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RFC - Saturday's Main Event 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seamus Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brady's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Killer on the loose. Seamus Brady has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Seamus Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Newton!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton stuffs the takedown.
Brady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newton circles away quickly and effectively.
Newton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brady throws a solid leg kick but Newton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brady.
Newton throws a series of punches but Brady avoids them all with ease.
Newton slips a jab and a cross from Brady.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brady.
Brady takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Danga de danga de dang - Newton scores with a four punch combination!
Brady tries to clinch but Newton is having none of it.
Brady tries to move into range but Newton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brady takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brady keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brady throws a leg kick but Newton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brady fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seamus Brady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brady takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton stuffs the takedown attempt from Brady. Brady gets slowly back to his feet.
Newton throws a right hand that Brady ducks under and follows up with a left that Brady also avoids with ease.
Newton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brady rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton slips a jab and a cross from Brady.
Brady misses with a body kick.
Horrible takedown by Brady or perhaps it was just good defense by Newton which made him look bad.
Brady is breathing heavily.
Newton scores with a three punch combo!
Brady showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newton.
Newton throws a shot to the body.
Newton scores with a hook to the body. Brady takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brady shoots in for a takedown but Newton shows good takedown defense.
Brady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newton but Newton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Newton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ben Newton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brady tries to close the distance and clinch but Newton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brady takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brady gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Newton throws a combination. Brady tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Newton connects with a body shot.
Newton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Newton misses.
Newton lands a jab to Brady's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton tests Brady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Newton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Newton jabs at Brady's body.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to de liver by Newton. Beautiful body shot.
Newton scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Newton.
Newton scores with a hook to the body. Brady takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brady takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brady has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brady takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some wild striking there from Newton.
Brady takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newton connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newton lands a nice hook to Brady's body. Brady takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Newton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brady stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Newton lands a nice hook to Brady's body. Brady takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Newton lands a nice looking body shot.
Newton scores with a hook to the body. Brady takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Newton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brady at a distance.
Newton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brady.
Newton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brady doesn't seem bothered though.
Newton lands with an uppercut that bounces Brady off the ropes and back into rage.
Newton punishes Brady's body with a nice straight punch.
Newton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton scores with a shot to the body.
Newton lands a right hook to the body.
Brady takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Newton stuns Brady with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newton digs a good hook to Brady's body.
Newton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Newton connects with a body shot.
Newton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brady has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Newton lands a with a good body shot.
Newton lands with a nice combination. Brady backs away looking to recover.
Newton lands with a nice body punch.
Brady takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Newton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brady doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Newton stuns Brady with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newton is working the combinations to good effect here.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton misses with a few strikes there.
Newton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A left and a right from Newton both land. Nice combination.
Newton lands a jab to Brady's midsection.
Newton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Newton digs a good hook to Brady's body.
Newton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brady takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brady showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newton.
Brady walks into a stiff left hand from Newton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Newton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Newton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brady tries to work over Newton's front leg with a kick but Newton checks it.
Brady fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brady wants to clinch up but Newton keeps it at a distance.
Newton scores with a one two! Brady had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brady scores with a takedown into Newton's guard.
Newton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brady got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brady has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Newton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newton looking for a guillotine here but Brady defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Brady from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton working for a triangle but Brady defends it easily.
Brady got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brady has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Brady is looking to stand up but Newton won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton has his foot on Brady's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brady works his way back into a safe position though.
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brady passes into half guard.
Brady slips a nice elbow through Newton's hands, connecting with Newton's forehead.
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brady pulls his head out easily.
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton has hold of Brady's hands but Brady slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brady trying to control from half guard but Newton is working away.
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady wants to stand up but Newton is controlling the position.
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brady forces Newton back against the ropes and clinches.
Newton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Newton tries to score a body lock takedown but Brady shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brady pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newton wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brady.
Newton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newton scores with a jab to the body.
Newton lands with a straight right. Brady didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Newton scores with a four punch combination!
Newton scores with the left hand. Brady knows he should have avoided that one.
Brady thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Newton.
Newton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Newton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ben Newton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brady.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seamus Brady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton scores with a jab. Brady acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brady wants to clinch.
Newton misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton lands a jab to Brady's midsection.
