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Bloodsport 100: Centurions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kean Denver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kean Denver is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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160 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kean Denver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Young!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Denver misses with a left hand
and Young counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Young moves out of range of the leg kick from Denver.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Denver.
Young tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Denver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Denver bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Young is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Denver is controlling him well.
Denver tries to move into full mount but can't pass Young's legs.
Denver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denver wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Young, who protects the arm well.
Denver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young struggling a bit here.
Denver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Denver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Young really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Denver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Denver goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Young has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Denver but great work by Young.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denver tries to improve position but can't.
Young decides to stand back up. Young steps back and let's Denver get back to his feet.
Denver gets the takedown into side control.
Denver is breathing heavily.
Young is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Denver has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Young sneaks back into half guard.
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!
Denver is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Young doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denver.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Denver seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Denver is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Young to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Denver is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Young is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Young has escaped and now he's on top!
Denver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Denver's head.
Young wants to get up but he can't break Denver's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Denver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denver working a defensive guard here.
Young tries to stand but Denver is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kean Denver dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Denver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Denver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Denver blocks a head kick by Young.
Denver looks for a takedown but Young sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Young. Those never looked like landing.
Denver on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Denver closes this distance looking for a takedown but Young circles away.
Young throws a series of strikes that have Denver backpedaling.
Young clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Denver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kean Denver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young manages to break the clinch.
Denver tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young lands with a straight right. Denver didn't see that one coming.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Denver feints and as Young raises his hands in defense, Denver changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Denver postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Young is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Denver, into his guard.
Young wants to get up but he can't break Denver's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Denver keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Denver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Young defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young wants to stand and escape but instead Denver has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Denver drops back, looking for a kneebar! Young looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Young looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Young!
Denver wants to control but Young postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denver is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Young is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Young wants to stand but Denver is controlling his arm.
Denver is trying to work for a sweep but Young has mounted him!
Denver 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.
Young tries to stand but can't do so whilst Denver controls his leg.
Young scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Denver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Young pulls his head out easily.
Young decides to stand and escape the position.
Denver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Denver fails with the takedown
so Young counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Young must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Young stands and steps away. Denver gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Young misses with a double jab.
Young scores with the left hand. Denver knows he should have avoided that one.
Young feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Denver's calf.
Young clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denver tries to pull guard but Young won't allow it.
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Young looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Denver throws a right hand that Young ducks under and follows up with a left that Young also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Young pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Denver back to the cage. Young follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Young works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Young wants to clinch up but Denver keeps it at a distance.
Denver doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Denver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Young.
Denver with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Young scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Young misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young works over Denver's head and body with a nice combination.
Denver is rocked!
Young lands a jab-cross combination.
Oh Denver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Young! Denver is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Young!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LenDale Cleaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ White 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Brookins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, LenDale Cleaver!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleaver on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brookins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brookins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cleaver steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brookins. That one must have hurt.
Brookins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brookins sizes up Cleaver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cleaver moves out of range of the leg kick from Brookins.
Brookins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cleaver moves away.
Brookins scores with a sloppy right hand. Cleaver should have avoided that one.
Brookins scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cleaver. Brookins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brookins throws a sloppy head kick and Cleaver moves out of range easily.
Cleaver fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cleaver slips a jab and a cross from Brookins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brookins scores with a head kick.
Brookins throws a chopping leg kick but Cleaver manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brookins throws a jab when Cleaver was well out of range.
Cleaver attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Brookins does no damage.
Brookins jabs at Cleaver's body.
Tim Brookins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleaver moves out of range as Brookins throws a body kick.
Brookins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cleaver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brookins throws a head kick but Cleaver moves out of range.
Cleaver shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brookins misses with a body kick.
Cleaver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tim Brookins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Brookins misses
and Cleaver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cleaver motions for Brookins to come forward. Cleaver throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Brookins misses.
Brookins takes a swing at Cleaver's ribcage but misses.
Brookins misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleaver lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Brookins misses the target.
Brookins is looking to wear down Cleaver with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brookins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cleaver fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brookins to the ground. Cleaver is now in Brookins's guard.
Cleaver 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.
Brookins can't keep his opponent in guard - Cleaver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brookins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brookins tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cleaver looking to finish with strikes here!
Cleaver working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cleaver trying to control but Brookins is having none of it.
Cleaver is working for a guillotine from mount but Brookins frees his head quite easily.
Cleaver is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brookins to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brookins shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brookins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cleaver scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brookins is looking to get to half guard.
Cleaver pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleaver wants to control the pace but Brookins is squirming around nicely.
Cleaver working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cleaver working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brookins is working to get back to half guard.
Cleaver is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Brookins can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LenDale Cleaver dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brookins throws a sloppy head kick and Cleaver moves out of range easily.
Cleaver avoids a kick to the body.
Brookins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cleaver's sensitive parts.
Cleaver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brookins pinned against the cage. Brookins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cleaver avoids the head kick by Brookins.
Brookins misses with a head kick.
Cleaver walks into a left hand.
Brookins tried to score with a low kick but Cleaver checks it.
Brookins scoring well with a low kick there.
Cleaver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookins looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleaver is just out of range.
Cleaver is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brookins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good leg kick by Brookins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brookins. Cleaver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brookins looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleaver is just out of range.
Cleaver closes the distance and clinches up with Brookins, looking for a takedown. Cleaver pushes Brookins against the cage but Brookins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tim Brookins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LenDale Cleaver.
Brookins throws the kick towards the body but Cleaver avoids it.
Cleaver keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brookins scores with a hook to the body. Cleaver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brookins scores with a leg kick.
Cleaver blocks a head kick by Brookins.
Brookins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Brookins.
Cleaver shoots in and drives through. Brookins sprawls well.
Brookins scores with a push kick.
Brookins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brookins misses the shot to the body.
Brookins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
No luck for Cleaver with that takedown attempt.
