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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Giggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Tessin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Giggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Tessin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Tessin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tessin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tessin looks to throw the jab but Giggs is out of range.
Randy Tessin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Tessin is just out of range.
Giggs slips under a jab.
Tessin misses with an uppercut. Giggs saw that one coming.
Giggs staying out of range there.
Tessin slips a jab and a cross from Giggs.
Tessin throws out a loose jab but Giggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Giggs avoids the body shot from Tessin.
A swing and a miss from Tessin.
Giggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tessin throws out a loose jab but Giggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tessin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Ryan Giggs has been cut.
Tessin misses with an uppercut. Giggs saw that one coming.
A jab from Tessin does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tessin. Giggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giggs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tessin, as that shot connected.
Giggs is rocked!
Tessin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Giggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Giggs counters with a left and a right that stings Tessin.
Randy Tessin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tessin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tessin circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Giggs to the canvas! Giggs doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Tessin keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Tessin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Skrtel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Diogo Rubin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Skrtel!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skrtel tries to close the distance and clinch but Rubin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rubin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skrtel sprawls well. Skrtel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rubin gets slowly back to his feet.
Skrtel tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skrtel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rubin swats away the attempt to clinch by Skrtel.
Skrtel gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Rubin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Skrtel stops a takedown attempt from Rubin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Rubin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skrtel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skrtel drives through and clinches with Rubin against the cage.
Rubin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skrtel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Skrtel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrtel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skrtel moves in looking to clinch but Rubin pushes him off.
Rubin shoots in but no luck this time.
Skrtel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rubin.
Skrtel tries to close the distance and clinch but Rubin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skrtel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rubin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Skrtel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rubin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rubin.
Skrtel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Skrtel.
Skrtel stops a takedown attempt from Rubin.
Skrtel effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin is looking to control Skrtel's arms but Skrtel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rubin has his back to the cage.
Skrtel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skrtel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rubin throws a big shot that misses.
Skrtel tries to clinch but Rubin moves out of range.
Skrtel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skrtel tries to clinch but Rubin moves out of range.
Skrtel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skrtel tries to clinch but Rubin moves out of range.
Skrtel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rubin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skrtel just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rubin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Skrtel stops a takedown attempt from Rubin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skrtel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Skrtel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skrtel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rubin wants to break free but Skrtel has control.
Rubin tries to score a body lock takedown but Skrtel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rubin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skrtel prevents it.
The referee calls for Skrtel to work.
Rubin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skrtel stalling the fight.
Rubin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skrtel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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.
Skrtel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Skrtel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Skrtel receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Martin Skrtel.
Rubin throws a big shot that misses.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skrtel as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skrtel moves into the clinch successfully.
Rubin has Skrtel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skrtel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Skrtel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Skrtel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Skrtel is looking to clinch.
Skrtel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skrtel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skrtel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skrtel is looking to clinch but Rubin is avoiding it.
Rubin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skrtel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Skrtel is trying to stand up here but Rubin is controlling him well.
Rubin is looking to advance position but Skrtel won't allow it.
Rubin stops Skrtel from getting back to his feet.
Skrtel is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Skrtel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rubin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rubin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skrtel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rubin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skrtel pinned against the cage. Skrtel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Rubin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skrtel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skrtel closes the distance and clinches.
Rubin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skrtel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skrtel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin swats away the attempt to clinch by Skrtel.
Rubin dives in and grabs Skrtel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skrtel pushes down on Rubin's head and hops out.
Skrtel doesn't manage to clinch there - Rubin circles away.
Skrtel tries to clinch up.
Martin Skrtel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skrtel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rubin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rubin keeps the fight on the outside.
Skrtel tries to clinch there but Rubin circles away.
Skrtel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skrtel doesn't manage to clinch there - Rubin circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrtel fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rubin.
Skrtel rushes Rubin and presses him up against the cage.
Rubin wants a takedown.
Rubin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skrtel prevents it.
Rubin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skrtel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Skrtel just leaning against Rubin, taking a breather.
