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GFL Ultimate Fight Night 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Brannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Ricketts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Brannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Ricketts !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ricketts is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ricketts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Check out the look on Brannon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brannon trying to control the action but Ricketts is working from the bottom.
Brannon tries for a kimura but Ricketts is defending well.
Brannon cracks Ricketts with a big elbow.
Ricketts is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brannon is controlling him well.
Brannon lands a nice forearm strike.
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!
Brannon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ricketts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ricketts is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brannon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brannon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ricketts down.
Ricketts wants to get back to his feet but Brannon drags him back down.
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.
Brannon tries for a kimura but Ricketts is defending well.
Ricketts struggling a bit here.
Brannon prevents Ricketts from escaping the position.
Ricketts looks gassed!
Brannon wants to control but Ricketts is keeping him busy.
Ricketts is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brannon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brannon has an Americana. Ricketts didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Brannon is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Brannon hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack Brannon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mazard Unis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeo Katsu (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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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mazard Unis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeo Katsu!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Katsu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Katsu throws a head kick that Unis semi-blocks.
An inside leg kick lands from Unis.
Unis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Unis coming out on top.
Unis throws a big shot that misses.
Katsu darts in and clinches Unis up against the cage.
Unis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Unis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Katsu stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Unis fails to land.
Unis misses with some punches.
Katsu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Unis blocks it with crossed arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Katsu.
Unis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katsu's elbow.
Unis is trying to maintain a safe position but Katsu gets an underhook and turns Unis into the cage.
Katsu tries to land a knee to the head but Unis blocks with his arms.
Katsu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsu tries to land a knee to the head but Unis blocks with his arms.
Katsu blocking some punches.
Come on Unis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Katsu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Katsu landing knees to the head.
Katsu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Unis up against the cage.
Katsu receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Katsu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Unis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Unis trying to control the position but instead, Katsu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Unis into the cage.
Unis has a couple of punches blocked by Katsu.
Unis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Unis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Katsu.
Katsu tries to land a knee to the head but Unis blocks with his arms.
Katsu tries to land a knee to the head but Unis blocks with his arms.
Katsu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Unis lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsu is stalling here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Unis wants to break free but Katsu has control.
Katsu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Katsu keeps control of Unis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Unis is trying to stall.
Katsu tries a knee to the head but Unis blocks it.
Unis lands with a short shot to the head.
Katsu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Unis tries to stall but Katsu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Unis lands with a left to the head.
Katsu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Katsu looking to stall.
Katsu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Unis lands a hook that snaps the head of Katsu backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katsu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsu with a knee to the head.
Unis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Katsu is keeping busy.
Unis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Katsu tries a knee to the head but Unis blocks it.
Katsu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Unis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katsu.
A nice left hand lands by Unis.
Katsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsu scores with a knee to the head.
Katsu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Unis blocks it with crossed arms.
Katsu tries to land a knee to the head but Unis blocks with his arms.
Katsu looks gassed!
Unis misses with the head strike.
Katsu stalling the fight.
Katsu tries a knee to the head but Unis blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Katsu slowing the pace effectively.
Unis has a couple of punches blocked by Katsu.
Katsu crunches a lovely knee into Unis's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Katsu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Katsu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Katsu blocks a body shot from Unis.
Unis works on Katsu's body with a couple of short punches.
Unis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Unis is looking to control Katsu's arms but Katsu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Unis has his back to the cage.
Unis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Katsu tries to land a knee to the head but Unis blocks with his arms.
Katsu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Unis.
Unis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Katsu taking a breather.
Unis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katsu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Unis blocks it with crossed arms.
Katsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Katsu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Unis's efforts to push away.
Katsu tries to land a knee to the head but Unis blocks with his arms.
Unis stalling.
Katsu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takeo Katsu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Unis cracks the inside of Katsu's front leg.
Katsu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Unis.
Unis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Katsu pushes Unis up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Katsu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Unis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Unis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Unis has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Unis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Katsu tries to clinch up but Unis circles away and keeps his distance.
Unis digs a good hook to Katsu's body.
Unis throws a body punch but Katsu moves out of range.
Unis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Katsu.
Unis throws an overhand right that lands on Katsu's shoulder, as Katsu tries to avoid the shot.
Katsu is breathing heavily.
