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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Man acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Man!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Man with that takedown attempt.
Man throws a push kick but Shark slaps the foot to one side.
Shark digs a good body shot into Man's ribs.
Man throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shark.
Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shark sprawls well. Shark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Man has a takedown stuffed.
Shaun Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Man.
Man tries to clinch there but Shark circles away.
Shark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shark circles away.
Man cracks Shark with a right hand to the side of the head.
Man throws a hook to the side of Shark's head but Shark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shark throws a body kick the misses
and Man counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shark won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shark is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shark is avoiding damage well.
Man goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shark has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Man but great work by Shark.
Man tries to bench press Shark off him but Shark keeps the position.
Shark has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Man is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Shark yanks on the arm and Man is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Shark.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shaun Shark!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaun OShea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Greg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OShea kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is S.O.S. - The Irish Curse. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun OShea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Greg!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShea shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Greg as he avoids it easily.
Greg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OShea shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greg pinned against the cage. Greg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OShea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greg.
OShea is looking to clinch.
OShea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun OShea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OShea.
OShea shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
OShea is standing up over Greg. Greg looks to escape but OShea dives into side control.
Greg is trying to buck OShea off.
OShea decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Greg misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OShea.
Greg misses with a body shot.
Greg misses the shot to the body.
Greg stuffs the takedown.
OShea shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OShea is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Greg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OShea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
OShea shoots in for a takedown but Greg shows good takedown defense.
OShea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greg.
Greg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OShea.
OShea shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greg sprawls well. Greg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OShea gets slowly back to his feet.
Greg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Greg.
No joy there for Greg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greg throws a series of punches but OShea moves out of range.
Greg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OShea shoots in for a double leg but Greg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Greg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greg stuffs the takedown attempt from OShea. OShea gets slowly back to his feet.
Greg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OShea manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Greg!
OShea dodges the punch combination from Greg.
OShea slips a jab and a cross from Greg.
Greg swings for the body but OShea moves out of range.
OShea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greg.
OShea wants to clinch up but Greg keeps it at a distance.
Greg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down OShea rather than just go for the knockout.
OShea fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Greg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. OShea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OShea.
OShea takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Greg lands a with a good body shot.
Greg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OShea fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Greg avoids it really well and circles away.
OShea avoids the body shot from Greg.
OShea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Greg looks to score with a jab to the body but OShea is just out of range.
Greg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OShea manages to avoid it.
OShea tries to clinch up.
Samuel Greg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greg throws a shot to the body.
Greg closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Greg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OShea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OShea rushes Greg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OShea tries to throw a body punch but Greg avoids it by throwing OShea back against the cage.
OShea keeps control of Greg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
OShea drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Greg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
OShea drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Greg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Greg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Greg tries to break the clinch but OShea is controlling the position.
Greg tries to break free but OShea pushes him back against the cage.
Greg is pressed up against the cage. OShea has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Greg down to the mat. Greg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Shaun OShea has been cut.
OShea takes a shot right to the bread basket.
OShea avoids the body shot from Greg.
Greg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Greg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaun OShea's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Greg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OShea closes the distance and clinches up with Greg, looking for a takedown. OShea pushes Greg against the cage but Greg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Greg works OShea's body with a nice hook.
OShea on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Greg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OShea manages to avoid it.
Greg swings for the body but OShea moves out of range.
Greg just misses with a punch to the body.
Greg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Greg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greg looks to land a combination but OShea avoids it well.
Shaun OShea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OShea tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OShea somewhat.
Greg swings for the body but OShea moves out of range.
OShea doesn't manage to clinch there - Greg circles away.
OShea misses with a combination
and Greg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greg swings for the body but OShea moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OShea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greg.
Greg throws a body punch but OShea moves out of range.
OShea misses with a takedown attempt
and Greg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun OShea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greg takes a swing at OShea's ribcage but misses.
Greg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OShea manages to avoid it.
OShea doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Greg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
OShea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greg.
Greg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OShea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Greg throws a series of punches but OShea moves out of range.
