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LUC:25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between bitty mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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214 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, bitty mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony McCoy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mack shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCoy as he avoids it easily.
McCoy misses with a double jab.
McCoy misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from McCoy does it's job there.
mack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCoy defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from mack.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bitty mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy misses with the combination.
McCoy digs a good body shot into mack's ribs.
No luck for mack with that takedown attempt.
McCoy lands a jab to the head.
It looks like bitty mack has been cut.
McCoy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McCoy's corner calls for a 1-2. McCoy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
mack looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCoy is fending him off so far but mack persists. Nope, McCoy circles away and we're back to standing.
mack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCoy.
mack is breathing heavily.
mack fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from McCoy finds it's target.
mack tries for a takedown but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCoy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McCoy lands a two punch combo.
McCoy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McCoy drops mack with a beautiful combination! mack stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCoy is looking for the KO!
mack is rocked!
McCoy is working the combinations to good effect here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCoy thuds a left hand into mack's body.
McCoy 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 mack tumbling to the canvas! McCoy pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! mack was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tony McCoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavo Menezes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Charlie Simpson's chin.
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Menezes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Menezes.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Menezes avoids it well.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes.
Menezes takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Menezes throws a big shot that misses.
Menezes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
Menezes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Menezes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson works the jab nicely.
Simpson lands a nice hook to Menezes's body. Menezes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Menezes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simpson's hands.
It looks like Charlie Simpson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson throws a right hand that Menezes ducks under and follows up with a left that Menezes also avoids with ease.
Menezes lands a with a good body shot.
Menezes throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes misses with a body shot
and Simpson counters with a right hand to the body.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Menezes circles away quickly and effectively.
Gustavo Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Menezes.
Simpson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Menezes's hands.
Menezes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Menezes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Menezes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menezes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Menezes looks gassed!
Menezes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menezes thinking.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simpson!
Simpson throws a right hand that Menezes ducks under and follows up with a left that Menezes also avoids with ease.
Simpson scores with a shot to the body.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Menezes.
Simpson cracks a nice hook into Menezes's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Simpson throws a series of strikes that have Menezes backpedaling.
Simpson is looking to wear down Menezes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson dips to his left and cracks Menezes with an uppercut!
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Menezes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
A right-left combo lands from Simpson.
Menezes takes one to the chin there.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Menezes.
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simpson!
Menezes moves forwards but Simpson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simpson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Simpson lands with a nice combination. Menezes backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Simpson scores with a four punch combination!
Simpson works Menezes's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Simpson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Menezes at a distance.
Simpson lands a jab-cross combination.
Simpson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Menezes avoids nicely.
Simpson lands a with a good body shot.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Menezes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Menezes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simpson swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Simpson'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.
Menezes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Charlie Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Menezes misses with a hook.
Menezes misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Simpson.
Simpson throws a right hand that Menezes ducks under and follows up with a left that Menezes also avoids with ease.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Menezes.
Menezes is breathing heavily.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Menezes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Menezes throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters with a right hand to the body.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simpson tests Menezes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simpson!
Menezes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Menezes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Simpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Menezes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Simpson has got the better of the exchanges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson scores with a jab to the head.
Menezes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menezes dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Charlie Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Menezes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Menezes.
Simpson scores with a decent looking hook.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Simpson scores with a three punch combo!
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes misses with a body punch
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
Menezes looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Menezes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menezes can do to turn this around?
Menezes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpson lands a two punch combo.
Simpson lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a right hook to the body.
Menezes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Good shot there by Simpson.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Menezes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Simpson lunges at Menezes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Menezes's hand.
Simpson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simpson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Menezes avoids it well.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Menezes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Menezes dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Menezes counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Menezes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Menezes misses with a shot to the body
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Simpson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Simpson's cut.
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!
Simpson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Simpson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Menezes misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Simpson lands a two punch combo.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Simpson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Menezes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Menezes backing up. Menezes nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simpson swinging wilding here.
Simpson lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Menezes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simpson cracks a nice hook into Menezes's ribs.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Simpson. That snapped Menezes's head back.
