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FCFC 20: Battle for the Gold PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Figueiredo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael McCready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Figueiredo had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorge Figueiredo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael McCready!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueiredo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCready counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Figueiredo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
McCready drops an elbow to the side of Figueiredo's head.
Nice strikes from McCready there.
McCready takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCready is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Figueiredo!
McCready punishing his opponent with strikes.
Figueiredo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCready lands a big elbow - Figueiredo is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Figueiredo is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Michael McCready!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chunk Dirty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirk Sherk acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Chunk Dirty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kirk Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirty tries to clinch up
and Sherk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sherk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown by Sherk or perhaps it was just good defense by Dirty which made him look bad.
Dirty looks to clinch
letting Sherk counter with a right hand.
Dirty lands a left and a right that send Sherk crashing to the mat, dazed. Dirty thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sherk is rocked!
It looks like Kirk Sherk has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dirty tries to clinch but Sherk moves away
and Sherk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dirty tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sherk counters with a nice uppercut.
Dirty tries to clinch up
enabling Sherk to counter with a crisp jab.
Dirty misses with a double jab
and Sherk counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty darts in trying to clinch
and Sherk counters with a two punch combo.
Chunk Dirty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sherk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dirty lands a glancing blow to the side of Sherk's head.
Dirty misses with a right hand
and Sherk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chunk Dirty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dirty wants to clinch
and Sherk counters with a one-two to the body.
Dirty wants to clinch but Sherk slips to the side
and Sherk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dirty looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sherk decides to stand up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dirty misses with a right hand
letting Sherk counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sherk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dirty won't be happy with that.
Dirty tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dirty's body.
Sherk is persistently looking for the submission but Dirty is defending it well.
I would not like to be Dirty right now.
Dirty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sherk on the ground.
Sherk trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk tightening his grip on Dirty, looking for the choke.
Sherk tightening his grip on Dirty, looking for the choke.
Dirty is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The referee is taking a good look at Dirty as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sherk!
Sherk tries to keep control of the position but Dirty is staying busy.
Dirty avoids the strikes from Sherk.
Sherk has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dirty's body.
Sherk patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirty has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Sherk lands shots from the back.
Dirty controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Sherk looking for the RNC.
Will Sherk go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sherk lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Dirty hold on?!
Sherk struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sherk lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kirk Sherk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kirk Sherk'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.
Dirty tries to clinch up
and Sherk counters with a left and a right that stings Dirty.
Dirty wants to clinch but Sherk slips to the side
and Sherk counters with a nice uppercut.
Dirty closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sherk counters with a left and a right that stings Dirty.
Dirty moves to clinch but Sherk breaks away
and Sherk counters with a one-two to the body.
Sherk gets a clinch.
Sherk stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dirty.
Sherk should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dirty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sherk's efforts to push away.
Dirty pushes Sherk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty lands a shoulder strike.
Sherk throws a head punch that misses.
Sherk is trying to drag Dirty to the mat but Dirty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirty.
Dirty has Sherk pressed against the cage, preventing Sherk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dirty prevents a body shot from Sherk.
Still in the clinch, Dirty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sherk is trying to push Dirty away but Dirty has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dirty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dirty misses with an uppercut.
Dirty closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sherk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dirty wants to clinch but Sherk slips to the side
and Sherk counters with a left and a right that stings Dirty.
Dirty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirty tries to clinch but Sherk moves away
and Sherk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dirty tries to clinch up
and Sherk counters with a series of strikes. Dirty will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sherk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sherk counters with a left and a right that stings Dirty.
Sherk lands a nice shot to the body.
Dirty closes the distance but Sherk moves to the side
and Sherk counters with a nice uppercut.
Dirty misses with a combination
and Sherk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirty tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sherk counters with a series of strikes. Dirty will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dirty tries to clinch up
and Sherk counters by clinching up.
Dirty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dirty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sherk's efforts to push away.