OShea shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OShea thinking.
Samuel Greg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
OShea misses with a takedown
and Greg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OShea thinking.
OShea doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Greg throws a right and a left that both miss.
OShea tries for a takedown but Greg circles away easily
and Greg counters with a left and a right that stings OShea.
OShea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samuel Greg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greg gets caught flat footed, as OShea shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Greg wants to get back to his feet but OShea is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Greg wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and OShea manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OShea stops Greg from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShea tries to pass the half guard into mount. Greg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Greg wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from OShea there.
OShea is keen to just control but Greg is a slippery customer.
Greg wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Greg misses with a jab, cross combination.
OShea avoids the body shot from Greg.
OShea with a poor takedown
and Greg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
OShea fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
OShea takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
OShea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greg dodges the punch combination from OShea.
Greg works over OShea's head and body with a nice combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from OShea.
Greg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greg just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - OShea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OShea looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Greg!
OShea breaks from Greg's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Greg is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Greg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shaun OShea's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
OShea shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greg sprawls well. Greg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OShea gets slowly back to his feet.
OShea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Greg defends it nicely.
OShea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - OShea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OShea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OShea looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun OShea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OShea fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Greg looks to land a combination. OShea sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
OShea avoids the body shot from Greg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greg swings for the body but OShea moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greg takes a swing at OShea's ribcage but misses.
OShea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Greg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Greg.
Greg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
OShea is rocked!
No luck with that takedown attempt from OShea.
Greg thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OShea.
Greg scores with a hook to the body. OShea takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OShea misses with a double jab
and Greg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
OShea has his takedown stuffed
and Greg counters with a two punch combo.
OShea shoots and misses
and Greg counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greg just misses with a punch to the body.
OShea wants to clinch.
Greg thows a body shot but no joy.
Greg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OShea moves away.
OShea shoots and misses
and Greg counters with a nice body shot.
OShea tries to clinch but Greg is having none of it.
Greg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greg misses with a double jab
and OShea counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Greg working hard to break the clinch.
OShea tries to pull guard but Greg won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Greg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
OShea looking for a takedown.
Greg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShea tries to score a body lock takedown but Greg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Greg is trying to force a seperation but OShea has the dominant position.
Greg manages to break the clinch.
Greg misses the body punch
and OShea counters with a single leg into guard. Greg didn't expect that.
OShea postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Greg has a closed guard, preventing OShea from standing up.
OShea trying to control the position from guard on top but Greg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OShea throws a big right hand that misses.
OShea looking to pass the guard.
Greg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst OShea is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
OShea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greg as he jumps to the side.
Greg thows a body shot but no joy.
OShea avoids the body shot from Greg.
OShea has his takedown stuffed
and Greg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
OShea lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greg at a distance.
Greg misses with a body shot
and OShea counters by moving into the clinch.
Greg wants to get back to striking at distance but OShea won't allow it.
Greg working hard to break the clinch.
Greg tries to circle away but OShea has him pinned against the cage.
OShea pulls guard successfully.
Shaun OShea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuel Greg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Greg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samuel Greg.
I've got Greg 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Greg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Lewandowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thunderstruck. Lewandowski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bezimienni - Walka kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! King Dick has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, King Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Lewandowski!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewandowski throws a nice looking combination but Dick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dick tries to clinch there but Lewandowski circles away.
Lewandowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dick scores with a takedown into Lewandowski's guard.
Dick won't allow Lewandowski to get back to his feet.
Lewandowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dick controls the pace.
Dick postures up.
Dick stops Lewandowski from standing up.
Dick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dick stands up over Lewandowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dick looking to pass the guard.
Dick seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewandowski looking for a guillotine here but Dick defends easily.
Dick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lewandowski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lewandowski wants to stand but Dick is controlling the position.
Dick stays in close to Lewandowski's body and controls the position.
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.
Dick slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dick wants to control but Lewandowski is keeping him busy.
Dick in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lewandowski is pushing Dick's head away, looking to escape. Dick manages to hold on to the position though.
