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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ready Go (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ready Go!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Daley!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Go closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Daley is trying to get back to full guard.
Go trying to control the action but Daley is working from the bottom.
Daley is pressing down on Go's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Go accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Go throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Go stands and throws Daley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Daley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Go lands a decent elbow from side control.
Daley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Go 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.
Daley struggling a bit here.
Go scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Daley to see if he's OK.
It looks like Paul Daley has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Go working away.
Go is putting a hurting on Daley here, landing some big shots from side control.
Go cracks Daley with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Go is working Daley over with some ground and pound from side control.
Daley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The cut above Paul Daley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Go cracks Daley with a big right hand but Daley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Paul Daley'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 Paul Daley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ready Go!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and G Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Underdog as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. G Jackson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, G Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Jackson.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Jackson wants to break free but Lee has control.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson wants to break free but Lee has control.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
G Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Ricky Lee has been cut.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Lee prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Lee prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee throws a one two combo.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Lee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Lee trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Lee prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Lee down.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Lee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lee has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Jackson tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee with a knee to the head.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Jackson tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Nice elbow from Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
G Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Lee'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.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Lee.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body kick there by Jackson.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Lee has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson clinches but Lee breaks the clinch
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Jackson avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson wants to break free but Lee has control.
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.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lee with a knee to the head.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee 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.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
Lee scores with a knee to the head.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lee tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee scores with a knee to the head.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Lee keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
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.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Lee prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Lee prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Nice elbow from Lee.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lee prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lee prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Jackson tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Lee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lee working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice elbow from Lee.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee with a knee to the head.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson wants to clinch but Lee slips to the side
and Lee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Lee prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
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.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Lee prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Lee scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Lee.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee 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 Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Banks had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
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195 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks digs a good hook to Taylor's body.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Dave Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Taylor.
Taylor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Banks blocks nicely.
Banks wants to stand up but Taylor is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor throws and elbow that misses. Banks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taylor's guard. Nice move by Banks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks postures up and lands a big shot to Taylor's brow.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Banks is proving a slippery customer.
Banks preventing the sweep.
Taylor is trying to keep Banks in close.
Taylor has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Banks has passed into side control.
Taylor pushes Banks away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Banks gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Taylor is looking to regain half guard here but Banks keeps moving and retains side control.
Taylor is not content to let Banks control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Banks stuffs the takedown attempt from Taylor. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor looks gassed!
Banks thuds his right hand into Taylor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Banks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Banks's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Banks duly obliges.
An inside leg kick lands from Banks.
Banks lands a two punch combo.
Banks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banks.
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
Banks stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Banks breaks the clinch.
Banks gets a clinch.
Banks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Taylor takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands an elbow that stopped Taylor in his tracks for a moment.
Banks is trying to trip Taylor. He has hold of a leg but Taylor is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Banks persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Banks stands up over Taylor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banks is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Banks is in close to Taylor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taylor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banks's guard.
Taylor thows a big elbow that misses.
Banks kicks Taylor off and gets to his feet.
Banks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banks wants it to stay on the feet.
Banks scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands a head kick!
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor tries to keep at a distance but Banks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Banks.
Taylor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Banks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Banks.
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Banks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banks defends it nicely.
Banks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Banks 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.
Banks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banks defends it nicely.
Banks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dave Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dave Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Banks.
Banks wants to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Banks.
Taylor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Taylor throws a strike but Banks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks is in close to Taylor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banks postures up.
Banks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banks is one step ahead there.
Banks pushes down on Taylor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two 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.
Banks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Banks is controlling well.
Taylor is looking to control Banks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor won't allow Banks to pass to mount.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Banks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banks thows a huge punch but Taylor dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Banks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taylor is controlling him.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor throws a strike but Banks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor striking from the bottom here.
Banks stops Taylor from standing up.
Banks wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Banks has hold of Taylor's hands but Taylor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Taylor slips a nice elbow through Banks's hands, connecting with Banks's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Banks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Banks drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taylor trying to control the position.
Banks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Banks won't allow Taylor to get back to his feet.
Paul Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Banks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
Taylor trying to control the position.
Banks won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banks as he avoids it easily.
Banks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Banks throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Banks.