Simpson lands a jab-cross combination.
Menezes throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Simpson lands a right hook to the body.
Menezes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Menezes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Menezes misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Menezes backing up. Menezes nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson throws a combination. Menezes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Simpson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Simpson duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson tries to bum rush Menezes with a series of wild strikes but Menezes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Simpson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Menezes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Menezes counters with a two punch combo.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson lands with an overhand left.
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
Menezes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Simpson.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands with a shot to the body.
Menezes misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gustavo Menezes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Menezes backs up against the cage.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Menezes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charlie Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simpson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Simpson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Eins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Dweller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Eins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Dweller!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eins misses with a looping left.
Dweller moves out of range of the body kick.
Eins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eins lands a jab to the nose.
Dweller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dweller moves forwards but Eins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dweller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dweller checks a leg kick.
Dweller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dweller's calf.
Eins connects with a crisp jab.
Dweller takes one on the button.
Eins misses with a straight left.
Dweller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dweller is rocked!
Eins throws a hook but Dweller avoids it easily.
Dweller is still on wobbly legs! Can Eins finish him?
Eins misses with a looping left.
Eins misses with a hook.
Dweller blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dweller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eins throws a hook to the side of Dweller's head but Dweller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eins throws a hook but Dweller avoids it easily.
Eins throws a hook to the side of Dweller's head but Dweller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dweller seems to have recovered his senses.
Dweller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eins, pushing him back against the cage.
Eins breaks from the clinch.
Dweller misses with a low kick.
Dweller tries for a takedown but Eins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dweller doesn't manage to clinch there - Eins circles away.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Eins has cracked Dweller with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Eins lands another huge swinging hook and Dweller tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Dweller, before Eins can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Eins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Wade has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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Basic striking
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Price!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Price throws a shot from downtown. Wade moves away and avoids it.
Wade looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Price is fending him off so far but Wade persists. Nope, Price circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Price. No joy for Wade on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wade looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Price is fending him off so far but Wade persists. Nope, Price circles away and we're back to standing.
Wade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Price swivels and escapes.
Price tests Wade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wade fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Price sprawls well initially but Wade persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Price tries to get to full guard but Wade has control of the leg.
Price landing rabbit punches to the side of Wade's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wade connects with a nice short shot to Price's temple.
Price tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Price misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wade is working away from the top position though.
Wade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Price on the ground.
Wade throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wade drops an elbow to the side of Price's head.
Wade blocks the strikes from Price.
Price has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wade lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wade fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Wade or perhaps it was just good defense by Price which made him look bad.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wade is defended easily by Price.
Price scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade punching from the bottom.
Price thows a huge punch but Wade dodges it nicely.
Wade throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Price throwing shots but Wade is blocking nicely.
Price sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wade missing with punches from the bottom.
Price not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Price wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wade keeps working.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wade with a poor takedown
and Price cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wade.
You can see the frustration on Price's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Price is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wade's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Price trying to control here.
Price tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ground and pound from Wade.
Price is trying to control but can't.
Wade thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Price with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Price misses with a takedown attempt
and Wade counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wade.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price is trying to keep Wade in close.
Wade postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wade really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Price 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.
Price will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wade postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Price manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wade manages to get himself to full guard.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Wade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wade lands a good elbow from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Price will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wade has his takedown stuffed
and Price counters with a takedown into side control.
Price throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Price throws a strike aimed at the side of Wade's head but Wade avoids it well.
Price tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Price has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wade striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Wade misses with a strike from the bottom.
Wade misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Wade is trying to improve his position.
Wade throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wade closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Price did well to prevent Wade getting side control.
Price is trying to get back to full guard.
Price misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wade lands with a punch from half guard.
Wade sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Price defending well though.
Price flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Price wants to control but Wade is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wade working over Price with some ground and pound. Price looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Price trying to hold on to Wade's head to control him but Wade postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wade shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Price sprawls well. Price wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wade gets slowly back to his feet.