Lewandowski looks gassed!
Lewandowski is looking to regain half guard here but Dick keeps moving and retains side control.
Lewandowski trying to remain calm as Dick controls from the top position.
Lewandowski is trying to buck Dick off.
Dick is looking to take a break and control but Lewandowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lewandowski trying to remain calm as Dick controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick lands some shots froms side control.
Dick landing a few strikes.
Dick is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lewandowski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lewandowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dick asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick controls the position.
Lewandowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dick's best efforts.
Dick seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee stands the fighters back up. King Dick just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A clash of legs there as Dick blocks the low kick.
Lewandowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lewandowski tried to score with a low kick but Dick checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but Lewandowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lewandowski leaves Dick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lewandowski can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewandowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lewandowski clinches but Dick breaks the clinch
and Lewandowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lewandowski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dick counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lewandowski!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick prevents Lewandowski from getting the reversal.
Lewandowski tries to improve his position but instead Dick has taken his back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Dick. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Lewandowski controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Lewandowski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Dick dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dick.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lewandowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lewandowski trying to control from half guard but Dick is working away.
Lewandowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dick defending well though.
Lewandowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dick defending well though.
Lewandowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dick is looking to escape.
Lewandowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dick is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lewandowski throws a nice head kick!
Lewandowski scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewandowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lewandowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Dick won't allow it.
Lewandowski breaks the clinch.
Dick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lewandowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Dick counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dick content to stall in guard here.
Lewandowski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dick off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
King Dick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dick avoids a kick to the body.
Dick darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lewandowski is trying to stand up here but Dick is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lewandowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Lewandowski is trying to stand back up but Dick is controlling him
Dick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lewandowski is concentrating on defense, preventing Dick from advancing position.
Dick seems to be looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewandowski has one foot on Dick's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dick takes a swing at Lewandowski's ribcage but misses.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski misses with a head kick.
Lewandowski misses with the combination.
Dick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lewandowski swivels and escapes.
Lewandowski moves into the clinch.
Lewandowski tries for a takedown but Dick manages to get underhooks.
Dick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lewandowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski is trying to break the clinch but Dick has him pressed against the cage.
Lewandowski can't get the takedown.
Lewandowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lewandowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lewandowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dick tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hook to the body lands for Lewandowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dick.
Lewandowski is trying to trip Dick. He has hold of a leg but Dick is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lewandowski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dick wants to stand and escape but Lewandowski is having none of it.
Lewandowski working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lewandowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lewandowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dick wants to stand but Lewandowski is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewandowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mateusz Lewandowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lewandowski throws a good cross that connects.
Lewandowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lewandowski throws a leg kick
and Dick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lewandowski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lewandowski trying to control the position.
Lewandowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Dick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dick is trying to work for a kimura but Lewandowski is defending well.
Dick trying to mount his opponent but Lewandowski defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewandowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lewandowski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lewandowski misses with a few strikes there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lewandowski, right into the meat.
Dick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dick lands in his opponent's guard.
Lewandowski is looking to stand up but Dick isn't so interested in that idea.
Lewandowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewandowski, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick trying to control but Lewandowski is working from the bottom.
Lewandowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lewandowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dick is aware though and is defending well.
Lewandowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lewandowski wants to stand but Dick is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lewandowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dick counters with a shoot takedown. Lewandowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Lewandowski looking to control but Dick passes into half guard.
Dick is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lewandowski!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick looking to control but Lewandowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dick controlling the position easily from mount.
Lewandowski is working to get back to half guard.
Dick working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Lewandowski turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Dick off and cradles Lewandowski's limp body as Dick celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). King Dick!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nino Abbas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keenan has chosen Warriors Code as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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20
171 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nino Abbas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rory Keenan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenan throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Keenan.
Abbas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keenan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Abbas looking for a sweep. Not yet Abbas, not yet.
Abbas keeping moving, preventing Keenan from controlling successfully.
Abbas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abbas is working hard here to advance position.