Katsu moves out of range as Unis strikes.
Katsu throws a right and a left that Unis avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsu tries to clinch but Unis moves out of range.
Unis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Unis missing with a left hand there. Katsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Unis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Katsu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Unis. Unis obviously looking to wear him down.
Unis throws a hook to the side of Katsu's head but Katsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Unis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Katsu's hands.
Takeo Katsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Unis lands a body shot.
Unis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Katsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Unis.
Katsu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Unis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mazard Unis is winning the standup battle so far.
Katsu misses with a hook.
Unis lands an overhand right.
Unis throws a leg kick which misses Katsu's front leg but catches the back leg as Katsu tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Unis does no damage.
A punch combination from Katsu misses.
Katsu walks into a stiff left hand from Unis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Unis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Katsu momentarily.
Unis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Katsu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Unis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Unis scores with a spinning back kick!
Unis throws a looping overhand right but Katsu ducks down to avoid it.
Unis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Katsu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Unis fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unis lunges at Katsu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Katsu's hand.
Unis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Katsu throws a sloppy head kick and Unis moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Unis.
Decent striking displayed by Unis there.
Unis lands a right hook to the body.
Katsu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Unis. Unis obviously looking to wear him down.
Unis cracks the inside of Katsu's front leg.
Unis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A combination from Unis does no damage.
Unis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Unis scores with a sloppy right hand. Katsu should have avoided that one.
Unis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Katsu in his tracks.
Unis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsu pushes Unis up against the cage in a clinch.
Katsu connects with a knee to the head.
Katsu connects with a knee to the head.
Katsu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Unis up against the cage.
Katsu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Unis looking to slow down the pace here.
Unis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Katsu has him pressed against the cage.
Unis tries a body shot but Katsu blocks it.
Katsu with a knee to the head.
Katsu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Unis. Katsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Unis misses with the combination.
Katsu tries to clinch but Unis moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mazard Unis dominated that second round.
That's time! Unis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Unis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Katsu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Katsu throws a series of strikes that have Unis backpedaling.
Unis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Unis throws out a powerful jab.
Katsu slips under a jab.
Katsu has managed to clinch.
Katsu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Unis's face.
Unis stalling in the clinch.
Katsu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Katsu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Unis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Unis has a couple of punches blocked by Katsu.
Katsu tries to land a knee to the head but Unis blocks with his arms.
Katsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Unis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu blocks a body shot from Unis.
Katsu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Unis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Katsu connects with a knee to the head.
Katsu blocks an uppercut.
Katsu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unis.
Katsu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Unis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Katsus head.
Katsu looking to throw knees to the head but Unis is blocking nicely.
Unis misses with some punches.
Unis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Unis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu blocks a body shot from Unis.
Unis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katsu backwards.
Katsu is looking to control Unis's arms but Unis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Katsu has his back to the cage.
Unis has Katsu pushed against the cage.
Katsu misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Unis managing to block the knees to the body from Katsu.
Katsu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Unis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Unis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Unis fails to land.
Katsu blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Unis as the two fighters clinch.
Unis being controlled against the cage.
Unis working aggressively here.
Unis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katsu tries to land a knee to the head but Unis blocks with his arms.
Katsu is trying to maintain a safe position but Unis gets an underhook and turns Katsu into the cage.
Unis trying to control the position but instead, Katsu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Unis into the cage.
Katsu misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unis misses with a body punch.
Katsu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Unis has a couple of punches blocked by Katsu.
Unis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Unis misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katsu.
A head punch on the inside from Unis fails to land.
Unis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Katsu is keeping busy.
Katsu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Unis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katsu tries a head kick but it misses.
Unis jabs at Katsu's body.
Unis cracks Katsu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Unis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unis scores with a kick to the body.
Unis jabs Katsu right on the nose. Katsu blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Unis.
Unis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Unis misses the jab.
Unis checks a leg kick nicely.
Katsu tries to close the distance and clinch but Unis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Unis cracks the inside of Katsu's front leg.
Katsu moves in looking to clinch but Unis pushes him off.
Unis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katsu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Unis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Katsu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Unis scores with a one two! Katsu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mazard Unis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Unis 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mazard Unis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Mcloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Knobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcloud kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Llama song. This should be fireworks!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie Mcloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugh Knobber!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knobber misses with a wild combination.