Wade with a lazy takedown attempt
and Price counters with a shoot takedown. Wade fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price preventing the sweep.
Wade trying to strike off his back.
Wade thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wade trying to strike off his back.
Wade trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wade looking for a sweep. Not yet Wade, not yet.
Wade trying to strike off his back.
Price throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wade misses with a takedown attempt
and Price counters with a shoot takedown. Wade fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Price slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Wade.
Price moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Wade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Price wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Price advances to mount.
Wade is looking to get to half guard.
Price connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Price has hold of Wade's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wade manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Price thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Price looking to ground and pound but Wade is blocking nicely.
Josh Price has got the better of the ground game so far.
Price sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wade is squirming around, avoiding Price's attempts to control the action.
Price is breathing heavily.
Wade throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Wade is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wade throwing hammer fists to the chest of Price. What's that going to do exactly?
Price looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wade is desperately trying to improve his position but Price has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price blocks Wade's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Wade is desperately trying to improve his position but Price has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wade misses with a takedown
and Price makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Price throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wade has his takedown stuffed
and Price counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wade moves away.
Wade fails with the takedown
and Price counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wade gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Price counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wade misses with a takedown
and Price counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Price.
Price looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wade moves away.
James Wade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wade doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Price counters with a stiff right hand.
Wade has his takedown stuffed
enabling Price to counter with a crisp jab.
Price is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wade rather than just go for the knockout.
Wade misses with a takedown attempt
and Wade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Price throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Price is pressing down on Wade's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wade postures up and lands a big shot to Price's brow.
Price trying to strike off his back.
Price striking off his back but it's not causing Wade any problems.
Wade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wade throwing strikes from guard but Price blocks nicely.
Price not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Price drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price in side control, throwing shots but Wade defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price scoring with punches and elbows.
Wade throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Wade is looking to regain half guard here but Price keeps moving and retains side control.
Wade sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Price is trying to control. Wade wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wade is looking to improve his position.
That's four 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Price will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Price misses with a hook.
Wade with a lazy takedown attempt
and Price counters with a nice body shot.
Price gets caught flat footed, as Wade shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wade throws a big right hand that misses.
Wade postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wade with a flurry of punches that miss.
James Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Price is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Price working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wade.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Price 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Price!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Polumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Thomson (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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Polumbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Craig Thomson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polumbo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thomson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Polumbo misses.
Thomson moves into the clinch.
Thomson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Polumbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polumbo misses with a straight right.
Polumbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joey Polumbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Thomson.
Polumbo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomson backs up against the cage.
Thomson takes one to the chin there.
Thomson clinches.
Thomson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Polumbo's efforts to push away.
Polumbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Polumbo taking a breather.
Polumbo can't break the clinch.
Thomson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polumbo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body punch from Thomson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polumbo throws an overhand right that lands on Thomson's shoulder, as Thomson tries to avoid the shot.
Polumbo throws a hook to the side of Thomson's head but Thomson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thomson lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Thomson.
Polumbo keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Polumbo.
Polumbo misses with a hook to the body
and Thomson counters with a right hand to the body.
Polumbo is breathing heavily.
Polumbo falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Thomson to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polumbo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Polumbo wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thomson moves into range and clinches up with Polumbo.
Thomson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomson connects with a crisp jab.
Thomson moves into the clinch.
Thomson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Polumbo is rocked!
Thomson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thomson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oh Polumbo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Polumbo drops his hands momentarily. Thomson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Polumbo staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Polumbo doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Thomson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rex comes into the arena with Through The Fire And Flames by Dragonforce blaring out of the sound system. Roy Keane acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Rex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Keane!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rex moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Keane finds it's way through Rex's defenses.
Keane moves in looking to clinch but Rex pushes him off.
Keane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Keane.
Keane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rex shoots in and drives through. Keane sprawls well.
Keane misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane is looking to clinch.
Keane doesn't manage to clinch there - Rex circles away.
Roy Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rex shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rex working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rex has hold of Keane's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Keane manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Keane wants to get back to his feet.
