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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Guy Cascarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Anthony Guy Cascarino!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cascarino as he avoids it easily.
Cascarino looks to land a right hand but Bova moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cascarino.
Cascarino scores with a sloppy right hand. Bova should have avoided that one.
Cascarino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bova counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cascarino 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.
Bova drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bova jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bova landing some decent shots from guard.
Cascarino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cascarino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cascarino has momentary wrist control but Bova slips an elbow through the middle.
Bova would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bova postures up in Cascarino's guard and throws a big left but Cascarino blocks it.
Cascarino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cascarino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cascarino keeping full guard, as Bova tries to pass.
Bova pushes down on Cascarino's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cascarino has hold of Bova's hands but Bova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
It looks like Anthony Guy Cascarino has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cascarino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cascarino defending well though.
Bova trying to control from half guard but Cascarino is working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bova wants to control but Cascarino is keeping him busy.
Cascarino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cascarino.
Bova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bova wants to control from the top but Cascarino keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova throwing strikes but missing.
Bova would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cascarino throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bova uses it to pass to side control.
Bova wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cascarino, who protects the arm well.
Cascarino manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bova's best efforts.
Cascarino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bova is working for a kimura but Cascarino is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Bova working Cascarino over with strikes.
Cascarino looking for submissions off his back.
Bova drops an elbow to the side of Cascarino's head.
Cascarino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cascarino moves into full guard.
Cascarino looks gassed!
Bova thows a big elbow that misses.
Bova has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cascarino looking for a guillotine here but Bova defends easily.
Cascarino keeping full guard, as Bova tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Bova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cascarino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bova.
Cascarino throws a low kick, looking for Bova's leg but Bova calmly moves out of range.
Anthony Bova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cascarino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bova somewhat.
Bova shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Bova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cascarino is looking to score with low kicks.
Cascarino throws a body punch but Bova moves out of range.
Bova gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cascarino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bova thinking.
Bova fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cascarino avoids it really well and circles away.
Bova wants to clinch up but Cascarino keeps it at a distance.
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.
Cascarino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cascarino as he avoids it easily.
Cascarino misses with a combination
and Bova counters with a shoot takedown. Cascarino fights it but they end up in guard.
Bova is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cascarino has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bova is looking to defend but Cascarino has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bova! Cascarino pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bova taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Guy Cascarino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bull might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Last Shadow Puppets . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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255 lbs
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273 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
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KO power |
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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
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull clinches up against the ropes.
Bull digs a right hand into Alexandrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexandrov's gas tank.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexandrov controlling the action here for a moment.
Alexandrov is looking to control Bull's arms but Bull gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexandrov has his back to the ropes.
Bull crunches a lovely knee into Alexandrov's ribcage.
Alexandrov looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Bull.
Bull is leaning against Alexandrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bull crunches a lovely knee into Alexandrov's ribcage.
Bull presses Alexandrov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bull landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bull.
Bull breaks from the clinch.
A head kick from Bull lands but Alexandrov takes it in his stride.
It looks like Anton Alexandrov has been cut.
Alexandrov gets caught flat footed, as Bull shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bull advances position into side control!
Bull trying to control the action but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov is trying to improve his position.
Bull wants to control but Alexandrov is keeping him busy.
Bull tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alexandrov's legs.
Bull is looking to take a break and control but Alexandrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexandrov wants to control but Bull postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bull looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alexandrov can't do much from the bottom here.
Bull in side control, throwing shots but Alexandrov defends.
Alexandrov can't do much from the bottom here.
Alexandrov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bull cracks Alexandrov with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull cracks Alexandrov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That has opened up Anton Alexandrov's cut even more.
Bull goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alexandrov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bull but great work by Alexandrov.
Bull manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alexandrov's best efforts.
Alexandrov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bull defends it well.
Alexandrov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alexandrov looking to secure an arm triangle but Bull defends it well.
Alexandrov lands a big shot there that rocks Bull but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov trying to control but Bull is having none of it.
Alexandrov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bull working to try and regain half guard.
Alexandrov working for a guillotine from mount but Bull is in no mood to give up.
Alexandrov tries to control but Bull wriggling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexandrov working for a guillotine from mount but Bull is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Bull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Alexandrov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bull throws a head kick that misses.
Bull misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alexandrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bull throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bull.
Alexandrov is looking for a sweep.
Bull tries to move to mount but Alexandrov blocks the move with his legs.
Alexandrov sneaks back into half guard.
Bull is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexandrov defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alexandrov sees it coming and defends easily.
Bull tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alexandrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bull is stalling here. Alexandrov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bull seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alexandrov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Alexandrov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bull, who protects the arm well.
