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FCC 9 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Girts Rozentals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason Redman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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143 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big right hand |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Girts Rozentals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Redman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rozentals sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Redman is trying to stall.
Redman tries to pull guard but Rozentals won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Rozentals scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redman looking to stall.
Rozentals wants to get back to striking at distance but Redman won't allow it.
Redman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rozentals gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rozentals is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Redman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Redman can't get the takedown.
Girts Rozentals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Redman.
Redman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rozentals uses from the top position.
Redman is looking for a triangle but Rozentals pushes his legs off easily.
Redman has a closed guard, preventing Rozentals from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rozentals has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozentals showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Redman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rozentals stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Redman has a closed guard, preventing Rozentals from standing up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rozentals ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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.
Redman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Redman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Redman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rozentals catches Redman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Redman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rozentals counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rozentals sees it coming and defends easily.
Redman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rozentals is staying active underneath Redman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Redman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rozentals on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rozentals tries to get out of the position.
Rozentals is trying to get back to full guard.
Rozentals keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Redman trying to control the action but Rozentals is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Redman misses with a looping right.
Horrible takedown by Rozentals or perhaps it was just good defense by Redman which made him look bad.
Redman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redman fails with the takedown
and Rozentals 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.
Mason Redman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Redman misses with a body punch
and Rozentals counters with a nice uppercut.
Rozentals lands a nice shot that snaps Redman's head back.
Redman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Redman misses with a low kick.
Rozentals cracks Redman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rozentals slips under a jab from Redman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rozentals counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rozentals dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Girts Rozentals is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozentals comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rozentals with a nice cross.
Redman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rozentals drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rozentals trying to stand up but can't free himself from Redman's guard.
Redman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rozentals preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rozentals sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Redman's guard.
Rozentals decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Rozentals fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rozentals looks to land a combination but Redman avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rozentals is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rozentals throws a good cross that connects.
Redman with a poor takedown
and Rozentals counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Redman wants to clinch but Rozentals slips to the side
and Rozentals counters with a left and a right that stings Redman.
Rozentals punishes Redman's body with a nice straight punch.
Redman misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Rozentals to counter with a crisp jab.
Girts Rozentals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Redman.
Redman misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Rozentals to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman tries to work over Rozentals's front leg with a kick but Rozentals checks it.
Mason Redman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rozentals stuns Redman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rozentals ducks right into an uppercut from Redman.
Rozentals takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Redman throws a hook but Rozentals avoids it easily.
Redman tries for a takedown but Rozentals circles away easily
and Rozentals counters with a straight right hand.
Rozentals works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Girts Rozentals dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rozentals checks a leg kick.
Redman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rozentals counters with a straight right hand.
Rozentals cracks Redman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rozentals is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Redman tries to clinch but Rozentals moves away
and Rozentals counters with a series of strikes. Redman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rozentals jabs at Redman's body.
Rozentals tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Redman swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozentals tries for a takedown but Redman circles away easily
and Redman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Redman misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman misses with a takedown attempt
and Rozentals counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rozentals stalks Redman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Redman's face. Redman staggers backwards, shaken.
Redman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rozentals counters with a good, hard body kick but Redman shrugs it off.
Rozentals with a hook.
Rozentals will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Girts Rozentals. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redman is defended easily by Rozentals.
Rozentals scores with a one two! Redman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozentals lands a right hook to the body.
Rozentals scores with a hook.
Rozentals sizes up Redman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Redman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Redman misses the body punch
and Redman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redman with a poor takedown
and Rozentals connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozentals keeps the fight on the outside.
Rozentals is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Redman's half guard.
Rozentals stands up out of the half guard.
Rozentals cracks Redman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rozentals has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Girts Rozentals has been cut.
Rozentals clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rozentals breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rozentals.
Redman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rozentals.
Rozentals lands with a cross.
Redman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rozentals counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rozentals lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Redman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Rozentals to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Girts Rozentals showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rozentals 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Girts Rozentals!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosco Cabrini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by The White Stripes - Ball and Biscuit. Jack White could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bosco Cabrini's chin.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent |
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bosco Cabrini!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrini misses with a hook.
White drives through with a takedown into guard.
White preventing the sweep.
White cracks Cabrini with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cabrini looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabrini, not yet.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Cabrini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
White 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.