Dirty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dirty manages to break the clinch.
Dirty looks to clinch
and Sherk counters with a series of strikes. Dirty will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dirty darts in trying to clinch
and Sherk counters with a one-two to the body.
Sherk is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirty closes the distance but Sherk moves to the side
and Sherk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sherk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dirty counter with a right hand.
Dirty tries to clinch but Sherk moves away
and Sherk counters by clinching up.
Sherk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dirty lands a hook that snaps the head of Sherk backwards.
Sherk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dirty keeps control of Sherk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dirty gets through Sherk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Sherk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dirty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sherk manages to break the clinch.
Sherk misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Sherk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kirk Sherk's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dirty tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sherk counters with a nice uppercut.
Dirty tries to clinch but Sherk moves away
and Dirty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sherk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sherk counters with a nice uppercut.
Dirty tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sherk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirty misses with a hook
and Sherk counters with a series of strikes. Dirty will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dirty shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chunk Dirty is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty throws an off balance right hand
and Sherk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sherk trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dirty is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sherk is controlling him.
Dirty keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Kirk Sherk has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sherk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dirty's guard.
Sherk gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dirty misses with some punches.
Dirty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sherk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sherk.
Dirty breaks the clinch.
Dirty looks to clinch
and Sherk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sherk.
A body shot lands from Dirty.
Sherk breaks the clinch.
Dirty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sherk counters with a series of strikes. Dirty will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dirty tries to clinch
and Dirty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dirty wants to clinch
and Sherk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!
Dirty breaks from the clinch.
Dirty tries to sprawl but Sherk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sherk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirty is staying active underneath Sherk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sherk thows a huge punch but Dirty dodges it nicely.
Sherk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dirty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dirty tries to get out of the position.
Dirty is trying to stand up here but Sherk is controlling him well.
Sherk postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dirty to stand up.
Dirty darts in trying to clinch
and Sherk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dirty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sherk counters with a left and a right that stings Dirty.
Dirty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sherk.
Sherk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirty closes the distance but Sherk moves to the side
and Sherk counters with a two punch combo.
Sherk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sherk counters with a three punch combo that has Dirty backing up. Dirty nods at Sherk to acknowledge the strikes.
Dirty on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dirty misses with a combination
and Sherk counters with a stiff right hand.
Kirk Sherk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dirty misses with an uppercut
and Sherk counters with a one-two to the body.
Chunk Dirty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirty misses with a right hand
and Sherk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk Sherk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sherk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Sherk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Jack Of Speed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mike MacDonald had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob James!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James looking to score a takedown here. MacDonald is defending well but James drives through and ends up in MacDonald's guard.
James thows a big elbow that misses.
James throwing strikes from guard but MacDonald blocks nicely.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
James wants to pass the guard but MacDonald is keeping the position.
James wants to control from the top but MacDonald keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jacob James hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacDonald sprawls well. MacDonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James looks gassed!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacDonald - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacDonald. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
MacDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
MacDonald moves into the clinch.
MacDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whack! MacDonald lands a heavy head kick that drops James. The ref tackles MacDonald to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because James was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mike MacDonald!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Kimmel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henley Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Kimmel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Henley Harris!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimmel slaps away a takedown attempt from Harris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kimmel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kimmel defends it nicely.
Henley Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimmel slaps away a takedown attempt from Harris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jimmy Kimmel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henley Harris.
Kimmel throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up with Kimmel, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes Kimmel against the cage but Kimmel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kimmel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harris.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Kimmel.
Jimmy Kimmel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Kimmel throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kimmel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kimmel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harris.
Harris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab by Kimmel.
Kimmel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimmel sizes up Harris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kimmel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harris.
Kimmel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harris.
Harris looks gassed!
Harris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kimmel.
Kimmel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kimmel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimmel cracks Harris with a good jab.
Kimmel looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Kimmel cracks a nice hook into Harris's ribs.
Harris is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kimmel is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Harris.
A shot to the liver by Kimmel. Beautiful body shot.