Cleaver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brookins is looking to break free of the clinch but Cleaver has double underhooks.
Brookins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cleaver is struggling to control the position.
Brookins is trying to break the clinch but Cleaver has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brookins is leaning against Cleaver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brookins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brookins breaks from the clinch.
Tim Brookins is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brookins. Cleaver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brookins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Cleaver with that takedown attempt.
Brookins connects with a leg kick. Cleaver looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cleaver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brookins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cleaver checks it well.
Cleaver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brookins can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brookins cracks Cleaver with an open hand slap.
Cleaver throws a low kick but Brookins moves out of range easily.
Brookins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brookins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cleaver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cleaver keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cleaver walks into a stiff left hand from Brookins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brookins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cleaver takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brookins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cleaver moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brookins throws a body punch but Cleaver moves out of range.
Brookins lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Brookins dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Brookins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cleaver momentarily.
Brookins connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brookins.
Brookins lands with a slapping head kick.
Brookins throws a hook to the side of Cleaver's head but Cleaver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cleaver closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brookins circles away.
Brookins lands a leg kick that knocks Cleaver off balance momentarily.
Brookins scores with a sloppy right hand. Cleaver should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brookins. Cleaver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cleaver takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brookins is looking to chop away at Cleaver's legs.
Cleaver checks a leg kick.
Cleaver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brookins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brookins misses with a wild body shot.
Brookins misses with an uppercut.
Brookins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cleaver counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cleaver is keen to just control but Brookins is a slippery customer.
Cleaver seems to be working for a kimura but Brookins defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cleaver in particular looking to stall.
Cleaver is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brookins!
Brookins has left one of his arms exposed and Cleaver doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Brookins screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). LenDale Cleaver!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riccardo Raicevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonas Rex is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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264 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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275 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonas Rex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Riccardo Raicevic!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raicevic swings for the body but Rex moves out of range.
Raicevic throws an overhand right that lands on Rex's shoulder, as Rex tries to avoid the shot.
Raicevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rex.
Raicevic lands a nice shot to the body.
Raicevic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raicevic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rex counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raicevic slips a jab from Rex.
Raicevic thows a body shot but no joy.
Riccardo Raicevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raicevic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raicevic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rex lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raicevic misses the body punch
and Rex decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Raicevic's guard.
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!
Raicevic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Raicevic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Raicevic has escaped and now he's on top!
Raicevic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rex. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rex looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raicevic is one step ahead there.
Raicevic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rex swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raicevic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rex is proving hard to escape from.
Raicevic trying to control but Rex is working from the bottom.
Raicevic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex has a closed guard, preventing Raicevic from standing up.
Raicevic wants to stand and escape but instead Rex has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Raicevic is looking to stand up but Rex isn't so interested in that idea.
Rex drops back looking for a leg! Raicevic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Raicevic manages to kick Rex off! Rex jumps back into Raicevic's guard.
Rex trying to control the position from guard on top but Raicevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rex drops back looking for a leg! Raicevic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Raicevic manages to kick Rex off! Rex jumps back into Raicevic's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex wants to control from the top but Raicevic keeps moving.
Rex wants to pass the guard but Raicevic is keeping the position.
Rex wants to control from the top but Raicevic keeps moving.
Raicevic looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex tries to free his leg and advance position but Raicevic is retaining full guard.
Rex trying to control but Raicevic is working from the bottom.
Jonas Rex has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A jab from Raicevic misses.
A jab from Raicevic misses.
Rex throws a hook to the side of Raicevic's head but Raicevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raicevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rex.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raicevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Raicevic there.
Rex drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jonas Rex will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rex slips a jab and a cross from Raicevic.
Jonas Rex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raicevic lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rex.
Rex slips under a jab.
Donk. Raicevic catches Rex right on the button with a cross.
Raicevic lands with a good body shot.
Raicevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rex was well out of range. Poor timing from Raicevic.
Raicevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Rex is just out of range.
Raicevic wants to clinch
and Rex counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Rex. That snapped Raicevic's head back.
Raicevic misses the shot to the body.
Riccardo Raicevic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raicevic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Riccardo Raicevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rex steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raicevic.
Raicevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rex.
Rex's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rex duly obliges.
It looks like Riccardo Raicevic has been cut.
Rex fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raicevic manages to avoid it.
Rex looks to score with a jab to the body but Raicevic is just out of range.
Raicevic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Raicevic misses with a wild body shot.
Raicevic closes the distance and pushes Rex back into the cage.
Raicevic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rex tries to throw a body punch but Raicevic avoids it by throwing Rex back against the cage.
Rex goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raicevic prevents it.
Nice elbow from Raicevic.
It looks like Jonas Rex has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raicevic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rex's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raicevic.
Raicevic missing with knees to the body.
Raicevic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raicevic lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raicevic.
Raicevic works on Rex's body with a couple of short punches.
Raicevic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raicevic pushes Rex back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raicevic lands a body shot.
Rex takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raicevic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rex avoids it.
Raicevic misses with a body punch.
Raicevic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rex's defenses.
Raicevic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raicevic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A bit of stalling here from Raicevic.
Raicevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raicevic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Raicevic.
Rex is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Raicevic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Raicevic avoiding damage.
Raicevic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rex backwards.
Raicevic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rex avoids it.
Rex takes a shot to the head.
Rex takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raicevic just leaning against Rex, taking a breather.
Raicevic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rex backwards.
Rex is rocked!
Raicevic lands an elbow inside that Rex shrugs off.
Oh Rex is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raicevic dips a shoulder and cracks Rex with a mighty uppercut! Rex falls back against the cage and Raicevic unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rex is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Raicevic screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riccardo Raicevic!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Sandman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sandman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman. Gunn has chosen England belongs to me as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
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24
157 lbs
10 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Sandman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Ray Gunn!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sandman blocks a head kick by Gunn.