Keane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rex. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rex goes for an armbar but Keane turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Keane.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Rex is breathing heavily.
Keane has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rex is proving hard to escape from.
Keane wants to stand and escape but instead Rex has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rex is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Keane is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Keane has escaped and now he's on top!
Keane stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane throws a head kick that Rex semi-blocks.
Keane moves in looking to clinch but Rex pushes him off.
Rex takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Keane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Keane.
Keane lands a big head kick that sends Rex to the canvas! Keane follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Keane!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Glass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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250 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
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Steven Glass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mohammad Ali!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glass stuffs the takedown.
Glass fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Glass shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ali napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ali looks gassed!
Ali can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Glass seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Glass thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Glass controlling the position.
Glass decides to stand back up. Glass steps back and let's Ali get back to his feet.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glass moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Glass with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ali counters by clinching up.
Glass has Ali pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Glass pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ali tumbling to the mat - Glass dives into Ali's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glass works over Ali with some ground and pound from guard.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Glass from controlling successfully.
Glass drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glass jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Glass slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Ali.
Glass uses his free foot to push down on Ali's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ali.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Glass punching from mount but Ali doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ali wants to hold on but Glass pushes him away.
Glass is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ali regains half guard.
Ali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Glass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Glass seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ali does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Glass is pressing down on Ali's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ali is holding on for now.
Glass is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Ali has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Glass trying to control the action but Ali is working from the bottom.
Glass missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Glass passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ali!
Glass prevents Ali from getting the reversal.
Glass has control of Ali's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ali regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glass stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Glass with a poor takedown
and Ali counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ali.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Glass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glass tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ali can't get the takedown.
Glass fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Glass gets control of Ali's arms and successfully pulls guard. Glass will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Glass is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ali defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Glass dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ali with a lazy takedown attempt
and Glass counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Glass.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Glass from controlling successfully.
Glass drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glass jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Glass drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ali dives on top into guard.
Glass is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Glass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Glass tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ali wants to control from the top but Glass keeps moving.
Glass thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Glass 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.
Ali tries to free his leg and advance position but Glass is retaining full guard.
Ali being controlled here momentarily.
Glass is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ali is staying active underneath Glass, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Ali won't allow Glass to pass to mount.
Glass is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Glass wants to advance to full mount but Ali doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Glass looking to pass the guard.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Glass from controlling successfully.
Glass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ali is keeping the position for now.
Ali trying to keep a closed guard but Glass is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Glass gets to his feet. Ali looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Glass fails with the takedown
and Ali counters with a two punch combo.
Glass drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Glass keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ali's head.
Glass is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glass drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ali manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Glass has Ali in his guard.
Glass had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ali is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Glass Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ali's back instead.
Ali holding both Glass 's hands and preventing any damage.
Glass throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Glass throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Glass dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ali misses with a takedown attempt
and Glass counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Glass.
Glass thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Glass sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ali throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Glass stands and steps away. Ali gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Glass tries to clinch
and Ali counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glass shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ali napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Glass misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ali wants to control but Glass postures up.
Ali tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Glass wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Glass in side control, throwing shots but Ali defends.
Glass controlling from side mount.
Glass fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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.
Glass passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ali!
Glass is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ali can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Glass with shots to the head and body - Ali looks very uncomfortable down there.
Glass content just to control the position here.
Glass jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ali is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ali and Glass has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ali is trying to control Glass's posture but Glass avoids it.
Glass advances to mount.
Glass with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Glass fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Glass with shots to the head and body - Ali looks very uncomfortable down there.
Glass wants to control the pace but Ali is squirming around nicely.
Glass with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Steven Glass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Glass lands a heavy elbow.
Glass jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ali manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Glass is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ali knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Glass wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Glass controls the position from side control.
Glass advances to full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass wants to finish this one by submission but Ali is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Glass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Glass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Glass, 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 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Glass!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mercury Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen . as his entrance music. Jeremy Henderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
164 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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21
165 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Powerful |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mercury Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henderson.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Henderson off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Henderson fending off the submission attempt from Jones.
