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Bloodsport 81: Rapid Fire PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gray Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Starkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - Aint No Sunshine. Starkey comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cock Sparrer - England Belongs To Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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134 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
Very confident |
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gray Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, George Starkey!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starkey misses with a left hand
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Starkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Starkey closes the distance and pushes Davis back into the cage.
Davis fails to pull guard.
Starkey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
George Starkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starkey scores with a head kick.
Starkey throws a combination that misses
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Starkey scores with a head kick. Davis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Starkey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starkey won't allow Davis to pass to mount.
Starkey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Starkey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davis.
Davis works his way into full mount!
Davis looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Starkey is looking to escape.
Starkey is in a horrible position here. Davis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis tries to control but Starkey wriggling away.
Starkey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Starkey is trying to stand.
Starkey defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Davis.
Davis working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to finish this one by submission but Starkey is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Davis.
Davis wants to take his opponent's back but Starkey doesn't allow it.
Starkey is trying to stand up.
Starkey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Starkey has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Starkey is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Starkey wants to escape the position.
Davis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Davis has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Starkey has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Davis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Starkey is trying to get back to his feet but Davis has full control of the position and if anything, Starkey has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Starkey looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Starkey tries to roll but Davis sticks to his back.
Will Davis go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Starkey wants to get back to his feet.
Davis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Davis has the hooks in. Starkey is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Starkey staying busy and making it hard for Davis to control.
Davis doesn't have the hooks in and Starkey manages to turn into his guard.
Davis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Starkey puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Davis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Starkey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis shoots for a takedown but Starkey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Starkey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Starkey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Starkey stops Davis from passing to mount.
Starkey wants to control but Davis postures up.
Starkey prevents Davis from moving into mount.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Starkey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Starkey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starkey keeps working.
Starkey won't allow Davis to pass to mount.
Starkey is trying to stand up here but Davis is controlling him well.
Davis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Starkey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Starkey looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Davis has picked Starkey up and slammed him! Starkey can't keep hold of the triangle and Davis manages to pass to side control!
Starkey is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Davis is controlling him well.
Starkey is breathing heavily.
Davis scores with punches from side control.
Davis wants to control but Starkey is keeping him busy.
Davis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Starkey's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starkey is pushing Davis's head away, looking to escape. Davis manages to hold on to the position though.
Starkey gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Starkey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Davis wants to take Starkey's back here but Starkey is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Davis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Starkey is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
Davis controlling from mount.
Davis looking for a guillotine from mount but Starkey is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Starkey is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Davis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Starkey can't escape the position.
Starkey is trying to stand.
Davis tries to control but Starkey wriggling away.
Davis is trying to control here but Starkey has managed to regain half guard.
Davis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Davis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Starkey is trying to stand up here but Davis is controlling him well.
Starkey is not content to let Davis control the position.
Davis wants to advance to full mount but Starkey doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Starkey looking to control.
Davis wants to control from the top but Starkey keeps moving.
Davis passes into half guard.
Davis working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Starkey's thigh. Starkey counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Starkey is looking to stand up but Davis isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Davis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Starkey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davis counters with a takedown into side control.
Davis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Starkey's legs.
Starkey wants to get back to his feet.
Starkey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davis controls the position.
Starkey gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Starkey is looking to escape.
Starkey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis forces the positional change into back control.
Davis trying to control.
Davis throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Davis tries to get the hooks in deep but Starkey pushed the leg off.
Starkey is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Davis tightening his grip on Starkey, looking for the choke.
Starkey holding both Davis 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking for the choke from the back.
Starkey is really stuck here.
Will Davis go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Davis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Davis biding his time, controlling Starkey.
Davis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Starkey defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starkey is trying to stand back up.
Davis scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Starkey is looking for a way out.
Starkey defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Davis's arms.
Starkey wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davis has his opponent's back but Starkey is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Davis.
Starkey throws an off balance right hand
and Davis counters with a single leg into guard. Starkey didn't expect that.
Gray Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis trying to control but Starkey is working from the bottom.
Starkey is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
George Starkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis wants to control from the top but Starkey keeps moving.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starkey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davis, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Gray Davis!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Gray Davis!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Gray Davis!
Gray Davis wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dell Trotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sandstorm kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dell Trotter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Julian Gomez's chin.
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165 lbs
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164 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Dell Trotter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez tries to clinch but Trotter moves away
and Trotter counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gomez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gomez throws a combination that misses
and Trotter counters with a series of strikes. Gomez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trotter throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Gomez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trotter counters with a nice uppercut.
Gomez closes the distance but Trotter moves to the side
and Trotter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trotter misses with a double jab
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trotter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomez.
Trotter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trotter misses with a straight right.
Gomez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trotter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Trotter misses.
Trotter misses with a right hand
and Gomez counters with a good, hard body kick but Trotter shrugs it off.
