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LFNC 19 - Full Force PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zach Aderis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zenon Pipczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zach Aderis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zenon Pipczynski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pipczynski fails with a takedown attempt.
Aderis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pipczynski walks into a stiff left hand from Aderis.
Pipczynski lands a high kick!
Aderis with a poor takedown
and Pipczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aderis is rocked!
Pipczynski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aderis's half guard.
Oh Aderis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aderis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aderis tries to get out of the position.
Pipczynski throwing shots but Aderis is blocking nicely.
Aderis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pipczynski.
Aderis seems to have got his legs back now.
Pipczynski stops Aderis from getting back to his feet.
Aderis scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Pipczynski manages to mount him!
Pipczynski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pipczynski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pipczynski working for a submission but Aderis is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pipczynski tries to control but Aderis wriggling away.
Pipczynski looking to finish with strikes here!
Pipczynski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pipczynski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pipczynski looks gassed!
Aderis is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Pipczynski looking to finish with strikes here!
Pipczynski throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Pipczynski prevents Aderis from getting the reversal.
Aderis's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Aderis is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Pipczynski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pipczynski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aderis's face.
Aderis avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pipczynski.
Aderis tries to hold on but Pipczynski pushes him away.
Pipczynski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pipczynski looking to finish with strikes here!
A nice elbow there by Pipczynski.
Aderis squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Aderis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pipczynski wants to control but Aderis has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Pipczynski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pipczynski working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aderis is looking to escape.
Aderis is staying active underneath Pipczynski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pipczynski wants to pass the guard but Aderis is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zenon Pipczynski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Aderis wants to clinch but Pipczynski slips to the side
and Pipczynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aderis avoids the body shot from Pipczynski.
Aderis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aderis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pipczynski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pipczynski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pipczynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aderis.
Aderis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aderis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pipczynski at a distance.
Aderis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aderis misses with a wild combination.
Pipczynski shoots in for a takedown but Aderis shows good takedown defense.
A nice combination there by Aderis.
Aderis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pipczynski if he has to take too many more of those.
Aderis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aderis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pipczynski is breathing heavily.
Aderis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Aderis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Aderis lands but Pipczynski takes it in his stride.
Aderis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aderis lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aderis.
Aderis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aderis doesn't manage to clinch there - Pipczynski circles away.
Aderis lands with a slapping head kick.
Good leg kick by Aderis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aderis has Pipczynski up against the cage in a clinch.
Aderis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Aderis landing knees to the body.
Aderis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aderis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aderis throws a nice head kick!
Zach Aderis is winning the standup battle so far.
Pipczynski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pipczynski wants it to stay on the feet.
Aderis lands with a slapping head kick.
Pipczynski throws a wild body kick that Aderis sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aderis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aderis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pipczynski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aderis jabs at Pipczynski's body.
Aderis closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Aderis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aderis wants to get back to striking at distance but Pipczynski won't allow it.
Aderis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pipczynski has him pressed against the cage.
Aderis has Pipczynski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pipczynski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Aderis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pipczynski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aderis thows a big elbow that misses.
Aderis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pipczynski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aderis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pipczynski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aderis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pipczynski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aderis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aderis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pipczynski.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aderis tries to break free but Pipczynski pushes him back against the cage.
Pipczynski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aderis is looking to break free of the clinch but Pipczynski has double underhooks.
Aderis lands with a light punch inside.
Aderis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pipczynski has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Pipczynski.
Aderis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pipczynski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aderis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aderis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pipczynski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aderis successfully pulls guard.
Pipczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Aderis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aderis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aderis scores with a jab to the head.
Aderis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aderis throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Aderis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Aderis tries for a takedown but Pipczynski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pipczynski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aderis lands a right hook to the body.
Aderis moves into the clinch successfully.
Pipczynski trying to stall but Aderis improves his position.
Aderis tries to break the clinch but Pipczynski is controlling the position.
Pipczynski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aderis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pipczynski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aderis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aderis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aderis is trying to break free.
Pipczynski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aderis's efforts to push away.
Aderis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aderis doesn't manage to clinch there - Pipczynski circles away.
Aderis cracks the inside of Pipczynski's front leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pipczynski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aderis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pipczynski somewhat.
Zach Aderis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aderis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aderis scores with a three punch combo!
Aderis tries to clinch there but Pipczynski circles away.
Aderis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pipczynski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aderis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pipczynski.
Pipczynski avoids the head kick by Aderis.
Aderis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Aderis.
Aderis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pipczynski takes a step back to recover.
Good leg kick by Aderis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aderis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aderis rushes Pipczynski and presses him up against the cage.
Pipczynski prevents Aderis from breaking the clinch.
Aderis wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Aderis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aderis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aderis manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pipczynski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pipczynski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aderis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Aderis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pipczynski moves into the clinch.
