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LFNC 10 - The X Factor PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Leoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Quake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Leoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Quake!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leoni fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Quake avoids it really well and circles away.
Leoni shoots in but Quake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leoni lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like David Quake has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leoni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Leoni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Leoni lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Quake hang on?
Leoni throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Quake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Quake blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Quake looks gassed!
Quake wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Leoni.
Leoni lands a big shot there that rocks Quake but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Leoni landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quake gets back to half guard.
Leoni is looking to pass Quake's guard but actually Quake recovers to full guard.
Quake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leoni.
Leoni throwing strikes but missing.
Leoni wants to get up but he can't break Quake's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quake pulls Leoni in close to his closed guard and prevents Leoni from doing any damage or advancing position.
Leoni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Quake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leoni postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leoni thuds his right hand into Quake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leoni throws a right hand that Quake ducks under and follows up with a left that Quake also avoids with ease.
Leoni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leoni lands with a shot to the body.
Leoni fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leoni looks to land a combination but Quake avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Quake as Leoni shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Leoni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leoni throws a right and a left that Quake avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Leoni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Quake's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Leoni lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leoni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quake moves away.
Leoni drops Quake with a beautiful combination! Quake stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Leoni is looking for the KO!
Quake is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leoni connects with a stiff jab that staggers Quake - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brandon Leoni!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Wasswa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasswa comes to the cage accompanied by assassin muse. Matthew Cannon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonah Wasswa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasswa misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Wasswa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wasswa.
Cannon avoids the head kick by Wasswa.
Wasswa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cannon.
Wasswa scores with a leg kick.
Cannon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wasswa to the mat! Wasswa manages to get full guard.
Wasswa is looking to stand back up but Cannon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wasswa.
Cannon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cannon is trying to control. Wasswa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cannon thows a huge punch but Wasswa dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasswa looking for submissions off his back.
Cannon wants to control but Wasswa is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cannon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wasswa throws out the jab.
Cannon avoids the head kick by Wasswa.
Nice defenses there by Cannon.
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.
Cannon slips under a jab.
Wasswa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cannon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cannon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wasswa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wasswa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cannon.
Cannon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wasswa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cannon.
Cannon tries for a takedown but Wasswa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jonah Wasswa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasswa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wasswa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wasswa slips under a jab.
Cannon blocks a head kick by Wasswa.
Nice defenses there by Cannon.
Wasswa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cannon ducks under a wild hook from Wasswa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cannon.
Cannon wants to stand but Wasswa has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Cannon trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasswa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cannon prevents Wasswa from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasswa controls Cannon momentarily but Cannon frees himself.
Cannon wants to pass the guard but Wasswa is keeping the position.
Cannon looking to sit in guard and control but Wasswa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wasswa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cannon is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matthew Cannon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cannon stalks Wasswa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wasswa's face. Wasswa staggers backwards, shaken.
Cannon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wasswa scores with a push kick.
Wasswa with a poor takedown
and Cannon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wasswa feints and as Cannon raises his hands in defense, Wasswa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wasswa has gone for a leg lock! Cannon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wasswa's guard.
Cannon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cannon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon trying to move into half guard but instead Wasswa has managed to sweep!
Wasswa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cannon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wasswa, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cannon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wasswa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cannon trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasswa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cannon looking to sit in guard and control but Wasswa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cannon keeping full guard, as Wasswa tries to pass.
Cannon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wasswa manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon won't allow Wasswa to get back to his feet.
Cannon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wasswa controls Cannon momentarily but Cannon frees himself.
Cannon wants to control from the top but Wasswa keeps moving.
Cannon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasswa is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wasswa pulls Cannon in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wasswa has his feet on Cannon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matthew Cannon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Wasswa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wasswa scores with a push kick.
Wasswa takes one to the side of the head.
Cannon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cannon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wasswa misses with a straight left.
Wasswa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wasswa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cannon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wasswa lands a head kick. Cannon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cannon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wasswa throws a series of punches but Cannon avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Cannon or perhaps it was just good defense by Wasswa which made him look bad.
Cannon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jonah Wasswa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Cannon.
Cannon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wasswa lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasswa scores with a one two! Cannon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wasswa connects with a high kick.
Cannon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wasswa connects with a high kick.
Wasswa looks to land a body kick but Cannon moved away.
Wasswa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wasswa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wasswa throws a sloppy head kick and Cannon moves out of range easily.
Wasswa thows a body kick. Cannon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wasswa scores with a jab to the head.