Gunn takes one to the chin there.
Sandman scores with a leg kick.
Gunn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A low kick from Gunn is predictable there
and Sandman counters with a nice body shot.
Sandman misses the shot to the body.
Sandman misses with a hook. Gunn ducked under it nicely.
Gunn feints and then cracks Sandman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sandman down.
Gunn tries to land a leg kick but Sandman saw it coming and moves away.
Gunn tries for a takedown but Sandman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sandman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunn moves away.
Gunn throws a head kick but Sandman moves out of range.
Sandman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Sandman.
Sandman scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman cracks Gunn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sandman tries a head kick but it misses.
Sandman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandman lands a nice shot to the body.
Sandman connects with a body shot that sends Gunn's belly button to the back.
Sandman throws a head kick that misses.
Sandman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sandman is looking to wear down Gunn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sandman misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sandman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sandman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sandman's head.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandman was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sandman circles away.
Gunn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sandman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sandman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sandman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving.
Gunn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gunn is looking to stand up but Sandman won't let him.
Sandman trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gunn thows a big elbow that misses.
Gunn throws a strike but Sandman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gunn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandman passes Gunn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sandman trying to pass the guard but Gunn defending well.
Sandman is looking to take a break and control but Gunn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gunn trying to hold on to Sandman's head to control him but Sandman postures up.
Sandman is looking to take a break and control but Gunn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sandman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gunn!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunn is working to get back to half guard.
Gunn wants to hold on but Sandman pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shawn Sandman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sandman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gunn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sandman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sandman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunn motions for Sandman to come forward. Gunn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sandman avoids the body shot from Gunn.
Gunn tries to work over Sandman's front leg with a kick but Sandman checks it.
Gunn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sandman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gunn throws a leg kick
and Sandman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gunn - that will leave a mark!
Sandman misses with a two punch combination.
Gunn misses with a hook. Sandman ducked under it nicely.
Sandman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Sandman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gunn counters with a low kick, right behind Sandman 's knee.
Sandman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gunn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sandman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ray Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Sandman misses.
Gunn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sandman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sandman throws an overhand right that lands on Gunn's shoulder, as Gunn tries to avoid the shot.
Gunn shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gunn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sandman counters with a body kick.
Shawn Sandman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sandman misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Sandman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sandman. That did some damage!
Sandman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gunn.
Gunn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sandman avoids it really well and circles away.
Shawn Sandman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Gunn.
Gunn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gunn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sandman throws a sloppy head kick
and Sandman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Gunn is predictable there
and Sandman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunn shoots in but Sandman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandman thuds a left hand into Gunn's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Sandman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gunn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sandman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gunn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sandman blocks a leg kick.
Gunn misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gunn.
Gunn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sandman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sandman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sandman takes a swing at Gunn's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gunn.
Gunn avoids the body shot from Sandman.
Sandman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gunn throws a leg kick
and Sandman counters with a nice body shot.
Gunn tries to land a leg kick but Sandman saw it coming and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunn.
Sandman misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gunn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ray Gunn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sandman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Sandman.
Sandman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunn.
Gunn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sandman throws a right hand that Gunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunn also avoids with ease.
Sandman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sandman lands with a good body shot.
Sandman needs to keep his hands up - Gunn had a free shot at his head there.
Gunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunn throws a leg kick but Sandman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sandman lands the left hand.
Sandman takes a swing at Gunn's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandman.
Gunn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sandman counters with a right hand to the body.
Gunn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gunn tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunn throws a head kick but Sandman moves out of range.
Gunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the liver by Sandman. Beautiful body shot.
Sandman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gunn doesn't seem bothered though.
Sandman throws a right and a left that Gunn avoids nicely.
Sandman throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
Gunn catches Sandman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sandman throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws a sloppy head kick and Sandman moves out of range easily.
Sandman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gunn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sandman ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Gunn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sandman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sandman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gunn at a distance.
Sandman punishes Gunn's body with a nice straight punch.
Gunn misses with a leg kick
and Sandman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn tries to land a front kick but Sandman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gunn tries to land a front kick but Sandman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gunn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sandman.
A right-left combo lands from Sandman.
Gunn ducks right into an uppercut from Sandman.
Sandman throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn throws a head kick but Sandman moves out of range.
Ray Gunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandman slips a jab from Gunn.
Sandman lands a jab to the head.
Sandman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandman misses the shot to the body.
Sandman moves out of range of the leg kick from Gunn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn moves forwards but Sandman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gunn throws a leg kick which misses Sandman's front leg but catches the back leg as Sandman tries to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Sandman - just one landing.
Gunn lands with a slapping head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gunn.
Sandman feints a jab promting Gunn to slip. Sandman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gunn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sandman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sandman misses with a body shot.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sandman as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shawn Sandman.
I think Sandman 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 William Gold scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Shawn Sandman!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Shawn Sandman!
Shawn Sandman wins by majority decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Queensberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Ellis (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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24
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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282 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Edmund Queensberry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis rushes Queensberry and presses him up against the cage.
Queensberry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ellis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Queensberry avoids it.
Queensberry gets control of Ellis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Queensberry will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ellis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Queensberry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Queensberry wants to stand and escape but Ellis is having none of it.
Ellis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Queensberry is proving hard to escape from.
Ellis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ellis trying to control but Queensberry is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andrew Ellis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Queensberry misses with a combination
and Ellis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Queensberry!
Queensberry working to try and regain half guard.
Ellis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Queensberry has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ellis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Queensberry is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellis trying to control but Queensberry is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like Edmund Queensberry has been cut.
Queensberry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ellis landing shots from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Ellis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Queensberry slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ellis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ellis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Queensberry has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Queensberry!
Ellis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ellis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ellis looking to ground and pound but Queensberry is blocking nicely.
Ellis has hold of Queensberry's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Queensberry manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis landing strikes from the mount and Queensberry is in trouble!
