots from mount.
Cornish lands a big shot there that rocks Lachlay but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lachlay is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cornish connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lachlay suckers Cornish into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Lachlay is now in Cornish's guard!
Lachlay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cornish dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lachlay shoots and misses
and Cornish counters with a series of strikes. Lachlay will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lachlay tries to clinch but Cornish moves away
and Cornish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cornish throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lachlay.
Cornish scores a takedown into full mount!
Lachlay wants to get back to his feet.
Cornish landing strikes from the mount and Lachlay is in trouble!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cornish landing shots from mount.
Cornish lands a big shot there that rocks Lachlay but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornish breaks from Lachlay's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cornish cracks Lachlay with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cornish lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lachlay hang on?
Cornish lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lachlay in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lachlay is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Cornish.
Oh Lachlay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cornish with shots to the head and body - Lachlay looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lachlay seems to have got his legs back now.
Cornish controlling the pace for now.
Cornish trying to control but Lachlay is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornish lands a nice shot to the head.
Cornish cracks Lachlay with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lachlay is bucking up trying to escape but Cornish cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cornish lands a big shot there that rocks Lachlay but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cornish working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cornish lands a big shot to the head and Lachlay winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jeremy Cornish!
Jeremy Cornish is the new lightweight champion!
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