Cabrini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but White manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
White scoring with punches to the head and body.
White working some strikes from top position.
White working some strikes from top position.
Cabrini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cabrini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White stands and throws Cabrini's legs to the side, diving into side control.
White gets to mount! Cabrini was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cabrini is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cabrini?
White pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cabrini is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
White with shots to the head and body - Cabrini looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cabrini is still in real trouble! Can White finish him?
Cabrini is looking to improve his position but White isn't that keen on the idea.
White in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
White lands a big elbow - Cabrini is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Cabrini is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jack White!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian ODriscoll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Renton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renton has chosen Pinball Wizard as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Good kicks
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian ODriscoll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Renton!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renton slaps away a takedown attempt from ODriscoll, before circling back to the center of the mat.
ODriscoll closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Renton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but ODriscoll is keeping busy.
ODriscoll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
ODriscoll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
ODriscoll managing to block the knees to the body from Renton.
Renton manages to break the clinch.
ODriscoll takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Renton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by ODriscoll.
ODriscoll takes one on the chin but seems OK.
ODriscoll pushes Renton up against the cage in a clinch.
ODriscoll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
ODriscoll taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
ODriscoll breaks the clinch.
Renton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Renton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renton scores with a nice right hand.
ODriscoll shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Renton defends it nicely.
Renton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
ODriscoll is breathing heavily.
Renton throws a head kick but ODriscoll moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton lands a slapping body shot.
ODriscoll shoots in and drives through. Renton sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian ODriscoll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renton scoring well with a low kick there.
Renton stuns ODriscoll with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Renton connects with a vicious head kick that knocks ODriscoll to the floor! Renton dives in looking for the finish!
ODriscoll is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renton tries to pass to full mount but ODriscoll defends it.
Renton thows a huge punch but ODriscoll dodges it nicely.
Renton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed ODriscoll's head.
Renton tries to pass to full mount but ODriscoll defends it.
Renton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Renton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. ODriscoll doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Renton.
Renton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renton wants to take a breather but ODriscoll is having none of it.
Renton is thwarting ODriscoll's attempts to control the position.
ODriscoll is defending against the submission attempts here by Renton.
Renton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
ODriscoll is looking to get to half guard.
ODriscoll tries to hold on but Renton pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but ODriscoll is surviving well by controlling Renton's body position as best he can.
Renton misses with a head shot.
ODriscoll defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Renton.
Renton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now ODriscoll is on top in guard.
ODriscoll pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Renton is keeping the position for now.
ODriscoll trying to control but Renton is working from the bottom.
Renton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ODriscoll is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Renton controlling ODriscoll's posture.
Renton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. ODriscoll doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. ODriscoll manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Renton is looking for a triangle but ODriscoll pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ODriscoll gets to his feet. Renton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
ODriscoll shoots in and drives through. Renton sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Renton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from ODriscoll misses its intended target.
Renton darts in trying to clinch
and ODriscoll holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
ODriscoll taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
ODriscoll wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Renton jumps guard but ODriscoll stands there with Renton around his waist. Renton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
ODriscoll tries to pull guard but Renton holds him up against the cage and eventually ODriscoll drops back down to his feet.
ODriscoll tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Renton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Renton looking to throw knees to the head but ODriscoll is blocking nicely.
ODriscoll taking a breather.
Renton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as ODriscoll walks away with a smile on his face. Renton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Renton throws a nice head kick!
Renton tries to clinch
and ODriscoll counters by moving into the clinch.
Renton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
ODriscoll blocks an elbow strike from Renton.
Renton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. ODriscoll is defending well for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ODriscoll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
ODriscoll tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Renton just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian ODriscoll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton throws an elbow that misses.
Renton working hard to break the clinch.
Renton has had enough of the clinch but ODriscoll keeps him there for the moment.
ODriscoll softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Renton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. ODriscoll smiles and moves away.
Renton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Renton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ODriscoll fails to land the takedown.
Justin Renton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ODriscoll misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
ODriscoll is looking to clinch.
ODriscoll shoots in but no luck this time.
Renton throws a head kick that ODriscoll semi-blocks.
Renton lands a head kick!
ODriscoll blocks a head kick by Renton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ODriscoll takes a kick to the side of the head.
Renton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Renton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oh ODriscoll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Renton, right into the meat.
ODriscoll is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Renton.