Knobber takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mcloud fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Knobber misses.
Hugh Knobber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knobber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knobber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knobber throws a series of punches but Mcloud avoids them all with ease.
Mcloud shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Mcloud.
Knobber is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mcloud tries to control but Knobber wriggling away.
Knobber is in all sorts of trouble here.
Knobber manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Knobber tries to roll over but Mcloud keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcloud trying to control from half guard but Knobber is working away.
Mcloud wants to pass to mount but Knobber is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knobber is looking for a sweep. Mcloud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knobber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcloud's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcloud's back!
Mcloud tries to roll but Knobber sticks to his back.
Knobber throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mcloud could be in trouble here!
Mcloud covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Knobber is trying to stick to Mcloud's back but Mcloud is turning into Knobber. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Knobber's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mcloud.
Mcloud wants to control from the top but Knobber keeps moving.
Knobber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knobber keeping moving, preventing Mcloud from controlling successfully.
Mcloud is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knobber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcloud manages to get himself to full guard.
Knobber makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knobber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knobber landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Knobber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcloud's head.
Knobber postures up and lands a big shot to Mcloud's brow.
Knobber with a nice head shot there.
Mcloud is rocked!
Knobber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcloud's head.
Oh Mcloud is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knobber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcloud's head.
Knobber loads up on a big left hand. Mcloud felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Knobber looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mcloud can't hide his disappointment, as Knobber celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Knobber!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Khadir Hadji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Brockett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Khadir Hadji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bud Brockett!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadji tries to clinch up.
Hadji fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brockett ducks under a wild hook from Hadji.
Brockett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hadji.
Hadji tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brockett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hadji moves in looking to clinch but Brockett pushes him off.
Brockett scores with a three punch combo!
Hadji throws a head kick that Brockett semi-blocks.
Brockett avoids the body shot from Hadji.
Hadji wants to clinch.
Hadji shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brockett pinned against the cage. Brockett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadji looks for a takedown but Brockett sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Brockett.
Brockett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hadji's waist but Hadji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brockett off to one side.
Brockett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brockett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hadji looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hadji is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brockett connects with a decent elbow.
Brockett with the ground and pound but Hadji regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Brockett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadji gets back to full guard.
Brockett scoring with some ground and pound.
Brockett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brockett lands a couple of elbows.
Hadji avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brockett looks gassed!
Brockett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brockett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brockett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hadji is looking to stand up but Brockett isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hadji throws a right hand that Brockett ducks under and follows up with a left that Brockett also avoids with ease.
Brockett with a poor takedown
and Hadji decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brockett's guard.
Khadir Hadji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bud Brockett.
Brockett keeping full guard, as Hadji tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brockett can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadji is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brockett uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hadji fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brockett avoids it really well and circles away.
Hadji tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hadji is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hadji is looking to clinch.
Hadji fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hadji shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brockett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hadji's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Brockett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hadji throws the kick towards the body but Brockett avoids it.
Hadji looks to throw the jab but Brockett is out of range.
Hadji tries to close the distance and clinch but Brockett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brockett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hadji tries to clinch but Brockett moves out of range.
Hadji gets caught flat footed, as Brockett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brockett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brockett scoring with some ground and pound.
Hadji looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hadji not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brockett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hadji's head.
Brockett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brockett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hadji's head.
Brockett throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hadji wants to clinch.
Brockett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hadji stuffs the takedown.
Hadji looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hadji has his takedown stuffed
and Brockett counters with a left and a right that stings Hadji.
Hadji fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hadji tries to clinch up.
Brockett feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brockett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hadji working a defensive guard here.
Hadji pulls Brockett in to control the position.
Brockett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brockett scoring with some ground and pound.
Hadji had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brockett defends it easily.
Brockett stands up over Hadji, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hadji trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hadji utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadji manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brockett manages to get himself to full guard.
Brockett has his feet on Hadji's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Brockett keeps the fight on the outside.
Brockett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hadji pinned against the cage. Hadji gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hadji looks for the body kick but Brockett saw that one coming.
Hadji gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadji is looking to take a break and control but Brockett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hadji gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Brockett tries for a takedown but Hadji circles away easily
and Hadji counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hadji.