Edmund Queensberry's cut is getting worse.
Ellis looking to control but Queensberry is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Queensberry wants to control but Ellis is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Queensberry is trying to escape the mount.
Ellis avoids the attempt from Queensberry to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Ellis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edmund Queensberry's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good standup being displayed there by Queensberry as he connects with a hook.
Ellis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Queensberry.
Ellis dives in and grabs Queensberry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Queensberry pushes down on Ellis's head and hops out.
Queensberry throws a nice looking combination but Ellis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ellis shoots in but no luck this time.
Ellis tries to clinch but Queensberry is having none of it.
Ellis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edmund Queensberry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Ellis.
Ellis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Queensberry but Queensberry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ellis shoots for a takedown but Queensberry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Queensberry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queensberry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ellis as he avoids it easily.
Ellis throws out a leg kick but Queensberry moves out of range and Ellis only half commits.
Queensberry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ellis as he avoids it easily.
Crunch! Queensberry slams his shin into Ellis's torso.
Edmund Queensberry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Queensberry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ellis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Queensberry somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Queensberry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Queensberry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ellis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queensberry is looking for a sweep. Ellis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ellis wants to free his trapped foot but Queensberry is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queensberry is trying to maintain the position but Ellis is very close to passing his half guard.
Ellis is trying to control. Queensberry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Queensberry tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queensberry actively working from the bottom here.
Ellis is thwarting Queensberry's attempts to control the position.
Andrew Ellis has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queensberry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ellis.
Queensberry wants to get back to his feet.
Ellis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Queensberry wants to improve his position but Ellis is controlling well.
Queensberry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ellis is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis trying to pass the guard but Queensberry defending well.
Ellis seems to be looking for submissions.
Ellis is looking for a kimura here.
Queensberry wants to control but Ellis is keeping busy.
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 Edmund Queensberry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edmund Queensberry's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Ellis as Queensberry shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Queensberry.
Ellis fails with the takedown.
Queensberry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ellis defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmund Queensberry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellis shoots for a double leg takedown but Queensberry sprawls well. He's pushed Ellis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ellis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Queensberry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ellis's waist but Ellis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Queensberry off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Ellis with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Queensberry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Queensberry moves in looking to clinch but Ellis pushes him off.
An inside leg kick from Ellis misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ellis.
Queensberry slaps away a takedown attempt from Ellis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ellis looking to score a takedown here. Queensberry is defending well but Ellis drives through and ends up in Queensberry's guard.
Queensberry throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ellis stands and steps away. Queensberry gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Queensberry rushes Ellis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queensberry manages to break the clinch.
Edmund Queensberry is winning the standup battle so far.
Queensberry drives through and clinches with Ellis against the cage.
Queensberry has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ellis uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Queensberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queensberry throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Queensberry has a closed guard, preventing Ellis from standing up.
Ellis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Queensberry trying to keep a closed guard but Ellis is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Edmund Queensberry just wasn't active enough.
Queensberry looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ellis gets full guard.
Ellis trying to control the position.
Queensberry is looking to stand up but Ellis won't let him.
Queensberry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Queensberry from controlling successfully.
Ellis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queensberry is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ellis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Queensberry escapes and throws Ellis's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellis struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edmund Queensberry.
I think Queensberry 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 for Andrew Ellis!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Andrew Ellis!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Andrew Ellis!
Andrew Ellis wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tham Boon Yodsuwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yodsuwan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, LL Cool J - Mama' Said Knock You Out. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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25
168 lbs
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29
165 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tham Boon Yodsuwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Willis!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yodsuwan looks for a takedown but Willis sprawls well.
Willis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A combination from Willis does no damage.
Yodsuwan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yodsuwan shoots and misses
and Willis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yodsuwan thinking.
Willis connects with a body shot that sends Yodsuwan's belly button to the back.
Willis looks to land a combination but Yodsuwan avoids it well.
Yodsuwan tries for a takedown but Willis circles away easily
and Willis counters with a series of strikes. Yodsuwan will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tham Boon Yodsuwan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willis throws a shot to the body.
Yodsuwan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Willis pinned against the cage. Willis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yodsuwan fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cody Willis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsuwan shoots in but Willis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yodsuwan is breathing heavily.
Yodsuwan tries for a takedown but Willis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Willis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Willis lands a really nice looking cross but Yodsuwan seems unphased.
Yodsuwan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Willis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yodsuwan is out of range and Willis settles back down.
Yodsuwan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yodsuwan misses with a takedown
and Willis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willis sprawls well. Willis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yodsuwan gets slowly back to his feet.
Willis misses with a two punch combination.
Willis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Willis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yodsuwan fails to land the takedown.
Yodsuwan takes one to the side of the head.
Willis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Willis scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis throws a jab but it's blocked by Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Willis punishes Yodsuwan's body with a nice straight punch.
Willis lands a jab.
Willis thows a body shot but no joy.
Yodsuwan takes one on the button.
Yodsuwan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Willis's waist but Willis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yodsuwan off to one side.
Yodsuwan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yodsuwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Willis misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis swings for the body but Yodsuwan moves out of range.
Yodsuwan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Willis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yodsuwan eats them both and turns towards Willis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Willis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yodsuwan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yodsuwan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Willis.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Yodsuwan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A looping hook to the body misses from Willis. Yodsuwan does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yodsuwan with a poor takedown
and Willis counters with a stiff right hand.
Willis throws a body punch but Yodsuwan moves out of range.
Yodsuwan moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Willis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yodsuwan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yodsuwan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Willis's waist but Willis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yodsuwan off to one side.
Yodsuwan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Willis. Those never looked like landing.
Willis connects with a body shot.
Yodsuwan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yodsuwan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yodsuwan staying out of range there.
Willis fails to land with a series of punches.
Yodsuwan slips a straight right by Willis.