Skrtel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rubin shoots for a double leg takedown but Skrtel sprawls well. He's pushed Rubin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin Skrtel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skrtel tries to clinch but Rubin is having none of it.
Skrtel doesn't manage to clinch there - Rubin circles away.
Rubin is looking to clinch but Skrtel is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrtel clinches but Rubin breaks the clinch
and Rubin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Skrtel's guard now.
Skrtel wants to get back to his feet but Rubin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Skrtel has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rubin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rubin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skrtel is fending him off so far but Rubin persists. Nope, Skrtel circles away and we're back to standing.
Skrtel tries to clinch up.
Rubin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skrtel wants to clinch up but Rubin keeps it at a distance.
Skrtel tries to clinch there but Rubin circles away.
Skrtel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rubin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skrtel darts in trying to clinch
and Rubin counters with a single leg into guard. Skrtel didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Rubin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rubin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rubin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Skrtel wants to get back to his feet.
Skrtel is squirming around, avoiding Rubin's attempts to control the action.
Rubin working for a guillotine from mount but Skrtel is in no mood to give up.
Rubin wants to finish this one by submission but Skrtel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rubin.
Skrtel is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin wants to control the pace but Skrtel is squirming around nicely.
Skrtel is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Rubin has taken his back!
Rubin trying to control momentarily.
Skrtel looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Skrtel takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Rubin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Skrtel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Good control from Rubin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Skrtel controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Skrtel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Skrtel trying to get back to his feet but Rubin is in full control for now.
Rubin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rubin thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin is looking for the choke from the back position but Skrtel is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skrtel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I would not like to be Skrtel right now.
Diogo Rubin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rubin looking for the RNC.
Skrtel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rubin throwing sloppy strikes.
Rubin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrtel looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Skrtel is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Skrtel has closed the distance and engaged Rubin in a clinch.
Skrtel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skrtel moves into the clinch successfully.
Skrtel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rubin shoots for a double leg takedown but Skrtel sprawls well. He's pushed Rubin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skrtel looks to clinch
and Rubin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Skrtel!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubin is working for a guillotine from mount but Skrtel frees his head quite easily.
Rubin looking to control but Skrtel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Rubin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rubin 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 Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Rubin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Mandyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Mandyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Noah Foreman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Billy Mandyson has been cut.
Nice combo by Foreman! Oh, that's hurt him - Mandyson falls to the canvas and Foreman follows him into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandyson is trying to improve his position.
Foreman is chipping away with strikes.
Mandyson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foreman's best efforts.
Mandyson wants to improve his position but Foreman is controlling well.
Foreman is keen to just control but Mandyson is a slippery customer.
Foreman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mandyson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Foreman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandyson is working to get back to half guard.
Mandyson prevents Foreman from taking his back.
Mandyson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mandyson tries to roll over but Foreman keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Foreman is going to stand back up.
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.
Mandyson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Foreman pulls his head out easily.
Foreman trying to control the pace.
Foreman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mandyson's head.
Mandyson gets back to full guard.
Mandyson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Foreman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Foreman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mandyson works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman advances to half guard.
Foreman lands with a punch from half guard.
Foreman wants to control but Mandyson is keeping him busy.
Mandyson is looking to escape.
Mandyson is breathing heavily.
Mandyson is looking to improve his position.
Mandyson is refusing to be controlled, as Foreman sits in half guard.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab from Foreman.
Foreman thows a body shot but no joy.
Foreman tries to keep at a distance but Mandyson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mandyson tries to stall but Foreman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mandyson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Foreman.
Billy Mandyson's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mandyson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mandyson takes a shot to the head.
Foreman has Mandyson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Foreman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mandyson tumbling to the mat - Foreman dives into Mandyson's guard.
Mandyson keeping full guard, as Foreman tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Foreman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Mandyson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mandyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mandyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foreman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foreman. Mandyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandyson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Foreman tries to roll over but Mandyson keeps him under control.
Foreman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Foreman wants to get back to full guard.
Mandyson is trying to control. Foreman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mandyson prevents Foreman from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman manages to get to full guard.
Foreman is looking for a triangle but Mandyson pushes his legs off easily.