Henderson tries to escape the position.
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Henderson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Henderson breaks Jones's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Henderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Henderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Henderson cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones works Henderson's body with a nice hook.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Henderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Henderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones 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.
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Henderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones wriggles free and stands up.
Jones looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Henderson drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henderson looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Henderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Henderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Henderson seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henderson's back!
Jones working for the choke.
Henderson trying to control the position but Jones manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Henderson manages to turn into his guard.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones looking to control.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Henderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Henderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Henderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 Jeremy Henderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Henderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henderson needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Henderson tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Henderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henderson pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones misses with the combination.
Henderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Jones isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Henderson stacks Jones on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Henderson!
Jones wants to control but Henderson postures up.
Jones prevents Henderson from moving into mount.
Henderson is chipping away with strikes.
Jeremy Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson landing strikes.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Henderson working away.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henderson.
Henderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Henderson 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.
Henderson seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones trying to hold on to Henderson's head to control him but Henderson postures up.
Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Henderson lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson.
Henderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to control here.
Henderson winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henderson trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to keep Henderson in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Henderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderson's guard.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Henderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henderson manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Henderson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Henderson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Henderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones successfully pulls guard.
Henderson won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Henderson scoring with punches from side control.
Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones is trying to control Henderson's posture but Henderson avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Henderson grinds an elbow into Jones's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Henderson working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Henderson prevents Jones from improving his position.
Henderson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Henderson working Jones over with strikes here.
Henderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones 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.
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Henderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
Henderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Henderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones trying to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Henderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Henderson misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mercury Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Henderson.
Henderson dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Henderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Mercury Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Jeremy Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Henderson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ratrick Obeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr amber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Obeh might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Quake Arena. amber comes into a darkened arena with his song building. yes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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162 lbs
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24
160 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very strong |
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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
6 - 1 - 2, fighting out of London, Ratrick Obeh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, mr amber!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
amber shoots in but Obeh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ratrick Obeh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from amber.
Obeh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
amber throws the left hand but Obeh avoids the punch easily.
Obeh connects with a solid leg kick.
Obeh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
amber throws a right hand that Obeh ducks under and follows up with a left that Obeh also avoids with ease.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Obeh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obeh lands a jab to amber's midsection.
amber looks gassed!
amber takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Obeh throws a leg kick which misses amber's front leg but catches the back leg as amber tries to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Obeh!
amber tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obeh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to amber's calf.
Obeh lets loose with a powerful body kick. amber will feel that in the morning.
Crunch! Obeh slams his shin into amber's torso.
Obeh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before amber has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Obeh does it's job there.
Obeh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Obeh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obeh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obeh swings for the body but amber moves out of range.
Obeh cracks the inside of amber's front leg.
Obeh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but amber moves away.
Obeh throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Obeh lands a nice leg kick that just misses amber's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obeh misses with a head kick.
Obeh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - amber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
amber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obeh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
amber looks to throw the jab but Obeh is out of range.
Obeh lands a high kick!
amber's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Obeh. amber shrugs it off though.
amber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obeh lands a jab to the head.
Obeh is looking to slow amber down with leg kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Obeh.
amber misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Obeh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Obeh.
Obeh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on amber. That did some damage!
amber dodges the punch combination from Obeh.
Obeh looks for the body kick but amber saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
amber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obeh.
Obeh lunges at amber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by amber's hand.
Obeh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from amber.
Ratrick Obeh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obeh throws a quick inside leg kick.
amber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obeh.
Obeh lands the left hand.
amber blocks a head kick by Obeh.
Obeh scores with a one two! amber had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
amber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Obeh as he avoids it easily.
amber takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Obeh just misses with a punch to the body.
Obeh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling amber to counter with a crisp jab.
amber lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Obeh.
Obeh misses with a wild body shot.
Obeh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from amber.
amber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
amber 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.
Obeh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Obeh slips a straight right by amber.
amber has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Obeh.
amber bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
amber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
amber works over Obeh's head and body with a nice combination.