Renton digs a good hook to ODriscoll's body.
Renton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
ODriscoll seems to have got his legs back now.
Renton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Renton is looking to clinch.
ODriscoll takes one to the side of the head.
Brian ODriscoll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Renton.
Renton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donk. Renton catches ODriscoll right on the button with a cross.
Renton clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Renton.
Renton fails to pull guard.
ODriscoll managing to block the knees to the body from Renton.
Renton tries to pull guard but ODriscoll holds him up against the cage and eventually Renton drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renton tries to pull guard but ODriscoll holds him up against the cage and eventually Renton drops back down to his feet.
Renton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from ODriscoll.
Renton pushes off an throws an elbow but ODriscoll leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
ODriscoll jumps guard and drags Renton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
ODriscoll working a defensive guard here.
Renton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Renton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
ODriscoll is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Renton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Renton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
ODriscoll wants to sweep but no luck.
Renton stands and throws ODriscoll's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
ODriscoll tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Renton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
ODriscoll struggling a bit here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Renton jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Renton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ODriscoll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Renton with a nice cross.
ODriscoll on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Renton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Renton closes the distance and clinches.
Renton jumps guard but ODriscoll stands there with Renton around his waist. Renton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Renton wants to stall.
Renton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Renton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Renton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Renton throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Renton lands but ODriscoll takes it in his stride.
ODriscoll tries to clinch up.
Renton blocks a jab.
ODriscoll avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ODriscoll works over Renton's head and body with a nice combination.
Renton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ODriscoll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Justin Renton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Renton.
Renton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Renton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
ODriscoll is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
ODriscoll instigates a clinch.
Renton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Renton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as ODriscoll walks away with a smile on his face. Renton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Renton lands an overhand right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Renton lands with a thumping leg kick.
ODriscoll takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton missing with knees to the body.
ODriscoll on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from ODriscoll. Renton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Renton doesn't manage to clinch there - ODriscoll circles away.
Justin Renton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ODriscoll closes the distance and clinches up with Renton, looking for a takedown. ODriscoll pushes Renton against the cage but Renton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Renton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Renton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Renton.
ODriscoll gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Renton digs a good body shot into ODriscoll's ribs.
Renton moves into range and clinches up with ODriscoll.
Renton tries to land knees in the clinch but ODriscoll avoids the damage to the body.
ODriscoll avoids the elbow strike from Renton, against the cage.
Renton jumps guard but ODriscoll stands there with Renton around his waist. Renton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brian ODriscoll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Renton.
Renton trying to land knees to the body.
Renton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Renton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ODriscoll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Renton is trying to keep ODriscoll in close.
ODriscoll trying to control the position from guard on top but Renton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ODriscoll drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Renton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now ODriscoll has Renton in his guard.
Renton passes ODriscoll's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Renton seems to be working for a kimura but ODriscoll defends the submission attempt.
Renton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and ODriscoll defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ODriscoll is pressing down on Renton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Renton trying to control the position from guard on top but ODriscoll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
ODriscoll wants to sweep here but Renton controlling him for the moment.
ODriscoll pulls Renton in close to prevent any damage.
Renton is looking to work some ground and pound but ODriscoll has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
ODriscoll trying to control the position.
ODriscoll throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Renton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ODriscoll is keeping the position for now.
Justin Renton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Renton. ODriscoll shrugs it off though.
A head kick from Renton lands but ODriscoll takes it in his stride.
Renton lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Renton does it's job there.
Renton cracks a nice hook into ODriscoll's ribs.
Brian ODriscoll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renton lands a head kick. ODriscoll smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Renton delivers a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Renton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Renton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Renton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Salinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Kilmers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salinger comes to the cage accompanied by Glamour Of The Kill - In Search Of Salvation. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerard Salinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Maurice Kilmers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salinger wants to clinch up but Kilmers keeps it at a distance.
Salinger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilmers to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Gerard Salinger has been cut.
Oooh a lovely combination from Kilmers sends Salinger down but not out. Kilmers dives into side control looking to finish.
Salinger is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salinger wants to get back to his feet but Kilmers drags him back down.
Oh Salinger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salinger trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kilmers has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Salinger!
Salinger seems to have got his legs back now.
Kilmers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Salinger is squirming around, avoiding Kilmers's attempts to control the action.
Salinger wants to get back to his feet.
Kilmers working for a guillotine from mount but Salinger is in no mood to give up.