Wasswa lands a head kick!
Wasswa tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasswa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cannon is fending him off so far but Wasswa persists. Nope, Cannon circles away and we're back to standing.
Wasswa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wasswa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wasswa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cannon's sensitive parts.
A big right from Wasswa misses.
Cannon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cannon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cannon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wasswa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cannon on the side of the head.
Wasswa throws a nice looking combination but Cannon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cannon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wasswa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matthew Cannon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannon avoids the head kick by Wasswa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Wasswa.
Wasswa defending well as Cannon loads up on a big left hand.
Wasswa lands a high kick!
Wasswa throws a sloppy head kick and Cannon moves out of range easily.
Wasswa throws a combination that misses
and Cannon counters with a three punch combo that has Wasswa backing up. Wasswa nods at Cannon to acknowledge the strikes.
Wasswa throws a head kick but Cannon moves out of range.
Wasswa throws a head kick but Cannon moves out of range.
Wasswa lands a head kick. Cannon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wasswa throws a sloppy head kick
and Cannon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wasswa's guard now.
Cannon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cannon wants to control from the top but Wasswa keeps moving.
Jonah Wasswa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannon looking to sit in guard and control but Wasswa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cannon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wasswa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonah Wasswa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cannon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Champ, Ghostface Killah. Chris Ward has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Simon Walker's chin.
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Ward!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Simon Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker drops Ward with a beautiful combination! Ward stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Walker is looking for the KO!
It looks like Chris Ward has been cut.
Ward drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker is looking to get back to his feet here but Ward is keeping cool and he's managed to take Walker's back.
Walker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Walker looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Ward scores with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Walker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Ward just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
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.
Let's hope that Ward has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Walker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ward has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Walker's body.
Walker trying to get back to his feet but Ward is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Walker manages to stand up with Ward still on his back. Eventually Ward drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Walker throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Ward keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker looks to land a combination but Ward avoids it well.
Walker tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Walker misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Walker as Ward shoots in.
Ward throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Walker checks a leg kick.
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.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Ward tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Ward moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ward.
Ward lets loose with a powerful body kick. Walker will feel that in the morning.
Ward closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ward controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
I looks like Ward might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Ward's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ward throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Walker throws a nice looking combination but Ward bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ward tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ward somewhat.
Walker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ward.
Walker tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker holding both Ward 's hands and preventing any damage.
Good control from Ward.
Ward working for a choke but Walker is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Walker is in real trouble here. Ward gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Walker is tapping out! Ward wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Ward!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Marker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Franchesco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Marker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Marker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paolo Franchesco!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marker dodges the punch combination from Franchesco.
Franchesco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marker scores with the left hand. Franchesco knows he should have avoided that one.
Franchesco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marker.
Marker slips under a jab from Franchesco.
Franchesco throws a looping overhand right but Marker ducks down to avoid it.
Franchesco loads up on a big right hand but Marker slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franchesco throws a body punch but Marker moves out of range.
Franchesco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marker.
Franchesco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchesco throws a body punch but Marker moves out of range.
Franchesco throws a hook to the side of Marker's head but Marker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Franchesco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marker was well out of range. Poor timing from Franchesco.
Franchesco misses with a looping right.
Franchesco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marker was well out of range. Poor timing from Franchesco.
Franchesco fails to land with a series of punches.
Marker throws a hook to the side of Franchesco's head but Franchesco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franchesco.
Marker misses with a hook. Franchesco ducked under it nicely.
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.
Marker slips a jab and a cross from Franchesco.
Franchesco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marker throws a hook but Franchesco avoids it easily.
Franchesco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franchesco throws a lazy right hand but Marker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marker works the jab nicely.
Marker cracks Franchesco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Franchesco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Franchesco ducks under a wild hook from Marker.
Marker throws an overhand right that lands on Franchesco's shoulder, as Franchesco tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franchesco moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Josh Marker has been cut.
Franchesco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franchesco tries to bum rush Marker with a series of wild strikes but Marker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paolo Franchesco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franchesco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franchesco misses with a body shot.
Franchesco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marker.
Marker throws a series of strikes that have Franchesco backpedaling.
Marker lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franchesco throws a combination that misses
and Marker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Franchesco throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marker counters with a stiff right hand.
Franchesco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franchesco looks gassed!
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!
Franchesco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marker throws out the jab.
Marker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Franchesco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marker.
Franchesco misses with a double jab
and Marker counters with a nice uppercut.