Gomez tried to score with a low kick but Trotter checks it.
Gomez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trotter counters with a nice body shot.
Julian Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trotter.
Trotter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gomez throws a lazy uppercut
and Trotter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gomez looks for the body kick but Trotter saw that one coming.
Trotter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trotter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Trotter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Trotter lands with a hook. Gomez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Trotter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter looks to land a left hand but Gomez moved out of range nicely.
Gomez looks for the body kick but Trotter saw that one coming.
Gomez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gomez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trotter counters with a straight right hand.
Dell Trotter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez throws a right hand that misses
and Trotter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gomez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trotter.
Gomez throws a poor cross that misses
letting Trotter counter with a right hand.
Gomez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Trotter backs up against the cage.
Gomez misses with a body shot
enabling Trotter to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trotter.
Gomez tries to clinch
and Trotter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gomez thinking.
Trotter scores with a hook.
Trotter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomez.
Trotter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
Gomez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Trotter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trotter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomez slips a jab from Trotter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dell Trotter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Trotter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Trotter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomez.
Gomez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trotter.
Trotter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trotter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gomez back to the cage. Trotter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gomez looks to score with a jab to the body but Trotter is just out of range.
Gomez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trotter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gomez misses with a body punch
and Trotter counters with a nice body shot.
Trotter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Trotter duly obliges.
Trotter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter lands a right hook to the body.
Gomez misses with a hook
and Trotter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trotter counters with a two punch combo.
Nice shot by Trotter.
Gomez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gomez tries to land a leg kick but Trotter saw it coming and moves away.
Gomez looks to clinch
and Trotter counters with a series of strikes. Gomez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gomez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gomez is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez lands with a nice combination. Trotter backs away looking to recover.
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can Trotter finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trotter lands a jab-cross combination.
Trotter throws a monster overhand right that drops Gomez! Trotter follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dell Trotter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Textmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daley has chosen Fuck u right back as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
12 - 12 - 1 |
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220 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Textmark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Daley!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Textmark shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Textmark was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Daley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Textmark working for a submission but Daley is keeping him at bay.
Daley is trying to escape the mount.
Daley wants to control but Textmark is having none of it.
Daley regains half guard.
Daley wants to get back to full guard.
Daley won't allow Textmark to pass to mount.
Textmark is keen to just control but Daley is a slippery customer.
Daley is looking to escape.
Textmark trying to control the action but Daley is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley pushes Textmark off looking to stand but Textmark dives back in and keeps control.
Daley tries to roll over but Textmark keeps him under control.
Daley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Textmark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daley is looking to escape.
Textmark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Textmark is working hard here to advance position.
Textmark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Textmark passes to side control.
Daley gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daley is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Textmark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Daley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Daley is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Textmark has control of Daley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Daley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Textmark is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Daley can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Textmark is working for a guillotine from mount but Daley frees his head quite easily.
Daley is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Textmark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daley is looking to escape.
Daley slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Textmark wants to control but Daley is keeping him busy.
Textmark looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Daley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Textmark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daley kicks off Textmark and gets to his feet.
Daley thows a body shot but no joy.
Textmark shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Textmark was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Daley is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley avoids a series of strikes thrown by Textmark.
Textmark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Daley is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Textmark scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Daley?
Daley wants to try and get back to his feet.
Daley is trying to reverse the position but instead Textmark has taken his back - oops!
Textmark has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Daley has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Textmark is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Daley is defending well though. Textmark let's go of the attempt for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Textmark is breathing heavily.
Daley tries to roll but Textmark sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Textmark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Textmark shoots in for a double leg but Daley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daley.
Textmark misses with a hook. Daley ducked under it nicely.
Textmark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daley thows a leg kick but Textmark checks it
and Textmark counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Justin Textmark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daley wants to get back to his feet.
Daley is refusing to be controlled, as Textmark sits in half guard.
Daley is trying to stand up here but Textmark is controlling him well.
Daley kicks Textmark off and gets back to his feet.
Daley misses with a body shot.
Textmark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Textmark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Textmark has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Textmark tries to clinch but Daley is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley misses with a wild body shot.
Daley throws out a powerful jab.
Textmark moves into range and clinches up with Daley.
Textmark drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good shot there by Daley.
A head kick from Daley lands but Textmark takes it in his stride.
It looks like Justin Textmark has been cut.
Textmark rushes Daley and presses him up against the cage.
Daley breaks the clinch.
Daley throws a shot from downtown. Textmark moves away and avoids it.
Textmark misses with a right hand
and Textmark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daley throws a right hand that Textmark ducks under and follows up with a left that Textmark also avoids with ease.
Textmark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Textmark tries to clinch there but Daley circles away.
Textmark wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daley. Textmark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Textmark is looking to clinch but Daley is avoiding it.
Textmark gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daley is trying to get back to full guard.
Textmark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Textmark.