Keenan throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Keenan fails with the takedown
and Abbas counters with a shoot takedown. Keenan fights it but they end up in guard.
Keenan can't keep his opponent in guard - Abbas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abbas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Keenan!
Abbas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Abbas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Abbas prevents Keenan from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan regains half guard.
Abbas wants to pass the guard but Keenan is defending well.
Keenan is doing well to control the position and prevent Abbas from advancing to side control.
Abbas is pressing down on Keenan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keenan is holding on for now.
Abbas is breathing heavily.
Keenan is trying to maintain the position but Abbas is very close to passing his half guard.
Keenan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Keenan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbas postures up.
Keenan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abbas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Keenan is looking for a triangle but Abbas pushes his legs off easily.
Keenan working a defensive guard here.
Keenan has his hands on Abbas's head, controlling the position.
Keenan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abbas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abbas forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abbas passes to full mount!
Abbas goes for an armbar but Keenan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Keenan.
Abbas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Keenan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Abbas wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nino Abbas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Keenan tries a head kick but it misses.
Keenan lands a head kick. Abbas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A left lands for Keenan.
Keenan lands with an uppercut that bounces Abbas off the cage and back into rage.
Keenan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Keenan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan wants to take a breather but Abbas is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Abbas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Keenan 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.
Keenan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Keenan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Keenan is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keenan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keenan advances to half guard.
Abbas is looking for a sweep. Keenan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Abbas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Keenan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan preventing the sweep.
Keenan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Abbas wants to sweep but no luck.
Keenan lands a couple of elbows.
Keenan trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keenan scoring with punches to the head and body.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keenan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abbas moves away.
Keenan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Keenan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Keenan controlling the position easily from mount.
Abbas is looking to improve his position but Keenan isn't that keen on the idea.
Rory Keenan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abbas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Abbas is desperately trying to improve his position but Keenan has a good base and remains in mount.
Keenan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Keenan controlling from the full mount.
Keenan is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Abbas is in real trouble.
Abbas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Keenan.
Keenan has the hooks in. Abbas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Keenan is working the ground and pound. Can Abbas escape?
Abbas is keeping busy.
Keenan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Abbas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Keenan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Keenan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abbas avoids it really well and circles away.
Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abbas could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keenan throws a head kick that half lands.
Keenan shoots in and bounces Abbas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Keenan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keenan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keenan stopping the sweep attempt from Abbas.
Keenan is looking to work some ground and pound but Abbas has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keenan thows a big elbow that misses.
Keenan landing with the ground and pound.
Abbas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Keenan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Abbas is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keenan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abbas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Keenan looking for submissions off his back.
Keenan keeping hold of Abbas's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbas trying to mount his opponent but Keenan defends it.
Keenan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abbas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abbas's back!
You can see the frustration on Abbas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Keenan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Abbas doesn't escape.
Keenan throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Abbas!
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.
Keenan throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Abbas!
Keenan gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Abbas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Keenan tries to keep control of the position but Abbas is staying busy.
Abbas tries to escape but Keenan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Can Abbas hold on?! Keenan is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Keenan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abbas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Abbas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Keenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keenan 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Keenan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Funda Mental (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funda Mental could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Willy Watson's chin.
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178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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183 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Funda Mental!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Watson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mental swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mental is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mental sizes up Watson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Willy Watson has been cut.
Mental avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watson tries to clinch up but Mental circles away and keeps his distance.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mental moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mental looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some bone on bone action there as Watson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
Watson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mental at a distance.
Mental throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mental lands a brutal head kick. Watson looks out on his feet and Mental throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Funda Mental!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rikki Theodosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rikki Theodosi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Phillip McGee!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theodosi lands a jab to McGee's midsection.
McGee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theodosi tries to avoid it but McGee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theodosi to the ground. Theodosi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Theodosi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGee misses with a wild body shot.
Theodosi cracks a nice hook into McGee's ribs.
McGee moves away from the strike by Theodosi.
McGee thows a body shot but no joy.
McGee misses with a body shot
and Theodosi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Theodosi just misses with a punch to the body.