Alexandrov trying to control the action but Bull is working from the bottom.
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.
Bull manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Alexandrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexandrov is doing well to control the position and prevent Bull from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alexandrov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bull wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov trying to keep a closed guard but Bull is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bull preventing the sweep.
Alexandrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bull.
Alexandrov trying to keep a closed guard but Bull is proving a slippery customer.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Bull from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alexandrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bull counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bull.
Bull is pressed up against the ropes. Alexandrov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bull down to the mat. Bull avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexandrov.
Bull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
Bull changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bull is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alexandrov's half guard.
Bull is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexandrov defends it well.
Bull is taking a breather. Alexandrov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Terry Bull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexandrov tries to get to full guard but Bull has control of the leg.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bull here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bull working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Alexandrov's thigh. Alexandrov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Bull dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Alexandrov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bull fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alexandrov is out of range.
Alexandrov misses with a takedown
and Bull counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alexandrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bull working Alexandrov over with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bull.
Bull breaks from the clinch.
Bull has managed to clinch.
Bull cracks Alexandrov with a nice body shot.
Alexandrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bull pushes Alexandrov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bull.
Alexandrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bull utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alexandrov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hook to the body lands for Bull.
Bull lands a good knee to the midsection. Alexandrov won't want to take too many of those.
Bull putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alexandrov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bull scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bull softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexandrov.
Bull lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bull.
Bull lands a nice knee to the body.
Terry Bull has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bull landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bull is leaning against Alexandrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bull pushes Alexandrov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Bull slowing the pace effectively.
Bull gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bull lands a damaging elbow.
Alexandrov is trying to drag Bull to the mat but Bull just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Bull lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alexandrov as Bull tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from Bull.
A right hand to the body from Bull.
Bull lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bull landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alexandrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Terry Bull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bull lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alexandrov is working for takedown but Bull is calmly controlling the position for now.
Terry Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Alexandrov.
Nice body punch from Bull.
Bull lands a nice knee to the body.
Bull lands a nice knee to the body.
Bull pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Bull lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Alexandrov is trying to drag Bull to the mat but Bull just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Alexandrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Bull.
A hook to the body from Bull.
Alexandrov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bull gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bull lands a shot to the body.
Bull scores with a shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Bull.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexandrov goes for a takedown attempt but Bull pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alexandrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bull counters by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Bull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bull has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Bull!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Delaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamus Cotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Delaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shamus Cotter!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Delaney avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Delaney as Cotter shoots in.
Delaney closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Delaney stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cotter to get to his feet.
Cotter with a poor takedown
and Delaney counters with a single leg into guard. Cotter didn't expect that.
Jason Delaney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamus Cotter.
Delaney 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotter keeping full guard, as Delaney tries to pass.
Delaney stands up and waves to Cotter to follow him.
Delaney darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotter is staying active underneath Delaney, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Delaney wants to pass to mount but Cotter is defending the position.
Cotter tries to roll over but Delaney keeps him under control.
Cotter is defending against the submission attempts here by Delaney.
Delaney not doing much here.
Delaney tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Delaney thows a huge punch but Cotter dodges it nicely.
Delaney is keen to just control but Cotter is a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cotter is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jason Delaney just wasn't active enough.
Delaney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cotter counters with a shoot takedown. Delaney fights it but they end up in guard.
Delaney keeping moving, preventing Cotter from controlling successfully.
Delaney punching from the bottom.
Delaney keeping moving, preventing Cotter from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cotter throwing strikes but missing.
Delaney keeping moving, preventing Cotter from controlling successfully.
Delaney wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shamus Cotter was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cotter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Delaney counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cotter trying to strike off his back.
Delaney throwing strikes but missing.
Delaney decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cotter, up you get!
Delaney fails with the takedown
and Cotter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cotter.
Delaney is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotter tries to free his leg and advance position but Delaney is retaining full guard.
Delaney wants to sweep but no luck.
Delaney looking to control but Cotter passes into half guard.
Delaney is doing well to control the position and prevent Cotter from advancing to side control.
Delaney throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cotter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Delaney tries to kick Cotter off in order to stand up. Cotter Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Delaney dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cotter misses with a wild combination.
Cotter dives in and grabs Delaney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Delaney pushes down on Cotter's head and hops out.
Delaney with a poor takedown
and Cotter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cotter stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Delaney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cotter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Delaney!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotter raining down shots from the mount!
Delaney really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cotter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delaney tries to hold on but Cotter postures up.
Cotter wants to control the pace but Delaney is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaney tries to hold on but Cotter postures up.
Delaney throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cotter. What's that going to do exactly?
