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UK FFC 3 - Faisal vs Banks PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and G Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Underdog as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. G Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paul Daley's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, G Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Daley's head and hops out.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Daley.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daley trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daley postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Daley drags him back down.
The ground and pound from Daley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jackson is trying to buck Daley off.
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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Daley.
Daley stands up and beckons Jackson to his feet.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Daley backpedaling.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Daley scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Daley fails to land the takedown.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Daley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Daley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daley.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Daley is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Daley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Daley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daley.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Daley passes into half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Daley control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Daley is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Daley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Daley landing punches.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Daley unloading with bombs!
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson taking shots to the head.
Daley controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Daley dominating with strikes here.
Daley unloading with bombs!
Daley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jackson looks a forlorn figure.
Daley lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Daley landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Daley 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.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daley has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Daley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Daley passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Daley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Well, if Daley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Daley prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Daley 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.
Jackson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Daley manages to move to mount!
Daley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Daley scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
Jackson tries to buck Daley off but he can't manage it.
Daley working Jackson over with strikes here.
Daley dominating with strikes here.
Daley landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Daley landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley breaks from Jackson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Daley dominating with strikes here.
Daley lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Daley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Daley has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Paul Daley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Daley breaks from Jackson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Daley controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Daley lands a heavy elbow.
Daley lands a heavy elbow.
Daley landing strikes from the mount.
Jackson is in a horrible position here. Daley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Daley trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Daley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Daley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jackson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Daley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daley swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Daley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between rafael aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mrs ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, rafael aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, mrs ko!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ko misses with a two punch combination.
ko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ko throws a nice looking combination but aurelio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
aurelio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
aurelio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. ko tries to avoid it but aurelio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag ko to the ground. ko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from ko does no damage.
ko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
ko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
aurelio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rafael aurelio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ko looks to land a combination but aurelio avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
aurelio takes one to the side of the head.
ko tries to bum rush aurelio with a series of wild strikes but aurelio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
ko cracks aurelio with an open hand slap.
aurelio closes this distance looking for a takedown but ko circles away.
ko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but aurelio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ko looks to land a combination but aurelio avoids it well.
ko throws a series of punches but aurelio avoids them all with ease.
ko leaves aurelio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
aurelio takes one to the side of the head.
ko misses with a double jab.
ko throws a right hand that aurelio ducks under and follows up with a left that aurelio also avoids with ease.
ko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
ko misses with a jab, cross combination.
aurelio tries to clinch but ko is having none of it.
aurelio shoots in for a takedown but ko shows good takedown defense.
ko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
aurelio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and ko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
aurelio shoots and misses
and ko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
aurelio is breathing heavily.
ko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
ko with a jab.
It looks like rafael aurelio has been cut.
mrs ko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
ko's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and ko duly obliges.
A combination from ko does no damage.
A cross from ko lands.
ko misses with a double jab
and aurelio counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by aurelio.
ko kicks aurelio off and gets to his feet.
ko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ko connects with a good right hand that stumbles aurelio. aurelio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
ko lands with an uppercut that bounces aurelio off the cage and back into rage.
ko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
ko scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
aurelio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from ko finds it's way round the side to connect with aurelio's head.
ko throws a combination. aurelio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Danga de danga de dang - ko scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for ko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
ko swinging wilding here.
ko 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.
Danga de danga de dang - ko scores with a four punch combination!
ko misses with a few strikes there.
ko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
aurelio shoots and misses
and ko counters with a stiff right hand.
ko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!aurelio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Some wild striking there from ko.
ko misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ko sizes up aurelio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
ko misses with a two punch combination.
ko throws a series of punches but aurelio avoids them all with ease.
ko throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
aurelio tries to clinch up
and ko counters with a left and a right that stings aurelio.
aurelio with a poor takedown
and ko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
ko lands with a nice combination. aurelio backs away looking to recover.
Nice shot by ko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ko jabs at aurelio's body.
ko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
ko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mrs ko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on rafael aurelio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
aurelio avoids a punch combination nicely.
ko is working the combinations to good effect here.
aurelio with a lazy takedown attempt
and ko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
mrs ko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by ko!
ko fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by ko!