Banks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taylor stuffs the takedown.
Taylor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banks was covering up waiting for the punch and Taylor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Taylor works over Banks with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Banks is keeping the position.
Banks wants to stand up but Taylor is controlling him.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks wants to stand and escape but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor lands a couple of digs.
Banks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Taylor throws and elbow that misses. Banks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taylor's guard. Nice move by Banks!
Banks won't allow Taylor to get back to his feet.
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.
Banks 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.
Taylor trying to control the position.
Banks stands and throws Taylor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Taylor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Banks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor sneaks back into half guard.
Banks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Taylor.
I think Taylor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Paul Taylor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Fiodrowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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205 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcin Fiodrowicz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiodrowicz keeps Machida at a distance using the push kick.
Machida has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fiodrowicz.
Fiodrowicz throws a leg kick which misses Machida's front leg but catches the back leg as Machida tries to avoid it.
Fiodrowicz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machida.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fiodrowicz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fiodrowicz throws a leg kick which misses Machida's front leg but catches the back leg as Machida tries to avoid it.
Fiodrowicz is looking to slow Machida down with leg kicks.
Fiodrowicz throws and low kick but Machida moves out of range easily.
Machida tries to keep at a distance but Fiodrowicz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Fiodrowicz has double underhooks.
Fiodrowicz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fiodrowicz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machida, who protects the arm well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiodrowicz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machida, who protects the arm well.
Machida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiodrowicz is working to tighten is grip on Machida's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Machida has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fiodrowicz is really squeezing tight and eventually Machida passes out! Fiodrowicz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marcin Fiodrowicz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between brenden schuab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen The Ecstasy of Gold as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, brenden schuab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Smith!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has schuab pinned against the cage. schuab gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has schuab pinned against the cage. schuab gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
brenden schuab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in but schuab avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
schuab defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
schuab misses with a straight left.
Smith shoots in and drives through. schuab sprawls well.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but schuab avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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.
schuab lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Harry Smith has been cut.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith looks gassed!
schuab throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
schuab throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harry Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
schuab throws a big shot that misses.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from schuab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
schuab misses with a straight left.
Smith dives in and grabs schuab's left leg, looking for a takedown. schuab pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
schuab drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Smith's head, knocking him out cold! schuab is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). brenden schuab!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Shooter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Bucktown. Bryan Shooter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Shooter!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shooter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wayne on the side of the head.
Wayne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shooter circles away quickly and effectively.
Wayne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shooter if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Shooter down.
Shooter scores a takedown into full mount!
Shooter looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Wayne trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Shooter with good strikes from the mount here!
Shooter unloads with some shots from mount but Wayne bucks and avoids them well.
Wayne is trying to stand.
Shooter controlling from the full mount.
I looks like Shooter might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shooter won't let Wayne get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Shooter controlling his opponent.
You get the feeling that Wayne really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wayne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shooter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bryan Shooter just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wayne thows a body shot but no joy.
Wayne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shooter looks for a takedown but Wayne sprawls well.
Wayne tries to clinch there but Shooter circles away.
Shooter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wayne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shooter takes a step back to recover.
Wayne looks to land a combination but Shooter avoids it well.
John Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne scores with a kick to the body.
Wayne throws a front kick that sends Shooter stumbling back into the cage.
Wayne throws a head kick but Shooter moves out of range.
Wayne rushes Shooter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wayne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wayne is looking to clinch but Shooter is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wayne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne tries to clinch but Shooter is having none of it.
Shooter closes the distance but Wayne moves to the side
and Wayne counters with a solid body kick.
Shooter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shooter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wayne counters with a nice leg kick.
Wayne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shooter if he has to take too many more of those.
Shooter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wayne connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shooter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shooter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wayne throws a shot to the body.
Wayne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shooter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wayne misses with a kick to the body.
Shooter dodges the punch combination from Wayne.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shooter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shooter missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shooter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
John Wayne is winning the standup battle so far.
Wayne scores with a head kick.
Wayne tries to clinch up
and Shooter counters with a shoot takedown. Wayne fights it but they end up in guard.
Shooter 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.
Shooter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shooter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne wants to stand but Shooter is controlling the position.
Shooter is stalling in the full guard.