Cody Willis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsuwan shoots in for a takedown but Willis shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tham Boon Yodsuwan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Willis. Those never looked like landing.
Yodsuwan moves out of range of the strikes.
Yodsuwan fails with a takedown attempt.
Yodsuwan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Willis.
Yodsuwan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Willis throws a series of punches but Yodsuwan avoids them all with ease.
Yodsuwan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cody Willis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Willis misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan throws a series of punches but Willis moves out of range.
Willis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yodsuwan was well out of range. Poor timing from Willis.
Yodsuwan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Willis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yodsuwan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yodsuwan ducks under a wild hook from Willis.
Willis misses with a leg kick.
Willis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Willis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan takes the fight into the clinch.
Yodsuwan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Willis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yodsuwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Willis throws a right hand that Yodsuwan ducks under and follows up with a left that Yodsuwan also avoids with ease.
Yodsuwan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yodsuwan shoots in but no luck this time.
Willis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Willis wants it to stay on the feet.
Willis lands a lovely overhand right.
Willis works over Yodsuwan's head and body with a nice combination.
Yodsuwan shoots in for a double leg but Willis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yodsuwan misses with a takedown attempt
and Willis counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Willis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yodsuwan.
Willis scores with a jab.
Willis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yodsuwan is out of range.
Willis looks to throw the jab but Yodsuwan is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yodsuwan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Willis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Willis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Willis throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Willis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yodsuwan shoots for a takedown but Willis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Willis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yodsuwan walks into a jab.
Willis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yodsuwan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yodsuwan has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Willis works to full guard.
Yodsuwan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Willis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yodsuwan has managed to get both his arms back between Willis's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Willis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsuwan shoots and misses
enabling Willis to counter with a crisp jab.
Yodsuwan misses with a body punch
enabling Willis to counter with a crisp jab.
Willis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yodsuwan counters with a nice uppercut.
Yodsuwan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Willis counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tham Boon Yodsuwan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yodsuwan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Willis counters with a nice uppercut.
Willis throws a good cross that connects.
Willis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Willis throws a sloppy head kick and Yodsuwan moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis lands a right hook to the body.
Yodsuwan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Willis connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Willis.
Willis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yodsuwan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Willis defends it nicely.
Willis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yodsuwan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willis is pawing at Yodsuwan, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Yodsuwan's nose. Yodsuwan is badly hurt! Willis pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Yodsuwan tries desperately to hold on but Willis is relentless in his assault! As Yodsuwan receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Willis away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Willis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Sorenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihito Tatsuhiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuhiko has chosen Save Yourself as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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26
169 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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29
168 lbs
12 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Sorenson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Akihito Tatsuhiko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorenson lands with a nice combination. Tatsuhiko backs away looking to recover.
Tatsuhiko misses with a double jab
and Tatsuhiko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sorenson throws a shot from downtown. Tatsuhiko moves away and avoids it.
Sorenson rushes Tatsuhiko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sorenson.
Tatsuhiko gets through Sorenson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sorenson tries to break free but Tatsuhiko pushes him back against the cage.
Sorenson breaks from the clinch.
Sorenson blocks a head kick by Tatsuhiko.
Sorenson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tatsuhiko.
Sorenson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sorenson throws a push kick but Tatsuhiko slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Tatsuhiko does no damage.
Tatsuhiko misses with a few strikes there.
Sorenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sorenson misses with a body kick.
Tatsuhiko fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sorenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tatsuhiko wants a takedown but no success here.
Sorenson manages to break the clinch.
Tatsuhiko throws a leg kick which misses Sorenson's front leg but catches the back leg as Sorenson tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson throws the kick towards the body but Tatsuhiko avoids it.
Tatsuhiko throws a sloppy head kick and Sorenson moves out of range easily.
Tatsuhiko gets a clinch.
Sorenson blocks a body shot from Tatsuhiko.
Sorenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Sorenson does no damage.
Tatsuhiko pushes Sorenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tatsuhiko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sorensons head.
Sorenson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sorenson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sorenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tatsuhiko missing with a left hand there. Sorenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tatsuhiko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sorenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko drives through and clinches with Sorenson against the cage.
Sorenson breaks from the clinch.
Tatsuhiko misses with a lunging right hand
and Sorenson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tatsuhiko throws a sloppy head kick
and Sorenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akihito Tatsuhiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatsuhiko clinches up against the cage.
Tatsuhiko breaks the clinch.
Tatsuhiko jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tatsuhiko dodges the punch combination from Sorenson.
Sorenson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tatsuhiko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson throws a series of punches but Tatsuhiko moves out of range.
Tatsuhiko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sorenson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tatsuhiko counters with a stiff right hand.
Tatsuhiko tries to close the distance and clinch but Sorenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tatsuhiko defending well as Sorenson loads up on a big left hand.
Sorenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sorenson forces Tatsuhiko back against the cage and clinches.
Tatsuhiko looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akihito Tatsuhiko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sorenson misses with a double jab.
Sorenson moves into the clinch.
Sorenson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tatsuhiko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sorenson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tatsuhiko connects with a knee to the head.
Sorenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tatsuhiko misses with a double jab.
Tatsuhiko doesn't manage to clinch there - Sorenson circles away.
Tatsuhiko throws a head kick that misses.
Sorenson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sorenson gets tackled into the cage by Tatsuhiko. Tatsuhiko maintains the clinch.
Sorenson can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorenson is pressed up against the cage. Tatsuhiko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sorenson down to the mat. Sorenson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sorenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tatsuhiko moves out of range as Sorenson strikes.
Sorenson throws a right hand that Tatsuhiko ducks under and follows up with a left that Tatsuhiko also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Tatsuhiko.
Sorenson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tatsuhiko moves out of range as Sorenson strikes.
Sorenson misses with the combination.
Tatsuhiko lands with a nice combination. Sorenson backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson slips under a jab.
A combination from Tatsuhiko does no damage.
Tatsuhiko has managed to clinch.
Tatsuhiko manages to break the clinch.