Newton takes a swing at Brady's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brady's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Newton cracks Brady with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brady.
Newton lands a right hook to the body.
Newton lands a right hook to the body.
Newton takes a swing at Brady's ribcage but misses.
Seamus Brady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brady takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Newton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brady counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brady jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Newton walks away with a smile on his face. Brady gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brady is defended easily by Newton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seamus Brady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton cracks a nice hook into Brady's ribs.
Brady doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brady looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Newton connects with a nice looking jab.
Brady takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Newton there.
Newton lands with a nice combination. Brady backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Newton lands a with a good body shot.
Newton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Newton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Newton stuns Brady with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brady looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Newton.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton connects with a body shot.
Newton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton throws a one two combo.
Newton throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Newton.
Brady doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brady takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newton lands a nice hook to Brady's body. Brady takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Newton sizes up Brady with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Newton lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Newton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brady looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Newton works over Brady's head and body with a nice combination.
Newton scores with a hook to the body. Brady takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Newton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brady is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Newton thuds a left hand into Brady's body.
Newton lands a slapping body shot.
Newton connects with a body shot.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Newton lands a two punch combo.
Newton works Brady's body with a nice hook.
Brady takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Newton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Newton cracks Brady with a right hand to the side of the head.
Newton lands a two punch combo.
Newton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton lands a body shot.
Newton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brady takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Newton lands a body shot.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Newton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Newton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton lands a jab-cross combination.
Newton lands a right hook to the body.
Brady takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newton works Brady's body with a nice hook.
Brady doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brady takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brady is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Newton.
Brady takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brady doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brady takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Newton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brady backs up against the ropes.
Newton lands a right hook to the body.
Good shot there by Newton.
Brady takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brady doesn't seem bothered though.
Newton thuds a left hand into Brady's body.
Brady takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brady takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brady takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newton throws a series of strikes that have Brady backpedaling.
Newton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brady stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Newton.
Newton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Newton lands a with a good body shot.
Newton throws a shot to the body.
Seamus Brady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Newton cracks Brady with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Newton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Newton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Newton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Payton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Leee Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Walter Payton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murray sprawls well. Murray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Payton gets slowly back to his feet.
Payton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Murray is trying to defend but Payton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Payton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murray with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Payton is working for a kimura but Murray is defending it quite comfortably.
Murray pushes Payton off looking to stand but Payton dives back in and keeps control.
Payton is pressing down on Murray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murray is holding on for now.
Murray trying to control here.
Payton is pressing down on Murray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murray is holding on for now.
Murray regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Payton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Payton is defended easily by Murray.
Murray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payton looks gassed!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murray, right into the meat.
Murray scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Payton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murray gets to his feet. Payton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Murray throws a combination. Payton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray 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.
Murray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Payton!
Murray punishing his opponent with strikes.
Murray pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Murray has isolated one of Payton's arms. Payton looking to fight him off but Murray twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leee Murray!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between nathan dowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thales Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). nathan dowie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thales Moreno's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, nathan dowie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thales Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
dowie looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Moreno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
dowie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno lands with a nice body punch.
dowie dodges the punch combination from Moreno.
A jab from Moreno does it's job there.
dowie walks into a stiff left hand from Moreno.
It looks like nathan dowie has been cut.
Moreno lands a hook that stumbles dowie back into the ropes. Moreno follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping dowie to the canvas! Moreno pounces and lands several unanswered shots - dowie has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thales Moreno!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Dostoevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Zentsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Zentsov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Dostoevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Zentsov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dostoevsky tried to score with a low kick but Zentsov checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dostoevsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dostoevsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zentsov.
Dostoevsky throws a hook but Zentsov blocks it.
Zentsov ducks under a wild hook from Dostoevsky.
Zentsov with a nice cross.
Zentsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Dostoevsky misses.
Dostoevsky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fedor Dostoevsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zentsov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dostoevsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Zentsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dostoevsky throws a push kick but Zentsov slaps the foot to one side.
Zentsov avoids the head kick by Dostoevsky.
Zentsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zentsov thuds a left hand into Dostoevsky's body.
Dostoevsky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zentsov to score with a decent uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Zentsov as he connects with a hook.
Dostoevsky tries to clinch but Zentsov is having none of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zentsov.
Zentsov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov digs a good hook to Dostoevsky's body.
