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NFC 17: Flintoff vs Wesley PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tung Pung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pung kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bullsonparade. Hunter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Used - The Taste Of Ink. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tung Pung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pung napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Pung's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pung is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hunter asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pung is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hunter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pung is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pung trying to control here.
Hunter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pung tries to roll over but Hunter keeps him under control.
Pung is trying to stand back up but Hunter is controlling him
Pung knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunter on the ground.
Pung is looking to improve his position.
Hunter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hunter prevents Pung from improving his position.
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura but Pung is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pung's head.
Hunter is thwarting Pung's attempts to control the position.
Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Pung is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunter looks gassed!
Pung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunter is working away from the top position though.
Pung is trying to stand back up but Hunter is controlling him
Hunter is looking for a kimura but Pung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunter to get the leverage.
Hunter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pung sees it coming and defends easily.
Pung is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pung is trying to stand up here but Hunter is controlling him well.
Pung wants to get back to full guard.
Hunter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunter looks to land a strike but Pung avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pung has his feet on Hunter's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pung throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown. Pung tries to sprawl out of it but Hunter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pung manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Pung.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pung but Pung pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pung leaves Hunter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tung Pung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Hunter.
Pung misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Hunter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch combination from Pung misses.
Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown. Pung tries to sprawl out of it but Hunter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pung manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pung takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Roy Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pung decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pung missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunter has his foot on Pung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pung works his way back into a safe position though.
Pung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pung postures up in Hunter's guard and throws a big left but Hunter blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pung's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hunter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pung defends well.
Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pung pushing down on Hunter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pung.
Pung throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hunter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pung avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pung slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hunter pushes a forearm under Pung's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pung is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Hunter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between matt mitrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Dusiciel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). matt mitrione has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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233 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, matt mitrione!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Dusiciel!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mitrione looks for a takedown but Dusiciel sprawls well.
mitrione throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dusiciel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dusiciel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dusiciel has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dusiciel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but mitrione is surviving well by controlling Dusiciel's body position as best he can.
Dusiciel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dusiciel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as mitrione is looking to escape.
Dusiciel wants to finish this one by submission but mitrione is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dusiciel.
Dusiciel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dusiciel landing strikes from the mount and mitrione is in trouble!
Dusiciel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, mitrione has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dusiciel is going olschool here, as he tries to force mitrione to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so mitrione shrugs it off.
Dusiciel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusiciel is working for a guillotine from mount but mitrione frees his head quite easily.
Dusiciel looks gassed!
Dusiciel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dusiciel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dusiciel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… mitrione is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by mitrione and Dusiciel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mitrione stops Dusiciel from passing to mount.
Dusiciel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dusiciel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dusiciel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dusiciel tries for a kimura but mitrione is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dusiciel landing strikes.
Dusiciel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dusiciel is looking to take a break and control but mitrione is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dusiciel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Dusiciel dominated that round.
That's time! mitrione's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
mitrione with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dusiciel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dusiciel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. mitrione doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dusiciel.
Dusiciel is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, mitrione has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dusiciel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dusiciel looking to control but mitrione is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dusiciel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, mitrione has worked his arm free - good work by mitrione!
Dusiciel works to advance to full mount. mitrione defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
mitrione blocking the ground and pound.
The referee warns mitrione that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dusiciel is working for a guillotine from mount but mitrione frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusiciel controlling from the full mount.
Dusiciel lands with some strikes.
Dusiciel has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! mitrione is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Dusiciel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between steven maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, steven maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Drake!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake misses with a low kick as maxwell jumps back.
maxwell looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake shoots in and drives through. maxwell sprawls well.
Drake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Drake misses with a double jab.
Drake throws a right and a left that maxwell avoids nicely.
maxwell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Drake tries to clinch but maxwell moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Drake.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drake.
steven maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Drake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maxwell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drake.
maxwell avoids the head kick by Drake.
Drake looks to land a combination but maxwell avoids it well.
maxwell slaps away a takedown attempt from Drake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drake.
Drake keeps the fight on the outside.
steven maxwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
maxwell blocks a low kick nicely.
Drake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drake tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and maxwell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
maxwell misses with a knee strike.
Drake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drake works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Drake pushes down on maxwell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
maxwell could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to control the action but maxwell is working from the bottom.
Drake is working for a kimura but maxwell is defending it quite comfortably.
maxwell actively working from the bottom here.
Drake is trying for a kimura here. maxwell looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Drake wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erik Drake!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between steven maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, steven maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Bain!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
maxwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
maxwell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bain.
Bain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bain gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bain.