A decent looking cross lands there for ko.
ko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A left and a right from ko both land. Nice combination.
ko throws a nice looking combination but aurelio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ko swinging wilding here.
ko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by aurelio.
aurelio with a lazy takedown attempt
and ko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ko works over aurelio's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
aurelio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
aurelio misses with a body kick.
ko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from ko does no damage.
ko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
aurelio avoids a punch combination nicely.
ko scores with a decent looking hook.
rafael aurelio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
rafael aurelio's cut is getting worse.
aurelio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
ko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
ko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as aurelio backs up against the cage.
aurelio looks to clinch
and ko counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ko scores with a one two! aurelio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ko looks to land a combination. aurelio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
aurelio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
ko works aurelio's body with a nice hook.
ko misses with a jab, cross combination.
ko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ko cracks a nice hook into aurelio's ribs.
ko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from aurelio is predictable there
and ko counters with a series of strikes. aurelio will be more careful next time no doubt.
ko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
ko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ko throws a right and a left that both miss.
aurelio closes the distance looking to clinch
and ko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ko misses with a series of wild punches.
aurelio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and aurelio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rafael aurelio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
aurelio misses with a wild body shot.
A right-left combo lands from ko.
A left and a right from ko both land. Nice combination.
aurelio clinches but ko breaks the clinch
and ko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
ko scores with a jab to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from ko.
No joy there for ko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from ko.
ko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ko misses with a double jab.
aurelio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and ko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
aurelio drops his hands momentarily and ko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
aurelio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and ko counters with a left and a right that stings aurelio.
ko misses with a wild combination.
ko lands with an uppercut that bounces aurelio off the cage and back into rage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
ko throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mrs ko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on rafael aurelio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
aurelio shoots and misses
and ko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
aurelio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and ko counters with a left and a right that stings aurelio.
ko looks to land a combination but aurelio avoids it well.
ko lands a really nice looking cross but aurelio seems unphased.
ko misses with a wild combination.
ko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
aurelio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
ko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
ko throws a series of punches but aurelio moves out of range.
aurelio misses with a takedown attempt
and ko counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rafael aurelio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
ko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
aurelio wants to clinch
and ko counters with a two punch combo.
ko throws a one two combo.
ko scores with a one two! aurelio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
aurelio slips a jab and a cross from ko.
ko lands a two punch combo.
ko looks to land a combination but aurelio avoids it well.
ko misses with a series of wild punches.
aurelio ducks right into an uppercut from ko.
aurelio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ko.
ko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
aurelio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
aurelio fails with the takedown
and ko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
ko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
ko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
aurelio falls off balance throwing a combination
letting ko counter with a right hand.
ko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ko tries to bum rush aurelio with a series of wild strikes but aurelio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
ko swinging wilding here.
aurelio misses with a takedown attempt
and ko counters with a left and a right that stings aurelio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ko cracks aurelio with a good jab.
ko throws a combination. aurelio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
ko lands with a nice combination. aurelio backs away looking to recover.
ko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
ko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as aurelio backs up against the cage.
ko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from ko does no damage.
ko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
ko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ko lands with an overhand left.
aurelio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and ko counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
aurelio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ko.
ko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
aurelio with a lazy takedown attempt
and ko counters with a one-two to the body.
ko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
ko misses with a jab, cross combination.
aurelio misses with a takedown
and ko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ko misses with a double jab.
aurelio walks into a stiff left hand from ko.
rafael aurelio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
mrs ko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
ko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
mrs ko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got ko 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 William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mrs ko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Raczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MR Ont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Damian Raczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, MR Ont!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ont takes a swing at Raczynski's ribcage but misses.
Ont looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Some wild striking there from Raczynski.
Raczynski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raczynski wants it to stay on the feet.
Ont forces Raczynski back against the cage and clinches.
Raczynski stalling against the cage.
Raczynski is trying to maintain a safe position but Ont gets an underhook and turns Raczynski into the cage.
Raczynski has had enough of the clinch but Ont keeps him there for the moment.
Raczynski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raczynski throws a series of punches but Ont moves out of range.
Ont dodges the punch combination from Raczynski.