Daley tries to get to full guard but Textmark has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley pushes Textmark off but Textmark dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Textmark stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Textmark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Textmark tries to clinch but Daley is having none of it.
Textmark moves to clinch but Daley breaks away
enabling Daley to counter with a crisp jab.
Daley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Textmark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Daley misses the target.
Textmark ducks under a wild hook from Daley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Textmark shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Textmark was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Daley reaches up to try and control the position but Textmark seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Daley rolls and tries to escape and now Textmark has his back!
Daley staying busy and making it hard for Textmark to control.
Textmark is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Daley manages to reverse the position and now he's in Textmark's guard. Nice work there by Daley.
Daley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Textmark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daley is aware though and is defending well.
Daley wants to stand but Textmark is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Textmark will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Daley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Justin Textmark's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Textmark misses with a takedown
and Daley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daley scores with a shot to the body.
Daley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daley misses with a straight right.
Daley throws a leg kick which misses Textmark's front leg but catches the back leg as Textmark tries to avoid it.
Textmark tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Textmark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab lands there for Daley.
Textmark moves out of range of the leg kick from Daley.
Daley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daley looks for the body kick but Textmark saw that one coming.
Daley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daley cracks Textmark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daley misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley lands a slapping body shot.
Daley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Textmark at a distance.
Textmark has a takedown stuffed.
Daley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sean Daley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daley jabs Textmark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Textmark defending well as Daley loads up on a big left hand.
Daley cracks the inside of Textmark's front leg.
Daley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Textmark tries to move into range but Daley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Daley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Daley. That snapped Textmark's head back.
Daley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Textmark. That did some damage!
Textmark tries to clinch up.
Daley misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley thumps Textmark with a low kick.
Textmark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Textmark takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Daley tries a head kick but it misses.
Textmark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Daley!
Daley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Textmark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daley cracks Textmark with a right hand to the side of the head.
Textmark slips under a jab from Daley.
Daley scores with a jab to the head.
Daley lands a jab to Textmark's midsection.
Daley connects with a nice looking jab.
Textmark is rocked!
Justin Textmark's cut is getting worse.
A big left from Daley misses.
Daley scores with a nice strike.
Daley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Textmark tries to keep at a distance but Daley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Daley breaks from the clinch.
Daley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oh Textmark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Textmark seems to have got his legs back now.
Daley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Textmark has time to react.
A combination from Daley does no damage.
Daley sizes up Textmark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Textmark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daley throws a series of punches but Textmark moves out of range.
Daley lands a right hook to the body.
Textmark ducks right into an uppercut from Daley.
Daley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sean Daley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Textmark has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Daley.
Daley lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Textmark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Daley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daley swinging wildly here.
Daley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Textmark.
Daley throws an overhand right that lands on Textmark's shoulder, as Textmark tries to avoid the shot.
Textmark needs to keep his hands up - Daley had a free shot at his head there.
Daley misses the shot to the body.
Justin Textmark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Textmark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Daley moves away from the strike by Textmark.
Textmark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daley momentarily.
Textmark moves away from the strike by Daley.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Textmark was well out of range. Poor timing from Daley.
Textmark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Textmark moves to clinch but Daley breaks away
and Daley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Daley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daley 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Sean Daley!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Sean Daley!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Sean Daley!
Sean Daley wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem - Mosh. Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
197 lbs
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197 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Coleman looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Coleman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coleman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now.
Coleman wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Coleman.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Coleman punching from the bottom.
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.
Coleman trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Coleman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to take a breather but Coleman is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oscar Jones.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Coleman fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones throws a strike but Coleman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman stops Jones from standing up.
Coleman throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Coleman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coleman avoid being mounted?
Coleman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oscar Jones will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coleman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Coleman wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Coleman avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Coleman trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones wants to control but Coleman is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Coleman punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Coleman landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Coleman wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Coleman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Coleman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jones is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jones and Coleman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Coleman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman advances nicely into full mount.
Jones can't escape the position.
Coleman unloads with some shots from mount but Jones bucks and avoids them well.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Coleman unloading with bombs!
Coleman goes for an armbar but Jones turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jones.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Coleman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Coleman!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Coleman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
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.
Jones is in close to Coleman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Coleman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Coleman shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Coleman's guard now.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Coleman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Coleman!
Coleman won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Coleman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Tito Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Coleman counters with a nice body kick.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Coleman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
Coleman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
Coleman trying to remain calm as Jones controls from the top position.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Coleman denies him.
Jones wants to control but Coleman is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Coleman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Coleman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coleman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Coleman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Coleman's temple.
Jones stalling.
Coleman tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Coleman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oscar Jones.
I think Jones 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 James Glass scores the fight for Tito Coleman!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Tito Coleman!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Tito Coleman!