Franchesco misses with a double jab
enabling Marker to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Marker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Marker'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.
Marker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marker jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Franchesco fails to land with a series of punches.
Franchesco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franchesco is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Franchesco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franchesco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marker moves away from the strike by Franchesco.
Franchesco misses with a jab to the body
and Marker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchesco throws a body punch but Marker moves out of range.
Paolo Franchesco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franchesco swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Marker.
A shot to the body from Franchesco misses
and Marker counters with a straight right hand.
Marker throws a lazy right hand but Franchesco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marker throws a series of punches but Franchesco avoids them all with ease.
Franchesco throws a looping overhand right but Marker ducks down to avoid it.
Franchesco staying out of range there.
Franchesco throws a jab when Marker was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franchesco slips a jab from Marker.
Marker moves out of range as Franchesco strikes.
Franchesco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Franchesco misses with a combination
and Marker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Josh Marker is winning the standup battle so far.
Franchesco misses with a jab to the body
and Marker counters with a series of strikes. Franchesco will be more careful next time no doubt.
Franchesco is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Marker misses the target.
Franchesco waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Marker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franchesco staying out of range there.
Franchesco lands a glancing blow to the side of Marker's head.
A punch combination from Marker misses.
Marker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Franchesco on the side of the head.
Franchesco throws a combination that misses
and Marker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Franchesco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Franchesco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marker counters with a stiff right hand.
Franchesco misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Marker to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marker scores with a hook.
Marker moves out of range as Franchesco strikes.
A swing and a miss from Marker.
Franchesco misses with a hook to the body
and Marker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franchesco throws the left hand but Marker avoids the punch easily.
Franchesco misses with a body shot
and Marker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franchesco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marker counters with a stiff right hand.
Franchesco misses the body punch
and Marker 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.
Josh Marker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Marker'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Franchesco connects with a body shot.
Franchesco misses with a jab to the body
and Marker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Franchesco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Franchesco is rocked!
Marker fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Franchesco to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Franchesco looks to clinch but Marker throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Franchesco taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Josh Marker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mclean kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Oasis - F**king in the bushes. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wilson's choice of entrance music: Enter The Dragon. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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257 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Mclean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Mclean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Wilson lands with a shot to the body.
Wilson throws a head kick but Mclean moves out of range.
Mclean misses with a straight left.
Wilson avoids a kick to the body.
Mclean throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Mclean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Mclean catches Wilson right on the button with a cross.
Wilson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mclean sends Wilson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mclean is motioning to the referee to let Wilson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Mclean moves out of range easily.
Mclean throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Wilson throws a nice head kick!
Mclean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wilson walks into a straight right hand from Mclean.
Wilson looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclean lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Wilson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mclean dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lenny Mclean!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorin Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Boyle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thorin Gray!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray feints and as Boyle raises his hands in defense, Gray changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boyle throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boyle throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Boyle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gray is looking to work some ground and pound but Boyle has wrist control.
Boyle is looking for a triangle but Gray pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Boyle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boyle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gray has managed to get both his arms back between Boyle's legs - danger averted.
Gray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boyle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gray throwing strikes but missing.
Gray is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Boyle has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gray is looking to defend but Boyle has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gray! Boyle pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gray taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fred Boyle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cross David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Oh Lets Do it by waka flocka flame. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cross David!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but David swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos takes a swing at David's ribcage but misses.
David tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten David somewhat.
David takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from David. David gets slowly back to his feet.
David fails with a takedown attempt.
Alex Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cross David.
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.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Santos.
Santos has his takedown stuffed
and David counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. David eventually gives up the hold.
David misses with a head shot. Santos uses the momentum to regain guard.
David throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
David wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
David is stalling in the full guard.
David wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
David controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cross David will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
David gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Santos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
David tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but David circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Santos throws a shot to the body.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and David moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Santos!
David landing strikes, looking to finish!
David has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
David content just to control the position here.
David lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
It looks like Alex Santos has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
David tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
David's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
David wants to finish this one by submission but Santos is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from David.
David tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David working the ground and pound effectively.
Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
David controlling the position easily from mount.
David working for a submission but Santos is keeping him at bay.
David content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cross David showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Santos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
David shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alex Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
David gets the takedown into side control.
David taking a breather here.
Santos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santos tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Cross David just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
David shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alex Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cross David.
David shoots in but no luck this time.
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.
Santos throws a series of punches but David moves out of range.