Ont avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raczynski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raczynski misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raczynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Damian Raczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Raczynski does no damage.
Raczynski misses with a wild combination.
Raczynski misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Raczynski does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raczynski throws a nice looking combination but Ont bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ont swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ont uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ont motions for Raczynski to come forward. Ont throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raczynski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raczynski tries to keep at a distance but Ont has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raczynski avoiding damage.
Ont lands a left hand.
Come on Raczynski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Raczynski working hard to break the clinch.
Raczynski looking to slow down the pace here.
Raczynski has had enough of the clinch but Ont keeps him there for the moment.
Raczynski is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ont escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ont fails to land with a series of punches.
Ont closes the distance and pushes Raczynski back into the cage.
Raczynski is looking to control Ont's arms but Ont gets an underhook and turns him. Now Raczynski has his back to the cage.
Ont manages to break the clinch.
Ont misses with a double jab.
Raczynski falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Ont to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Ont.
Raczynski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ont wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ont thumps Raczynski with a low kick.
Ont fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raczynski avoids it really well and circles away.
Ont misses with a two punch combination.
Raczynski tries to bum rush Ont with a series of wild strikes but Ont uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ont throws a right hand that Raczynski ducks under and follows up with a left that Raczynski also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ont counters with a nice uppercut.
Raczynski misses with a double jab.
Raczynski misses with a two punch combination.
Ont pushes Raczynski up against the cage in a clinch.
Raczynski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Damian Raczynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raczynski tries to bum rush Ont with a series of wild strikes but Ont uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raczynski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ont counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raczynski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Raczynski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ont counters with a two punch combo.
Ont takes the fight into the clinch.
Raczynski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raczynski.
Raczynski wants to break free but Ont has control.
Raczynski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ont looking for a takedown.
Damian Raczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MR Ont.
Raczynski tries to break free but Ont pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Raczynski.
Raczynski tries to circle away but Ont has him pinned against the cage.
Raczynski just leaning against Ont, taking a breather.
Raczynski wants to stall.
Raczynski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raczynski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ont breaks from the clinch.
Raczynski throws a right and a left that Ont avoids nicely.
Ont misses with a wild combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Raczynski.
Ont shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raczynski as he avoids it easily.
Raczynski misses with a double jab
and Ont counters with a right hand to the body.
Ont tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raczynski swivels and escapes.
Ont dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MR Ont dominated that round.
That's time! Raczynski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Raczynski tries to bum rush Ont with a series of wild strikes but Ont uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raczynski swinging wilding here.
Raczynski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ont bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raczynski's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raczynski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ont circles away quickly and effectively.
Ont closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Raczynski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raczynski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raczynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ont closes the distance and pushes Raczynski back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ont closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Raczynski tries to circle away but Ont has him pinned against the cage.
Raczynski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ont tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raczynski smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raczynski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ont shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raczynski sprawls well. Raczynski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ont gets slowly back to his feet.
Raczynski misses with a series of wild punches.
Ont moves into range and connects with a jab.
Raczynski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Raczynski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ont throws a series of punches but Raczynski moves out of range.
Raczynski throws a right hand that Ont ducks under and follows up with a left that Ont also avoids with ease.
A combination from Ont does no damage.
Raczynski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ont counters by moving into the clinch.
Raczynski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ont is keeping busy.
Ont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Raczynski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Raczynski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raczynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ont moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ont looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ont misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick from Ont misses.
Raczynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raczynski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ont counters with a left and a right that stings Raczynski.
Ont fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raczynski checks it well.
Damian Raczynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raczynski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raczynski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raczynski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ont circles away quickly and effectively.
Raczynski misses with the combination.
Raczynski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ont counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ont.
Raczynski is trying to maintain a safe position but Ont gets an underhook and turns Raczynski into the cage.
Raczynski is looking to break free of the clinch but Ont has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Raczynski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski misses with a two punch combination.
Ont rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raczynski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ont looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ont dodges the punch combination from Raczynski.
Ont misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Raczynski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ont misses with a wild combination.
Raczynski misses with a double jab
and Ont counters with a one-two to the body.
Ont gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ont wants a takedown.