Tito Coleman wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cross David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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27
245 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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250 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Cross David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Swain!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Swain sprawls well initially but David persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
David trying to control from Swain's half guard. Swain has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Swain keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
David postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
David stands up over Swain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Swain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
David pushes down on Swain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
David throwing shots but Swain is blocking nicely.
David is looking to pass Swain's guard but actually Swain recovers to full guard.
David postures up and lands a big shot to Swain's brow.
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.
David looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David is looking to work some ground and pound but Swain has wrist control.
David wants to control from the top but Swain keeps moving.
David throws a strike but Swain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
David looking to control.
Swain postures up in David's guard and throws a big left but David blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David looking for a sweep. Not yet David, not yet.
Swain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swain cracks David with a solid left hand.
David working a defensive guard here.
Swain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
David trying to control the position here.
David avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swain has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing David to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Swain is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - David pulls down on the head and he's put Swain to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cross David!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Baskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baskov has chosen Nikolay Baskov - You are far from me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. James Green has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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260 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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239 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, James Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolay Baskov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green tries to clinch up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baskov checks a leg kick.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Baskov's shoulder, as Baskov tries to avoid the shot.
Green is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baskov scores with a kick to the body.
Baskov throws a hook but Green blocks it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Green crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baskov - the referee stops the clock and Green gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baskov. Green manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Green throws a hook but Baskov avoids it easily.
Baskov misses with a looping right.
Green is looking to clinch.
Baskov swings widly with a right hand
and Green counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baskov looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Baskov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baskov wants to get back to his feet but Green is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baskov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baskov is on top in guard.
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baskov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baskov looking to pass the guard.
Baskov slips nicely into half guard.
Green is pressing down on Baskov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Green working for a triangle but Baskov defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baskov stands up and waves to Green to follow him.
Baskov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Green closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baskov did well to prevent Green getting side control.
Baskov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Green is pushing down on Baskov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baskov is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baskov pushes Green off looking to stand but Green dives back in and keeps control.
Baskov tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Green has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baskov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green has control of Baskov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Baskov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Baskov is looking to get to half guard.
Green gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Baskov closes the distance but Green moves to the side
and Green counters with a nice body shot.
Baskov drops his hands momentarily and Green takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baskov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Green counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baskov won't be happy with that.
Baskov is pushing Green's head away, looking to escape. Green manages to hold on to the position though.
Green advances to mount.
Green is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Baskov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Baskov shrugs it off.
Baskov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Green.
Baskov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Green putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Green fails to advance to Baskov's back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baskov tries to buck Green off but he can't manage it.
Green avoids the attempt from Baskov to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baskov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Green dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Baskov throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Baskov fails with the takedown
and Green counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Green bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Baskov wants to control but Green postures up.
Green has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Green looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Green works his way to his opponent's back.
Baskov wants to get back to his feet.
Green wants to control but Baskov manages to buck him off and is now in Green's guard! Nice work there by Baskov!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green 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.
Green controls Baskov momentarily but Baskov frees himself.
Baskov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baskov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baskov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nikolay Baskov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Baskov misses with a head kick.
Baskov tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Baskov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Baskov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Green counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Green is pressing down on Baskov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baskov is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baskov is trying to get back to full guard.
Green is looking for a kimura here.
Baskov is trying to get back to full guard.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Baskov defends it.
Baskov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Green trying to pass the guard but Baskov defending well.
Green is trying to work for a kimura but Baskov is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baskov gets back to full guard.
Green will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Green wants to pass the guard but Baskov is keeping the position.
Green trying to move into half guard but instead Baskov has managed to sweep!
James Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baskov stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Baskov drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Baskov off! Baskov jumps back into Green's guard.
Baskov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Green working for a triangle but Baskov defends it easily.
Baskov gets to his feet. Green looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Green moves out of range as Baskov strikes.
Baskov misses with a right hand
and Green counters with a thumping low kick.
Green misses the jab.
Baskov needs to keep his hands up - Green had a free shot at his head there.
Baskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Baskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baskov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Green counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Green dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Baskov misses with a hook
and Green counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baskov!
Green avoids the attempt from Baskov to control.
Green is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Baskov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Baskov!
Green had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baskov defends it easily.
Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baskov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baskov wants to stand but Green has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Baskov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Green, up you get!
Green swings widly with a right hand
and Baskov counters with a straight right hand.
Baskov wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baskov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Green is looking for a sweep.
Baskov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ground and pound from Baskov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Baskov tries for a kimura but Green is defending well.
Baskov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Green sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Green makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Green.
Green avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baskov throwing strikes but missing.
Green has a closed guard, preventing Baskov from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baskov stands up from Green's guard - Baskov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Green changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baskov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Baskov prevents Green from improving position.
Green wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baskov, who protects the arm well.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baskov keeps working.
Green goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Baskov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Green but great work by Baskov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to regain half guard here but Baskov keeps moving and retains side control.