Bain tries to work over maxwell's front leg with a kick but maxwell checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maxwell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
maxwell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bain looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bain tries to hold on but maxwell pushes him away.
Bain is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
maxwell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bain tries to reverse the position but maxwell maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bain tries to hold on but maxwell pushes him away.
maxwell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bain gets back to half guard.
Bain regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
maxwell content to stall in guard here.
Bain pulls maxwell in close to prevent any damage.
Bain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bain being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Bain dominated that round.
That's time! maxwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bain shoots and misses
and maxwell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bain won't be happy with that.
maxwell content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bain tries to improve position but can't.
Bain is breathing heavily.
Bain is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bain is trying to control maxwell's posture but maxwell avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maxwell taking a breather here.
Bain is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but maxwell is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
maxwell controlling from mount.
maxwell avoids the attempt from Bain to control.
maxwell controlling from the full mount.
Bain is looking to improve his position but maxwell isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
maxwell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bain is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bain sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
steven maxwell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
maxwell blocks a head kick by Bain.
Bain shoots and misses
and maxwell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bain is trying to maintain the position but maxwell is very close to passing his half guard.
Bain is looking to escape.
maxwell uses his free foot to push down on Bain's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bain.
maxwell avoids the attempt from Bain to control.
Bain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maxwell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bain tries to hold on but maxwell pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bain is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but maxwell is staying active.
Bain regains half guard.
steven maxwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
maxwell is controlling the pace.
Bain trying to control but maxwell postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bain tries to roll over but maxwell keeps him under control.
maxwell moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bain.
Bain pushes maxwell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, maxwell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bain tries to bench press maxwell off him but maxwell keeps the position.
Bain wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bain is looking to regain half guard here but maxwell keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
steven maxwell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think maxwell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... steven maxwell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nero Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copeland has chosen Lose Yourself - Eminem as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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260 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nero Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Copeland!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Copeland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Copeland tries to clinch but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf keeps the fight on the outside.
Wolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Copeland.
Wolf misses with a few strikes there.
Wolf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Copeland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf lands a big right hand that sends Copeland crashing to the mat! Wolf stays standing though and waves Copeland back to his feet!
Copeland is rocked!
It looks like Chris Copeland has been cut.
Nero Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Copeland is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolf finish him?
Copeland is looking to clinch.
Wolf scores with a body shot.
Copeland seems to have recovered his senses.
Copeland looks gassed!
Wolf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Copeland avoids it really well and circles away.
Wolf drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Copeland's head, knocking him out cold! Wolf is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nero Wolf!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LenDale Cleaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Uncle Murda- Summertime shootouts. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, LenDale Cleaver!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Cleaver looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cleaver pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
Cleaver takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cleaver throws and low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cleaver misses with a wild body shot.
Cleaver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Rob Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cleaver tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie tries to clinch but Cleaver moves out of range.
Cleaver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from Gracie.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cleaver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Cleaver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cleaver closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Cleaver walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Cleaver is controlling the position.
Cleaver tries to pull guard but Gracie holds him up against the cage and eventually Cleaver drops back down to his feet.
Rob Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LenDale Cleaver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
Gracie scores with the left hand. Cleaver knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Cleaver shoots and misses
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Cleaver jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Cleaver around his waist. Cleaver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Cleaver doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Cleaver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cleaver circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleaver shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Cleaver keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cleaver tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Cleaver fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Cleaver moves out of range.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cleaver fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rob Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LenDale Cleaver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleaver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cleaver is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Cleaver's takedown attempt.
Cleaver blocking some punches.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Cleaver won't allow it.
Cleaver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cleaver wants a takedown but no success here.
Cleaver jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Cleaver around his waist. Cleaver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cleaver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gracie.
Cleaver with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cleaver has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Cleaver backing up. Cleaver nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Cleaver with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cleaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie clinches up with Cleaver and pushes him back against the cage.
Cleaver wants a takedown.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver tightens his grip and picks Gracie up, before dumping him to the ground. Gracie manages to land in guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cleaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cleaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cleaver drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cleaver jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Cleaver frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie has switched to an armbar! Cleaver is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rob Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobcat Stinkfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stinkfist's choice of entrance music: People Are Strange by The Doors. Bobcat Stinkfist is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobcat Stinkfist!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov throws a series of punches but Stinkfist avoids them all with ease.
Kozlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stinkfist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kozlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stinkfist.
Stinkfist scores with a jab to the body.
Stinkfist throws a big shot that misses.
Stinkfist looks to score with a jab to the body but Kozlov is just out of range.
Stinkfist throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozlov.