Damian Raczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MR Ont.
Raczynski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raczynski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ont backwards.
Raczynski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Raczynski is trying to maintain a safe position but Ont gets an underhook and turns Raczynski into the cage.
Ont escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raczynski fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ont fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ont thows a body shot but no joy.
Raczynski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ont avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raczynski misses with a double jab.
Raczynski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raczynski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ont has closed the distance and engaged Raczynski in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Raczynski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ont keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raczynski's efforts to push away.
Raczynski is looking to control Ont's arms but Ont gets an underhook and turns him. Now Raczynski has his back to the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maybe Raczynski would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Ont works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raczynski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Raczynski is looking to control Ont's arms but Ont gets an underhook and turns him. Now Raczynski has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MR Ont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Ont.
Raczynski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raczynski looks to land a combination but Ont avoids it well.
Raczynski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ont counters with a straight right hand.
Ont rushes Raczynski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raczynski is trying to maintain a safe position but Ont gets an underhook and turns Raczynski into the cage.
Raczynski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raczynski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ont makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raczynski tries to keep at a distance but Ont has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raczynski stalling in the clinch but Ont improves position.
Ont blocks an uppercut.
Ont drags the fight down to the ground.
Raczynski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raczynski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ont counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ont tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ont avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ont throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Ont.
Raczynski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ont counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Ont does no damage.
Raczynski throws a combination that misses
and Ont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raczynski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ont counters with a right hand to the body.
Ont scores with the left hand. Raczynski knows he should have avoided that one.
Horrible takedown by Ont or perhaps it was just good defense by Raczynski which made him look bad.
Raczynski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ont counters with a one-two to the body.
Ont works Raczynski's body with a nice hook.
Raczynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ont moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raczynski fails to land with a series of punches.
Ont darts in and clinches Raczynski up against the cage.
Ont changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raczynski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Raczynski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski throws a combination that misses
and Ont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ont throws a right hand that Raczynski ducks under and follows up with a left that Raczynski also avoids with ease.
Raczynski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raczynski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ont.
Raczynski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ont.
Damian Raczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MR Ont.
Raczynski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ont counters with a left and a right that stings Raczynski.
Ont shoots in and drives through. Raczynski sprawls well.
Ont fails to land with a series of punches.
Raczynski throws a nice looking combination but Ont bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to de liver by Ont. Beautiful body shot.
Raczynski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ont counters with a straight right hand.
Raczynski misses with a double jab
and Ont counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raczynski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ont looks to land a combination but Raczynski avoids it well.
Raczynski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ont counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ont.
Raczynski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ont breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ont dodges the punch combination from Raczynski.
Ont jabs Raczynski right on the nose. Raczynski blinks but takes it well.
Raczynski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raczynski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ont.
Ont forces Raczynski back against the cage and clinches.
Ont keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raczynski's efforts to push away.
Ont breaks from the clinch.
Ont rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raczynski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raczynski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ont moves into the clinch.
Raczynski tries to stall but Ont uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Raczynski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Raczynski wants to break free but Ont has 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.
Raczynski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ont lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raczynski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ont has him pressed against the cage.
Ont breaks the clinch.
Raczynski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ont counters with a straight right hand.
Raczynski misses with the combination.
Raczynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Ont.
Raczynski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Raczynski misses.
Ont scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raczynski in his tracks.
Raczynski tries to bum rush Ont with a series of wild strikes but Ont uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raczynski misses with a double jab.
Ont swinging wilding here.
Damian Raczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MR Ont is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ont lands a really nice looking cross but Raczynski seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
MR Ont comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ont 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MR Ont!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aston Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Tic, Tic Tac as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Big D!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Aston Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
D throws a big right hand that misses.
D stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
D avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
D passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie tries to buck D off but D is having none of it.
D is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie tries to bench press D off him but D keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
D drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick D off! D jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. D doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... D has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! D reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! D taps out! nice BJJ there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aston Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Subo Mission (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Voet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mission's entrance music is Bobby Brown. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Subo Mission!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Voet!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voet fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Voet tries to clinch there but Mission circles away.
Voet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mission decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mission trying to mount his opponent but Voet defends it.