Baskov stands up.
Baskov throws a right and a left that Green avoids nicely.
Baskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baskov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Baskov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Green counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Baskov misses with a series of wild punches.
Baskov throws a right hand that misses
and Green counters with a left and a right that stings Baskov.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baskov fails to pull guard.
Baskov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Green jabs at Baskov's body.
Baskov lands a two punch combo.
Baskov throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Green misses.
Baskov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Green manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Baskov thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baskov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baskov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolay Baskov.
I think Green 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for James Green!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for James Green!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for James Green!
James Green wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Graham Polliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Stglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stglitz has chosen Feuer frei! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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29
168 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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23
155 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Polliver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Stglitz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polliver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stglitz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stglitz throws a big shot that misses.
Stglitz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Polliver clobbers Stglitz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Polliver lands a slapping body shot.
Graham Polliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stglitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Polliver throws out the jab.
Polliver is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stglitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Stglitz misses the target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Polliver landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stglitz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stglitz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Polliver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stglitz.
Polliver connects with an inside leg kick.
Stglitz looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stglitz misses with an uppercut
and Polliver counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Stglitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stglitz throws the left hand but Polliver avoids the punch easily.
Stglitz tries to keep at a distance but Polliver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stglitz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Polliver has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Polliver manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Stglitz misses.
Stglitz swings for the body but Polliver moves out of range.
Polliver throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stglitz on the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stglitz.
Polliver wants to slow Stglitz down by chopping away at his legs.
Polliver connects with a leg kick. Stglitz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stglitz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stglitz misses with a double jab.
Polliver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Polliver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Polliver lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Polliver.
Stglitz cracks Polliver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polliver blocks a jab.
Stglitz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stglitz blocks a head kick by Polliver.
Polliver moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stglitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Polliver throws a hook to the side of Stglitz's head but Stglitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stglitz throws a hook but Polliver blocks it.
Stglitz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polliver shoots in looking for a takedown. Stglitz tries to sprawl out of it but Polliver keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stglitz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Good standup being displayed there by Stglitz as he connects with a hook.
No joy there for Polliver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stglitz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stglitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Polliver counters with a three punch combo that has Stglitz backing up. Stglitz nods at Polliver to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stglitz cracks Polliver with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Stglitz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stglitz.
Stglitz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stglitz moves into the clinch.
Stglitz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stglitz.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Polliver.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Polliver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polliver closes the distance and clinches up with Stglitz, looking for a takedown. Polliver pushes Stglitz against the cage but Stglitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Polliver takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Polliver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stglitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Stglitz.
Stglitz takes the fight into the clinch.
Stglitz has Polliver pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Polliver manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Polliver tries a body shot but Stglitz blocks it.
Stglitz is looking to break free of the clinch but Polliver has double underhooks.
Stglitz is looking to break free of the clinch but Polliver has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polliver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stglitz's elbow.
Polliver looking for a takedown.
Polliver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Polliver misses with a knee strike.
Stglitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polliver closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Polliver wants to clinch up but Stglitz keeps it at a distance.
Polliver misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Stglitz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stglitz.
Stglitz shoots in and drives through. Polliver sprawls well.
A big right from Polliver misses.
Stglitz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polliver dives in and grabs Stglitz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stglitz pushes down on Polliver's head and hops out.
Stglitz lands a nice shot that snaps Polliver's head back.
Stglitz shoots in for a takedown but Polliver shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stglitz wants to land a leg kick but Polliver is out of range.
Stglitz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Polliver dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stglitz tries to work over Polliver's front leg with a kick but Polliver checks it.
Polliver misses with a hook
and Stglitz counters with an outside leg kick.
Polliver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stglitz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Graham Polliver is winning the standup battle so far.
Stglitz has a takedown stuffed.
Stglitz swinging wildly here.
Polliver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stglitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Stglitz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Polliver gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stglitz counters with a nice uppercut.
Polliver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stglitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Polliver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stglitz avoids the head kick by Polliver.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polliver is looking to clinch.
Polliver looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donk. Stglitz catches Polliver right on the button with a cross.
Polliver pushes Stglitz up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz prevents a body shot from Polliver.
Stglitz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Polliver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Polliver looks to throw the jab but Stglitz is out of range.
Polliver ducks under a wild hook from Stglitz.
Polliver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Polliver throws a right and a left that Stglitz avoids nicely.
Polliver throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stglitz.
A head kick misses from Polliver.
Stglitz defending well as Polliver loads up on a big left hand.
Graham Polliver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polliver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stglitz to score with a decent uppercut.
Stglitz cracks Polliver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stglitz shoots in and gets a takedown into Polliver's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Polliver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stglitz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Polliver's head.
Stglitz is looking to stand up but Polliver won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polliver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Polliver is working an open guard so Stglitz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Polliver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Polliver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Polliver wants it to stay on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Stglitz there.