Wayne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shooter is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shooter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wayne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shooter is controlling him.
Shooter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bryan Shooter just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses.
Wayne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wayne connects with a body shot.
Shooter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wayne.
Wayne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shooter if he has to take too many more of those.
Wayne tries to clinch but Shooter moves away
and Shooter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shooter is trying to control the action in half guard but Wayne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wayne looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shooter is taking a breather. Wayne says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shooter wants to pass to mount but Wayne is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shooter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wayne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shooter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shooter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wayne.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Shooter down.
Wayne tries to clinch up but Shooter circles away and keeps his distance.
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.
John Wayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shooter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wayne's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne is trying to stand up here but Shooter is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shooter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Shooter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Shooter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shooter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Wayne.
Wayne connects with a high kick.
Wayne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wayne throws a head kick but Shooter moves out of range.
Shooter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shooter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shooter won't allow Wayne to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shooter gets to his feet. Wayne looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shooter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wayne wants to clinch up but Shooter keeps it at a distance.
Shooter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wayne is fending him off so far but Shooter persists. Nope, Wayne circles away and we're back to standing.
Shooter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wayne.
Wayne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wayne is looking to clinch.
Shooter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wayne counters with a nice leg kick.
Wayne connects with a high kick.
Wayne throws a push kick but Shooter slaps the foot to one side.
Wayne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wayne is looking to slow Shooter down with leg kicks.
Wayne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
John Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wayne throws a leg kick which misses Shooter's front leg but catches the back leg as Shooter tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wayne.
Shooter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wayne.
Shooter circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to clinch but Shooter is having none of it.
Wayne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shooter throws a series of punches but Wayne avoids them all with ease.
Shooter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shooter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wayne.
Wayne displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shooter throws a combination that misses
and Wayne counters with a right hand to the body.
Wayne lands a jab to Shooter's midsection.
Wayne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shooter, pushing him back against the cage.
Shooter stalling in the clinch.
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wayne tries to clinch up.
Shooter tries to clinch there but Wayne circles away.
Wayne walks into a jab.
Shooter looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne lands a really nice looking cross but Shooter seems unphased.
Wayne lands with a slapping head kick.
Shooter misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely.
Wayne scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shooter has closed the distance and engaged Wayne in a clinch.
Shooter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shooter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shooter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wayne has him pressed against the cage.
Wayne landing knees to the body.
Shooter is leaning against Wayne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wayne missing with knees to the body.
Wayne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shooter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wayne.
Shooter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wayne being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shooter landing strikes.
Wayne is trying to buck Shooter off.
Shooter taking a breather here.
Shooter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bryan Shooter.
I think Shooter 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Shooter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Lambada. Martin Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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176 lbs
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164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Maia!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maia wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maia tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Maia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maia is looking to land body kicks.
Maia scores with a head kick.
It looks like Martin Gracie has been cut.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Maia's knee but Maia avoids it well.
Maia forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Maia won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Maia.
Maia receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Maia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Maia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maia lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Maia landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie is rocked!
Maia has Gracie pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Gracie is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Maia - that's hurt Gracie badly! Oh, another knee lands and Gracie is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Gracie doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). James Maia!
James Maia is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Subo Mission (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Hibbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mission comes to the cage accompanied by Bobby Brown. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Subo Mission!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Hibbert!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mission avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mission avoids the head kick by Hibbert.
Mission scores a takedown into full mount!
Mission is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hibbert can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hibbert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mission. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mission is working for a guillotine from mount but Hibbert frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mission prevents Hibbert from getting the reversal.
Hibbert tries to lock up and control but Mission gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hibbert is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mission is staying active.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mission is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hibbert is surviving well by controlling Mission's body position as best he can.
Mission looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mission working for a submission but Hibbert is keeping him at bay.
Mission is breathing heavily.
Hibbert really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hibbert can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hibbert wants to control but Mission is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mission is working for a guillotine from mount but Hibbert frees his head quite easily.
Mission swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hibbert is now in Mission's guard. A big mistake from Mission there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hibbert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mission has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hibbert has managed to get both his arms back between Mission's legs - danger averted.
Mission is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hibbert is aware though and is defending well.