Mission really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mission is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Voet has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mission passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Voet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Voet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mission. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mission is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Voet has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mission is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Voet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mission advances nicely into full mount.
Mission wants to take Voet's back here but Voet is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mission working for a guillotine from mount but Voet is in no mood to give up.
Mission is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Voet can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mission is breathing heavily.
Voet defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mission seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Voet is holding on tight.
Mission is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Voet has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Voet!
Voet wants to get up but he can't break Mission's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Voet wants to control from the top but Mission keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mission looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Voet stands and steps away. Mission gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voet gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mission counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Voet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mission is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Voet sees it coming and defends easily.
Mission is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Voet has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mission is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mission is working for a kimura but Voet is defending it quite comfortably.
Voet is defending against the submission attempts here by Mission.
Mission is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Voet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mission.
Mission is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Subo Mission dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mission takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Voet fails with the takedown
and Mission counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mission thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mission thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mission looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mission drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Voet manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mission has Voet in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mission had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Voet is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mission Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Voet's back instead.
Voet controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Voet manages to escape to his feet.
Voet misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voet falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mission counters with a takedown into side control.
Mission has an Americana. Voet didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mission is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mission hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Subo Mission!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rashad evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by The Ecstasy of Gold. rashad evans is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, rashad evans!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
evans tries a head kick but it misses.
evans misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by evans.
It looks like Harry Smith has been cut.
evans shoots in but no luck this time.
evans throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
evans goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
rashad evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
evans shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than evans was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but evans cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
evans controlling his opponent.
evans is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
evans looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
evans takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
evans working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
evans controlling from the full mount.
evans lands a heavy elbow.
evans looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
evans pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
evans takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Despite being in the dominant position, rashad evans just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
evans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but evans persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Good shot there by evans.
A left and a right from evans both land. Nice combination.
Harry Smith's cut is getting worse.
Excellent takedown into side control there by evans.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
evans fails to land a wild elbow strike.
evans tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith is not content to let evans control the position.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith is trying to control evans's posture but evans avoids it.
evans working the ground and pound.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harry Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of rashad evans.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from evans.
evans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing evans off to one side.
evans scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but evans has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but evans keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is in trouble now - evans has advanced to mount!
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
evans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
evans controlling Smith's posture.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
evans controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
rashad evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from evans.
evans throws a head kick that misses.
evans drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith is trying to keep evans in close.
evans really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but evans defends easily.
evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
evans is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
evans wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
evans slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
evans trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
evans is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
evans manages to get to full guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
evans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
evans lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
evans sitting and controlling from the half guard.
evans is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if evans is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith is staying active underneath evans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
evans content to control rather than advance.
Despite being in the dominant position, rashad evans just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
evans tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
evans closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. evans pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harry Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of rashad evans.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but evans is working from the bottom.
evans seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
evans throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
rashad evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith is looking for a triangle but evans pushes his legs off easily.
evans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
evans stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
evans trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
evans controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
rashad evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
evans working the ground and pound from side control.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
evans controls the position.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
evans lands some shots froms side control.
Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
evans is chipping away with strikes.
Smith struggling a bit here.
evans scoring with punches from side control.
evans has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
evans scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from evans.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith checks a low kick from evans.
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if evans can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith working away.
Smith wants to control but evans is keeping him busy.
evans struggling a bit here.
evans sneaks back into half guard.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but evans is defending well.
Smith trying to pass the guard but evans defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but evans is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
evans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
evans closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith gets full guard.
evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
evans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
evans's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
evans content to stall in guard here.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in evans's guard.
rashad evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith gets to his feet. evans looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
evans tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. evans fights it but they end up in guard.
Harry Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
evans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to rashad evans.
Well evans 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... rashad evans!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wayne's choice of entrance music: Bucktown. Demian Maia has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Demian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Wayne!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Wayne.
Wayne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt - Wayne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maia.
Nice takedown defense from Wayne. No joy for Maia on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne closes the distance and pushes Maia back into the cage.
Wayne landing knees to the body.