Sorenson slips a jab and a cross from Tatsuhiko.
Tatsuhiko tries to close the distance and clinch but Sorenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tatsuhiko misses with a looping right.
Tatsuhiko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sorenson misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tatsuhiko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tatsuhiko throws a jab but it's blocked by Sorenson.
Tatsuhiko throws a head kick but Sorenson moves out of range.
Tatsuhiko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sorenson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sorenson tries to bum rush Tatsuhiko with a series of wild strikes but Tatsuhiko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tatsuhiko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akihito Tatsuhiko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tatsuhiko is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Tatsuhiko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sorenson throws the left hand but Tatsuhiko avoids the punch easily.
Tatsuhiko pushes Sorenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Sorenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tatsuhiko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sorenson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tatsuhiko.
Tatsuhiko lands a head kick. Sorenson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatsuhiko tries to clinch but Sorenson is having none of it.
Tatsuhiko is looking to clinch but Sorenson is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akihito Tatsuhiko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tatsuhiko tries to bum rush Sorenson with a series of wild strikes but Sorenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tatsuhiko misses with a wild combination.
Sorenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatsuhiko.
Tatsuhiko misses with a series of wild punches.
Tatsuhiko throws out a loose jab but Sorenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sorenson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tatsuhiko throws a sloppy head kick and Sorenson moves out of range easily.
Sorenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tatsuhiko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sorenson closes the distance and clinches.
Sorenson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatsuhiko controls his hands.
Tatsuhiko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sorenson is trying to force a seperation but Tatsuhiko has the dominant position.
Tatsuhiko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tatsuhiko lands with a light punch inside.
Sorenson working hard to break the clinch.
Sorenson is trying to force a seperation but Tatsuhiko has the dominant position.
Sorenson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Sorenson finds it's target.
Sorenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatsuhiko is just out of range.
Tatsuhiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sorenson.
Sorenson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tatsuhiko doesn't manage to clinch there - Sorenson circles away.
Tatsuhiko moves away from the strike by Sorenson.
Tatsuhiko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatsuhiko moves into the clinch.
Sorenson is trying to push Tatsuhiko away but Tatsuhiko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sorenson regains guard immediately.
Sorenson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tatsuhiko is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorenson keeping full guard, as Tatsuhiko tries to pass.
Sorenson wants to stand and escape but Tatsuhiko is having none of it.
Tatsuhiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sorenson working a defensive guard here.
Tatsuhiko is looking to stand up but Sorenson won't let him.
Tatsuhiko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sorenson pushes Tatsuhiko up against the cage in a clinch.
Tatsuhiko has had enough of the clinch but Sorenson keeps him there for the moment.
Sorenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nate Sorenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Sorenson misses.
Tatsuhiko tries to clinch up.
Sorenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sorenson clinches.
Tatsuhiko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatsuhiko misses with a hook.
Sorenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatsuhiko circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Sorenson.
Sorenson just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Sorenson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Sorenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tatsuhiko lands a head kick!
Sorenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tatsuhiko misses with a double jab.
Tatsuhiko throws a head kick that misses.
Sorenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatsuhiko.
Tatsuhiko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sorenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tatsuhiko.
A head kick misses from Tatsuhiko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko tries to clinch but Sorenson is having none of it.
Tatsuhiko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sorenson connects with a body shot.
Tatsuhiko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sorenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatsuhiko.
A shot to the liver by Sorenson. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tatsuhiko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tatsuhiko throws a series of punches but Sorenson moves out of range.
Sorenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson misses with a double jab.
Sorenson ducks under a wild hook from Tatsuhiko.
Tatsuhiko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sorenson misses with a head kick.
Sorenson slips a jab and a cross from Tatsuhiko.
Sorenson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tatsuhiko 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.
Sorenson has managed to clinch.
Sorenson breaks from the clinch.
Sorenson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson throws a lazy right hand but Tatsuhiko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tatsuhiko tries to bum rush Sorenson with a series of wild strikes but Sorenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sorenson takes the fight into the clinch.
Sorenson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tatsuhiko has Sorenson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sorenson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tatsuhiko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sorenson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tatsuhiko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sorenson instigates a clinch.
Sorenson breaks the clinch.
Sorenson scores with a jab. Tatsuhiko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sorenson misses with a hook. Tatsuhiko ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tatsuhiko wants to clinch up but Sorenson keeps it at a distance.
Tatsuhiko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sorenson cracks the inside of Tatsuhiko's front leg.
Jab from Tatsuhiko.
Sorenson throws a head kick but Tatsuhiko moves out of range.
Sorenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tatsuhiko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sorenson is looking to slow Tatsuhiko down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sorenson throws a looping overhand right but Tatsuhiko ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Sorenson had his way with Akihito Tatsuhiko in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tatsuhiko moves into the clinch.
Tatsuhiko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tatsuhiko misses with a wild combination.
Tatsuhiko throws a right and a left that Sorenson avoids nicely.
Tatsuhiko throws a series of strikes that have Sorenson backpedaling.
Sorenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sorenson throws a hook but Tatsuhiko avoids it easily.
Sorenson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sorenson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorenson avoids the head kick by Tatsuhiko.
Tatsuhiko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tatsuhiko darts in trying to clinch
and Sorenson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sorenson lands with a nice body punch.
A left lands for Tatsuhiko.
Sorenson lands a head shot.
Sorenson pushes Tatsuhiko up against the cage in a clinch.
Tatsuhiko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sorenson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson scores with a hook to the body. Tatsuhiko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tatsuhiko throws a nice looking combination but Sorenson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tatsuhiko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sorenson moves into the clinch.
Tatsuhiko trying to land knees to the body.
Sorenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tatsuhiko won't allow it.
Tatsuhiko gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorenson is trying to control the position but Tatsuhiko postures up.
Sorenson wants to stand but Tatsuhiko is controlling the position.
Sorenson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson pushes Tatsuhiko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tatsuhiko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sorenson tries a low kick but Tatsuhiko avoids it.