Theodosi misses with a wild body shot.
Theodosi lands a two punch combo.
Phillip McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee lands a jab to Theodosi's midsection.
McGee misses the body punch
and Theodosi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGee thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Theodosi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee throws a sloppy body shot
and Theodosi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Theodosi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Some bone on bone action there as Theodosi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rikki Theodosi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Theodosi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGee misses with a hook to the body
and Theodosi counters with a one-two to the body.
McGee cracks Theodosi with a good jab.
A big left from McGee misses.
Theodosi looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range.
A combination from Theodosi does no damage.
Theodosi misses with a double jab.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from Theodosi.
Theodosi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Theodosi as he jumps to the side.
Theodosi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Theodosi misses.
McGee moves into the clinch successfully.
McGee stalling in the clinch.
McGee can't find room to land a body shot as Theodosi controls the action.
Theodosi misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Theodosi can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodosi misses with some punches.
McGee stalling in the clinch.
Theodosi is looking to break free of the clinch but McGee has double underhooks.
Theodosi working hard to break the clinch.
McGee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Theodosi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rikki Theodosi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip McGee.
Theodosi misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGee misses with a hook. Theodosi ducked under it nicely.
Theodosi scores with the left hand. McGee knows he should have avoided that one.
McGee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Theodosi's calf.
McGee misses with a hook. Theodosi ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Theodosi.
McGee throws a sloppy body shot
and Theodosi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Theodosi tries to bum rush McGee with a series of wild strikes but McGee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from McGee misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of McGee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Theodosi manages to avoid it.
Theodosi misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rikki Theodosi dominated that round.
That's time! Theodosi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Theodosi throws a hook to the side of McGee's head but McGee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGee throws a leg kick but Theodosi checks it.
McGee is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Theodosi moves out of range of the leg kick from McGee.
Theodosi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
Theodosi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Theodosi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGee thinking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Theodosi!
Theodosi lands a with a good body shot.
Theodosi misses with a body shot
and McGee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Theodosi ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
Theodosi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee avoids the body shot from Theodosi.
McGee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Theodosi blocks a jab.
Theodosi is looking to wear down McGee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGee throws a leg kick but Theodosi moved away.
McGee moves out of range as Theodosi strikes.
McGee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McGee works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Theodosi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGee on the ground.
Theodosi seems a little lost for a moment, as McGee dominates the positioning.
The strikes coming from McGee are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McGee is looking to take a break and control but Theodosi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGee is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodosi is working to avoid the ground and pound but McGee connects with a decent elbow.
Theodosi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McGee has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from McGee crashes against the mat.
Theodosi is trying to buck McGee off.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries to score with a low kick but Theodosi moves his leg out of the way.
Theodosi digs a good hook to McGee's body.
McGee swings for the body but Theodosi moves out of range.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from Theodosi.
Theodosi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Theodosi.
Nice defenses there by McGee.
McGee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Theodosi.
McGee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Theodosi finds it's way round the side to connect with McGee's head.
The fighters circling - Theodosi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGee takes a swing at Theodosi's ribcage but misses.
McGee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Theodosi.
McGee lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Theodosi defends it nicely.
McGee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Theodosi throws a series of punches but McGee avoids them all with ease.
Theodosi throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGee throws out a loose jab but Theodosi uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Theodosi dips to his left and cracks McGee with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rikki Theodosi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Theodosi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Theodosi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Theodosi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
Theodosi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Theodosi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGee throws a sloppy body shot
and Theodosi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGee misses the body punch
and Theodosi counters with a two punch combo.
Theodosi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGee counters with a right hand to the body.
McGee lands a jab to the head.
Theodosi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by McGee.
McGee thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGee showed some decent athleticism there.
McGee is keen to just control but Theodosi is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee trying to work for an americana but Theodosi has managed to regain full guard.
McGee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGee advances position into side control!
McGee tries to score with some ground and pound. Theodosi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodosi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Theodosi regains half guard, as McGee was trying to land strikes.
Theodosi is trying to stand.