Obeh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obeh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Obeh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ratrick Obeh dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Obeh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Obeh lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and amber has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from amber and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
amber tries for a takedown but Obeh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Obeh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
amber closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Obeh missing with a left hand there. amber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
amber lands a jab.
amber might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
amber wants to clinch up but Obeh keeps it at a distance.
Obeh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
amber takes a swing at Obeh's ribcage but misses.
amber fails to land with a series of punches.
Obeh scores with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but amber might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Obeh has got the better of the exchanges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Obeh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
amber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
amber throws a right and a left that both miss.
amber misses with a two punch combination.
Obeh misses with a double jab.
Obeh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Obeh misses with a two punch combination.
Obeh slips a straight right by amber.
amber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obeh.
Obeh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Obeh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
amber digs a good body shot into Obeh's ribs.
Obeh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by amber.
Obeh throws a head kick but amber moves out of range.
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.
amber moves away from the strike by Obeh.
Obeh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by amber.
amber takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
amber moves out of range of the body kick from Obeh.
amber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Obeh.
amber lands a lovely overhand right.
Obeh throws the kick towards the body but amber avoids it.
Obeh tries to score with a low kick but amber moves his leg out of the way.
Obeh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
amber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Obeh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that amber can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from amber.
amber lands with a hook. Obeh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
amber ducks under a wild hook from Obeh.
amber shoots in but no luck this time.
Ratrick Obeh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr amber.
Obeh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obeh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Obeh.
amber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
amber with a nice cross.
amber is trying desperately to land a takedown but Obeh is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for amber.
Obeh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
amber's corner calls for a 1-2. amber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Obeh.
amber throws a sloppy body shot
and Obeh counters with a body kick.
Obeh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Obeh thows a body kick. amber tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obeh lands a jab to the head.
Obeh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obeh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
amber throws a right and a left that Obeh avoids nicely.
amber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Obeh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed amber momentarily.
amber tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obeh throws a looping overhand right but amber ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - amber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obeh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
amber misses with a straight right.
amber lands with a hook. Obeh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ratrick Obeh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obeh is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ratrick Obeh dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice uppercut there from amber.
Obeh throws a leg kick but amber checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Obeh misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from Obeh as amber shoots in.
amber tries for a takedown but Obeh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
amber scores with a nice strike.
Ratrick Obeh is winning the standup battle so far.
Obeh fakes the leg kick and cracks amber in the body.
amber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Obeh scores with a head kick.
Obeh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obeh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Obeh 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.
amber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Obeh counters with a head kick.
Ratrick Obeh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr amber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obeh thumps amber with a low kick.
Obeh catches amber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
amber misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Obeh lands but amber takes it in his stride.
Obeh lands with a kick to the temple. amber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Obeh throws a head kick that misses
and amber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obeh misses with a hook.
amber drives through and clinches with Obeh against the cage.
amber tries to pull guard but Obeh won't allow it.
amber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Obeh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good leg kick by Obeh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Obeh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Obeh.
amber with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Obeh to score with a decent uppercut.
Obeh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
amber takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Obeh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Obeh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
amber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Obeh's waist but Obeh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing amber off to one side.
Obeh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Obeh misses with a combination
and amber counters with a two punch combo.
amber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Obeh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from amber.
Obeh misses with a hook. amber ducked under it nicely.
amber has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
amber checks a leg kick nicely.
amber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obeh.
Obeh throws a shot from downtown. amber moves away and avoids it.
amber on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
amber misses with a takedown attempt
and Obeh counters with a good, hard body kick but amber shrugs it off.
Obeh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Obeh.
Obeh lands with a thumping leg kick.
amber gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Obeh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
amber misses with a double jab
and Obeh counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
amber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obeh.
A lazy left from amber finds it's target.
Obeh lands with a nice body kick.
Obeh scores with a spinning back kick!
Obeh lands a slapping body shot.
Obeh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to amber's calf.
Obeh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from amber.
Obeh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
amber walks forward, straight into a front kick from Obeh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obeh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by amber.