Polliver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Polliver takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stglitz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Polliver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polliver throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stglitz.
Polliver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stglitz lands with an uppercut that bounces Polliver off the cage and back into rage.
Stglitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Polliver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver misses with a low kick.
Stglitz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stglitz clinches up against the cage.
Stglitz working hard to break the clinch.
Stglitz is trying to break free.
Stglitz lands a nice shot to the body.
Stglitz tries to circle away but Polliver has him pinned against the cage.
Polliver keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stglitz's efforts to push away.
A short right from Polliver.
Polliver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Polliver shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stglitz as he avoids it easily.
Polliver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stglitz's corner calls for a 1-2. Stglitz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stglitz is looking to land body kicks.
Polliver gets tackled into the cage by Stglitz. Stglitz maintains the clinch.
Stglitz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polliver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stglitz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stglitz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Polliver on the side of the head.
Stglitz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stglitz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stglitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Graham Polliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Stglitz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Polliver. Stglitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Polliver takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stglitz lands a jab to the nose.
Stglitz scores with a sloppy right hand. Polliver should have avoided that one.
Polliver takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Polliver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Polliver shoots in for a takedown but Stglitz shows good takedown defense.
Polliver thows a body shot but no joy.
Stglitz sizes up Polliver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Stglitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Stglitz.
Stglitz has closed the distance and engaged Polliver in a clinch.
Stglitz breaks from the clinch.
Polliver fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Stglitz does it's job there.
A bone on bone clash there as Polliver blocks the leg kick.
Polliver wants to clinch.
Stglitz looks to land a left hand but Polliver moved out of range nicely.
Polliver closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Polliver missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stglitz tries to get to full guard but Polliver has control of the leg.
Polliver trying to control from Stglitz's half guard. Stglitz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Polliver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polliver drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stglitz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stglitz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stglitz!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stglitz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Stglitz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Polliver but Polliver pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice jab there from Stglitz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Polliver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stglitz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Polliver fails with a takedown attempt.
Polliver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stglitz connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polliver ducks under a wild hook from Stglitz.
Stglitz looks to throw the jab but Polliver is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stglitz.
Polliver misses with a straight left.
Polliver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Polliver moves away from the strike by Stglitz.
Stglitz connects with a solid leg kick.
Polliver falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stglitz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Polliver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Polliver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Polliver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stglitz.
Stglitz scores with a nice strike.
Stglitz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Polliver. That did some damage!
Stglitz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stglitz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Polliver. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Polliver moves forwards but Stglitz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stglitz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stglitz trying to control from half guard but Polliver is working away.
Polliver is defending against the submission attempts here by Stglitz.
Stglitz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Polliver trying to control but Stglitz postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz wants to get back to his feet.
Stglitz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Polliver tries to roll over but Stglitz keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Stglitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stglitz 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Hugo Stglitz!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Hugo Stglitz!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Hugo Stglitz!
Hugo Stglitz wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Funktastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Whitehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Whitehead has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mr Funktastic's chin.
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170 lbs
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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
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Funktastic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Whitehead!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitehead throws a hook but Funktastic blocks it.
Funktastic misses with a lunging right hand
and Whitehead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whitehead misses with a straight left.
Whitehead throws a predictable looking body shot
and Funktastic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Whitehead's guard.
Funktastic forces his way into half guard.
Whitehead is staying active underneath Funktastic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Whitehead is looking for a sweep. Funktastic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Funktastic trying to control the action but Whitehead is working from the bottom.
Funktastic wants to pass to mount but Whitehead is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehead tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Funktastic is looking to advance position but Whitehead won't allow it.
Funktastic is working for a submission of some sort.
Funktastic is trying to work for a kimura but Whitehead is defending well.
Funktastic is looking to advance position but Whitehead won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Funktastic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whitehead defends it well.
Whitehead is looking to control Funktastic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whitehead avoid being mounted?
Whitehead connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Whitehead slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Funktastic tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitehead is retaining full guard.
Funktastic passes into half guard.
Funktastic prevents Whitehead from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic trying to advance position but Whitehead counters by regaining guard.
Funktastic wants to control from the top but Whitehead keeps moving.
Funktastic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funktastic advances to half guard.
Whitehead trying to control but Funktastic postures up.
Funktastic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whitehead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Funktastic.
Funktastic wants to work for an arm triangle but Whitehead is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Whitehead looking for submissions off his back.
Whitehead is refusing to be controlled, as Funktastic sits in half guard.
Funktastic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Whitehead is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Funktastic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Funktastic throws a lazy head kick
and Whitehead counters with a straight right hand.
Funktastic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitehead was well out of range. Poor timing from Funktastic.
Funktastic lands the left hand.