Khadir Hadji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bud Brockett.
Hadji manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bud Brockett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hadji tries to close the distance and clinch but Brockett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hadji misses with a takedown
and Brockett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brockett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hadji has hold of Brockett's hands but Brockett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brockett drops an elbow to the side of Hadji's head.
Brockett looks to land a strike but Hadji avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Brockett won't allow Hadji to sweep him here.
Brockett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brockett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hadji working a defensive guard here.
Brockett preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hadji is looking for a triangle but Brockett pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brockett shoots in for a takedown but Hadji shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hadji throws a wild body kick that Brockett sees coming a mile off.
Hadji stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hadji wants it to stay on the feet.
Hadji fails with the takedown
and Brockett counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hadji!
Bud Brockett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hadji tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brockett with a couple of short strikes.
Brockett breaks from Hadji's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brockett scoring with strikes but Hadji is staying in there.
Brockett postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hadji looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadji tries to reverse the position but Brockett maintains control.
Brockett scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hadji?
Hadji tries to hold on but Brockett postures up.
Hadji is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Brockett.
Brockett putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brockett 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.
Hadji is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Brockett lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Brockett connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brockett lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hadji hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockett throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadji tries to hold on but Brockett postures up.
Brockett looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brockett connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hadji regains half guard.
Hadji has hold of Brockett's hands but Brockett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hadji tries to roll over but Brockett keeps him under control.
Hadji has hold of Brockett's hands but Brockett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brockett with the ground and pound but Hadji uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hadji is pulling down on Brockett's head. It's preventing any offense from Brockett, at least for the moment.
Hadji looking for a guillotine here but Brockett defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brockett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hadji has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brockett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brockett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hadji working a defensive guard here.
Brockett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hadji looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khadir Hadji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bud Brockett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brockett works over Hadji with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bud Brockett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brockett 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bud Brockett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gonnovan Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Thompson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gonnovan Stone!
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 Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stone is defended easily by Thompson.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it.
Chris Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gonnovan Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
Thompson lands with a hook. Stone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Gonnovan Stone has been cut.
Thompson throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stone avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Stone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Thompson!
Thompson wants to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Thompson working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Thompson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Thompson and Stone has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stone creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thompson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Thompson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Stone misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard.
Stone 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.
Stone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stone trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thompson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thompson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stone asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Stone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stone postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stone wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Stone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stone tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thompson's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gonnovan Stone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Thompson throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Stone drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Stone drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Stone off! Stone jumps back into Thompson's guard.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stone throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
Thompson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stone rather than just go for the knockout.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Stone avoids nicely.
Stone tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Stone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stone.
Stone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thompson pushes Stone away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stone gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Thompson is not content to let Stone control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonnovan Stone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gonnovan Stone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson looks to land a combination. Stone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Stone backing up. Stone nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gonnovan Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thompson throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
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.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Thompson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thompson swinging wilding here.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone scores with a takedown into Thompson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thompson's guard.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Stone uses his free foot to push down on Thompson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thompson.
Stone looking to ground and pound but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Stone controlling from the full mount.
Stone looking to ground and pound but Thompson is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thompson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thompson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson is squirming around, avoiding Stone's attempts to control the action.
Thompson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stone.
Thompson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stone.
Stone is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thompson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gonnovan Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stone 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gonnovan Stone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and darren pressley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Dee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to darren pressley's chin.
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170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, darren pressley!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
pressley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
pressley goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in pressley's guard! Nice work there by Dee!
pressley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that pressley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
pressley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
pressley has control of Dee's left arm, preventing Dee from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pressley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dee is aware though and is defending well.
Dee being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
pressley managing to control the position.
Dee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
pressley has a closed guard, preventing Dee from standing up.
Dee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but pressley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dee has pressley in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
pressley being controlled here momentarily.
pressley looking to pass the guard.
Dee has control of pressley's left arm, preventing pressley from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pressley throwing strikes from guard but Dee blocks nicely.
pressley looking to pass the guard.
Dee is trying to keep pressley in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as pressley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from pressley.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dee throws a leg kick but pressley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
pressley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dee avoids any damage from the ground and pound of pressley.
pressley tries for a kimura but Dee is defending well.
pressley is trying to ground and pound but Dee uses the momentary lack of control by pressley to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
darren pressley dominated that round.