Salinger is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmers working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kilmers stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kilmers thuds his right hand into Salinger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kilmers fails to land the takedown.
Salinger tries to clinch but Kilmers moves out of range.
Kilmers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Salinger napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Salinger is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kilmers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kilmers is trying to get an arm triangle but Salinger is defending well.
Kilmers looks gassed!
Salinger is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmers wants to control but Salinger is keeping him busy.
Kilmers tries to move to mount but Salinger blocks the move with his legs.
Salinger explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kilmers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kilmers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilmers won't allow Salinger to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Salinger keeping moving, preventing Kilmers from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salinger is looking to stand up but Kilmers isn't so interested in that idea.
Kilmers wants to pass the guard but Salinger is keeping the position.
Kilmers stops Salinger from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmers trying to control the position from guard on top but Salinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kilmers connects with a right hand. Salinger shakes it off.
Kilmers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salinger is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Kilmers or perhaps it was just good defense by Salinger which made him look bad.
Gerard Salinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Kilmers.
Kilmers shoots in looking for a takedown. Salinger tries to sprawl out of it but Kilmers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salinger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Salinger tries to clinch there but Kilmers circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kilmers keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilmers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salinger tries to clinch up.
Salinger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gerard Salinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Kilmers.
Salinger tries to clinch but Kilmers is having none of it.
Kilmers looks for a takedown but Salinger sprawls well.
Kilmers swats away the attempt to clinch by Salinger.
Kilmers shoots for a double leg takedown but Salinger sprawls well. He's pushed Kilmers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salinger throws a right and a left that Kilmers avoids nicely.
Kilmers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Salinger's guard.
Kilmers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salinger is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Kilmers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerard Salinger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Salinger tries to clinch but Kilmers moves out of range.
Salinger tries to clinch but Kilmers is having none of it.
Kilmers tries to keep at a distance but Salinger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Salinger tries to work over Kilmers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kilmers looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salinger scores with a hook to the body.
Kilmers has Salinger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Salinger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salinger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kilmers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salinger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salinger is looking to clinch.
Kilmers stuns Salinger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Salinger tries to clinch up but Kilmers circles away and keeps his distance.
Gerard Salinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilmers misses with a takedown attempt - Salinger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gerard Salinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Kilmers.
Salinger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salinger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salinger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kilmers gets a takedown into half guard.
Kilmers is trying to control. Salinger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kilmers is breathing heavily.
Salinger wants to get back to his feet.
Kilmers wants to pass the guard but Salinger is defending well.
Kilmers seems to be looking for submissions.
Salinger is trying to stand back up but Kilmers is controlling him
Kilmers wants to control but Salinger is keeping him busy.
Salinger pushes Kilmers off looking to stand but Kilmers dives back in and keeps control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Salinger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kilmers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salinger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kilmers, pushing him back against the cage.
Kilmers fails to pull guard.
Salinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salinger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilmers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salinger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salinger tries to clinch but Kilmers is having none of it.
Kilmers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salinger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kilmers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No luck for Kilmers with that takedown attempt.
Kilmers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salinger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kilmers somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kilmers is defended easily by Salinger.
Salinger tries to clinch up but Kilmers circles away and keeps his distance.
Salinger wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilmers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salinger's waist but Salinger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kilmers off to one side.
Salinger is looking to clinch but Kilmers is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gerard Salinger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerard Salinger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Salinger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salinger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salinger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Salinger tries to clinch but Kilmers moves out of range.
Salinger doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilmers circles away.
Maurice Kilmers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilmers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kilmers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salinger pinned against the cage. Salinger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salinger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salinger fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salinger misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Kilmers or perhaps it was just good defense by Salinger which made him look bad.
Kilmers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kilmers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salinger moves in looking to clinch but Kilmers pushes him off.
Salinger gets caught flat footed, as Kilmers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kilmers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kilmers trying to control the position from guard on top but Salinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salinger wants to get back to his feet but Kilmers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kilmers trying to control but Salinger is working from the bottom.
Salinger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kilmers is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Salinger slaps away a takedown attempt from Kilmers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gerard Salinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Kilmers.
Salinger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salinger tries to clinch but Kilmers moves out of range.
Kilmers throws an overhand right that lands on Salinger's shoulder, as Salinger tries to avoid the shot.