Funktastic throws a lazy uppercut
and Whitehead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Funktastic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Funktastic is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehead working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Funktastic manages to get back to half guard.
Funktastic works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Funktastic is on top in guard.
Funktastic advances position into side control!
Whitehead regains half guard.
Funktastic uses his free foot to push down on Whitehead's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Whitehead.
Funktastic moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Whitehead has worked his arm free - good work by Whitehead!
Whitehead manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Funktastic is looking to pass Whitehead's guard but actually Whitehead recovers to full guard.
Funktastic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Whitehead looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Whitehead looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Whitehead!
Funktastic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Whitehead is putting a hurting on Funktastic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Funktastic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Whitehead connects with a decent elbow.
Whitehead working the head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitehead cracks Funktastic with a big right hand but Funktastic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead landing a few strikes.
Funktastic gets back to half guard.
Funktastic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Funktastic trying to hold on to Whitehead's head to control him but Whitehead postures up.
Whitehead slips a nice elbow through Funktastic's hands, connecting with Funktastic's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitehead is keen to just control but Funktastic is a slippery customer.
Funktastic tries to roll over but Whitehead keeps him under control.
Whitehead thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Funktastic's head.
Whitehead lands with a punch from half guard.
Funktastic is trying to get back to full guard.
Funktastic manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead wants to control from the top but Funktastic keeps moving.
Whitehead passes Funktastic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Whitehead wants to free his trapped foot but Funktastic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Funktastic tries to roll over but Whitehead keeps him under control.
Whitehead thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Whitehead missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Whitehead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whitehead drops an elbow to the side of Funktastic's head.
Whitehead is keen to just control but Funktastic is a slippery customer.
Funktastic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Whitehead's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Whitehead's back!
Whitehead defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Whitehead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Funktastic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Funktastic passes the guard and advances to mount!
Funktastic goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Whitehead is on top in guard.
Mr Funktastic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehead keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Funktastic's head.
Whitehead trying to control but Funktastic is working from the bottom.
Whitehead thows a big elbow that misses.
Whitehead cracks Funktastic with a solid left hand.
Whitehead in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whitehead with a nice head shot there.
Funktastic has his foot on Whitehead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitehead works his way back into a safe position though.
Funktastic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whitehead working some strikes from top position.
Funktastic wants to sweep here but Whitehead controlling him for the moment.
Whitehead trying to control but Funktastic is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Funktastic is on top in guard.
Funktastic tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitehead is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Funktastic's guard.
Whitehead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Funktastic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whitehead manages to get himself to full guard.
Whitehead keeping moving, preventing Funktastic from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Funktastic thows a big elbow that misses.
Whitehead looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Funktastic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Funktastic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Funktastic is looking to advance position but Whitehead won't allow it.
Whitehead is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Funktastic pulls his head out easily.
Funktastic wants to work for an arm triangle but Whitehead is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Whitehead is looking to improve his position.
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.
Funktastic works his way into side control.
Whitehead manages to get back to half guard.
Whitehead slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Funktastic has gone for a leg lock! Whitehead slips out almost immediately though and dives into Funktastic's guard.
Funktastic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funktastic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whitehead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mr Funktastic did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Funktastic thows a body shot but no joy.
Funktastic throws a sloppy body shot
and Whitehead counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Whitehead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitehead fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funktastic loads up on a big right hand but Whitehead slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic thows a body shot but no joy.
Funktastic scores a takedown into full mount!
Funktastic gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Funktastic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Whitehead's guard.
Whitehead 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead trying to keep a closed guard but Funktastic is proving a slippery customer.
Funktastic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitehead is keeping the position for now.
Whitehead looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Funktastic won't allow Whitehead to sweep him here.
Funktastic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitehead is keeping the position for now.
Whitehead preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Funktastic stands and throws Whitehead's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic is trying to get an arm triangle but Whitehead is defending well.
Whitehead prevents Funktastic from moving into mount.
Whitehead gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Funktastic goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Whitehead turns into him and now he's in Funktastic's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Whitehead with a nice head shot there.
Funktastic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whitehead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead trying to control but Funktastic is working from the bottom.
Whitehead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Funktastic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whitehead defends it easily.
Whitehead is in close to Funktastic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Whitehead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Whitehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whitehead lands a couple of elbows.
Whitehead chips away with some ground and pound.
Funktastic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funktastic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whitehead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Funktastic had his way with Craig Whitehead in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Funktastic looks to land a left hand but Whitehead moved out of range nicely.
Whitehead walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Funktastic misses its intended target.
Whitehead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mr Funktastic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic throws a body punch but Whitehead moves out of range.
Funktastic lands with a hook. Whitehead tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Funktastic.
Funktastic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Funktastic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Whitehead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funktastic.
Funktastic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Funktastic.
Funktastic working away.
Funktastic advances nicely into full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Funktastic works his way into side control.