Obeh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obeh scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ratrick Obeh clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Obeh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obeh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Obeh throws a front kick that sends amber stumbling back into the cage.
amber ducks under a wild hook from Obeh.
A head kick from Obeh lands but amber takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Obeh. That's going to slow amber down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Obeh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Obeh!
Obeh throws a sloppy body shot
and amber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obeh misses with a low kick.
Obeh misses with a double jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Obeh staying out of range there.
amber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Obeh's waist but Obeh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing amber off to one side.
amber blocks a head kick by Obeh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obeh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obeh throws a series of punches but amber avoids them all with ease.
Obeh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Obeh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
amber lands with an overhand left.
Obeh throws the kick towards the body but amber avoids it.
amber misses with a double jab.
amber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Obeh counters with a nice kick to the body.
amber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Obeh misses.
amber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ratrick Obeh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr amber.
Obeh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obeh throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Obeh.
Obeh tests amber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obeh fakes the leg kick and cracks amber in the body.
Obeh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
amber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Obeh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
amber scores a takedown into full mount!
amber throws some wild stikes that Obeh manages to avoid easily.
Obeh wants to control but amber is having none of it.
Obeh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
amber looking for a guillotine from mount but Obeh is having none of it.
Obeh is looking to improve his position but amber isn't that keen on the idea.
amber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
amber landing shots from mount.
amber trying to control but Obeh is having none of it.
Obeh wants to hold on but amber pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obeh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
amber in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Obeh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
amber cracks Obeh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obeh tries to hold on but amber postures up.
Obeh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Obeh is squirming around, avoiding amber's attempts to control the action.
amber lands a big shot there that rocks Obeh but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Obeh is in a horrible position here. amber smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Obeh can't escape the position.
Obeh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for amber on the ground.
amber unloading with bombs!
amber looking to finish Obeh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Obeh!
amber cracks Obeh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
amber looking to finish Obeh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Obeh!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ratrick Obeh will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
amber connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
amber throws a shot from downtown. Obeh moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Obeh.
Obeh scores with a spinning back kick!
Obeh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Obeh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
amber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
amber scores with a jab.
A low kick from Obeh misses
and amber counters with a right hand to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Obeh.
Obeh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obeh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, jab by Obeh - just one landing.
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.
amber shoots in looking for a takedown. Obeh tries to sprawl out of it but amber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Obeh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
amber tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obeh thuds his right hand into amber's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Obeh thows a body shot but no joy.
amber throws a leg kick that misses.
amber thows a body shot but no joy.
Obeh looks to land a right hand but amber moved out of range.
Obeh throws a head kick but amber moves out of range.
amber misses the shot to the body.
amber fails to land with a series of punches.
Obeh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obeh throws a quick head kick that skims the top of amber's head.
Good shot there by Obeh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
amber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obeh manages to avoid it.
Obeh throws the left hand but amber avoids the punch easily.
amber lands with a right hand.
amber lands a jab-cross combination.
amber blocks the body kick.
amber pushes Obeh up against the cage in a clinch.
amber tries for a takedown but Obeh manages to get underhooks.
amber takes a knee to the side of the body.
Obeh with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Obeh obliges.
Obeh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obeh throws a body kick that misses.
amber drops his hands momentarily and Obeh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Obeh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obeh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Obeh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
amber checks a low kick from Obeh.
A telegraphed right hand from amber misses the target.
amber blocks a low kick nicely.
Obeh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. amber checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
amber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obeh scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab from amber does it's job there.
Obeh swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling amber to counter with a crisp jab.
amber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obeh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Obeh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from amber.
mr amber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick there by Obeh.
Ratrick Obeh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obeh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from amber.
amber looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Obeh!
amber is in the full mount, landing strikes.
amber looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
amber has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Obeh's face.
amber misses with a head shot.
Obeh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obeh tries to hold on but amber pushes him away.
amber prevents Obeh from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ratrick Obeh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Obeh, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:44
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ratrick Obeh!
Ratrick Obeh retains his lightweight title!
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