The crowd cheers as Zentsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dostoevsky doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dostoevsky tries for a takedown but Zentsov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dostoevsky slips a jab and a cross from Zentsov.
Zentsov scores with a jab. Dostoevsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Zentsov. That snapped Dostoevsky's head back.
Zentsov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zentsov cracks Dostoevsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zentsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zentsov loads up on a big right hand but Dostoevsky slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dostoevsky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dostoevsky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zentsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dostoevsky throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zentsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dostoevsky wants to clinch but Zentsov slips to the side
and Zentsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dostoevsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zentsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrei Zentsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zentsov.
It looks like Fedor Dostoevsky has been cut.
Zentsov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dostoevsky momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dostoevsky misses with a combination
letting Zentsov counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov with a jab.
Dostoevsky walks into a straight right hand from Zentsov.
Zentsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dostoevsky steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zentsov. That one must have hurt.
Dostoevsky misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zentsov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dostoevsky clinches but Zentsov breaks the clinch
and Zentsov counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zentsov throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Zentsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Dostoevsky's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zentsov lands a jab to the head.
Zentsov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zentsov lands an overhand right.
Zentsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zentsov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dostoevsky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zentsov stalks Dostoevsky and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dostoevsky's face. Dostoevsky staggers backwards, shaken.
Zentsov digs a good hook to Dostoevsky's body.
Zentsov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dostoevsky tries to clinch up
enabling Zentsov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dostoevsky walks into a straight right hand from Zentsov.
Dostoevsky misses the body punch
and Zentsov moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zentsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zentsov.
Zentsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zentsov clobbers Dostoevsky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zentsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrei Zentsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dostoevsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dostoevsky shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zentsov is trying to defend but Dostoevsky finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zentsov is positioning himself well to prevent Dostoevsky advancing to mount.
Zentsov is pressing down on Dostoevsky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dostoevsky trying to control but Zentsov is working from the bottom.
Dostoevsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dostoevsky won't allow Zentsov to sweep him here.
Dostoevsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Zentsov is retaining full guard.
Dostoevsky is fighting to break Zentsov's control of his arms but Zentsov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dostoevsky looking to pass the guard.
Dostoevsky is working hard here to advance position.
Dostoevsky throwing strikes but missing.
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 has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dostoevsky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zentsov stuns Dostoevsky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dostoevsky tries to clinch
and Zentsov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dostoevsky thinking.
Zentsov scores with a jab. Dostoevsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zentsov misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zentsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dostoevsky takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Zentsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fedor Dostoevsky's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dostoevsky steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zentsov. That one must have hurt.
Zentsov throws a front kick that sends Dostoevsky stumbling back into the ropes.
Zentsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dostoevsky on the side of the head.
Zentsov closes the distance and clinches.
Dostoevsky looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zentsov lands a knee to the head.
Zentsov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dostoevsky up against the ropes.
Dostoevsky tries for a takedown but Zentsov manages to get underhooks.
Zentsov taking a breather.
Dostoevsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zentsov leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dostoevsky if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dostoevsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zentsov closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zentsov.
Zentsov looking to stall.
Dostoevsky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dostoevsky being controlled against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fedor Dostoevsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dostoevsky takes one to the chin there.
Dostoevsky tried to score with a low kick but Zentsov checks it.
Dostoevsky wants to clinch
and Zentsov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zentsov lands with a cross.
Dostoevsky wants to clinch
and Zentsov counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov delivers a nice body kick.
Zentsov lands with an overhand left.
Fedor Dostoevsky's cut is getting worse.
Nice uppercut lands for Zentsov. That snapped Dostoevsky's head back.
Zentsov is looking to slow Dostoevsky down with leg kicks.
Andrei Zentsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dostoevsky clinches but Zentsov breaks the clinch
and Zentsov counters with a right hand to the body.
Dostoevsky takes one to the side of the head.
Zentsov scores with a jab to the head.
Zentsov lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov dips to his left and cracks Dostoevsky with an uppercut!
Dostoevsky tries to clinch up
and Zentsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dostoevsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Zentsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dostoevsky misses with a combination
and Zentsov counters with a straight right hand.
Fedor Dostoevsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zentsov lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Zentsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zentsov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Zentsov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iyaz Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Behr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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188 lbs
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195 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Iyaz Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Behr!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Behr.