Stinkfist throws an overhand right that lands on Kozlov's shoulder, as Kozlov tries to avoid the shot.
Stinkfist looks to land a right hand but Kozlov moved out of range.
Kozlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stinkfist.
Stinkfist lands a brutal head kick. Kozlov looks out on his feet and Stinkfist throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Bobcat Stinkfist!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Unoriginal Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unoriginal Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Unoriginal Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a hook. Stevens ducked under it nicely.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Stevens.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stevens. Stevens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stevens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Stevens pushes him off.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevens circles away.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevens misses with the combination.
Stevens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Stevens.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stevens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Stevens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stevens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith sizes up Stevens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stevens. Stevens obviously looking to wear him down.
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Stevens.
Smith tries to clinch there but Stevens circles away.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Unoriginal Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens misses with a double jab.
Smith tries to clinch but Stevens is having none of it.
Smith swings for the body but Stevens moves out of range.
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.
Smith tries to clinch but Stevens is having none of it.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Stevens in a clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Stevens avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Stevens pulls guard successfully.
Stevens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stevens stops Smith from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevens is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stevens manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stevens manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stevens has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stevens looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Stevens looks gassed!
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to move to mount but Stevens blocks the move with his legs.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stevens is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
Smith turns into Stevens and is now in his guard.
Stevens is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Smith frees his head nicely. Oh but Stevens has switched to an armbar! Smith is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Matt Stevens!
Matt Stevens is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Flintoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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3 - 1 - 0 |
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213 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Wesley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Flintoff!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wesley throws a right hand that Flintoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Flintoff also avoids with ease.
Ron Wesley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesley dodges the punch combination from Flintoff.
Wesley tries a head kick but it misses.
Wesley is looking to slow Flintoff down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick from Wesley misses.
Wesley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wesley wants to clinch up but Flintoff keeps it at a distance.
Flintoff lands with a right hand.
Flintoff looks to land a right hand but Wesley moved out of range.
Wesley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flintoff's sensitive parts.
Flintoff has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wesley finds it's way round the side to connect with Flintoff's head.
Wesley thuds his shin into the meat of Flintoff's side.
Flintoff looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flintoff stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wesley.
Wesley throws a head kick but Flintoff moves out of range.
Wesley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flintoff manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley tries to clinch up but Flintoff circles away and keeps his distance.
Wesley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wesley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Flintoff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Flintoff takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wesley cracks the inside of Flintoff's front leg.
Flintoff tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick there by Wesley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesley misses with a few strikes there.
Wesley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wesley throws a head kick that Flintoff semi-blocks.
It looks like Andrew Flintoff has been cut.
Wesley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flintoff takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooh a lovely combination from Wesley sends Flintoff down but not out. Wesley dives into side control looking to finish.
Flintoff is rocked!
Wesley in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Flintoff is still in real trouble! Can Wesley finish him?
Wesley is working Flintoff over with some ground and pound from side control.
Flintoff seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wesley creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Flintoff wants to control but Wesley postures up.
Check out the look on Wesley's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Flintoff taking a bit of punishment here - Wesley scoring with strikes.
Flintoff tries to bench press Wesley off him but Wesley keeps the position.
Wesley taking a breather here.
Wesley scores with a couple of short elbows.
Flintoff takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesley in side control, throwing shots but Flintoff defends.
Flintoff is trying to control Wesley's posture but Wesley avoids it.
Flintoff taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wesley tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wesley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Flintoff down.
Flintoff is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Flintoff wants to improve his position but Wesley is controlling well.
Flintoff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wesley.
Flintoff is looking to improve his position.
Wesley thows a huge punch but Flintoff dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wesley, right into the meat.
Wesley tries to clinch but Flintoff moves out of range.
Wesley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flintoff.
Wesley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Flintoff just misses with a punch to the body.
Wesley looks to land a combination but Flintoff avoids it well.
Wesley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wesley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wesley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wesley connects with a high kick.
Wesley wants to clinch.
Wesley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Wesley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Flintoff's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Flintoff blocks the body kick.
Wesley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Flintoff steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wesley. That one must have hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Wesley.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wesley.
Wesley lands with a slapping head kick.
Flintoff moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Flintoff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wesley doesn't seem phased though.
Wesley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flintoff can do to turn this around?
A clash of legs there as Flintoff blocks the low kick.
Flintoff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wesley is looking to clinch.
Ron Wesley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wesley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flintoff. That did some damage!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Flintoff.
Flintoff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Flintoff cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wesley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flintoff working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Flintoff lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wesley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wesley regains half guard.