Aderis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pipczynski has Aderis pressed against the cage, preventing Aderis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aderis is pressed up against the cage. Pipczynski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aderis down to the mat. Aderis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pipczynski.
Aderis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aderis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pipczynski moves into the clinch.
Aderis wants to break free but Pipczynski has control.
Aderis prevents the takedown attempt.
Aderis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pipczynski smiles and moves away.
Aderis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aderis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pipczynski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pipczynski shoots in looking for a takedown. Aderis tries to sprawl out of it but Pipczynski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aderis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aderis connects with a high kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aderis.
Pipczynski fails with a takedown attempt.
Aderis dives in and grabs Pipczynski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pipczynski pushes down on Aderis's head and hops out.
Aderis tries a head kick but it misses.
Pipczynski fails with a takedown attempt.
Pipczynski misses with a double jab
and Aderis counters with a good low kick that Pipczynski was not able to check.
Pipczynski closes the distance but Aderis moves to the side
and Aderis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pipczynski's knee momentarily.
Aderis tries to clinch but Pipczynski moves away
and Pipczynski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aderis's guard.
Pipczynski with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pipczynski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aderis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aderis has escaped and now he's on top!
Aderis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aderis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pipczynski's guard.
Pipczynski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zach Aderis.
I think Aderis 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Aderis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Haskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haskins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Amazing kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dave Batista has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Todd Haskins!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista throws a series of punches but Haskins moves out of range.
Batista misses with a double jab.
Haskins fails with a takedown attempt.
Batista throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Batista throws a combination. Haskins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Batista throws a nice looking combination but Haskins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haskins needs to keep his hands up - Batista had a free shot at his head there.
Batista clinches up with Haskins and pushes him back against the cage.
Haskins has Batista pressed against the cage, preventing Batista from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Batista tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haskins blocking some punches.
Haskins goes for a takedown attempt but Batista pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Batista connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dave Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Haskins.
Batista fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Batista moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Haskins has a takedown stuffed.
Batista fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batista doesn't manage to clinch there - Haskins circles away.
Haskins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haskins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haskins showed some decent athleticism there.
Haskins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Batista is just riding it out for now. Haskins eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista tries to kick Haskins off but Haskins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Haskins uses his free foot to push down on Batista's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Batista.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haskins swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Todd Haskins!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Franchesco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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134 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddy Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paolo Franchesco!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Franchesco.
Franchesco tries to bum rush Chapman with a series of wild strikes but Chapman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chapman misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Franchesco misses its intended target.
Chapman throws a combination that misses
and Franchesco counters with a right hand to the body.
Franchesco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chapman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Chapman misses.
Chapman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franchesco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chapman lands the left hand.
Freddy Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franchesco looks to score with a jab to the body but Chapman is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Chapman.
Chapman throws a series of strikes that have Franchesco backpedaling.
Chapman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franchesco manages to avoid it.
Franchesco misses with a shot to the body
and Chapman counters with a three punch combo that has Franchesco backing up. Franchesco nods at Chapman to acknowledge the strikes.
Franchesco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chapman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chapman is breathing heavily.
Chapman throws a lazy right hand but Franchesco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Franchesco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chapman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franchesco stuns Chapman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Franchesco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Franchesco throws a nice looking combination but Chapman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Franchesco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chapman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franchesco.
Chapman dodges the punch combination from Franchesco.
Franchesco misses with a few strikes there.
Chapman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franchesco.
Franchesco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chapman at a distance.
Nice body punch from Franchesco.
Franchesco cracks a nice hook into Chapman's ribs.
Franchesco scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Freddy Chapman has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franchesco misses the shot to the body.
Franchesco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chapman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franchesco throws a shot to the body.
Chapman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Franchesco lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chapman backs up against the cage.
Franchesco tries to bum rush Chapman with a series of wild strikes but Chapman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franchesco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chapman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franchesco.
Franchesco sizes up Chapman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chapman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice combination there by Franchesco.
Franchesco cracks a nice hook into Chapman's ribs.
Franchesco connects with a crisp jab.
Franchesco is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chapman rather than just go for the knockout.
Chapman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chapman misses the shot to the body.
Franchesco lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chapman backs up against the cage.
Franchesco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chapman throws a nice looking combination but Franchesco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franchesco cracks Chapman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Franchesco misses with an uppercut. Chapman saw that one coming.
Franchesco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chapman.
Chapman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Franchesco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franchesco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chapman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Franchesco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franchesco throws a series of strikes that have Chapman backpedaling.
Franchesco looks to land a combination but Chapman avoids it well.
Franchesco is working the combinations to good effect here.
Chapman looks to throw the jab but Franchesco is out of range.
Franchesco misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franchesco. Chapman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franchesco thows a body shot but no joy.
Franchesco with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franchesco lands an overhand right.
Franchesco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chapman circles away quickly and effectively.