Sorenson throws a head kick that half lands.
Tatsuhiko throws a sloppy head kick and Sorenson moves out of range easily.
Tatsuhiko wants to clinch.
Sorenson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tatsuhiko backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko wants to clinch.
Tatsuhiko throws a head kick but Sorenson moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sorenson has closed the distance and engaged Tatsuhiko in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sorenson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tatsuhiko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sorenson walks away with a smile on his face. Tatsuhiko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Sorenson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sorenson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Nate Sorenson!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Akihito Tatsuhiko!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Nate Sorenson!
Nate Sorenson wins by split decision!
Nate Sorenson retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Minard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Clash - I Fought The Law. Minard has chosen I Against I as his entrance music. Anderson Minard has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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192 lbs
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Anderson Minard!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown but Minard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dixon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Minard misses with an uppercut.
Minard blocks a leg kick.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Minard.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dixon.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Minard wants to control but Dixon postures up.
Minard pushes Dixon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dixon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minard can't do much from the bottom here.
Dixon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dixon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Minard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Minard, who protects the arm well.
Minard struggling a bit here.
Dixon decides to stand back up.
Dixon feints a jab promting Minard to slip. Dixon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Minard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Minard closes the distance and clinches up with Dixon, looking for a takedown. Minard pushes Dixon against the cage but Dixon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Minard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dixon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Minard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Minard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dixon misses with the combination.
Minard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dixon as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Minard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon swings for the body but Minard moves out of range.
A punch combination from Minard misses.
Minard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Minard misses with a jab to the body
and Dixon counters with a low kick, right behind Minard 's knee.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Minard.
A nice combination there by Dixon.
Dixon misses with a double jab.
Minard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minard rushes Dixon and presses him up against the cage.
Dixon is working Minard over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dixon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dixon throws a one two combo.
Sloppy strikes from Minard. Those never looked like landing.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Dixon.
Minard cracks Dixon with a good jab.
Dixon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Minard counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Minard.
Minard works Dixon's body with a nice hook.
Dixon scores with a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dixon misses with a wild combination.
Dixon looks to land a right hand but Minard moved out of range.
Minard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dixon!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dixon is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dixon tries to hold on but Minard postures up.
Dixon trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dixon somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Dixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minard connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Minard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dixon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Minard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Minard blocks a jab.
Peter Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dixon throws a leg kick
and Minard counters with a one-two to the body.
Minard lands with a straight right. Dixon didn't see that one coming.
Dixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minard blocks a jab.
Minard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minard avoids the body shot from Dixon.
Minard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dixon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minard lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Minard throws a hook but Dixon blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Minard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dixon connects with a looping right hand.
Minard scores with a one two! Dixon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Minard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Minard as he jumps to the side.
Dixon scores with a one two! Minard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dixon tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dixon tries to bum rush Minard with a series of wild strikes but Minard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Minard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Minard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dixon scrambles back to his feet.
Minard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dixon.
Dixon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Minard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minard throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
Dixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Minard does no damage.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minard throws a wild body kick that Dixon sees coming a mile off.
Dixon scores with the left hand. Minard knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
Dixon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Minard, pushing him back against the cage.
Dixon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minard is defending well for now.
Dixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon throws a jab when Minard was well out of range.
Minard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dixon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Minard misses with a body shot.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Minard as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minard looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
Minard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Minard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dixon walks into a straight right hand from Minard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Peter Dixon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Minard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dixon taking a breather.
Minard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Peter Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Dixon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Minard thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dixon throws a lazy right hand but Minard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Minard misses the target.
Dixon tries to clinch but Minard is having none of it.
Dixon misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Dixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tests Minard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Dixon misses.
Minard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dixon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Minard to score with a decent uppercut.
Minard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Minard connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Minard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dixon tries to bum rush Minard with a series of wild strikes but Minard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Minard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dixon.
Dixon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minard defending well as Dixon loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Minard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dixon as he avoids it easily.
Dixon lands with a shot to the body.
Dixon rushes Minard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minard gets underhooks to prevent Dixon's takedown attempt.
Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dixon moves to clinch but Minard breaks away
enabling Minard to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dixon had his way with Anderson Minard in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dixon throws a hook but Minard avoids it easily.
Minard slips a jab from Dixon.
Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Minard scores with a sloppy right hand. Dixon should have avoided that one.
Minard swats away the attempt to clinch by Dixon.
Minard moves away from the strike by Dixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Minard misses.
Minard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Minard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dixon counters with a leg kick.
Dixon looks to land a combination. Minard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dixon forces Minard back against the cage and clinches.
Minard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dixon. Dixon obviously looking to wear him down.
Minard throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Minard's waist but Minard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dixon off to one side.
Minard scores with a spinning back kick!
A big left from Dixon misses.
Minard slips a jab and a cross from Dixon.
Minard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon connects with a body shot that sends Minard's belly button to the back.
Dixon tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Dixon misses
and Minard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Minard is just out of range.
Dixon slips under a jab.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Minard as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minard misses with a two punch combination.
Dixon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Minard's guard.
Minard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dixon wanted to stand there but Minard had control of the position.
Dixon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dixon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Peter Dixon!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Peter Dixon!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Peter Dixon!
Peter Dixon wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Roy Jones - Can't be touched. Hall comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mama Said Knock You Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Hall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall works the jab nicely.
Fox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Fox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fox scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox shoots in looking for a takedown but Hall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fox dives in and grabs Hall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes down on Fox's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Hall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Albert Hall has been cut.
Fox will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Fox shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fox misses with a kick to the body.
Fox moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Fox slips the punch.
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fox is out of range.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Hall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fox doesn't seem bothered though.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fox slips a straight right by Hall.
Fox rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Hall.
Hall can't break the clinch.
Fox manages to break the clinch.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fox.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall takes a swing at Fox's ribcage but misses.