Santos is looking to wear down David with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
David changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Santos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cross David is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David controls the position.
David landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Let's hope that David has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cross David comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got David winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cross David!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Jenike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Jenike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Daley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley is looking to clinch but Jenike is avoiding it.
Jenike tries to clinch up.
Jenike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daley tries to clinch up
and Jenike counters with a single leg into guard. Daley didn't expect that.
Daley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jenike is controlling him.
Daley keeping moving, preventing Jenike from controlling successfully.
Jenike working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daley has his feet on Jenike's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Daley dips to his left and cracks Jenike with an uppercut!
It looks like Eric Jenike has been cut.
Daley tries to clinch
and Jenike decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Daley's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenike postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jenike working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daley has momentary wrist control but Jenike slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenike throws a strike but Daley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jenike looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jenike had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Daley is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jenike Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Daley's back instead.
Jenike throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Daley controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Jenike loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Daley hold on?
Jenike misses with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jenike's arms.
Daley is taking damage to the body and head.
Jenike punishes Daley with strikes from the back mount.
Jenike working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Daley is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Jenike has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Daley taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Jenike!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Vespa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dan Vespa enters the cage!
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140 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Castle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Vespa!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vespa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castle swivels and escapes.
Castle misses with an uppercut.
Frank Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vespa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vespa is defended easily by Castle.
Castle looks to land a combination but Vespa avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Castle misses the target.
Vespa wants to clinch.
Vespa slips under a jab from Castle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vespa tries to clinch but Castle moves out of range.
Vespa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castle swivels and escapes.
Frank Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Vespa.
Castle fails with the takedown
and Vespa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vespa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vespa is working for a submission of some sort.
Ground and pound from Vespa.
Castle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vespa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vespa's back!
Castle looking for the choke but no joy.
Castle scores with strikes from the back.
Castle avoiding Vespa 's attempts to control his hands.
Castle looking for the RNC.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle doesn't have the hooks in and Vespa manages to turn into his guard.
Vespa thows a big elbow that misses.
Castle looking for a guillotine here but Vespa defends easily.
Castle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vespa looking to pass the guard.
Vespa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vespa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vespa is pushing down on Castle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Castle is fighting to maintain full guard but Vespa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Castle looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castle is looking for a sweep. Vespa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Castle thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Vespa. No joy for Castle on that attempt.
The fighters circling - Vespa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vespa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vespa lands in his opponent's guard.
Vespa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vespa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Castle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vespa!
Castle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle prevents Vespa from getting the reversal.
Castle breaks from Vespa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Castle landing strikes from the mount.
Vespa tries to hold on but Castle pushes him away.
Castle with good strikes from the mount here!
Vespa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vespa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Castle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vespa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vespa's guard now.
Castle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vespa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Castle is in close to Vespa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vespa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Castle is controlling him.
Vespa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Castle won't allow Vespa to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vespa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Castle counters with a single leg into guard. Vespa didn't expect that.
Vespa is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Castle with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vespa's head.
Castle stopping the sweep attempt from Vespa.
Vespa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Castle defends well.
Castle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vespa's head.
Castle is working Vespa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vespa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vespa is trying to control the position but Castle postures up.
Castle cracks Vespa with a solid left hand.
Castle works over Vespa with some ground and pound from guard.
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.
Castle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vespa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Castle postures up in Vespa's guard and throws a big left but Vespa blocks it.
Vespa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vespa trying to strike off his back.
Castle scoring with some ground and pound.
Castle 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.
Castle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vespa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vespa controlling the action here.
Castle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vespa pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vespa is looking for a kimura here.
Castle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vespa thows a huge punch but Castle dodges it nicely.
Castle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Castle moves into full guard.
Frank Castle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Castle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vespa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
Castle has momentary wrist control but Vespa slips an elbow through the middle.
Vespa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vespa throws a big right hand that misses.
Vespa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vespa preventing the sweep.
Vespa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vespa tries to clinch but Castle is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Vespa. No joy for Castle on that attempt.
Vespa has managed to clinch.
Vespa pulls guard successfully.
Vespa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vespa has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Castle should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Vespa has tightened it up now! Castle should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Vespa!
Dan Vespa is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tron. Robbie Collins acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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, Roy Walker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Collins!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walker.
A right-left combo lands from Collins.
Collins lands with a shot to the body.
Collins takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Collins throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
Walker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Collins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walker looks to land a combination. Collins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Robbie Collins has been cut.
Collins tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Walker misses.