Kimmel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kimmel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oooooh!!! Kimmel has knocked Harris down with a huge combo! Kimmel steps away and waves a wobbly Harris back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimmel connects with a body shot.
Kimmel lands a body shot.
Kimmel cracks a nice hook into Harris's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kimmel with a jab.
Harris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kimmel counters with a straight right hand.
Harris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kimmel throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kimmel throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Kimmel cracks Harris with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Kimmel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kimmel cracks Harris with an open hand slap.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kimmel tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kimmel to the ground. Kimmel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jimmy Kimmel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henley Harris.
Harris dives in and grabs Kimmel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kimmel pushes down on Harris's head and hops out.
Harris has his takedown stuffed
and Kimmel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harris is breathing heavily.
Kimmel lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt
and Kimmel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kimmel looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Kimmel scores with a hook.
Kimmel slaps away a takedown attempt from Harris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kimmel cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kimmel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harris. Harris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sloppy strikes from Kimmel. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimmel stuffs the takedown attempt from Harris. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
Kimmel with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Kimmel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Kimmel lands the left hand.
Kimmel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Kimmel.
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kimmel's waist but Kimmel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jimmy Kimmel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kimmel to score with a decent uppercut.
Kimmel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Kimmel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kimmel throws a sloppy body shot
and Harris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kimmel won't be happy with that.
Harris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimmel, who protects the arm well.
Harris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimmel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kimmel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harris on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimmel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris trying to control the position but Kimmel is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Kimmel dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Kimmel does no damage.
Harris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice takedown defense from Kimmel. No joy for Harris on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Kimmel as Harris shoots in.
Jimmy Kimmel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henley Harris.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kimmel as he avoids it easily.
Harris shoots in but Kimmel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kimmel avoids it really well and circles away.
Kimmel lands a lovely overhand right.
Kimmel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kimmel scores with a jab.
Harris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimmel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Harris.
Harris tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimmel tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimmel is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries for a kimura but Kimmel is defending well.
Harris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimmel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Henley Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kimmel down.
Kimmel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kimmel tries to get out of the position.
The ground and pound from Harris seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Harris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimmel, who protects the arm well.
Harris is working to tighten is grip on Kimmel's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kimmel has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Harris is really squeezing tight and eventually Kimmel passes out! Harris breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Henley Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Didier Diane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diane comes to the cage accompanied by Let's Get it. Benny Phillips has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Didier Diane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phillips tries to bum rush Diane with a series of wild strikes but Diane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phillips thuds a left hand into Diane's body.
Phillips throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diane counters by moving into the clinch.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch but Diane keeps him there for the moment.
Phillips wants a takedown.
Diane tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
Diane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diane misses with a punch on the inside.
Diane cracks Phillips with a nice body shot.
Phillips is looking to break free of the clinch but Diane has double underhooks.
Phillips blocks an uppercut.
Diane lands a body shot.
Diane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diane lands a shoulder strike.
Diane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diane cracks Phillips with a nice body shot.
Diane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phillips takes a shot to the head.
Diane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Diane.
Diane tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
Diane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diane lands a shot to the body.
Diane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Diane.
Phillips looks gassed!
A short body shot lands from Diane as the two fighters clinch.
Diane digs a right hand into Phillips's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phillips's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Diane.
Diane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diane lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Diane.
Diane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Diane lands a shoulder strike.
Diane gets through Phillips's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Diane.
A hook to the body from Diane.
A right handed body shot lands from Diane.
Diane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diane lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Diane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diane lands an uppercut.
Diane lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diane.
Diane lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Phillips's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phillips or not.
Diane scores with a shot to the side of Phillips's head.
Nice body punch from Diane.
Diane digs a right hand underneath Phillips's ribcage. Phillips let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diane lands a nice shot to the body.
Diane scores with a hook to the body.
Diane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Diane.
Diane works on Phillips's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Diane.
A right handed body shot lands from Diane.
Diane is working Phillips over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diane lands an uppercut.