Mandyson 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.
Foreman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Foreman is breathing heavily.
Mandyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Foreman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Foreman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Foreman is working an open guard so Mandyson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Billy Mandyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Mandyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandyson misses with a jab to the body
and Foreman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Foreman moves out of range as Mandyson strikes.
Foreman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to de liver by Foreman. Beautiful body shot.
Mandyson missing with a left hand there. Foreman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Foreman connects with a jab.
Mandyson throws a series of punches but Foreman avoids them all with ease.
Foreman scores with a jab.
Foreman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandyson misses the target.
Mandyson misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Foreman does it's job there.
Mandyson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Foreman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mandyson circles away quickly and effectively.
Foreman works Mandyson's body with a nice hook.
Foreman scores with a three punch combo!
Foreman tries to land a front kick but Mandyson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Foreman punishes Mandyson's body with a nice straight punch.
Mandyson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Foreman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mandyson throws a hook but Foreman blocks it.
Foreman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman misses with a double jab
and Mandyson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Foreman thuds a left hand into Mandyson's body.
Foreman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Foreman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mandyson.
Mandyson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foreman but Foreman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foreman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Foreman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mandyson counters with a single leg into guard. Foreman didn't expect that.
Foreman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mandyson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Foreman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Mandyson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Foreman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mandyson throws a combination that misses
and Foreman counters with a stiff right hand.
Foreman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mandyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mandyson tries to clinch up.
Mandyson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foreman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Foreman throws a series of punches but Mandyson moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Mandyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foreman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mandyson backs up against the cage.
Foreman misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman misses with a wild body shot.
Mandyson looks to land a combination but Foreman avoids it well.
Foreman lands a jab-cross combination.
Billy Mandyson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Foreman cracks a nice hook into Mandyson's ribs.
Mandyson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Foreman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mandyson rather than just go for the knockout.
Foreman swings for the body but Mandyson moves out of range.
Mandyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mandyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foreman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mandyson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mandyson misses with a double jab
and Mandyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Foreman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman lands a really nice looking cross but Mandyson seems unphased.
Foreman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mandyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foreman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Mandyson does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Mandyson.
Foreman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Foreman loads up on a big right hand but Mandyson slips the punch.
Foreman throws a body punch but Mandyson moves out of range.
Mandyson darts in and clinches Foreman up against the cage.
Mandyson pulls Foreman into guard.
Mandyson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foreman is one step ahead there.
Foreman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman advances position into side control!
Foreman advances to full mount.
Foreman prevents Mandyson from getting the reversal.
Foreman with shots to the head and body - Mandyson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mandyson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mandyson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mandyson trying to get back to his feet but Foreman is in full control for now.
Mandyson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Foreman gets his way!
Billy Mandyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noah Foreman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mandyson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Foreman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandyson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mandyson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Foreman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Foreman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Foreman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magno Meneses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Den Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meneses's entrance music is Never Gon' Git It. A fine choice. Magno Meneses has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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144 lbs
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157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Magno Meneses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Den Santos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos throws a series of punches but Meneses moves out of range.
Santos throws a series of punches but Meneses avoids them all with ease.
Meneses misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos lands a with a good body shot.
Santos lands a jab to Meneses's midsection.
Meneses sizes up Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meneses keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Meneses showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Meneses throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meneses scores with a hook to the body. Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Meneses avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meneses scores with a shot to the body.
Meneses sizes up Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Meneses lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Santos misses with a double jab.
Meneses scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santos in his tracks.
A shot to the body from Meneses misses
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meneses looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos misses with a combination
and Meneses counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santos thinking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Meneses!
Meneses scores with a decent looking hook.
Meneses throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Santos drops his hands momentarily and Meneses takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Santos is rocked!
Meneses connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Santos! He's out on his feet! Meneses rushes in and drops Santos with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Magno Meneses!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Kilmers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Snake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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196 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Snake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Maurice Kilmers!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snake connects with a right hand. Kilmers shakes it off.
No joy there for Snake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilmers throws out the jab.