Collins throws a leg kick which misses Walker's front leg but catches the back leg as Walker tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walker at a distance.
Collins lands a nice looking body shot.
Collins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collins connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Walker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Walker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Collins wants to clinch.
Collins punishes Walker's body with a nice straight punch.
Collins throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.
Collins tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Walker rather than just go for the knockout.
Collins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins digs a good hook to Walker's body.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.
Robbie Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Walker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Collins!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Collins is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Walker.
Collins is trying to stand.
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Collins looks gassed!
Walker controlling from the full mount.
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You get the feeling that Collins really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Walker landing shots from mount.
Walker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Collins hang on?
Walker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Collins is trying to stand up.
Walker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Collins is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You get the feeling that Collins really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Collins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Collins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Roy Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Collins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Walker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Collins thinking.
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
Collins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Walker feints and as Collins raises his hands in defense, Walker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Walker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker stands up over Collins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Walker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walker lands a couple of elbows.
Walker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walker cracks Collins with a solid left hand.
Walker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Walker prevents Collins from getting back to his feet.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Roy Walker just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Walker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collins lands the left hand.
Collins looks to land a combination. Walker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Walker misses with a few strikes there.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Robbie Collins's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from Collins.
Walker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
Walker drops Collins with a beautiful combination! Collins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Walker is looking for the KO!
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!
Collins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Collins misses with a jab to the body
and Walker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Collins's guard now.
Walker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Walker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Collins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Collins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker counters with a left and a right that stings Collins.
Walker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Walker misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Collins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Collins throws a right and a left that Walker avoids nicely.
Collins looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range.
Collins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the body from Collins misses
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Robbie Collins's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Collins connects with a high kick.
Collins looks for the body kick but Walker saw that one coming.
Collins tries to clinch
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walker shoots in and bounces Collins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is looking to stand back up but Walker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Collins.
Walker controlling the pace.
Walker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Walker prevents Collins from standing back up.
Well, if Walker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Collins tries to kick Walker off but Walker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Walker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Walker slips a nice elbow through Collins's hands, connecting with Collins's forehead.
Collins has hold of Walker's hands but Walker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Walker trying to mount his opponent but Collins defends it.
Ground and pound from Walker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Walker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Walker winds up and cracks Collins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker controlling the action here.
Walker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Walker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Collins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Walker lands with some strikes.
Collins trying desperately to get to his feet.
Walker controlling his opponent.
Collins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying desperately to get to his feet.
Walker controlling the position easily from mount.
Collins tries to buck Walker off but he can't manage it.
Walker landing strikes from the mount and Collins is in trouble!
Collins tries to buck Walker off but he can't manage it.
Walker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Walker clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Collins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walker feints and as Collins raises his hands in defense, Walker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walker passes Collins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walker is taking a breather. Collins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Roy Walker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Walker lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Walker.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Collins is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Collins is trying to escape back to his feet but Walker uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Walker is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Collins's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker lands a few punches from side control.
Collins pushes Walker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Walker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Collins's face as Walker controls the position.
Walker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Collins is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Walker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Collins!
Walker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Collins?
Collins wants to try and get back to his feet.
Walker controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Walker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Walker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Walker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Collins is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Collins squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Walker controlling from the full mount.
Walker working Collins over with strikes here.
Walker controlling from mount.
Collins is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Walker landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Walker controlling from mount.
Collins is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Walker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Collins is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Walker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Walker had his way with Robbie Collins in that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Collins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Collins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Collins misses with a hook to the body
and Walker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Collins's guard.
Collins wants to get back to his feet but Walker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Collins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.
Walker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Walker works over Collins with some ground and pound from guard.
Collins is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Collins wants to stand but Walker is controlling the position.
Collins is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker connects with a couple of short punches.
Walker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Walker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Collins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Collins pushes Walker off looking to stand but Walker dives back in and keeps control.
Walker stalling.
Ground and pound from Walker.
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.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walker wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Roy Walker just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Walker fails to land with a series of punches.
Collins misses with a shot to the body
and Walker counters with a nice body shot.
Walker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Collins.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walker.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Collins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Collins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker counters with a left and a right that stings Collins.
Walker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Collins counters with a series of strikes. Walker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Collins scores with a nice right hand.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walker takes one to the chin there.
Collins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walker to score with a decent uppercut.
Walker dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Walker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins clinches but Walker breaks the clinch
and Walker counters with a one-two to the body.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robbie Collins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roy Walker!
Roy Walker retains his welterweight title!
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