Albert Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fox is defended easily by Hall.
Fox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fox off to one side.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fox.
Fox avoids the body shot from Hall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fox was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Fox walks into a stiff left hand from Hall.
Fox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fox wants to clinch.
Fox fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox misses with a hook. Hall ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Albert Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Hall'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.
Hall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Foxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Fox is just out of range.
Fox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hall swivels and escapes.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall swings for the body but Fox moves out of range.
Fox slips a straight right by Hall.
Fox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Fox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fox moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws a combination. Fox tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paddy Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hall. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hall pinned against the cage. Hall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fox takes one on the button.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fox. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hall's corner calls for a 1-2. Hall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fox takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hall cracks Fox with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hall has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fox to stand back up!
Fox is rocked!
Hall looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Hall backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Fox's temple! It sends Fox violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Hall celebrates and the doctors try to help Fox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Albert Hall!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clinical Cpw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cpw might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Purple Rain. Pat Sumrall is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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194 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinical Cpw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Pat Sumrall!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumrall throws a looping overhand right but Cpw ducks down to avoid it.
Cpw throws a low kick, looking for Sumrall's leg but Sumrall calmly moves out of range.
Cpw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sumrall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sumrall tries to clinch up.
Sumrall slips under a jab from Cpw.
Cpw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sumrall loads up on a big right hand but Cpw slips the punch.
Cpw ducks under a wild hook from Sumrall.
Sumrall moves into the clinch.
Sumrall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sumrall throws an elbow that misses.
Cpw prevents a body shot from Sumrall.
Cpw is trying to force a seperation but Sumrall has the dominant position.
Sumrall misses with an elbow over the top.
Cpw avoids the elbow strike from Sumrall, against the cage.
Sumrall lands an elbow just above Cpw 's eye.
It looks like Clinical Cpw has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Sumrall fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cpw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sumrall lands an overhand right.
Sumrall avoids the body shot from Cpw.
Cpw scores with a nice strike.
Cpw throws a shot from downtown. Sumrall moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Sumrall.
Cpw moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Pat Sumrall has been cut.
Cpw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sumrall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sumrall throws a low kick but Cpw moves out of range easily.
Cpw throws a right hand that Sumrall ducks under and follows up with a left that Sumrall also avoids with ease.
Cpw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sumrall misses with a series of wild punches.
Cpw takes a swing at Sumrall's ribcage but misses.
Cpw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cpw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sumrall's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall ducks under a wild hook from Cpw.
Sumrall fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Sumrall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sumrall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cpw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cpw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sumrall.
Pat Sumrall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cpw throws the left hand but Sumrall avoids the punch easily.
Cpw sizes up Sumrall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cpw motions for Sumrall to come forward. Cpw throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Sumrall.
Sumrall moves away from the strike by Cpw.
Sumrall throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Cpw counter with a right hand.
Cpw slips a straight right by Sumrall.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sumrall.
Sumrall misses with a head kick.
Sumrall throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Cpw misses.
Sumrall has Cpw up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall throws an elbow but it misses.
Cpw has had enough of the clinch but Sumrall keeps him there for the moment.
Cpw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sumrall trying to land knees to the body.
Sumrall lands an elbow that stopped Cpw in his tracks for a moment.
Sumrall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cpw dodges an elbow strike from Sumrall.
Sumrall keeps control of Cpw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sumrall working Cpw over with knees to the body.
Sumrall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cpw's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Sumrall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cpw blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Sumrall.
Sumrall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sumrall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cpw has had enough of the clinch but Sumrall keeps him there for the moment.
Sumrall throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sumrall.
Cpw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cpw is trying to break the clinch but Sumrall is controlling him.
Sumrall throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sumrall throws a punch but it's blocked by Cpw.
Cpw takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Sumrall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cpw breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Clinical Cpw will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cpw misses with a looping left.
Cpw tries to land a leg kick but Sumrall saw it coming and moves away.
Sumrall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cpw.
A telegraphed right hand from Cpw misses the target.
Cpw misses with a double jab.
Sumrall is looking to chop away at Cpw's legs.
Sumrall doesn't manage to clinch there - Cpw circles away.
Cpw scores with a jab.
Sumrall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cpw throws a combination. Sumrall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sumrall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cpw.
Cpw staying out of range there.
Cpw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cpw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sumrall doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sumrall tries a low kick but Cpw avoids it.
Cpw ducks under a wild hook from Sumrall.
Cpw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sumrall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cpw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sumrall looks to land a combination but Cpw avoids it well.
Donk. Cpw catches Sumrall right on the button with a cross.
Sumrall tries to close the distance and clinch but Cpw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sumrall doesn't manage to clinch there - Cpw circles away.
Cpw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sumrall throws the kick towards the body but Cpw avoids it.
Cpw throws out a powerful jab.
Sumrall missing with a left hand there. Cpw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cpw lands with a shot to the body.
Sumrall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sumrall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cpw is able to avoid easily.
Sumrall misses with a looping left.
Cpw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sumrall is breathing heavily.
Cpw lands with an uppercut that bounces Sumrall off the cage and back into rage.
Cpw avoids the body shot from Sumrall.
Sumrall staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Cpw.
That has opened up Pat Sumrall's cut even more.
Cpw connects with the punch.
Sumrall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cpw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cpw misses with a hook.
Sumrall slips under a jab.
Cpw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cpw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sumrall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cpw with a jab.
The cut above Pat Sumrall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cpw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sumrall's hands.
Cpw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sumrall moves away.
Cpw lands a left and a right that send Sumrall crashing to the mat, dazed. Cpw thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sumrall is rocked!
A low kick from Sumrall is predictable there
and Cpw counters with a nice body shot.
Sumrall is still on wobbly legs! Can Cpw finish him?
Cpw drops Sumrall with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sumrall! Cpw dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clinical Cpw!
Clinical Cpw retains his middleweight title!
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