Sanchez swinging wilding here.
Sanchez scores a takedown into full mount!
Behr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Behr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sanchez is nestled in close to Behr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Behr wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Behr has one foot on Sanchez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Behr.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Behr defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Behr as Sanchez shoots in.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Behr connects with the punch.
Behr shoots in but no luck this time.
Behr stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iyaz Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Behr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behr clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the ropes.
Behr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Behr tries to pull guard but Sanchez holds him up against the ropes and eventually Behr drops back down to his feet.
Sanchez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Behr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Behr is taking damage to the body and head.
Behr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Behr looks gassed!
Sanchez scores with punches and elbows.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sanchez. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Behr has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Sanchez scores with strikes from the back.
Sanchez scores with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Behr as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sanchez!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Sanchez.
Sanchez landing with strikes.
Sanchez lands a shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez connects with a big shot to the side of Behr's head.
Sanchez has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Behr.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Behr trying to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in full control for now.
Behr grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behr is keeping busy.
Behr looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Behr is covering up but some of the strikes from Sanchez are getting through and doing damage.
Behr holding both Sanchez 's hands and preventing any damage.
Sanchez throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Behr!
Sanchez lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sanchez scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Behr is looking for a way out.
Sanchez has Behr flattened out and is raining down punches.
Sanchez looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Sanchez scores with punches and elbows.
Behr looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Sanchez throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Behr!
Behr looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Sanchez has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Behr.
Behr has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Behr prevents Sanchez from getting a body triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Behr trying to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in full control for now.
Behr is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iyaz Sanchez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Behr's head.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Behr connects with a looping right hand.
Danny Behr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Behr counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sanchez's guard now.
Behr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Behr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Behr tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling from the bottom.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Behr from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Behr!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behr tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Behr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sanchez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sanchez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Behr wants to get back to his feet.
Behr tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Behr's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The referee warns Behr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez landing shots from mount.
Behr trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sanchez lands a heavy elbow.
Sanchez landing punches.
Iyaz Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Behr is squirming around nicely.
Behr swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sanchez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Behr throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sanchez. What's that going to do exactly?
Behr is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Sanchez.
Behr flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Behr swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez with the ground and pound from mount.
Sanchez with shots to the head and body - Behr looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sanchez lands a big shot there that rocks Behr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Behr is looking to escape.
Behr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sanchez landing punches.
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.
Sanchez landing shots from mount.
Behr throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sanchez. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sanchez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Behr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sanchez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Behr really wants to buck Sanchez off and get back to his feet.
Behr throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sanchez. What's that going to do exactly?
Sanchez working the ground and pound effectively.
Behr is trying to stand up.
Sanchez landing punches.
Behr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Behr wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Iyaz Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Behr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Behr.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Behr is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Behr circles away and we're back to standing.
Behr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Behr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Behr fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iyaz Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Behr shoots in and bounces Sanchez off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Behr wants to stand and escape but instead Sanchez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Behr wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behr keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Behr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Behr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard.
Behr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanchez is proving hard to escape from.
Behr stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Behr.
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.
Behr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Behr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanchez holds on and takes a little breather.
Sanchez has his feet on Behr's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Behr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Behr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Behr is looking to stand up but Sanchez isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanchez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Behr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sanchez is in close to Behr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Behr wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez chips away with some ground and pound.
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Behr's head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Behr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
Behr misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by Behr.
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Behr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
A shot to de liver by Behr. Beautiful body shot.
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.
Behr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Behr looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Behr sprawls well. Behr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Behr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Behr throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez gets caught flat footed, as Behr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sanchez pulls Behr in close to prevent any damage.
Behr wants to get up but he can't break Sanchez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Danny Behr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iyaz Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Behr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iyaz Sanchez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Normandale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Normandale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Davis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Normandale needs to keep his hands up - Davis had a free shot at his head there.
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Normandale looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Davis scores with a three punch combo!
Davis throws a body punch but Normandale moves out of range.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis misses with the combination.
Davis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Normandale checks a low kick from Davis.
Davis throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Davis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Normandale.
Davis 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Davis duly obliges.
Normandale drives through with a takedown into 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.
Normandale throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Normandale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis keeping full guard, as Normandale tries to pass.
Davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davis 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.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Normandale throws a big right hand that misses.
Normandale 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Normandale fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis cracks a nice hook into Normandale's ribs.
Normandale is breathing heavily.
Davis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Davis. That snapped Normandale's head back.
Davis drops Normandale with a beautiful combination! Normandale stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Davis is looking for the KO!
Normandale is rocked!
Paul Normandale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis throws an uppercut from hell that sends Normandale clean off his feet! He's out cold! Davis stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Davis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Harmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Staszek Kalin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Harmon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Harmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Staszek Kalin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harmon slips under a jab from Kalin.
A jab from Kalin misses.
Kalin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harmon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalin counters with a left and a right that stings Harmon.
Harmon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalin was well out of range. Poor timing from Harmon.
Harmon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalin throws a hook to the side of Harmon's head but Harmon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalin throws an overhand right that lands on Harmon's shoulder, as Harmon tries to avoid the shot.
Harmon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalin.
Kalin throws a lazy right hand but Harmon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Kalin misses.
Kalin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Harmon darts in and clinches Kalin up against the ropes.
Kalin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harmon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kalin prevents it.
Harmon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Harmon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harmon misses with a double jab.
Kalin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harmon throws a series of punches but Kalin avoids them all with ease.
Harmon tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kalin throws a head kick but Harmon moves out of range.
Kalin misses with a body shot
and Harmon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Harmon prevents Kalin from getting back to his feet.
Kalin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harmon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kalin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harmon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harmon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kalin looks gassed!
Kalin working a defensive guard here.
Harmon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harmon trying to control but Kalin is working from the bottom.
Kalin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harmon controls the pace.
Harmon is sitting in close to Kalin's body. Kalin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Harmon is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Harmon is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kalin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Staszek Kalin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tysoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tysoon comes to the ring accompanied by Flipsyde - Someday. Mike Tysoon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Banks's chin.
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tysoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Banks!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tysoon blocks a head kick by Banks.
Tysoon throws a right and a left that Banks avoids nicely.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tysoon lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Dave Banks has been cut.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch but Tysoon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tysoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banks's waist but Banks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tysoon off to one side.
Banks misses with a wild combination.
Banks throws a right and a left that Tysoon avoids nicely.
Tysoon misses with a takedown attempt - Banks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tysoon.
Banks is trying to get back to his feet.
Tysoon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Banks wants to get back to his feet.
Tysoon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysoon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tysoon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tysoon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tysoon is trying to get an arm triangle but Banks is defending well.
Tysoon prevents Banks from escaping the position.
Tysoon tries to move to mount but Banks blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysoon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tysoon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tysoon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banks explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tysoon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Tysoon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries to land a leg kick but Tysoon saw it coming and moves away.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tysoon tries to land a leg kick but Banks saw it coming and moves away.
Tysoon works over Banks's head and body with a nice combination.
Tysoon lands a slapping body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Banks looks gassed!
Tysoon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banks dodges the punch combination from Tysoon.
Banks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tysoon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Banks counters with a thumping low kick.
Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tysoon misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banks thumps Tysoon with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Tysoon does no damage.
A combination from Banks does no damage.
Tysoon looks to land a combination. Banks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tysoon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Banks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Tysoon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banks but Banks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Banks gets caught flat footed, as Tysoon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tysoon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tysoon passes into half guard.
Tysoon is looking to advance position but Banks won't allow it.
Tysoon is working for a submission of some sort.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Banks tries to kick Tysoon off but Tysoon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysoon tries to pass to full mount but Banks defends it.
Tysoon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Banks is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mike Tysoon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kev Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Hyland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards's entrance music is "Bad Things" by Jace Everett. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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178 lbs
1 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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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, Kev Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, JJ Hyland!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyland works Richards's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Hyland. That snapped Richards's head back.
Hyland lands a head shot.
Hyland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richards fails to land the takedown.
Richards shoots in but Hyland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
JJ Hyland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyland tries to bum rush Richards with a series of wild strikes but Richards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richards fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kev Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hyland stuns Richards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hyland cracks Richards with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Richards shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Richards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hyland throws out the jab.
Hyland tests Richards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Richards shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Richards is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Hyland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
JJ Hyland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards rushes Hyland and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hyland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hyland has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hyland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Hyland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hyland is looking to break free of the clinch but Richards has double underhooks.