Wayne lands an elbow inside that Maia shrugs off.
Wayne unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wayne lands a head kick!
Maia is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne clinches up against the cage.
Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Wayne! Maia is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Wayne!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Austenite Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Hutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pantera - Walk. Hutch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cowboys from Hell. Bill Hutch is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Austenite Iron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Hutch!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutch tries to close the distance and clinch but Iron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Iron looks to land a combination but Hutch avoids it well.
Iron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iron throws a good cross that connects.
Hutch thows a body shot but no joy.
Hutch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iron fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hutch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Austenite Iron has been cut.
Iron comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Iron lands with an uppercut that bounces Hutch off the cage and back into rage.
A right-left combo lands from Iron.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hutch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Iron, pushing him back against the cage.
Hutch tries to break the clinch but Iron is controlling the position.
Iron avoids the elbow strike from Hutch, against the cage.
Iron breaks the clinch.
Hutch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hutch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron was well out of range. Poor timing from Hutch.
Iron thows a body shot but no joy.
Hutch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hutch fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Iron misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron misses the body punch
and Hutch counters with a takedown into side control.
Iron wants to get back to his feet but Hutch drags him back down.
Hutch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Iron knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hutch looks gassed!
Iron is looking to regain half guard here but Hutch keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutch tries to score with some ground and pound. Iron controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hutch misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hutch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hutch fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Iron sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hutch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A left and a right from Iron both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Bill Hutch has been cut.
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!
Iron lands a right hook to the body.
Iron scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Iron lands a jab to Hutch's midsection.
Iron scores with a body shot.
Iron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hutch circles away quickly and effectively.
Iron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hutch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron lands a left and a right that send Hutch crashing to the mat, dazed. Iron thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hutch is rocked!
Iron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hutch circles away quickly and effectively.
Iron scores with a hook to the body. Hutch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hutch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iron connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donk. Iron catches Hutch right on the button with a cross.
Iron lands a with a good body shot.
Hutch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iron lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hutch doesn't seem bothered though.
Hutch shoots in but no luck this time.
A shot to de liver by Iron. Beautiful body shot.
Iron moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Iron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iron goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Iron lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron scores with a jab to the body.
Iron is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hutch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Iron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hutch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hutch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iron swivels and escapes.
Austenite Iron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Hutch.
Iron scores with a punch to the head.
A combination from Iron does no damage.
Iron tries to bum rush Hutch with a series of wild strikes but Hutch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hutch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Iron throws a series of punches but Hutch avoids them all with ease.
Iron moves into range and connects with a jab.
Iron moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hutch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iron makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Iron listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Iron lands a jab to Hutch's midsection.
Iron moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austenite Iron dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hutch takes one to the side of the head.
Iron connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Iron scores with a hook to the body. Hutch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Iron lands with a nice body punch.
Iron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iron lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Iron throws a series of punches but Hutch avoids them all with ease.
Iron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hutch can do to turn this around?
Iron jabs at Hutch's body.
Iron scores with a sloppy right hand. Hutch should have avoided that one.
Austenite Iron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iron throws a combination. Hutch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hutch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Iron connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Iron throws a series of strikes that have Hutch backpedaling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iron throws a good cross that connects.
Iron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hutch shoots in for a takedown but Iron shows good takedown defense.
Iron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iron scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hutch on the side of the head.
Iron ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Iron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Iron looks to score with a jab to the body but Hutch is just out of range.
Iron looks to land a combination but Hutch avoids it well.
A big left from Hutch misses.
Hutch looks for a takedown but Iron sprawls well.
Austenite Iron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Hutch.
Iron lands a jab-cross combination.
Hutch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No joy there for Iron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iron thows a body shot but no joy.
Hutch misses with a takedown attempt
and Iron counters with a series of strikes. Hutch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Austenite Iron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hutch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hutch missing with a left hand there. Iron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron tries to bum rush Hutch with a series of wild strikes but Hutch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hutch moves away.
Hutch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Iron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hutch somewhat.
Iron looks to land a combination but Hutch avoids it well.
Austenite Iron is winning the standup battle so far.
Hutch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iron.
Hutch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iron circles away quickly and effectively.