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.
pressley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dee did well to prevent pressley getting side control.
pressley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
pressley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dee pushes pressley off looking to stand but pressley dives back in and keeps control.
pressley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dee sees it coming and defends easily.
pressley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
pressley is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pressley is thwarting Dee's attempts to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
pressley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dee is fending him off so far but pressley persists. Nope, Dee circles away and we're back to standing.
Dee shoots for a double leg takedown but pressley sprawls well. He's pushed Dee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
pressley swats away the attempt to clinch by Dee.
Dee fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
pressley darts in and clinches Dee up against the cage.
Dee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
pressley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dee breaks from the clinch.
Dee tries a head kick but it misses.
Dee leaves pressley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of darren pressley.
pressley fails with a takedown attempt.
Dee tries to clinch up but pressley circles away and keeps his distance.
pressley fails with the takedown
and Dee counters with a head kick. That will keep pressley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pressley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dee counters by moving into the clinch.
Dee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of pressley backwards.
pressley breaks from the clinch.
pressley circles away from the clinch attempt
and pressley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dee's guard now.
Dee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
pressley with a flurry of punches that miss.
pressley wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.
Dee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
pressley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
pressley throws a strike but Dee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dee wants to control from the top but pressley keeps moving.
Dee throwing strikes from guard but pressley blocks nicely.
pressley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dee wants to stand but pressley is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
pressley looks for a takedown but Dee sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
darren pressley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
pressley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dee counters with a big head kick but pressley shrugs it off.
pressley tries for a takedown but Dee circles away easily
and Dee counters with a nice uppercut.
pressley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dee's half guard.
Dee pushes pressley off looking to stand but pressley dives back in and keeps control.
pressley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
pressley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dee looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee manages to escape and get back to his feet!
pressley misses with a double jab
and Dee counters with a nice kick to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Dee scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee tries to clinch up.
pressley misses with a takedown
and Dee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of darren pressley.
Dee lands strikes from half guard.
Dee throwing shots but pressley is blocking nicely.
Dee throwing shots but pressley is blocking nicely.
Dee wants to take a breather but pressley is having none of it.
pressley wants to control but Dee is keeping busy.
Dee wants to control but pressley is keeping him busy.
Dee is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pressley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
pressley throws a sloppy body shot
and Dee counters with a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from pressley is defended easily by Dee.
pressley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dee but Dee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dee tries to clinch up.
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.
pressley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dee tries to avoid it but pressley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dee to the ground. Dee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dee looks for a takedown but pressley sprawls well.
pressley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dee counters with a single leg into guard. pressley didn't expect that.
Jay Dee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee wants to control from the top but pressley keeps moving.
darren pressley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dee tries to stand but pressley is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Dee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think pressley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... darren pressley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Steyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trainer Jonny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny has chosen Many Men(Wish Death) - 50 Cent as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustav Steyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Trainer Jonny!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steyn moves into range and clinches up with Jonny.
Jonny breaks the clinch.
Steyn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jonny throws a nice looking combination but Steyn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jonny lands a right hook to the body.
Steyn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jonny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jonny fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jonny throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steyn.
Nice takedown defense from Jonny. No joy for Steyn on that attempt.
Steyn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jonny pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steyn is out of range and Jonny settles back down.
Jonny connects with a body shot.
Jonny throws a nice looking combination but Steyn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jonny with a jab.
Jonny scores with a one two! Steyn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Gustav Steyn has been cut.
Jonny moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonny connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Jonny as Steyn shoots in.
Steyn could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jonny leaves Steyn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Steyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steyn cracks Jonny with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steyn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jonny.
Jonny tries to bum rush Steyn with a series of wild strikes but Steyn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jonny is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Jonny.
Steyn shoots in for a takedown but Jonny shows good takedown defense.
Steyn has a takedown stuffed.
A left and a right from Jonny both land. Nice combination.
Steyn is breathing heavily.
Jonny lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Jonny misses.
Jonny displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steyn is rocked!
Trainer Jonny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steyn loses concentration momentarily and Jonny pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Steyn crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Jonny finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trainer Jonny!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Cunns II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Flenderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Cunns II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flenderson closes the distance and pushes Cunns II back into the cage.