Chapman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Franchesco moves out of range of the strikes.
Chapman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from Franchesco both land. Nice combination.
Chapman throws a nice looking combination but Franchesco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chapman throws a nice looking combination but Franchesco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franchesco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Franchesco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chapman throws a combination that misses
and Franchesco counters with a left and a right that stings Chapman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Franchesco throws a right and a left that Chapman avoids nicely.
Chapman dodges the punch combination from Franchesco.
Chapman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Franchesco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Franchesco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Chapman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Franchesco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chapman's head backwards.
Freddy Chapman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chapman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Franchesco counters with a right hand to the body.
Chapman lands a jab-cross combination.
Franchesco scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Franchesco throws a nice looking combination but Chapman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chapman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Franchesco counters with a three punch combo that has Chapman backing up. Chapman nods at Franchesco to acknowledge the strikes.
Franchesco misses with a wild combination.
Chapman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Franchesco swinging wildly here.
Chapman misses with a double jab
and Franchesco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franchesco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chapman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chapman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Franchesco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chapman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchesco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Franchesco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chapman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chapman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Franchesco to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to de liver by Franchesco. Beautiful body shot.
Franchesco scores with a shot to the body.
Chapman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Franchesco misses with an uppercut. Chapman saw that one coming.
Franchesco throws a lazy right hand but Chapman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chapman scores with a jab. Franchesco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Franchesco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Franchesco throws a right hand that Chapman ducks under and follows up with a left that Chapman also avoids with ease.
Franchesco misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut there from Chapman.
Franchesco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chapman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franchesco.
Franchesco throws a series of punches but Chapman moves out of range.
Chapman misses with a combination
and Franchesco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chapman misses with the combination.
Franchesco throws a combination that misses
and Chapman counters with a one-two to the body.
Franchesco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chapman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Franchesco misses with a two punch combination.
Franchesco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Franchesco throws a body punch but Chapman moves out of range.
Chapman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Franchesco misses with a combination
and Chapman counters with a series of strikes. Franchesco will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chapman avoids the body shot from Franchesco.
Chapman throws a combination that misses
and Franchesco counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chapman needs to keep his hands up - Franchesco had a free shot at his head there.
Franchesco lands with a right hand.
Franchesco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Franchesco lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Franchesco.
A punch combination from Franchesco misses.
Paolo Franchesco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chapman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Franchesco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chapman thinking.
Chapman misses with a two punch combination.
Chapman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chapman throws a body punch but Franchesco moves out of range.
Franchesco sizes up Chapman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Franchesco looks to score with a jab to the body but Chapman is just out of range.
Chapman dodges the punch combination from Franchesco.
Chapman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franchesco circles away quickly and effectively.
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.
Chapman throws a right hand that Franchesco ducks under and follows up with a left that Franchesco also avoids with ease.
Franchesco throws a body punch but Chapman moves out of range.
Chapman misses with a few strikes there.
Franchesco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chapman.
Chapman misses the jab.
Franchesco lands a slapping body shot.
Chapman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Franchesco finds it's way round the side to connect with Chapman's head.
Chapman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice combination there by Franchesco.
Chapman misses with a combination
and Franchesco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franchesco thows a body shot but no joy.
Franchesco lands a nice shot to the body.
Chapman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franchesco lands a slapping body shot.
Chapman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Franchesco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Freddy Chapman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Franchesco digs a good hook to Chapman's body.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Franchesco moves out of range.
Chapman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chapman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Franchesco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chapman looks to land a combination but Franchesco avoids it well.
Chapman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chapman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Franchesco tries to bum rush Chapman with a series of wild strikes but Chapman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franchesco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Franchesco connects with a looping right hand.
Chapman throws a combination that misses
and Franchesco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Franchesco.
Franchesco throws a nice looking combination but Chapman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chapman misses with a combination
and Franchesco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchesco scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Franchesco takes a swing at Chapman's ribcage but misses.
Chapman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Franchesco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Franchesco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No joy there for Chapman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franchesco cracks a nice hook into Chapman's ribs.
Chapman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Franchesco.
Chapman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Franchesco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chapman looks to land a combination but Franchesco avoids it well.
Franchesco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chapman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chapman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chapman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chapman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Franchesco throws a body punch but Chapman moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Franchesco misses with an uppercut.
Chapman lands a jab-cross combination.
Chapman fails to land with a series of punches.
Franchesco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franchesco fails to land with a series of punches.
Chapman misses with a combination
and Franchesco counters with a straight right hand.
Chapman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franchesco misses with a series of wild punches.
Franchesco throws a nice looking combination but Chapman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chapman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franchesco.
Franchesco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chapman.
Chapman tries to bum rush Franchesco with a series of wild strikes but Franchesco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franchesco throws a series of punches but Chapman avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman misses with a double jab
and Franchesco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Franchesco looks to land a combination. Chapman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chapman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franchesco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Franchesco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Franchesco avoids them all with ease.