Hibbert tries to stand but Mission is controlling from the bottom.
Mission is working an open guard so Hibbert takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hibbert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mission was well out of range. Poor timing from Hibbert.
Mission tries to move into range but Hibbert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hibbert lands the left hand.
Hibbert misses with a two punch combination.
Hibbert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hibbert swinging wilding here.
Hibbert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nathan Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mission dodges the punch combination from Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Mission avoids them all with ease.
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.
Mission slips under a jab from Hibbert.
Mission fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hibbert tries to clinch there but Mission circles away.
Hibbert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hibbert tries to clinch up but Mission circles away and keeps his distance.
Hibbert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mission slips a jab and a cross from Hibbert.
Hibbert is looking to clinch but Mission is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Subo Mission dominated that round.
That's time! Mission's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hibbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mission sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hibbert rushes Mission and presses him up against the cage.
Hibbert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mission has him pressed against the cage.
Hibbert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hibbert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mission showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hibbert.
Hibbert wants to clinch up but Mission keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mission shoots in but no luck this time.
Mission ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hibbert throws a right and a left that Mission avoids nicely.
Hibbert is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hibbert throws a sloppy head kick and Mission moves out of range easily.
Hibbert wants to clinch.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Mission avoids them all with ease.
Hibbert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hibbert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mission misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mission tries for a takedown but Hibbert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Subo Mission. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Hibbert misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Hibbert.
Hibbert stuffs the takedown.
Hibbert is looking to land body kicks.
Mission throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hibbert was covering up waiting for the punch and Mission finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mission slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mission seems to be looking for submissions.
Mission is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hibbert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mission.
Mission is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mission is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mission seems to be looking for submissions.
Hibbert is looking for a sweep. Mission is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mission tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hibbert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hibbert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mission is trying to work for a kimura but Hibbert is defending well.
Mission is looking for a kimura but Hibbert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mission to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Subo Mission dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Hibbert misses its intended target.
Hibbert misses with a series of wild punches.
Mission slips a jab and a cross from Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Mission avoids them all with ease.
Mission really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hibbert gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mission to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mission passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mission tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hibbert holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Hibbert is looking for a sweep.
Mission tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hibbert wants to control but Mission postures up.
Mission will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mission tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hibbert is looking for a sweep.
That's two 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.
Mission looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hibbert is looking for a sweep.
Mission thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mission thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mission is trying to get an arm triangle but Hibbert is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mission thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mission thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hibbert clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hibbert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hibbert cracks Mission with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hibbert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hibbert misses with a few strikes there.
Mission fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hibbert avoids it really well and circles away.
Hibbert misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mission circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nathan Hibbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Subo Mission is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hibbert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mission swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Subo Mission showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mission, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Subo Mission!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Austenite Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Walk. 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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195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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24
195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Austenite Iron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Rico!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Iron bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Jonny Rico has been cut.
Rico just misses with a punch to the body.
Rico moves out of range of the strikes.
Iron walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iron swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rico counters with a single leg into guard. Iron didn't expect that.
Rico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iron is keeping the position for now.
Iron being controlled here, momentarily.
Rico trying to control but Iron is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rico wants to control from the top but Iron keeps moving.
Rico 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.
Rico wants to control from the top but Iron keeps moving.
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.
Rico content to stall in guard here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jonny Rico just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rico lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rico.
Rico misses with a wild combination.
Iron throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rico counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rico swinging wilding here.
Austenite Iron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iron lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Rico.
Rico throws a right hand that Iron ducks under and follows up with a left that Iron also avoids with ease.
Iron swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rico counters with a takedown into side control.
Iron is trying to get back to his feet.
Iron parries the strikes from Rico easily there. Rico is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Iron to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Iron is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rico asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rico slows the pace down.
Iron avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rico.
Rico looking to control but instead Iron has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
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.
Iron is staying active underneath Rico, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Iron misses with a hook to the body
and Rico makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rico takes one to the side of the head.
Iron swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Rico counter with a right hand.
Iron throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rico counters with a one-two to the body.
Iron throws a right hand that Rico ducks under and follows up with a left that Rico also avoids with ease.
Iron lands a nice shot to the body.