Flenderson missing with knees to the body.
Flenderson lands a damaging elbow.
Flenderson has Cunns II pushed against the cage.
Flenderson lands an uppercut.
Flenderson looking to throw knees to the head but Cunns II is blocking nicely.
Flenderson misses with an elbow strike.
Cunns II takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Mark Cunns II has been cut.
Cunns II pulls Flenderson into guard.
Cunns II on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cunns II tries to get out of the position.
Cunns II is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flenderson is controlling him.
Cunns II tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunns II wants to stand and escape but Flenderson is having none of it.
Flenderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cunns II's guard.
Flenderson stands up and waves to Cunns II to follow him.
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.
Cunns II misses with a double jab.
Good exchange - Cunns II coming out on top.
It looks like Toby Flenderson has been cut.
Flenderson darts in and clinches Cunns II up against the cage.
Flenderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Cunns II avoids the damage to the body.
Cunns II has had enough of the clinch but Flenderson keeps him there for the moment.
Cunns II has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flenderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cunns II takes an elbow to the forehead.
Flenderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Flenderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cunns II avoiding damage as Flenderson throws knees to the body.
Flenderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Flenderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Cunns II is breathing heavily.
Flenderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Flenderson lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Flenderson.
Flenderson stalling in the clinch.
Flenderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Flenderson stalling in the clinch.
Flenderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cunns II backwards.
Flenderson lands an elbow that stopped Cunns II in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Flenderson.
Flenderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Flenderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Cunns II avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Flenderson throws an elbow but misses.
Cunns II drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flenderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cunns II throws a right and a left that Flenderson avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson closes the distance and pushes Cunns II back into the cage.
Knees to the body from Flenderson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Flenderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Flenderson lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Flenderson obliges.
Flenderson lands an elbow inside.
Flenderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cunns II in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Flenderson lands a damaging elbow.
Good body shot from Flenderson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flenderson lands a damaging elbow.
Flenderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Flenderson on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Flenderson 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.
Flenderson pushes Cunns II up against the cage in a clinch.
Flenderson slowing the pace effectively.
Flenderson trying to land knees to the body.
Flenderson is pressed up against the cage. Cunns II has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flenderson down to the mat. Flenderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Flenderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cunns II circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cunns II darts in trying to clinch
and Flenderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cunns II working hard to break the clinch.
Flenderson lands an elbow inside that Cunns II shrugs off.
Cunns II wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flenderson just leaning against Cunns II, taking a breather.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Flenderson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Flenderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flenderson lands a nice elbow.
Flenderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Flenderson crunches a lovely knee into Cunns II's ribcage.
Flenderson working Cunns II over with knees to the body.
Flenderson lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Flenderson.
Flenderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Flenderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Flenderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flenderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Toby Flenderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Flenderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Flenderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flenderson lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Cunns II won't want to take too many of those.
Flenderson lands an elbow inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Flenderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cunns II lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Flenderson.
Flenderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cunns II takes an elbow to the temple.
Flenderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short left from Flenderson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Flenderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cunns II in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Flenderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Flenderson scores with a shot to the side of Cunns II's head.
Flenderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cunns II in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Flenderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Flenderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cunns II blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Flenderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Flenderson crunches a lovely knee into Cunns II's ribcage.
Flenderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Flenderson.
Flenderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flenderson lands an elbow that stopped Cunns II in his tracks for a moment.
Cunns II managing to block the knees to the body from Flenderson.
Cunns II blocks the elbow strike.
Cunns II is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flenderson lands a left hand.
Flenderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Flenderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flenderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flenderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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.
Flenderson taking a breather.
Cunns II blocks an elbow strike.
Flenderson lands a knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Flenderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cunns II takes a knee to the side of the body.
Flenderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Flenderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cunns II is defending well for now.
Flenderson lands an elbow inside that Cunns II shrugs off.
Flenderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cunns II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Flenderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flenderson lands a shoulder strike.
Cunns II managing to block the knees to the body from Flenderson.
Flenderson lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Flenderson to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Flenderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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! This is the final round!
Cunns II closes the distance looking to clinch
and Flenderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Flenderson crunches a lovely knee into Cunns II's ribcage.
Cunns II is trying to break free.
Flenderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cunns II managing to block the knees to the body from Flenderson.
Flenderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Flenderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Cunns II avoids the damage to the body.
Flenderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Flenderson.