Franchesco throws a nice looking combination but Chapman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chapman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Franchesco counters with a series of strikes. Chapman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chapman slips a jab and a cross from Franchesco.
Chapman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franchesco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chapman counters with a nice uppercut.
Chapman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franchesco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Franchesco avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.
Franchesco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chapman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A right-left combo lands from Franchesco.
Franchesco misses with a wild combination.
Paolo Franchesco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chapman ducks under a wild hook from Franchesco.
Franchesco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chapman counters with a left and a right that stings Franchesco.
Franchesco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Franchesco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chapman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chapman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franchesco.
Chapman throws a combination that misses
and Franchesco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franchesco tests Chapman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Freddy Chapman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chapman with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paolo Franchesco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Franchesco 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paolo Franchesco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Vladinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladinov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bullet With Butterfly Wings. The key to victory for Viktor Vladinov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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, Viktor Vladinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Steve Fox!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fox missing with a left hand there. Vladinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vladinov misses with an uppercut. Fox saw that one coming.
Vladinov jabs Fox right on the nose. Fox blinks but takes it well.
Fox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fox misses with a few strikes there.
A cross from Vladinov lands.
Fox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Viktor Vladinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vladinov lands a head shot.
Vladinov throws a lazy right hand but Fox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vladinov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vladinov misses with a straight left.
Vladinov throws a leg kick but Fox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vladinov rushes Fox and presses him up against the cage.
Vladinov with a knee to the head.
Vladinov misses with a knee to the head.
Vladinov prevents Fox from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Vladinov.
It looks like Steve Fox has been cut.
Fox avoids a wild elbow strike from Vladinov.
Fox tries to score a body lock takedown but Vladinov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vladinov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fox is trying to drag Vladinov to the mat but Vladinov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fox blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vladinov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Viktor Vladinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Fox.
Vladinov gets underhooks to prevent Fox's takedown attempt.
Fox takes an elbow to the temple.
Vladinov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vladinov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fox is trying to break the clinch but Vladinov has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Vladinov.
Fox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vladinov is keeping busy.
Vladinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vladinov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vladinov connects with a nice looking jab.
Vladinov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vladinov did well to prevent Fox getting side control.
Fox is looking for a kimura here.
Fox looks gassed!
Vladinov trying to control but Fox postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladinov missing with punches from the bottom.
Vladinov is trying to control but can't.
Vladinov is trying to stand up here but Fox is controlling him well.
Fox is looking to advance position but Vladinov won't allow it.
Vladinov is looking to escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vladinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fox scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fox is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vladinov defends it well.
Fox prevents Vladinov from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vladinov pushes Fox off looking to stand but Fox dives back in and keeps control.
Fox wants to work for an arm triangle but Vladinov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vladinov is looking to control Fox's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vladinov avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vladinov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vladinov trying to control the position.
Vladinov keeping moving, preventing Fox from controlling successfully.
Fox is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fox looking to sit in guard and control but Vladinov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fox controlling the position.
Vladinov lands a couple of digs.
Vladinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Vladinov from controlling successfully.
Fox has momentary wrist control but Vladinov slips an elbow through the middle.
Fox trying to keep a closed guard but Vladinov is proving a slippery customer.
Fox has his hands on Vladinov's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Vladinov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Fox'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.
Vladinov tries to clinch up.
Vladinov blocks a jab.
Vladinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vladinov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vladinov misses with a body shot.
Vladinov misses with an uppercut. Fox saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vladinov.
Vladinov scores with a shot to the body.
Vladinov misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladinov misses the body punch
and Fox counters with a takedown into side control.
Fox taking a breather here.
Fox trying to control the position but Vladinov is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladinov is trying to buck Fox off.
Vladinov is looking for a sweep.
Fox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vladinov, who protects the arm well.
Fox advances nicely into full mount.
Fox looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fox is breathing heavily.
Fox tries to control but Vladinov wriggling away.
Fox with a couple of short strikes.
That's two 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.
Fox looking to control but Vladinov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vladinov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Fox tries to control but Vladinov wriggling away.
Vladinov is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vladinov is now in Fox's guard. A big mistake from Fox there, giving up the dominant position!
Vladinov looking to pass the guard.
Fox working for a triangle but Vladinov defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fox holds on and takes a little breather.
Vladinov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vladinov has managed to get both his arms back between Fox's legs - danger averted.
Vladinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Fox is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vladinov passes Fox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vladinov thows a huge punch but Fox dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fox manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vladinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vladinov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fox has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vladinov cracks Fox with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vladinov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fox is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vladinov, into his guard.
Vladinov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vladinov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fox's guard.
Vladinov stopping the sweep attempt from Fox.
Fox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vladinov stopping the sweep attempt from Fox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Fox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Fox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Fox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vladinov tries to clinch up
and Fox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vladinov wants to improve his position but Fox is controlling well.