Hutch needs to keep his hands up - Iron had a free shot at his head there.
A left lands for Iron.
Iron throws a right and a left that Hutch avoids nicely.
Hutch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hutch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Iron cracks Hutch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hutch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Iron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutch fails with a takedown attempt.
Iron connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Iron lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Iron.
Iron misses with a series of wild punches.
Hutch shoots in for a double leg but Iron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hutch takes one on the button.
Hutch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Iron.
Iron scores with a nice right hand.
Iron scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Iron misses with the combination.
Iron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Iron throws a nice looking combination but Hutch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iron misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Iron clobbers Hutch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Iron!
Hutch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Iron.
Hutch walks into a jab.
Iron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hutch throws out the jab.
Iron fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Iron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hutch was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron.
Hutch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iron is looking to wear down Hutch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Iron fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hutch avoids the body shot from Iron.
Hutch throws a head kick but Iron moves out of range.
Iron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hutch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Iron thows a body shot but no joy.
Iron misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austenite Iron dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hutch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iron comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hutch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A left and a right from Iron both land. Nice combination.
Iron scores with a one two! Hutch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Iron lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Iron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hutch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Iron misses with a double jab
and Hutch counters by clinching up.
Iron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Iron connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Iron misses with a jab to the body
and Hutch counters with a good low kick that Iron was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hutch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No joy there for Iron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hutch fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron throws a one two combo.
Iron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Iron wants it to stay on the feet.
Iron lands a slapping body shot.
Hutch ducks right into an uppercut from Iron.
Iron cracks Hutch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hutch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Iron swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hutch counters with a series of strikes. Iron will be more careful next time no doubt.
Iron fails to land with a series of punches.
Iron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Iron tries to bum rush Hutch with a series of wild strikes but Hutch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iron's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Iron duly obliges.
Iron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hutch avoids the body shot from Iron.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hutch, right into the meat.
Hutch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hutch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Iron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron misses with the combination.
Iron falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hutch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hutch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Iron as he avoids it easily.
Austenite Iron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Hutch.
Iron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Iron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iron lands a really nice looking cross but Hutch seems unphased.
Iron misses with a two punch combination.
Iron avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iron misses with a combination
and Hutch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hutch is looking to clinch but Iron is avoiding it.
Iron lands a jab to the head.
Hutch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hutch doesn't manage to clinch there - Iron circles away.
Iron lands with an uppercut that bounces Hutch off the cage and back into rage.
Iron throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron fails to land with a series of punches.
Iron throws a shot to the body.
Hutch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Iron throws a shot to the body.
Iron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hutch.
Some wild striking there from Hutch.
Hutch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Iron listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hutch misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch combination from Iron misses.
Hutch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Iron digs a good body shot into Hutch's ribs.
Iron digs a good hook to Hutch's body.
Iron displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Iron lands a right hook to the body.
Iron connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron punishes Hutch's body with a nice straight punch.
Iron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hutch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Iron.
Iron lands a body shot.
Hutch closes the distance but Iron moves to the side
and Iron counters with a one-two to the body.
Iron swinging wilding here.
Iron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hutch was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron.
Hutch has his takedown stuffed
and Iron counters with a nice uppercut.
Hutch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Iron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hutch wants to clinch up but Iron keeps it at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Iron as he connects with a hook.
Iron misses with a wild body shot.
Hutch misses with a takedown attempt
and Iron counters with a nice uppercut.
Hutch misses with a body shot
and Iron counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austenite Iron clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch combination from Hutch misses.
Iron throws a series of punches but Hutch avoids them all with ease.
Hutch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hutch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iron comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Iron leaves Hutch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Iron as he connects with a hook.
Iron digs a good hook to Hutch's body.
Iron throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hutch counters with a straight right hand.
Hutch throws a combination that misses
and Iron counters with a one-two to the body.
Hutch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hutch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hutch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Iron counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hutch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iron sprawls well. Iron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hutch gets slowly back to his feet.
Iron misses with a double jab
and Hutch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Iron swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hutch.
Hutch fails to land with a series of punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No joy there for Iron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iron swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hutch counters with a nice leg kick.