Theodosi blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGee.
Rikki Theodosi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Theodosi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Theodosi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Theodosi takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
McGee tries to land a leg kick but Theodosi saw it coming and moves away.
Rikki Theodosi is winning the standup battle so far.
Theodosi defending well as McGee loads up on a big left hand.
McGee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGee drops his hands momentarily and Theodosi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Theodosi throws a shot from downtown. McGee moves away and avoids it.
McGee wants to clinch up but Theodosi keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Theodosi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee.
Theodosi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the body from McGee misses
and Theodosi counters with a right hand to the body.
Theodosi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGee moves in looking to clinch but Theodosi pushes him off.
Theodosi slips under a jab.
A combination from Theodosi does no damage.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Theodosi.
Theodosi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Theodosi connects with a looping right hand.
Phillip McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theodosi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rikki Theodosi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Theodosi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rikki Theodosi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Crumpton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Crumpton will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
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Counter striker
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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, Patrick McBride!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Crumpton!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crumpton lands a body shot.
Crumpton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McBride as he jumps to the side.
McBride takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some wild striking there from McBride.
McBride shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McBride showed some decent athleticism there.
McBride not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McBride sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crumpton defending well though.
McBride wants to take a breather but Crumpton is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crumpton wants to get back to full guard.
Crumpton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBride working Crumpton over with strikes.
Crumpton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McBride. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crumpton manages to get to full guard.
McBride pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crumpton is keeping the position for now.
Crumpton controls McBride momentarily but McBride frees himself.
Crumpton wants to stand but McBride is controlling the position.
McBride pushes down on Crumpton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crumpton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crumpton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McBride scores with a couple of nice shots.
McBride thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crumpton tries to get to full guard but McBride has control of the leg.
McBride moves into full mount! Crumpton won't be happy about that!
McBride putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It looks like James Crumpton has been cut.
McBride looking to finish Crumpton with some ground and pound. This is bad for Crumpton!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McBride cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McBride landing punches.
James Crumpton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Crumpton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Patrick McBride!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amwarr Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moai Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moai Burns will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Amwarr Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Moai Burns!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burns rushes Ali and presses him up against the cage.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Amwarr Ali has been cut.
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Burns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ali has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burns avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amwarr Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali is struggling to control the position.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
Ali avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns landing knees to the body.
Ali jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burns walks away with a smile on his face. Ali gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali fails with the takedown.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burns misses with an elbow over the top.
Burns landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Burns lands an elbow that stopped Ali in his tracks for a moment.
Burns lands a damaging elbow.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
Ali drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ali can't get the takedown.
Burns putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ali in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burns obliges.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
Burns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burns lands a nice elbow.
Amwarr Ali's cut is getting worse.
Ali blocks an elbow strike from Burns.
Burns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Burns throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ali is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burns pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands an elbow inside that Ali shrugs off.
Amwarr Ali's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ali blocks an elbow strike.
Burns lands an elbow that stopped Ali in his tracks for a moment.
Burns lands a nice elbow.
Ali takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeez, Amwarr Ali's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ali looking for a takedown.
Burns throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ali drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burns pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burns rushes Ali and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burns throws an elbow but misses.
Burns lands an elbow inside that Ali shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Amwarr Ali's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Moai Burns!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Ghafoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Goreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Ghafoor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Goreman!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goreman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ghafoor drops Goreman with a beautiful combination! Goreman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ghafoor is looking for the KO!
It looks like Norman Goreman has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghafoor feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Goreman crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Omar Ghafoor!
Omar Ghafoor retains his super heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raul Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greig Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: Duality. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 lbs
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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Raul Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Greig Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith slips a jab from Sanchez.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith staying out of range there.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith staying out of range there.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith is rocked!
Raul Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanchez which made him look bad.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raul Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greig Smith.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Sanchez stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Sanchez has cracked Smith with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Sanchez lands another huge swinging hook and Smith tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Smith, before Sanchez can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raul Sanchez!
Raul Sanchez retains his welterweight title!
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