Kilmers misses with a takedown attempt - Snake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kilmers is looking to clinch but Snake is avoiding it.
Nice combo by Kilmers! Oh, that's hurt him - Snake falls to the canvas and Kilmers follows him into side control.
It looks like Jake Snake has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilmers 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.
Snake tries to bench press Kilmers off him but Kilmers keeps the position.
Snake prevents Kilmers from moving into mount.
Snake is trying to get back to half guard.
Kilmers decides to stand back up.
Kilmers tries to clinch up but Snake circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilmers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kilmers motions for Snake to come forward. Kilmers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kilmers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake is trying to stand up here but Kilmers is controlling him well.
Snake tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Snake looks like he's trying to stand up.
Snake is breathing heavily.
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake has a hand on Kilmers's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kilmers takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kilmers tries to control but Snake wriggling away.
Kilmers looking for a guillotine from mount but Snake is having none of it.
Kilmers has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Snake is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maurice Kilmers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Tower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mulkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mulkku has chosen Hector as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Tower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Mulkku!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paul Tower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tower turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tower slaps away a takedown attempt from Mulkku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tower throws a shot from downtown. Mulkku moves away and avoids it.
Mulkku fails to land the takedown.
No joy there for Tower, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tower swinging wildly here.
Mulkku shoots in for a takedown but Tower shows good takedown defense.
Paul Tower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mulkku.
Mulkku dives in and grabs Tower's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tower pushes down on Mulkku's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tower lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tower.
Mulkku looks gassed!
Tower drops Mulkku with a beautiful combination! Mulkku stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tower is looking for the KO!
It looks like Frank Mulkku has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tower misses with a wild combination.
Mulkku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tower throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tower misses with a two punch combination.
Tower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mulkku moves away.
Tower loads up on a big right hand but Mulkku slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tower is looking to wear down Mulkku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mulkku shoots in but no luck this time.
Tower stuffs the takedown attempt from Mulkku. Mulkku gets slowly back to his feet.
Good work by Mulkku as he checks the leg kick.
Tower scores with a hook.
Mulkku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mulkku is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tower is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mulkku.
A big left from Tower misses.
Mulkku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tower throws a quick head kick that knocks Mulkku silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Tower is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paul Tower!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey ONeill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Phantom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mickey ONeill could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bobby Johnson's chin.
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205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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216 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey ONeill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeill misses with the combination.
ONeill connects with a superb combination that knocks Johnson out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles ONeill before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mickey ONeill!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anders Lundin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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23
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Anders Lundin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lewis tests Lundin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lundin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lewis connects with a body shot.
Lewis lands a head shot.
Lundin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lewis circles away quickly and effectively.
Lundin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lewis.
Lundin is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
Lundin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lewis sprawls well. Lewis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lundin gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewis lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Anders Lundin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lundin moves away.
Jab from Lewis.
Lundin shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense.
Lewis throws a nice looking combination but Lundin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lundin instigates a clinch.
Lundin goes for a takedown attempt but Lewis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ken Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Lundin.
Lewis takes a swing at Lundin's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin throws a series of strikes that have Lewis backpedaling.
Lewis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lundin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Lundin does no damage.
Lewis scores with a body shot.
Lundin moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.
Lewis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lundin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lewis tries to avoid it but Lundin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lewis to the ground. Lewis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lundin looks gassed!
Lundin gets a takedown into half guard.
Lewis wants to improve his position but Lundin is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundin throwing shots but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Lewis is not content to let Lundin control the position.
Lewis trying to control but Lundin postures up.
Lundin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lewis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lundin stopping the sweep attempt from Lewis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lewis lands with a nice body punch.
Lundin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lundin showed some decent athleticism there.
Lewis looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundin slips a nice elbow through Lewis's hands, connecting with Lewis's forehead.
Lundin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lundin connects with a nice short shot to Lewis's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lundin lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Lundin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anders Lundin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anders Lundin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lundin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lewis misses with an uppercut.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lundin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
A combination from Lewis does no damage.
Lundin dodges the punch combination from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Ken Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lundin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lundin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lewis's calf.