Fox wants to pass the guard but Vladinov is defending well.
Fox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vladinov is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox trying to pass the guard but Vladinov defending well.
Vladinov is not content to let Fox control the position.
Fox is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steve Fox has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vladinov tries to clinch but Fox moves out of range.
Vladinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fox.
Vladinov lands with a slapping head kick.
Fox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vladinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fox.
Vladinov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fox's sensitive parts.
Vladinov with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Vladinov lands but Fox takes it in his stride.
Vladinov connects with a solid leg kick.
Fox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vladinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fox.
Vladinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fox staying out of range there.
Vladinov misses with a wild body shot.
Viktor Vladinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Fox or perhaps it was just good defense by Vladinov which made him look bad.
Some bone on bone action there as Fox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vladinov's corner calls for a 1-2. Vladinov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vladinov swings for the body but Fox moves out of range.
A punch combination from Vladinov misses.
Fox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fox lands a nice shot that snaps Vladinov's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladinov tries to score with a low kick but Fox moves his leg out of the way.
Fox shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fox showed some decent athleticism there.
Fox is looking to take a break and control but Vladinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fox keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fox is just content to waste time from the top position. Vladinov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vladinov is looking for a triangle but Fox pushes his legs off easily.
Vladinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vladinov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fox stacks Vladinov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fox!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox wants to control but Vladinov is keeping him busy.
Fox is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vladinov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fox working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vladinov is pushing Fox's head away, looking to escape. Fox manages to hold on to the position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Fox.
I think Fox 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Fox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Barnard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Luke Barnard enters the cage!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, William Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Barnard!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barnard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harrison pulls Barnard in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Harrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harrison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harrison is looking for a triangle but Barnard pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Harrison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnard is aware though and is defending well.
Barnard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnard manages to get himself to full guard.
Barnard trying to keep a closed guard but Harrison is proving a slippery customer.
Harrison thows a big elbow that misses.
Barnard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harrison's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnard connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnard throwing strikes from guard but Harrison blocks nicely.
Barnard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrison is keeping the position for now.
Barnard wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.
Barnard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnard defends it easily.
Harrison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnard throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnard wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.
Harrison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harrison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
Harrison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnard's guard.
Barnard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harrison is controlling him.
Harrison trying to control but Barnard is working from the bottom.
Harrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison trying to control but Barnard is working from the bottom.
Barnard working a defensive guard here.
Barnard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnard looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harrison has his takedown stuffed
and Barnard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnard.
Harrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnard wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnard trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Harrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnard manages to get himself to full guard.
Harrison trying to control but Barnard is working from the bottom.
Barnard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnard wants to get back to his feet but Harrison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Harrison dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Harrison misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Harrison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Barnard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barnard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harrison keeping moving, preventing Barnard from controlling successfully.
Harrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnard is one step ahead there.
Barnard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harrison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnard defends well.
Harrison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnard scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnard is looking to work some ground and pound but Harrison has wrist control.
Harrison throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Barnard forces his way into half guard.
Barnard is trying to control. Harrison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnard seems to be looking for submissions.
Harrison scores with a few weak punches.
Barnard is trying to control the action in half guard but Harrison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Harrison trying to control but Barnard postures up.
Harrison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnard's back!
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 getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harrison has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Barnard.
Barnard staying busy and making it hard for Harrison to control.
Harrison is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barnard has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Harrison softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Harrison not allowing Barnard to control his hands.
Barnard holding both Harrison 's hands and preventing any damage.
Harrison lands punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison trying to control momentarily.
Barnard is really stuck here.
Harrison scores with punches to the body.
Harrison lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Harrison.
Harrison scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Barnard is looking for a way out.
Harrison trying to control.
Barnard is taking damage to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison working for the choke.
Harrison lands punches and elbows.
Harrison lands punches and elbows.
Harrison is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Barnard!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnard is trapped and Harrison is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Harrison keeps control of the position as Barnard tries to break free.
William Harrison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harrison throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Harrison dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Harrison misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Harrison's guard now.
Barnard trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnard postures up.
Harrison thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Harrison looking for a guillotine here but Barnard defends easily.
Harrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnard trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Harrison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison working a defensive guard here.
Harrison doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Barnard wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.
Harrison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barnard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Harrison trying to hold on to Barnard's head to control him but Barnard postures up.
Harrison punching from the bottom.
Barnard is looking to take a break and control but Harrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnard is looking to advance position but Harrison won't allow it.
Harrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Harrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnard is working away from the top position though.
Barnard trying to mount his opponent but Harrison defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrison manages to get to full guard.
Harrison scores with a nice shot.
Harrison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison being controlled here, momentarily.
Barnard throwing strikes from guard but Harrison blocks nicely.