Hyland has had enough of the clinch but Richards keeps him there for the moment.
Hyland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hyland is trying to break free.
Richards fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Richards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hyland smiles and moves away.
Hyland looks to score with a jab to the body but Richards is just out of range.
Hyland throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hyland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards slips under a jab.
Richards feints and as Hyland raises his hands in defense, Richards changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Richards won't allow Hyland to get back to his feet.
Hyland keeping full guard, as Richards tries to pass.
Richards wants to control from the top but Hyland keeps moving.
Hyland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hyland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hyland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hyland keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards has gone for a leg lock! Hyland slips out almost immediately though and dives into Richards's 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.
Richards keeping full guard, as Hyland tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards is looking to sinch up a triangle. Hyland throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Richards's body to avoid the submission. Richards has instead reached around Hyland's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Richards arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kev Richards!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Wasswa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasswa has chosen assassin muse as his entrance music. 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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18
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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20
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Brannigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Jonah Wasswa!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannigan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wasswa.
Wasswa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brannigan's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Brannigan.
Wasswa moves out of range as Brannigan throws a body kick.
Wasswa misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brannigan.
Brannigan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wasswa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wasswa throws the left hand but Brannigan avoids the punch easily.
Wasswa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wasswa misses the shot to the body.
Wasswa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wasswa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Brannigan.
Wasswa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brannigan throws a chopping leg kick but Wasswa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasswa throws a right and a left that Brannigan avoids nicely.
Brannigan is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brannigan stuffs the takedown attempt from Wasswa. Wasswa gets slowly back to his feet.
Brannigan throws a solid leg kick but Wasswa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brannigan.
Brannigan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brannigan is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasswa blocks a head kick by Brannigan.
Brannigan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brannigan throws and low kick but Wasswa moves out of range easily.
Brannigan ducks right into an uppercut from Wasswa.
Brannigan wants to clinch.
Wasswa misses with a hook.
Brannigan tries to clinch but Wasswa moves out of range.
Wasswa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brannigan.
Brannigan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wasswa.
Brannigan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wasswa tries to keep at a distance but Brannigan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brannigan.
Wasswa takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jonah Wasswa has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brannigan.
Brannigan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wasswa dodges an elbow strike from Brannigan.
Brannigan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wasswa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan looking to slow down the pace here.
Wasswa blocks an elbow strike from Brannigan.
Wasswa has Brannigan pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Brannigan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brannigan slowing the pace effectively.
Brannigan lands a damaging elbow.
Brannigan throws an elbow but it misses.
Brannigan lands an elbow inside that Wasswa shrugs off.
Brannigan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wasswa up against the ropes.
Wasswa goes for a takedown attempt but Brannigan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alex Brannigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonah Wasswa.
Wasswa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wasswa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wasswa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brannigan keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan is looking to regain half guard here but Wasswa keeps moving and retains side control.
Wasswa wants to stand but Brannigan has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Brannigan wants to sweep here but Wasswa controlling him for the moment.
Brannigan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brannigan tries to get out of the position.
Wasswa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brannigan dives on top into guard.
Brannigan trying to control but Wasswa is working from the bottom.
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.
Wasswa has a closed guard, preventing Brannigan from standing up.
Brannigan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasswa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wasswa wants to stand but Brannigan is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Brannigan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonah Wasswa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Wasswa blocks a head kick by Brannigan.
Brannigan is looking to clinch but Wasswa is avoiding it.
Wasswa misses the jab.
Brannigan is looking to clinch but Wasswa is avoiding it.
Wasswa fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Wasswa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wasswa.
Wasswa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wasswa lands a jab.
Wasswa throws a shot from downtown. Brannigan moves away and avoids it.
Brannigan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brannigan is looking to land body kicks.
Jonah Wasswa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasswa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wasswa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brannigan's head.
Wasswa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brannigan keeps the fight on the outside.
Brannigan avoids the body shot from Wasswa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan scores with a leg kick.
Brannigan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wasswa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wasswa tries to clinch up
and Brannigan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brannigan.
Brannigan lands a nice elbow.
Wasswa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brannigan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Brannigan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wasswa's brow.
Brannigan prevents the takedown attempt.
Alex Brannigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonah Wasswa.
Brannigan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Brannigan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wasswa up against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Brannigan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wasswa's brow.