Wesley tries to get to full guard but Flintoff has control of the leg.
Flintoff lands strikes from half guard.
Flintoff slips a nice elbow through Wesley's hands, connecting with Wesley's forehead.
Flintoff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flintoff trying to control from half guard but Wesley is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flintoff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wesley trying to control here.
Flintoff slips a nice elbow through Wesley's hands, connecting with Wesley's forehead.
Wesley wants to control but Flintoff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wesley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flintoff.
Wesley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flintoff.
Wesley actively working from the bottom here.
Flintoff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesley has hold of Flintoff's hands but Flintoff slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flintoff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wesley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flintoff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Flintoff looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wesley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wesley is not content to let Flintoff control the position.
Wesley trying to control from the bottom.
Wesley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Flintoff is just content to waste time from the top position. Wesley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Flintoff chips away with some ground and pound.
Wesley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wesley is trying to keep Flintoff in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flintoff wants to pass the guard but Wesley is keeping the position.
Flintoff is in close to Wesley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wesley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flintoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Flintoff shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Flintoff was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Flintoff fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flintoff avoids the attempt from Wesley to control.
A nice elbow there by Flintoff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Flintoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Flintoff's cut.
That's time! Wesley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wesley throws out a leg kick but Flintoff moves out of range and Wesley only half commits.
Wesley fails to land with a series of punches.
Wesley throws a sloppy head kick and Flintoff moves out of range easily.
Wesley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Flintoff avoids the head kick by Wesley.
Flintoff keeps the fight on the outside.
Flintoff looks to land a right hand but Wesley moved out of range.
Flintoff jabs Wesley right on the nose. Wesley blinks but takes it well.
Wesley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flintoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wesley throws out a leg kick but Flintoff moves out of range and Wesley only half commits.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wesley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wesley throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley defending well as Flintoff loads up on a big left hand.
Flintoff gets the takedown into side control.
Flintoff working the head with strikes.
Wesley is trying to control Flintoff's posture but Flintoff avoids it.
Wesley is looking for a sweep.
Andrew Flintoff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flintoff landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Flintoff working the body and head with strikes.
Wesley 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.
Wesley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Flintoff looks up at the clock and then as Wesley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Flintoff smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Flintoff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wesley is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wesley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flintoff lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesley misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flintoff connects with a nice short shot to Wesley's temple.
Flintoff trying to control the action but Wesley is working from the bottom.
Wesley wants to sweep but Flintoff has passed to side control!
Flintoff is chipping away with strikes.
Flintoff looks up at the clock and then as Wesley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Flintoff smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Flintoff working the head with strikes.
Wesley on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wesley tries to buck Flintoff off but Flintoff is having none of it.
Flintoff landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesley is trying to improve his position.
Flintoff in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wesley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wesley is looking to regain half guard here but Flintoff keeps moving and retains side control.
Flintoff working the body and head with strikes.
Flintoff trying to control the action but Wesley is working from the bottom.
Flintoff looks up at the clock and then as Wesley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Flintoff smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wesley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Flintoff connects with a decent elbow.
Flintoff throws an elbow but Wesley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wesley regains half guard there - taking advantage of Flintoff's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesley is looking for a sweep. Flintoff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flintoff thows a huge punch but Wesley dodges it nicely.
Wesley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wesley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flintoff pulls his head out easily.
Flintoff lands strikes from half guard.
Flintoff passes to full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flintoff postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wesley looks a forlorn figure.
Flintoff is landing with some decent strikes but Wesley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Flintoff really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Flintoff's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Flintoff misses with the combination.
Flintoff misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wesley counters with a three punch combo that has Flintoff backing up. Flintoff nods at Wesley to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Flintoff. That snapped Wesley's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wesley, right into the meat.
Wesley throws a head kick that half lands.
Wesley scores with a nice body kick.
Wesley throws a leg kick which misses Flintoff's front leg but catches the back leg as Flintoff tries to avoid it.
Ron Wesley is winning the standup battle so far.
Wesley defending well as Flintoff loads up on a big left hand.
Wesley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Flintoff checks a low kick from Wesley.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wesley. That's going to slow Flintoff down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wesley.
Flintoff slips a jab and a cross from Wesley.
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.
Wesley misses with a double jab
and Flintoff counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wesley!
Wesley tries to reverse the position but Flintoff maintains control.
Flintoff landing strikes from the mount and Wesley is in trouble!
Wesley taking shots to the head.
Flintoff looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wesley is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flintoff postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Wesley bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Flintoff and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Flintoff! Andrew Flintoff retains his light heavyweight title!
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