Barnard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnard wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.
Barnard thows a big elbow that misses.
Harrison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harrison is looking for a triangle but Barnard pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnard trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Harrison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harrison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to William Harrison.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harrison, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Harrison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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150 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Augusto Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fernandes swinging wildly here.
Fernandes throws a series of punches but Fernandez moves out of range.
Fernandes misses with a few strikes there.
Fernandes misses the jab.
Fernandes throws a right and a left that Fernandez avoids nicely.
Fernandes swinging wildly here.
Fernandes fails with a takedown attempt.
Fernandes throws a right and a left that Fernandez avoids nicely.
Fernandes looks gassed!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Fernandes does no damage.
Fernandez tries for a takedown but Fernandes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fernandez fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fernandes sprawls well initially but Fernandez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fernandes tries to get to full guard but Fernandez has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez is working for a kimura but Fernandes is defending it quite comfortably.
Fernandez is looking for a kimura but Fernandes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fernandez to get the leverage.
Fernandes is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Fernandes is defending well.
Fernandes is trying to get back to full guard.
Fernandez is working for a submission of some sort.
Fernandez is working for a kimura but Fernandes is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes is looking to improve his position.
Fernandez seems to be working for a kimura but Fernandes defends the submission attempt.
Fernandes is looking to improve his position.
Fernandes moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fernandes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Fernandes.
Fernandez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fernandes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fernandes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fernandes!
Fernandes just content to control the position.
Fernandes tries to advance to mount but Fernandez instead regains half guard.
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.
Fernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fernandes is looking to advance position but Fernandez won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fernandez dominated that round.
That's time! Fernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fernandes misses with a series of wild punches.
Fernandes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fernandez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fernandez has gone for a leg lock! Fernandes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fernandez's guard.
Fernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fernandez has a closed guard, preventing Fernandes from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fernandes wants to pass the guard but Fernandez is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez working for a triangle but Fernandes defends it easily.
Fernandes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fernandes wants to control from the top but Fernandez keeps moving.
Fernandes working some strikes from top position.
Fernandes passes into half guard.
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.
Fernandez is refusing to be controlled, as Fernandes sits in half guard.
Fernandes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fernandes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fernandes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fernandez looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fernandes passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes trying to control the action but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Fernandez is trying to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fernandes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fernandez counters with a shoot takedown. Fernandes fights it but they end up in guard.
Fernandez pushing down on Fernandes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fernandes tries to get to full guard but Fernandez has control of the leg.
Fernandez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fernandes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fernandez drops back looking for a leg! Fernandes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fernandes manages to kick Fernandez off! Fernandez jumps back into Fernandes's guard.
Fernandes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fernandez!
Fernandes is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Fernandes stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fernandez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fernandes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fernandes trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Fernandes is pushing down on Fernandez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fernandez is fighting to maintain full guard but Fernandes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fernandes is looking to take a break and control but Fernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fernandes is trying to work for a kimura but Fernandez is defending well.
Fernandez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fernandez.
Fernandes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fernandes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fernandes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fernandes advances to half guard.
Fernandes trying to control the action but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Fernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes is trying to control the action in half guard but Fernandez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fernandes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fernandes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fernandes trying to mount his opponent but Fernandez defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fernandes.
Fernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fernandes pulls his head out easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fernandes throws a combination that misses
and Fernandez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fernandes's guard.
Fernandes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fernandez manages to get himself to full guard.
Fernandes is pushing down on Fernandez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fernandez is fighting to maintain full guard but Fernandes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fernandes trying to mount his opponent but Fernandez defends it.
Fernandez has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Fernandes. Oh but Fernandez has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Fernandes goes limp - he's gone! Fernandez jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andy Fernandez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jecht Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Paulson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulson has chosen Pantera - Cowboys from Hell as his entrance music. Robert Paulson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
3 - 0 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jecht Sin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Robert Paulson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sin tries for a takedown but Paulson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paulson leaves Sin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paulson connects with a body shot.
Sin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jecht Sin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sin tries to move into range but Paulson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paulson but Paulson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sin is defended easily by Paulson.
Sin shoots for a takedown but Paulson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sin is defended easily by Paulson.
Paulson lands with a straight right. Sin didn't see that one coming.
Sin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paulson to score with a decent uppercut.
Sin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paulson's waist but Paulson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sin off to one side.
Paulson lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Paulson as Sin shoots in.
Sin is breathing heavily.
Paulson misses with a wild combination.
Paulson lands a jab.
Sin tries to keep at a distance but Paulson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paulson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paulson breaks the clinch.
Paulson lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Sin can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Paulson and Sin drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Paulson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Paulson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Novagrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alexander Novagrad has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Novagrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Chapman!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chapman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Novagrad wants to get back to his feet but Chapman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chapman advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novagrad is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Novagrad scores with the left hand. Chapman knows he should have avoided that one.