Delaney tries to hold on but Cotter pushes him away.
Cotter controlling the pace for now.
Shamus Cotter has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Delaney tries to reverse the position but Cotter maintains control.
Delaney sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Delaney is trying to maintain the position but Cotter is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shamus Cotter wasn't active enough on the ground.
Delaney blocks a head kick by Cotter.
Delaney misses with a takedown attempt
and Cotter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Delaney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delaney is trying to control but can't.
Delaney is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Delaney wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Delaney with a poor takedown
and Cotter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Delaney's guard.
Cotter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delaney is looking for a triangle here but Cotter uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cotter working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cotter decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cotter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cotter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delaney wants to sweep but no luck.
Cotter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cotter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Delaney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cotter is sitting in close to Delaney's body. Delaney has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cotter is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cotter is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Delaney.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jason Delaney!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Back Yard Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
165 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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170 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Back Yard Brawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kelvin Black!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brawler circles away from the clinch attempt
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Black moves to clinch but Brawler breaks away
enabling Brawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Black is rocked!
Black wants to clinch but Brawler slips to the side
and Brawler counters with a big right hand! Oh Black is in trouble here! Brawler follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Back Yard Brawler!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Soldadito Cojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Soldadito Cojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Payne!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne is looking to clinch.
Cojo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cojo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Cojo scores with the left hand. Payne knows he should have avoided that one.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cojo enables Payne to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cojo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cojo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Payne defends it easily.
Cojo working for a triangle but Payne defends it easily.
Cojo working a defensive guard here.
Payne 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.
Payne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cojo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Payne is aware though and is defending well.
Payne is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cojo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Payne is aware though and is defending well.
Payne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Payne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cojo is keeping the position for now.
Cojo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cojo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Payne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cojo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cojo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cojo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Payne defends it easily.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Cojo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cojo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Payne has managed to get both his arms back between Cojo's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cojo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Payne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Payne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Payne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cojo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Payne has managed to get both his arms back between Cojo's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Payne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cojo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Payne.
Payne thows a big elbow that misses.
Cojo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Payne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cojo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Payne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cojo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Payne postures up in Cojo's guard and throws a big left but Cojo blocks it.
Cojo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Payne defends it easily.
Cojo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Payne.
Payne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cojo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Payne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Payne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cojo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cojo is on top in guard.
Payne can't keep his opponent in guard - Cojo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cojo is trying to work for a kimura but Payne is defending well.
Cojo is working for a kimura but Payne is defending it quite comfortably.
Payne is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soldadito Cojo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Payne drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cojo is looking to reverse the position.
Payne working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cojo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Payne's best efforts.
Payne prevents Cojo from improving his position.
Cojo trying to control here.
Payne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cojo trying to control but Payne postures up.
Payne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Payne is breathing heavily.
Cojo gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cojo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cojo trying to control the action but Payne is working from the bottom.
Cojo stalling away here and it's allowed Payne to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cojo trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
Cojo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cojo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cojo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cojo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Payne dives on top into guard.
Cojo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Payne defends it easily.
Cojo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Payne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Payne is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cojo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Payne is looking to defend but Cojo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Payne! Cojo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Payne taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Soldadito Cojo!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Russell Brand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brand's entrance music is Russell Brand and Katie Perry. A fine choice. Luke Skywalker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
143 lbs
7 - 11 - 1 |
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20
142 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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
7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Russell Brand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Skywalker showed some decent athleticism there.
Skywalker stops Brand from getting back to his feet.
Skywalker working the head and body with strikes.
Brand is holding on to half guard well.
Skywalker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skywalker lands strikes from half guard.
Brand trying to control here.
Skywalker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brand is trying to maintain the position but Skywalker is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Skywalker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Skywalker throws a strike but Brand avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Skywalker with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker throws a strike but Brand rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brand trying to control the position from guard on top but Skywalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brand will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brand is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Russell Brand just wasn't active enough.
Skywalker keeps the fight on the outside.
Skywalker rushes Brand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Skywalker missing with knees to the body.
Brand prevents a body shot from Skywalker.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but Skywalker has the dominant position.
Brand tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skywalker just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Brand really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brand prevents a body shot from Skywalker.
Brand tries to land knees in the clinch but Skywalker avoids the damage to the body.
Brand has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skywalker uses from the top position.
Skywalker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brand pulls Skywalker in close to prevent any damage.
Brand controls Skywalker momentarily but Skywalker frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brand is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brand throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brand trying to control the action but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Brand is taking a breather. Skywalker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Russell Brand.
Brand moves out of range as Skywalker throws a body kick.