Lundin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lewis.
Lundin closes the distance and pushes Lewis back into the cage.
Lundin stalling the fight.
Lundin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lundin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lewis wants to stand but Lundin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lewis being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin is looking to stand up but Lewis isn't so interested in that idea.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lundin holds on and takes a little breather.
Lundin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lewis being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lundin is on top in guard.
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.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lundin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lundin gets to his feet - Lewis follows without any prompting.
Lundin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lundin cracks a nice hook into Lewis's ribs.
Lundin throws a head kick that misses.
Lundin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lewis wants to improve his position but Lundin is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin escapes and gets back to his feet.
Lundin forces Lewis back against the cage and clinches.
Lundin manages to pull guard.
Lundin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lundin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lundin pushes Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
Lundin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lewis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lundin has hold of one of Lewis's legs. Lewis is fighting the takedown attempt but Lundin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lundin stands up and waves to Lewis to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lundin scores with a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewis, not yet.
Lundin prevents Lewis from getting back to his feet.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Lundin from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lundin has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Lundin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anders Lundin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lundin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lewis lands a with a good body shot.
Lewis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lundin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lewis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lewis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lundin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lundin lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin working Lewis over with strikes.
Anders Lundin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lewis is not content to let Lundin control the position.
Lewis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lundin pulls his head out easily.
Lundin lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lundin lands a nice short elbow.
Lundin gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundin clobbers Lewis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ken Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lundin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lundin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lundin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lewis slips a jab and a cross from Lundin.
Lundin stalks Lewis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lewis's face. Lewis staggers backwards, shaken.
Lundin lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Lundin misses.
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
Lundin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to hit a switch here but Lundin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lewis there!
Lewis can't escape the position.
Anders Lundin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lundin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Lundin prevents Lewis from getting the reversal.
Lundin controlling the pace for now.
Lewis is looking to get to half guard.
Ken Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lundin blocks Lewis's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anders Lundin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lundin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Lundin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malcon McDowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachary Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zachary Watson 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Malcon McDowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zachary Watson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from McDowell.
McDowell throws a right and a left that Watson avoids nicely.
McDowell thows a body shot but no joy.
Watson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Malcon McDowell has been cut.
Watson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDowell's head backwards.
McDowell is rocked!
Watson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Watson clinches up against the cage.
Watson gets control of McDowell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Watson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Watson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDowell is controlling him.
Watson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDowell is one step ahead there.
McDowell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDowell trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson wants to sweep but no luck.
McDowell trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McDowell tries to close the distance and clinch but Watson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watson swinging wildly here.
McDowell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDowell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watson slips a straight right by McDowell.
Watson lands a slapping body shot.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch but McDowell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDowell connects with a body shot.
McDowell is looking to clinch but Watson is avoiding it.
McDowell throws a combination that misses
and Watson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Watson.
McDowell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDowell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Watson avoiding damage as McDowell throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Watson jumps guard.
McDowell stays in close to Watson's body and controls the position.
Watson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDowell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDowell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Watson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDowell is one step ahead there.
McDowell lands a couple of digs.
McDowell wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
McDowell prevents Watson from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDowell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McDowell!
Watson controlling from mount.
McDowell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McDowell is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Watson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Watson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Watson controlling the pace for now.
Watson looking to control but McDowell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Watson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malcon McDowell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McDowell with a nice cross.
McDowell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Watson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDowell misses with a few strikes there.
Watson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malcon McDowell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDowell swats away the attempt to clinch by Watson.
A combination from McDowell does no damage.
Watson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDowell swats away the attempt to clinch by Watson.
Watson misses with a combination
and McDowell counters by moving into the clinch.
McDowell misses with a knee to the head.
Watson leaning against his opponent.
McDowell tries to pull guard but Watson holds him up against the cage and eventually McDowell drops back down to his feet.
McDowell lands an elbow just above Watson 's eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDowell is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDowell tries to pull guard but Watson won't allow it.
Watson lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDowell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Watson blocks it with crossed arms.
Watson jumps guard.
Watson looking for a sweep. Not yet Watson, not yet.