Hutch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Iron.
Nice body punch from Iron.
Iron throws a series of punches but Hutch moves out of range.
Hutch misses with a low kick as Iron jumps back.
Iron avoids a kick to the body.
Iron scores with a hook to the body. Hutch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Iron throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hutch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Iron really felt that one!
Iron scores with a shot to the body.
Hutch tries to clinch but Iron moves out of range.
Iron moves into range and connects with a jab.
Iron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hutch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Iron scores with a shot to the body.
Hutch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iron loads up on a big right hand but Hutch slips the punch.
Hutch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iron jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hutch misses with a low kick.
Iron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iron lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hutch wants to clinch up but Iron keeps it at a distance.
Nice body punch from Iron.
Iron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hutch misses with a hook.
Hutch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Iron counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hutch thinking.
Hutch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron misses with a hook to the body
and Hutch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hutch tries to clinch but Iron moves away
and Iron counters with a left and a right that stings Hutch.
Hutch misses with a few strikes there.
Iron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hutch digs a good body shot into Iron's ribs.
Iron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Iron scores with a nice head shot.
Iron lands a nice shot to the body.
Hutch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iron misses with a jab to the body
and Hutch counters with a straight right hand.
Iron misses with the combination.
Iron fails to land with a series of punches.
Iron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hutch was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron.
Iron misses with a shot to the body
and Hutch counters with a good low kick that Iron was not able to check.
Hutch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron.
Iron throws a right and a left that Hutch avoids nicely.
Hutch darts in trying to clinch
and Iron counters with a stiff right hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hutch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron dodges the ground and pound from Hutch.
Hutch is working Iron over with some ground and pound from side control.
Iron pushes Hutch away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hutch gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hutch passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Iron!
Iron is squirming around, avoiding Hutch's attempts to control the action.
Hutch thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austenite Iron had his way with Bill Hutch in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A shot to de liver by Iron. Beautiful body shot.
Iron throws a body punch but Hutch moves out of range.
Hutch fails to land with a series of punches.
Iron works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hutch throws a head kick but Iron moves out of range.
Hutch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Iron stalks Hutch and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hutch's face. Hutch staggers backwards, shaken.
Iron drops Hutch with a beautiful combination! Hutch stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Iron is looking for the KO!
Hutch is still on wobbly legs! Can Iron finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iron fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hutch to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hutch looks to clinch but Iron throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hutch taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Austenite Iron!
Austenite Iron retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between HUSSAIN FAISAL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). FAISAL's entrance music is rush. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, HUSSAIN FAISAL!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Banks!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks throws a series of punches but FAISAL avoids them all with ease.
FAISAL checks a leg kick.
Banks lands with a slapping head kick.
Dave Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Banks. No joy for FAISAL on that attempt.
Banks stuffs the takedown.
FAISAL shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banks as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for HUSSAIN FAISAL. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks slips a jab from FAISAL.
FAISAL shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense.
Banks throws a right and a left that FAISAL avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Banks misses.
FAISAL shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. FAISAL showed some decent athleticism there.
FAISAL seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FAISAL prevents Banks from standing back up.
FAISAL is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time FAISAL.
Banks is not content to let FAISAL control the 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.
Banks kicks off FAISAL and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a nice outside leg kick.
FAISAL fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Banks sprawls well initially but FAISAL persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FAISAL is stalling here. Banks is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! FAISAL seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Banks has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on FAISAL's face as Banks controls the position.
Banks lands some shots froms side control.
FAISAL is trying to strike from the bottom but Banks has passed into full mount.
Banks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as FAISAL is looking to escape.
Banks looks gassed!
The referee warns FAISAL that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands with some vicious ground and pound - can FAISAL hang on?
FAISAL wants to hold on but Banks pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks landing strikes from the mount.
Banks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Banks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish FAISAL?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
FAISAL is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banks wants to control the action but instead FAISAL gets a body lock and reverses into Banks's guard! Nice work!
FAISAL drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says FAISAL as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Banks screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with FAISAL! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). HUSSAIN FAISAL!
HUSSAIN FAISAL retains his light heavyweight title!
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