Brand needs to keep his hands up - Skywalker had a free shot at his head there.
Skywalker looks to land a left hand but Brand moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Skywalker misses.
Brand fails with a takedown attempt.
Brand throws a sloppy head kick
and Skywalker counters with a low kick, right behind Brand 's knee.
Brand tries to clinch
and Skywalker counters with a single leg into guard. Brand didn't expect that.
Skywalker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Skywalker connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Skywalker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skywalker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Skywalker throws a big right hand that misses.
Brand 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.
Skywalker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brand has his takedown stuffed
and Skywalker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Skywalker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brand takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skywalker rushes Brand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Skywalker fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Skywalker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Skywalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but Skywalker has him pressed against the ropes.
Skywalker misses with an elbow strike.
Skywalker tries to land knees in the clinch but Brand avoids the damage to the body.
Brand taking a breather.
Skywalker trying to land knees to the body.
Skywalker blocks an elbow strike from Brand.
Skywalker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skywalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brand looking to throw knees to the head but Skywalker is blocking nicely.
Skywalker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brand or not.
Brand fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brand takes a knee to the side of the body.
Skywalker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brand.
Skywalker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker landing knees to the body.
Skywalker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skywalker lands a nice knee to the body.
Skywalker lands a good knee to the midsection. Brand won't want to take too many of those.
Brand is trying to maintain a safe position but Skywalker gets an underhook and turns Brand into the ropes.
Skywalker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brand takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skywalker working Brand over with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a damaging elbow.
Skywalker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skywalker digs a right hand into Brand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brand's gas tank.
Skywalker lands with a short shot to the head.
Skywalker scores with a shoulder strike.
Skywalker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Brand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skywalker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Skywalker crunches a lovely knee into Brand's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skywalker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Brand takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Skywalker working Brand over with knees to the body.
Skywalker lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Skywalker.
Skywalker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skywalker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skywalker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Skywalker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Skywalker is working Brand over against the ropes.
Skywalker scores with a hook to the body.
Luke Skywalker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brand has Skywalker pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Skywalker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Brand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Brand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skywalker's elbow.
Skywalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Brand tries to break free but Skywalker pushes him back against the ropes.
Brand tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skywalker just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Skywalker gets underhooks to prevent Brand's takedown attempt.
Skywalker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brand lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skywalker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skywalker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skywalker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brand lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Skywalker landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Skywalker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brand throws a punch but it's blocked by Skywalker.
Skywalker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brand.
Skywalker lands a damaging elbow.
Skywalker gets through Brand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Skywalker.
Skywalker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brand is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Skywalker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Skywalker.
Skywalker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brand lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skywalker lands an elbow inside.
Brand tries to work over Skywalker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skywalker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brand.
Skywalker misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Skywalker throws an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Skywalker.
Brand jumps guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brand has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Skywalker thows a big elbow that misses.
Brand keeping full guard, as Skywalker tries to pass.
Skywalker throws and elbow that misses. Brand uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skywalker's guard. Nice move by Brand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skywalker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Skywalker misses with a kick to the body
and Brand counters with a head kick.
Skywalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brand tries to clinch there but Skywalker circles away.
Brand tries for a takedown but Skywalker circles away easily
and Skywalker counters with a right hand to the body.
Brand closes the distance but Skywalker moves to the side
and Skywalker counters with a left to the body.
Skywalker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brand, pushing him back against the ropes.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Skywalker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A body shot lands from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brand wants a takedown.
Skywalker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Skywalker working Brand over with knees to the body.
Skywalker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skywalker working Brand over with knees to the body.
Skywalker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brand takes a knee to the side of the body.
Skywalker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Brand regains guard.
Skywalker landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skywalker connects with a couple of short punches.
Brand 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.
Brand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skywalker wants to pass the guard but Brand is keeping the position.
Skywalker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brand working for a triangle but Skywalker defends it easily.
Skywalker tries to free his leg and advance position but Brand is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brand utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skywalker throws a strike but Brand rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Skywalker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brand's guard.
Brand is trying to keep Skywalker in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker lands a couple of digs.
Skywalker lands a couple of digs.
Skywalker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skywalker with a nice head shot there.
Brand working a defensive guard here.
Skywalker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skywalker passes Brand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Skywalker slips a nice elbow through Brand's hands, connecting with Brand's forehead.
Brand looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brand's head.
Skywalker tries to pass to full mount but Brand defends it.
Skywalker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brand's head.
Skywalker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Luke Skywalker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skywalker looking to ground and pound but Brand is blocking nicely.
Skywalker lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skywalker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skywalker is landing with some decent strikes but Brand is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Skywalker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skywalker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Skywalker!
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