Brannigan prevents the takedown attempt.
Brannigan prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brannigan throws an elbow that misses.
Brannigan tries to land a knee to the head but Wasswa blocks with his arms.
Brannigan lands a damaging elbow.
Wasswa is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Brannigan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wasswa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brannigan throws an elbow but it misses.
Brannigan misses with an elbow strike.
Brannigan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brannigan gets underhooks to prevent Wasswa's takedown attempt.
Brannigan lands a knee to the body.
Wasswa is breathing heavily.
Wasswa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brannigan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brannigan avoids the head kick by Wasswa.
Brannigan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wasswa looks to land a left hand but Brannigan moved out of range nicely.
Brannigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasswa tries to close the distance and clinch but Brannigan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brannigan lands with a kick to the temple. Wasswa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brannigan lands a nice looking body kick.
Wasswa throws a sloppy head kick and Brannigan moves out of range easily.
Brannigan darts in and clinches Wasswa up against the ropes.
Wasswa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brannigan prevents it.
Brannigan scores a nice knee to the body.
Brannigan pushes off an throws an elbow but Wasswa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Brannigan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brannigan stalling.
Brannigan working Wasswa over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brannigan lands an elbow inside that Wasswa shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasswa is working for takedown but Brannigan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brannigan lands an elbow inside.
Brannigan lands a damaging elbow.
Brannigan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wasswa's defenses.
Brannigan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brannigan holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Wasswa avoids the elbow strike from Brannigan, against the ropes.
Brannigan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wasswa up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brannigan lands an elbow inside that Wasswa shrugs off.
Brannigan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Brannigan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonah Wasswa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wasswa is looking to clinch.
Brannigan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wasswa is out of range.
Wasswa throws a head kick that misses
and Brannigan counters with a good low kick that Wasswa was not able to check.
Brannigan misses with a body kick.
Brannigan misses with a body kick.
Wasswa throws a hook to the side of Brannigan's head but Brannigan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brannigan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wasswa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brannigan looks for the body kick but Wasswa saw that one coming.
Brannigan tries to clinch but Wasswa moves out of range.
Brannigan moves out of range of the strikes.
Wasswa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wasswa throws an overhand right that lands on Brannigan's shoulder, as Brannigan tries to avoid the shot.
Brannigan throws a sloppy head kick and Wasswa moves out of range easily.
Wasswa 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.
Brannigan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wasswa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brannigan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wasswa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wasswa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brannigan throws the kick towards the body but Wasswa avoids it.
Wasswa avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasswa lands the left hand.
Brannigan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wasswa will feel that in the morning.
Brannigan lands with a kick to the temple. Wasswa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brannigan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wasswa.
A slow jab from Wasswa misses its intended target.
Brannigan throws a head kick that misses
and Wasswa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brannigan pushes Wasswa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Brannigan throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Brannigan.
Brannigan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wasswa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brannigan.
Brannigan lands a knee to the body.
Wasswa blocks an elbow strike from Brannigan.
Brannigan trying to land knees to the body.
Brannigan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brannigan trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan stalling.
Brannigan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wasswa is keeping busy.
Brannigan stalling.
Wasswa is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Brannigan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brannigan.
Brannigan trying to control the position but instead, Wasswa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brannigan into the ropes.
Brannigan misses with an elbow strike.
Wasswa blocks the elbow strike.
Brannigan misses with an elbow strike.
Brannigan lands an elbow that stopped Wasswa in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Brannigan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brannigan is trying to maintain a safe position but Wasswa gets an underhook and turns Brannigan into the ropes.
Alex Brannigan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasswa avoiding damage as Brannigan throws knees to the body.
Brannigan throws an elbow that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wasswa managing to block the knees to the body from Brannigan.
Brannigan tries to land a knee to the head but Wasswa blocks with his arms.
Wasswa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brannigan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brannigan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jonah Wasswa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wasswa tries to score a body lock takedown but Brannigan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alex Brannigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonah Wasswa.
Brannigan misses with an elbow over the top.
Wasswa can't get the takedown.
Brannigan stalling in the clinch but Wasswa improves position.
Brannigan lands an elbow inside that Wasswa shrugs off.
Brannigan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brannigan lands a nice elbow.
Wasswa is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Brannigan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brannigan, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Brannigan!
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