Flenderson lands an elbow just above Cunns II 's eye.
Flenderson lands an elbow just above Cunns II 's eye.
Flenderson lands an elbow just above Cunns II 's eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flenderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cunns II lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Flenderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flenderson lands an elbow just above Cunns II 's eye.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Flenderson.
Flenderson lands an elbow that stopped Cunns II in his tracks for a moment.
Flenderson stalling against the cage.
Flenderson lands a body punch.
Flenderson lands a damaging elbow.
Cunns II managing to block the knees to the body from Flenderson.
Flenderson lands an elbow that stopped Cunns II in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Flenderson.
Flenderson lands an elbow inside that Cunns II shrugs off.
Flenderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cunns II up against the cage.
Flenderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Flenderson.
The crowd are getting on Flenderson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Flenderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flenderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cunns II takes an elbow to the temple.
Flenderson stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Toby Flenderson.
Cunns II lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flenderson backs up against the cage.
Cunns II circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cunns II connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cunns II throws a body punch but Flenderson moves out of range.
Cunns II swats away the attempt to clinch by Flenderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cunns II, pushing him back against the cage.
Cunns II prevents a body shot from Flenderson.
Flenderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flenderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Flenderson is pushing Cunns II up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Flenderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Flenderson trying to land knees to the body.
Flenderson leaning against his opponent.
Cunns II is trying to break the clinch but Flenderson has him pressed against the cage.
Flenderson stalling.
Flenderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Flenderson.
Flenderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cunns II's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunns II avoids the elbow strike from Flenderson, against the cage.
Mark Cunns II has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flenderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Flenderson tries to throw a body punch but Cunns II avoids it by throwing Flenderson back against the cage.
Toby Flenderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cunns II wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cunns II blocks an uppercut.
Flenderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cunns II is defending well for now.
Flenderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Flenderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cunns II is defending well for now.
Cunns II is trying to break the clinch but Flenderson has him pressed against the cage.
Flenderson misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunns II wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flenderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cunns II takes an elbow to the forehead.
Flenderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Cunns II avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Flenderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Flenderson 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Flenderson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Z Mozenter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RJ McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLovin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nas - Hero Instrumental kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Z Mozenter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, RJ McLovin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLovin scores a takedown into full mount!
McLovin controlling the position easily from mount.
McLovin gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
McLovin throws a series of punches but Mozenter avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot lands for McLovin.
McLovin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mozenter drops McLovin with a beautiful combination! McLovin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mozenter is looking for the KO!
McLovin is rocked!
It looks like RJ McLovin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mozenter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McLovin is still on wobbly legs! Can Mozenter finish him?
McLovin misses with a double jab
and Mozenter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McLovin breaks from the clinch.
McLovin seems to have recovered his senses.
Mozenter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Mozenter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McLovin scores with a punch to the head.
McLovin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McLovin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLovin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McLovin has closed the distance and engaged Mozenter in a clinch.
McLovin wants to get back to striking at distance but Mozenter won't allow it.
Mozenter slowing the pace effectively.
McLovin wants to get back to striking at distance but Mozenter won't allow it.
McLovin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McLovin goes for a takedown attempt but Mozenter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McLovin has Mozenter up against the cage in a clinch.
Mozenter is fighting off a takedown attempt but McLovin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mozenter to the mat. Mozenter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McLovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mozenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mozenter working for a triangle but McLovin defends it easily.
Mozenter has his foot on McLovin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McLovin works his way back into a safe position though.
McLovin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mozenter avoids a punch combination nicely.
RJ McLovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLovin pushes Mozenter up against the cage in a clinch.
Mozenter tries to break free but McLovin pushes him back against the cage.
McLovin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLovin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mozenter is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mozenter throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McLovin scores with a punch to the head.
McLovin shoots in and bounces Mozenter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McLovin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mozenter won't allow McLovin to pass to mount.
McLovin controlling the action here.
Mozenter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McLovin is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McLovin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
McLovin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McLovin stands up and beckons Mozenter to join him on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLovin has Mozenter up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RJ McLovin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on RJ McLovin's cut.
That's time! Mozenter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McLovin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mozenter takes a jab right on the kisser.
McLovin tries to clinch but Mozenter moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from McLovin.
McLovin rushes Mozenter and presses him up against the cage.