Iron misses with a shot to the body
and Rico counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from Iron misses
and Rico counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron throws a combination that misses
and Iron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rico doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Iron misses with a body punch
and Rico counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Iron is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rico.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rico.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Rico dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Rico's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Iron misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rico counters with a left to the body.
Iron misses with a body shot
and Rico counters with a two punch combo.
Austenite Iron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rico throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iron's waist but Iron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rico off to one side.
Iron dodges the punch combination from Rico.
Rico moves away from the strike by Iron.
Rico scores with a one two! Iron had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Iron is looking to wear down Rico with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Danga de danga de dang - Rico scores with a four punch combination!
Iron slips a jab and a cross from Rico.
Iron misses with a body punch
and Rico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rico shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iron but Iron pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iron slaps away a takedown attempt from Rico, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Austenite Iron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Rico.
Rico throws a right hand that Iron ducks under and follows up with a left that Iron also avoids with ease.
Rico digs a good body shot into Iron's ribs.
Iron throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rico counters with a nice body shot.
Jonny Rico seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rico misses.
Iron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iron falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Rico counter with a right hand.
Iron misses with a combination
and Rico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iron throws out the jab.
Austenite Iron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rico shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rico was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Poor strikes thrown by Rico there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rico trying to control but Iron is having none of it.
Rico throwing strikes but Iron uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico wants to control but Iron is keeping him busy.
Rico stands up and beckons Iron to join him on the feet.
Rico darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Iron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rico moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Iron throws a combination that misses
and Rico counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rico wants a takedown.
Rico drops down looking for an ankle pick but Iron pulls his leg out and moves away.
Iron throws a right hand that Rico ducks under and follows up with a left that Rico also avoids with ease.
Iron throws a nice looking combination but Rico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rico looks to score with a jab to the body but Iron is just out of range.
Rico tries to score a power double leg takedown but Iron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rico somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rico.
Rico is breathing heavily.
Iron swinging wilding here.
Iron dodges the punch combination from Rico.
Nice defenses there by Rico.
Iron misses the body punch
and Rico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iron misses the shot to the body.
Iron misses with a hook. Rico ducked under it nicely.
Iron misses with a body shot
and Rico counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Iron thinking.
Rico misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rico misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rico rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iron falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rico counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Iron!
Rico can't control as he wanted to and Iron manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Rico slows the pace down in half guard.
Rico is looking to take a break and control but Iron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iron trying to hold on to Rico's head to control him but Rico postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Rico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonny Rico's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Iron.
Rico shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iron sprawls well. Iron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rico gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Rico - just one landing.
Iron misses with a body shot.
Rico closes the distance and clinches.
Iron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iron throws a shot from downtown. Rico moves away and avoids it.
Iron slaps away a takedown attempt from Rico, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rico misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rico counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Iron misses with a hook to the body
and Rico counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Iron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rico throws a series of strikes that have Iron backpedaling.
Iron misses the jab.
Iron throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rico counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Iron.
Iron misses with a hook to the body
and Rico counters by clinching up.
Rico drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Austenite Iron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Rico.
Rico drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Iron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Iron manages to break the clinch.
Iron misses with an uppercut. Rico saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Iron misses
and Rico moves into the clinch.
Iron tries to circle away but Rico has him pinned against the cage.
Iron is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Iron prevents the takedown attempt.
Iron is pressed up against the cage. Rico has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Iron down to the mat. Iron avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron throws a series of punches but Rico moves out of range.
Iron swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rico counters with a straight right hand.
Iron misses with a double jab
and Rico counters with a nice body shot.
Rico tries to bum rush Iron with a series of wild strikes but Iron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iron misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rico counters with a right hand to the body.
Iron throws a nice looking combination but Rico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rico moves away.
Iron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rico.
Iron throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rico counters with a series of strikes. Iron will be more careful next time no doubt.
Iron takes a swing at Rico's ribcage but misses.
Rico misses with a double jab.
Iron is looking to land body kicks.
Rico is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rico lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Iron misses with a jab to the body
and Rico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rico fails with a takedown attempt.
Iron misses with a combination
and Rico counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico works over Iron's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Iron does no damage.
Rico looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rico fails with a takedown attempt.