Salinger wants to clinch up but Kilmers keeps it at a distance.
Kilmers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Salinger throws a head kick that misses.
Salinger wants to clinch up but Kilmers keeps it at a distance.
Kilmers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salinger as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmers keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilmers shoots in but Salinger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kilmers keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilmers avoids the head kick by Salinger.
Salinger doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilmers circles away.
Salinger wants to clinch.
Salinger is looking to clinch but Kilmers is avoiding it.
Salinger moves into range and clinches up with Kilmers.
Salinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kilmers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kilmers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilmers.
Salinger working aggressively here.
Salinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salinger breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Kilmers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kilmers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice Kilmers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Tames (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Murdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tames comes to the cage accompanied by "The Distance" by Cake. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bobby Murdoch was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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275 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Tames!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Murdoch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tames scores with a nice right hand.
Murdoch throws a hook to the side of Tames's head but Tames sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tames throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tames lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Bobby Murdoch has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tames.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tames connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murdoch. Murdoch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murdoch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tames moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tames slips under a jab.
Tames tries to work over Murdoch's front leg with a kick but Murdoch checks it.
Tames scores with a sloppy right hand. Murdoch should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Bobby Murdoch's cut even more.
Tames misses with a double jab.
Murdoch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murdoch throws a body punch but Tames moves out of range.
Murdoch throws a shot from downtown. Tames moves away and avoids it.
Murdoch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murdoch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murdoch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murdoch looks gassed!
Murdoch throws a solid leg kick but Tames takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murdoch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tames - that will leave a mark!
Murdoch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tames.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tames connects with a looping right hand.
Murdoch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tames to score with a decent uppercut.
The cut above Bobby Murdoch's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Murdoch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tames throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tames has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tames stalling the fight.
Tames breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murdoch misses with a body shot
and Tames cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bobby Murdoch's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Murdoch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Tames!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Litton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hitoshi Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Litton comes to the cage accompanied by Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Litton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hitoshi Masaru!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Litton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masaru's hands.
Litton throws a hook but Masaru avoids it easily.
Masaru misses with a wild body shot.
Masaru on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Litton throws a good cross that connects.
Litton connects with a right hand. Masaru shakes it off.
Masaru misses with a hook. Litton ducked under it nicely.
Litton loads up on a big right hand but Masaru slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masaru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Litton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bobby Litton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masaru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Litton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Hitoshi Masaru has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Litton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Litton moves out of range as Masaru strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Litton.
Litton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masaru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Litton throws a jab when Masaru was well out of range.
Masaru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Litton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Litton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masaru.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litton lands with a shot to the body.
Litton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masaru circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Litton misses.
Litton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masaru tries a low kick but Litton avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Masaru moves out of range as Litton strikes.
Litton is looking to clinch but Masaru is avoiding it.
Litton is looking to clinch but Masaru is avoiding it.
Litton misses the jab.
Litton tries to close the distance and clinch but Masaru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Litton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Litton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hitoshi Masaru's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Masaru changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Litton tries to avoid it but Masaru manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Litton to the ground. Litton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Litton lunges at Masaru with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masaru's hand.
Masaru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Litton.
Litton throws a jab but it's blocked by Masaru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Litton.
Bobby Litton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Litton's corner calls for a 1-2. Litton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litton tries a head kick but it misses.
Litton misses with a straight right.
Bobby Litton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masaru shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Litton as he avoids it easily.
Masaru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Litton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masaru staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masaru misses with a looping right.
Litton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masaru throws a combination that misses
and Litton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masaru closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Masaru lands in his opponent's guard.
Masaru is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Litton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Litton has escaped and now he's on top!
Litton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Masaru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Litton is one step ahead there.
Masaru is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Litton wants to control from the top but Masaru keeps moving.
Litton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masaru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masaru looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Litton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Litton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masaru does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Litton prevents Masaru from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Litton tried to score with a low kick but Masaru checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Litton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hitoshi Masaru's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Masaru has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Litton finds it's way round the side to connect with Masaru's head.
Masaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Litton throws out the jab.
Masaru checks the leg kick.
Litton misses with an uppercut.
Litton lands a left and a right that send Masaru crashing to the mat, dazed. Litton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Masaru is rocked!
Masaru is holding his hands too far apart here. Litton throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Masaru is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Litton!
Bobby Litton retains his featherweight title!
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