Chapman scoring well with a low kick there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chapman takes the fight into the clinch.
Chapman tries a body shot but Novagrad blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Novagrad's efforts to push away.
Chapman has a couple of punches blocked by Novagrad.
Chapman pulls guard successfully.
Chapman has a closed guard, preventing Novagrad from standing up.
Chapman is pulling down on Novagrad's head to control his posture.
Chapman working a defensive guard here.
Novagrad tries to stand but Chapman is controlling from the bottom.
Novagrad stopping the sweep attempt from Chapman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chapman has a closed guard, preventing Novagrad from standing up.
Novagrad wants to stand and escape but instead Chapman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Novagrad wants to stand but Chapman is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chapman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Novagrad sprawls well initially but Chapman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chapman is trying to control the action in half guard but Novagrad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chapman not doing much here.
Novagrad is trying to stand.
Novagrad manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chapman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novagrad throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chapman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chapman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chapman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chapman misses with a body punch.
Chapman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Novagrad is trying to break free.
Chapman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Novagrad prevents it.
Chapman is stalling here.
Novagrad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chapman has him pressed against the cage.
Chapman jumps guard but Novagrad stands there with Chapman around his waist. Chapman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
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.
Chapman pulls guard effortlessly.
Chapman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Novagrad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Novagrad wants to stand but Chapman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chapman is working an open guard so Novagrad takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Novagrad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chapman.
Chapman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Novagrad misses the target.
Alexander Novagrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novagrad thows a body shot but no joy.
Novagrad cracks Chapman with an open hand slap.
Novagrad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander Novagrad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chapman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Novagrad!
Novagrad tries to buck Chapman off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Chapman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Novagrad.
It looks like Chris Chapman has been cut.
Chapman moves into the clinch successfully.
Chapman has Novagrad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Novagrad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chapman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Novagrad working hard to break the clinch.
Novagrad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chapman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Novagrad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chapman tries to pull guard but Novagrad won't allow it.
Alexander Novagrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Chapman.
Chapman can't find room to land a body shot as Novagrad controls the action.
Novagrad is pressed up against the cage. Chapman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Novagrad down to the mat. Novagrad avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Novagrad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chapman.
Novagrad misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander Novagrad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Chapman with that takedown attempt.
Novagrad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chapman is defended easily by Novagrad.
A decent looking cross lands there for Novagrad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novagrad drops Chapman with a beautiful combination! Chapman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Novagrad is looking for the KO!
Chapman is rocked!
Chapman shoots in for a takedown but Novagrad shows good takedown defense.
Chapman is still on wobbly legs! Can Novagrad finish him?
Novagrad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chapman is breathing heavily.
Novagrad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Novagrad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Novagrad lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Chapman falls backwards - clearly groggy! Novagrad dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Novagrad!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Collins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Brophy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brophy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Collins coming out on top.
Collins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Sean Brophy has been cut.
Brophy keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Collins, as that shot connected.
Brophy works the jab nicely.
It looks like Robbie Collins has been cut.
Robbie Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Collins looks for the body kick but Brophy saw that one coming.
Collins works Brophy's body with a nice hook.
Collins looks to land a right hand but Brophy moved out of range.
Brophy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brophy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brophy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins thuds a left hand into Brophy's body.
Collins misses with a double jab.
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Brophy pushes him off.
Brophy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins misses with a wild combination.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch but Brophy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brophy.
Collins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Collins throws a combination that misses
and Brophy counters with an inside leg kick.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Collins wants to clinch
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Brophy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands with a cross.
A clash of legs there as Collins blocks the low kick.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Collins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Brophy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Collins doesn't seem phased though.
Brophy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins darts in trying to clinch
letting Brophy counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Brophy.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brophy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Collins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brophy swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.
A chopping leg kick lands by Collins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Collins's head backwards.
Brophy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Collins throws a series of punches but Brophy moves out of range.
Collins misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Brophy swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Collins misses
and Brophy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Collins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brophy.
Brophy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Collins.
Collins thows a body shot but no joy.
Collins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brophy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Brophy duly obliges.
Brophy staying out of range there.
Brophy misses with a jab to the body
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
Collins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brophy counters with a series of strikes. Collins will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Collins closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brophy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Collins wants to clinch
and Brophy counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Brophy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brophy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Collins backs up against the cage.
A big right from Brophy misses.
Brophy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brophy scores with a hook to the body. Collins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brophy lands with a nice body punch.
Collins misses with a looping right.
Collins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brophy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robbie Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brophy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brophy throws a combination. Collins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brophy misses with an attempted mid kick.
A combination from Brophy does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brophy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brophy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Collins thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brophy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Collins.
Brophy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Collins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Collins wants to break free but Brophy has control.
Brophy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Brophy misses.
Collins thows a body shot but no joy.
Brophy throws a hook but Collins blocks it.