Rico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron.
Iron misses with a double jab
and Iron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Iron swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rico counters with a three punch combo that has Iron backing up. Iron nods at Rico to acknowledge the strikes.
Rico shoots in and bounces Iron off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Iron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Iron tries to get out of the position.
Rico stopping the sweep attempt from Iron.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Iron keeping moving, preventing Rico from controlling successfully.
Rico is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Rico really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Rico's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Iron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Iron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iron ducks right into an uppercut from Rico.
Rico misses with a wild combination.
Rico on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Iron throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rico counters with a two punch combo.
Iron throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rico counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Iron is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rico changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Iron fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Iron throws a combination that misses
and Rico counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rico.
Iron keeping moving, preventing Rico from controlling successfully.
Rico is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Iron can't keep his opponent in guard - Rico advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jonny Rico has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rico is just content to waste time from the top position. Iron takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Iron wants to stand up but Rico is controlling him.
Iron is trying to keep Rico in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rico throws and elbow that misses. Iron uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rico's guard. Nice move by Iron!
Rico is looking to stand up but Iron isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rico is on top in guard.
Rico connects with a couple of short punches.
Rico postures up.
Iron pushes Rico off and gets back to his feet.
Rico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron misses with a jab to the body
so Rico counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rico is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rico throwing strikes from guard but Iron blocks nicely.
Rico trying to control the position from guard on top but Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rico is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Iron keeping moving, preventing Rico from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Rico dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Rico'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Iron throws a sloppy body shot
and Rico counters by moving into the clinch.
Rico drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Iron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rico has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Iron avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rico is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Iron gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Austenite Iron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Rico.
Iron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rico walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Iron connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Iron looks to score with a jab to the body but Rico is just out of range.
Rico throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iron lands a right hook to the body.
Iron misses with a body shot
and Rico counters with a three punch combo that has Iron backing up. Iron nods at Rico to acknowledge the strikes.
Iron looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rico fails to land the takedown.
Rico is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Iron misses with a body shot.
Rico misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iron throws out a powerful jab.
Iron swings for the body but Rico moves out of range.
Iron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rico throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Iron.
Iron swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rico counters with a three punch combo that has Iron backing up. Iron nods at Rico to acknowledge the strikes.
Rico fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Iron swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Rico to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rico is defended easily by Iron.
Iron misses with a double jab
and Rico counters with a left and a right that stings Iron.
Iron lands a nice looking body shot.
Iron misses with a body shot.
Iron connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rico momentarily.
Iron slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jonny Rico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron misses with a wild body shot.
Iron throws a right hand that Rico ducks under and follows up with a left that Rico also avoids with ease.
Iron tries to bum rush Rico with a series of wild strikes but Rico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rico looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Iron is fending him off so far but Rico persists. Nope, Iron circles away and we're back to standing.
Iron swings for the body but Rico moves out of range.
Iron misses with a body shot
and Rico counters with a series of strikes. Iron will be more careful next time no doubt.
Iron falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Iron misses with a combination
and Rico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rico scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rico lands a body shot.
Iron punishes Rico's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rico misses with a few strikes there.
Rico avoids the body shot from Iron.
A right-left combo lands from Rico.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Rico finds it's target.
Iron throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rico makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rico clobbers Iron with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Iron throws a looping overhand right but Rico ducks down to avoid it.
Rico goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rico tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iron swivels and escapes.
Rico tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iron swivels and escapes.
Iron thows a body shot but no joy.
Rico closes this distance looking for a takedown but Iron circles away.
Iron throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rico throws a series of punches but Iron moves out of range.
Rico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron.
Iron thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Rico misses the target.
Rico closes this distance looking for a takedown but Iron circles away.
Iron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iron throws out a loose jab but Rico uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Iron throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rico counters with a stiff right hand.
Rico looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rico misses with a double jab.
Iron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rico fails with the takedown.
Austenite Iron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iron throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rico counters with a single leg into guard. Iron didn't expect that.
Iron keeping moving, preventing Rico from controlling successfully.
Rico wants to pass the guard but Iron is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austenite Iron showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rico 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Rico!
Jonny Rico is the new middleweight champion!
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