Funktastic tries to advance to mount but Whitehead instead regains half guard.
Whitehead won't allow Funktastic to pass to mount.
Funktastic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Funktastic is trying to work for a kimura but Whitehead is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic wants to pass to mount but Whitehead is defending the position.
Whitehead is trying to get back to full guard.
Funktastic works his way into side control.
Whitehead gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funktastic uses his free foot to push down on Whitehead's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Whitehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Funktastic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Funktastic 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Mr Funktastic!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Mr Funktastic!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Mr Funktastic!
Mr Funktastic wins by unanimous decision!
Mr Funktastic is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Sandman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller's entrance music is On to the Next One. A fine choice. Sandman has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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152 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Sandman!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sandman wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sandman manages to get himself to full guard.
Sandman working a defensive guard here.
Miller wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sandman controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Miller won't allow Sandman to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sandman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Sandman.
Miller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sandman looking to control but Miller passes into half guard.
Miller is trying to control. Sandman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller controlling the action here.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sandman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sandman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miller is really struggling to control Sandman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sandman trying to control from the bottom.
Sandman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller trying to control the action but Sandman is working from the bottom.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Sandman defends it.
Miller works his way into side control.
Miller trying to control the action but Sandman is working from the bottom.
Miller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sandman, who protects the arm well.
Miller throws an elbow but Sandman slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to advance to mount but Sandman denies him.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sandman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sandman is not content to let Miller control the position.
Miller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Miller working away.
Sandman is trying to get back to half guard.
Miller has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sandman is looking to improve his position but Miller isn't that keen on the idea.
Miller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandman is trying to escape the mount.
Sandman is squirming around, avoiding Miller's attempts to control the action.
Miller looking for a guillotine from mount but Sandman is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller tries to control but Sandman wriggling away.
Sandman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Miller looking to control but Sandman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miller breaks from Sandman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Miller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Shawn Sandman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sandman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sandman slips a straight right by Miller.
Sandman lands a jab-cross combination.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miller.
Sandman tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.
Miller wants to control but Sandman is keeping him busy.
Sandman tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Sandman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sandman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Miller is staying active.
Sandman is looking for a sweep.
Sandman regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Miller performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sandman is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sandman avoid being mounted?
Miller wants to pass to mount but Sandman is defending the position.
Miller wants to work for an arm triangle but Sandman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miller tries to pass to full mount but Sandman defends it.
Sandman tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Sandman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miller trying to control the action but Sandman is working from the bottom.
Miller performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sandman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miller wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sandman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sandman looking for a sweep. Not yet Sandman, not yet.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sandman is on top in guard.
Sandman postures up.
Sandman tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Miller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miller 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sandman postures up.
Sandman tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Sandmanis looking to pass into half guard but Miller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Miller is in guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving.
Miller advances to half guard.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sandman is trying to control but can't.
Sandman is trying to get back to full guard.
Sandman is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miller passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sandman!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Miller dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sandman lands with a nice body punch.
Sandman throws a combination. Miller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sandman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sandman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sandman.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Sandman stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandman lands with a right hand.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sandman slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Sandman, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Sandman against the cage but Sandman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sandman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
A shot to the liver by Sandman. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sandman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller fails with the takedown
and Sandman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Sandman lands a jab.
Sandman thuds a left hand into Miller's body.
Sandman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sandman connects with an inside leg kick.
Miller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miller takes one to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sandman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miller shoots in and drives through. Sandman sprawls well.
Miller takes one to the chin there.
Sandman stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sandman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sandman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sandman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sandman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sandman wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Miller is defending against the submission attempts here by Sandman.
Sandman is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sandman wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sandman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Sandman postures up.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Sandman has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sandman pushing down on Miller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sandman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sandman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sandman is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.
Sandman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Miller's thigh. Miller counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sandman manages to get himself to full guard.
Sandman keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sandman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Sandman's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Sandman really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sandman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Sandman shoots in and gets a takedown into Miller's guard.
Sandman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller 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.
Miller is looking for a triangle but Sandman pushes his legs off easily.
Sandman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sandman trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Sandman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miller trying to control the position.
Sandman trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sandman is one step ahead there.
Sandman tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sandman's guard.
Sandman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sandman tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
David Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sandman is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Miller has latched onto it... Big trouble! Miller pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Sandman is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Miller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Miller!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hazan Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali's entrance music is LL Cool J - Mama' Said Knock You Out. A fine choice. The Pitbull has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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183 lbs
19 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hazan Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, John The Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pitbull looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ali!
The Pitbull with a couple of short strikes.
The Pitbull landing strikes from the mount.
The Pitbull putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ali is rocked!
The Pitbull loads up with a big shot that hurts Ali! He's pulled The Pitbull in close but The Pitbull has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Ali survive? More strikes from The Pitbull and Ali is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John The Pitbull!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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