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.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brophy.
Brophy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Brophy coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brophy. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins throws a series of punches but Brophy avoids them all with ease.
Sean Brophy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brophy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brophy throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
Collins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collins misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brophy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brophy scores with a jab to the head.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brophy misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Collins misses
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brophy moves out of range of the strikes.
Collins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to de liver by Collins. Beautiful body shot.
Collins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brophy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Brophy.
Collins misses the body punch
and Brophy counters with a two punch combo.
Brophy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy lands a nice shot to the body.
Collins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brophy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot by Brophy.
Collins tries to clinch
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brophy lands an overhand right.
Collins clinches but Brophy breaks the clinch
letting Brophy counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brophy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brophy throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
Brophy thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Brophy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brophy moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Brophy finds it's way through Collins's defenses.
Collins misses with a hook to the body
and Brophy counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Collins. That snapped Brophy's head back.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Brophy throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Brophy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins scores with a nice right hand.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Brophy.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Brophy ducks down to avoid it.
Collins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Collins lands a with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Collins takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins closes the distance but Brophy moves to the side
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Brophy.
A shot to the body from Collins misses
and Brophy counters with a left and a right that stings Collins.
Jab, jab by Collins - just one landing.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brophy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Brophy duly obliges.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins throws a right hand that Brophy ducks under and follows up with a left that Brophy also avoids with ease.
A big left from Collins misses.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Collins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brophy in his tracks.
Brophy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Collins misses with a combination
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand.
Brophy lands a right hook to the body.
Collins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brophy. Brophy obviously looking to wear him down.
Collins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brophy misses with a two punch combination.
Brophy looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brophy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Collins on the side of the head.
Collins takes one to the side of the head.
Brophy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collins tries to clinch up
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Brophy.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brophy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Collins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Some wild striking there from Brophy.
Brophy misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins digs a good body shot into Brophy's ribs.
Brophy throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
Collins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brophy looks to land a body kick but Collins moved away.
Collins cracks the inside of Brophy's front leg.
Brophy throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Brophy as he checks the leg kick.
Collins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brophy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Collins.
Collins looks to clinch
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
Collins tries to clinch
and Brophy counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Brophy really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Collins looks to clinch
and Brophy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Collins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Collins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brophy to score with a decent uppercut.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brophy.
Brophy looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Brophy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Collins wants to clinch up but Brophy keeps it at a distance.
Collins clinches but Brophy breaks the clinch
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Collins finds it's way round the side to connect with Brophy's head.
Collins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brophy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brophy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Collins to score with a decent uppercut.
Brophy dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Brophy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brophy scores with a jab to the body.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Brophy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brophy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brophy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decent striking displayed by Collins there.
Brophy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Collins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brophy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Collins misses the body punch
and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brophy misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice combination there by Collins.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
Brophy walks into a left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brophy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brophy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brophy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Collins checks a leg kick.
Collins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brophy on the side of the head.
Collins wants to clinch.
Collins lands with a straight right. Brophy didn't see that one coming.
Brophy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Brophy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brophy counters with a one-two to the body.
Collins takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Brophy misses its intended target.
Brophy throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Collins tries to clinch
and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brophy misses with a few strikes there.
Collins tries to clinch up but Brophy circles away and keeps his distance.
Brophy 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 - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brophy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Collins tries to clinch
and Brophy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Collins thinking.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Brophy dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Collins throws a leg kick
and Brophy counters with a series of strikes. Collins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Collins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brophy misses with a two punch combination.
Collins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brophy counters with a two punch combo.
Collins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Collins throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Collins.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brophy avoids the body shot from Collins.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy walks into a left hand.
Brophy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Brophy does no damage.
Brophy keeps the fight on the outside.
Collins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Collins tries to clinch but Brophy moves away
letting Brophy counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brophy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Brophy misses
and Collins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brophy counters with a head kick.
Brophy keeps the fight on the outside.
Collins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brophy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Collins blocks the leg kick.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Brophy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Collins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Collins feints and then cracks Brophy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brophy down.
Collins checks the leg kick.
Brophy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Collins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brophy misses with a combination
and Collins counters with a left to the body.
Collins's corner calls for a 1-2. Collins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
Collins closes the distance but Brophy moves to the side
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brophy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Collins. Collins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Collins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brophy thuds a left hand into Collins's body.
A shot to the body from Collins misses
and Brophy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brophy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Collins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sean Brophy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brophy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brophy dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brophy. Collins shrugs it off though.
A jab from Brophy does it's job there.
Collins misses with a body punch
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collins misses with a combination
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Brophy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Collins doesn't seem phased though.
Brophy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Robbie Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Collins tries to clinch up
and Brophy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Collins thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Brophy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brophy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 44:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Brophy!
Sean Brophy is the new welterweight champion!
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