McLovin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mozenter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McLovin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mozenter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin tries to clinch there but Mozenter circles away.
Nice body punch from McLovin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McLovin darts in and clinches Mozenter up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mozenter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on McLovin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McLovin has clasped his hands together around Mozenter's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mozenter is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McLovin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
McLovin looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLovin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
McLovin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Z Mozenter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLovin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mozenter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mozenter slips a jab and a cross from McLovin.
McLovin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mozenter!
McLovin controlling the position easily from mount.
McLovin stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
McLovin moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McLovin breaks from the clinch.
McLovin jabs Mozenter right on the nose. Mozenter blinks but takes it well.
McLovin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mozenter sprawls well initially but McLovin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McLovin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLovin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLovin tests Mozenter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLovin lands a nice looking body shot.
McLovin throws a combination. Mozenter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McLovin lands with a nice combination. Mozenter backs away looking to recover.
McLovin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McLovin scores with a nice right hand.
McLovin misses with a few strikes there.
McLovin clinches up against the cage.
McLovin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for McLovin.
McLovin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mozenter on the side of the head.
McLovin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
RJ McLovin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLovin cracks Mozenter with a good jab.
McLovin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McLovin misses with a double jab.
Z Mozenter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLovin lands with a nice combination. Mozenter backs away looking to recover.
McLovin shoots in and bounces Mozenter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McLovin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RJ McLovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on RJ McLovin'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. This is the final round!
McLovin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McLovin advances nicely into full mount.
McLovin controlling the position easily from mount.
McLovin stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
McLovin digs a good hook to Mozenter's body.
McLovin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mozenter. That did some damage!
McLovin lands a two punch combo.
McLovin instigates a clinch.
McLovin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLovin gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
McLovin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McLovin scores with a three punch combo!
McLovin looks to land a combination. Mozenter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McLovin clinches up with Mozenter and pushes him back against the cage.
McLovin stalling against the cage.
McLovin has Mozenter pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McLovin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mozenter tumbling to the mat - McLovin dives into Mozenter's guard.
McLovin gets to his feet - Mozenter follows without any prompting.
McLovin stalks Mozenter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mozenter's face. Mozenter staggers backwards, shaken.
RJ McLovin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin clinches up against the cage.
McLovin breaks from the clinch.
Mozenter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mozenter misses with a combination
and McLovin counters with a nice body kick.
McLovin throws a one two combo.
McLovin drives through and clinches with Mozenter against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLovin is trying to trip Mozenter. He has hold of a leg but Mozenter is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McLovin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
RJ McLovin has got the better of the ground game so far.
McLovin gets to his feet. Mozenter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McLovin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McLovin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLovin misses with a wild combination.
Mozenter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mozenter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McLovin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McLovin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLovin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McLovin decides to stand up.
Mozenter tries to move into range but McLovin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McLovin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mozenter. That did some damage!
McLovin works over Mozenter's head and body with a nice combination.
McLovin clinches up against the cage.
McLovin can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by McLovin.
McLovin with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from McLovin.
Mozenter gets caught flat footed, as McLovin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McLovin 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.
Mozenter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLovin gets to his feet. Mozenter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
RJ McLovin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLovin 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RJ McLovin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Graham Polliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willian Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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150 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Polliver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Willian Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polliver stuffs the takedown attempt from Wallace. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Wallace with that takedown attempt.
Polliver cracks the inside of Wallace's front leg.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt - Polliver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Graham Polliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willian Wallace.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Polliver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Polliver slaps away a takedown attempt from Wallace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Polliver lunges at Wallace with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wallace's hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Polliver finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wallace looks gassed!
Polliver clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polliver breaks the clinch.
Polliver moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wallace is trying desperately to land a takedown but Polliver is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wallace.
Polliver stuns Wallace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Polliver forces Wallace back against the cage and clinches.
Knees to the body from Polliver.
Polliver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Polliver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Polliver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Polliver with a knee to the head.
Polliver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Polliver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polliver lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Polliver darts in and clinches Wallace up against the cage.
Polliver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Polliver as Wallace shoots in.
Polliver has Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.
Polliver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Polliver lands a two punch combo.
Wallace loses concentration momentarily and Polliver pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Wallace crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Polliver finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Graham Polliver!
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