McDowell is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Watson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McDowell is looking to defend but Watson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McDowell! Watson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McDowell taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zachary Watson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rickson Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Reynolds's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickson Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Reynolds is trying to trip Gracie. He has hold of a leg but Gracie is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Reynolds persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Reynolds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reynolds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reynolds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reynolds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reynolds pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is looking to control Reynolds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Reynolds lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reynolds is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
Reynolds throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Reynolds trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Reynolds thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reynolds trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reynolds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reynolds leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reynolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Reynolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reynolds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reynolds showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie is not content to let Reynolds control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Reynolds won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Reynolds lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reynolds is one step ahead there.
Reynolds distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie working for a triangle but Reynolds defends it easily.
Reynolds wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Reynolds 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.
Reynolds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reynolds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Reynolds throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Steve Reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Reynolds was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracie regains half guard.
Reynolds scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Reynolds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reynolds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
Reynolds drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Reynolds has control of the leg.
Reynolds is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reynolds not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Reynolds does no damage.
Gracie swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
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.
Reynolds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reynolds!
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reynolds throws a good cross that connects.
Reynolds throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reynolds throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reynolds backs up against the cage.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reynolds uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reynolds checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steve Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Reynolds.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reynolds misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Reynolds shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A bone on bone clash there as Reynolds blocks the leg kick.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds misses with a wild combination.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie has hold of one of Reynolds's legs. Reynolds is fighting the takedown attempt but Gracie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Reynolds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Reynolds is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reynolds manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Reynolds's guard.
Gracie pushing down on Reynolds's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reynolds manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Gracie dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Reynolds works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Rickson Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reynolds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Gracie works the jab nicely.
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Reynolds shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reynolds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reynolds lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Reynolds to get to half guard.
Steve Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reynolds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reynolds with the ground and pound but Gracie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reynolds with a nice head shot there.
Reynolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reynolds slips nicely into half guard.
Reynolds throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
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.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reynolds.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet.
Reynolds working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reynolds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reynolds is working away from the top position though.
Reynolds lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reynolds is working away from the top position though.
Reynolds is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reynolds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reynolds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reynolds doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reynolds jabs at Gracie's body.
Reynolds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Reynolds's shoulder, as Reynolds tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Reynolds really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reynolds misses with a straight left.
Gracie throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Reynolds.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reynolds.
Gracie cracks Reynolds with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reynolds takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Reynolds slips the punch.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds misses with a series of wild punches.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reynolds thinking.
Reynolds is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Reynolds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Reynolds misses with a straight left.
Reynolds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reynolds showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reynolds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reynolds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard.
Reynolds slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reynolds is putting a hurting on Gracie here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a sweep but Reynolds has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Reynolds wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Reynolds is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gracie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Reynolds.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reynolds cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Reynolds breaks from Gracie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Reynolds is having none of it.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Reynolds's attempts to control the action.
Reynolds postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gracie looks a forlorn figure.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Reynolds maintains control.
Reynolds lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Reynolds postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gracie looks a forlorn figure.
Reynolds unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Reynolds dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Reynolds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reynolds.
Reynolds goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Reynolds steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie throws a hook but Reynolds blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reynolds.
Reynolds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reynolds scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reynolds is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gracie misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Reynolds shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Reynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie is trying to hold Reynolds in close to prevent damage but Reynolds has managed to pass into half guard.
Reynolds lands strikes from half guard.
Reynolds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reynolds.
Reynolds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Reynolds sits in half guard.
Reynolds passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Reynolds isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looking to finish Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gracie!
Rickson Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reynolds putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Reynolds scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gracie?
Reynolds landing strikes from the mount and Gracie is in trouble!
Reynolds working Gracie over with strikes here.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Steve Reynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is bucking up trying to escape but Reynolds cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Reynolds punishing his opponent with strikes.
Reynolds postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gracie looks a forlorn figure.
Reynolds working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.
Reynolds tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reynolds 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Reynolds! Steve Reynolds retains his welterweight title!
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