Diane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Phillips's efforts to push away.
Diane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Didier Diane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phillips, pushing him back against the cage.
Diane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Diane - that landed with a thud.
Diane lands a hook that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phillips.
Diane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phillips tries to break free but Diane pushes him back against the cage.
Diane is leaning against Phillips and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Diane.
Diane 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.
Diane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Diane - that landed with a thud.
Diane lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phillips is breathing heavily.
Diane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diane lands a shoulder strike.
Diane lands a right hand.
Diane lands a body shot.
Diane lands a shot to the body.
Diane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diane presses Phillips against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diane gets through Phillips's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phillips or not.
Diane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Didier Diane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diane scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diane works on Phillips's body with a couple of short punches.
Diane works on Phillips's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diane.
A body shot lands from Diane.
Diane presses Phillips against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Diane.
Nice body punch from Diane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phillips.
Phillips is trying to force a seperation but Diane has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Diane.
Diane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Diane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diane.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diane.
Diane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phillips can do to turn this around?
Diane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phillips.
A short right from Diane.
A short right from Diane.
Diane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Diane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diane is working Phillips over against the cage.
Diane is working Phillips over against the cage.
Diane works on Phillips's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diane.
A body shot lands from Diane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diane lands a body shot.
Diane lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diane.
Diane pushes Phillips back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diane lands a body shot.
Diane lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Diane.
Diane lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diane presses Phillips against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diane lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Didier Diane dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Diane wants to clinch up but Phillips keeps it at a distance.
Phillips just misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips misses with a hook
and Diane counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diane lands an uppercut.
Diane pushes Phillips back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diane prevents Phillips from breaking the clinch.
Diane lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Diane.
Diane digs a right hand underneath Phillips's ribcage. Phillips let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diane is leaning against Phillips and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phillips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phillips is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diane lands with a short shot to the head.
Diane pushes Phillips back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Diane.
Diane presses Phillips against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diane lands with a right to the head.
Phillips wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diane has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Diane.
A right hook to the body lands for Diane.
Still in the clinch, Diane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phillips or not.
Diane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diane scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diane is working Phillips over against the cage.
Diane pushes Phillips back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Diane.
Diane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phillips.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phillips or not.
Diane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diane lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Diane.
Diane lands a hook that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Diane scores with a shot to the side of Phillips's head.
Diane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Diane.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diane.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diane.
Diane misses with a punch on the inside.
Diane lands a nice shot to the body.
Diane scores with a hook to the body.
Phillips fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Phillips's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Diane.
Diane lands a shoulder strike.
Benny Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diane lands with a light punch inside.
Phillips tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diane lands a shot to the body.
Diane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diane.
Diane is working Phillips over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diane.
Diane scores with a shot to the side of Phillips's head.
Diane lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Diane.
A hook to the body from Diane.
Didier Diane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phillips swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Didier Diane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Didier Diane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Black Widow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Cerdan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerdan has chosen French National Anthem as his entrance music. Black Widow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
4 - 0 - 1 |
Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Widow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcel Cerdan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widow tries for a takedown but Cerdan circles away easily
and Cerdan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Widow shoots and misses
and Cerdan counters with a crisp one two that drops Widow! Cerdan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Widow to his feet! Widow is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Widow has his takedown stuffed
and Cerdan counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Widow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widow is breathing heavily.
Cerdan misses the shot to the body.
Widow shoots and misses
and Cerdan counters with a right hand to the body.
Cerdan takes a swing at Widow's ribcage but misses.
Widow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cerdan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Widow.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Widow. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Decent striking displayed by Cerdan there.
It looks like Black Widow has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerdan looks to score with a jab to the body but Widow is just out of range.
Cerdan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Widow rather than just go for the knockout.
Cerdan misses the shot to the body.
Cerdan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Widow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cerdan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Widow tries for a takedown but Cerdan circles away easily
and Cerdan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cerdan misses with an uppercut.
Widow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cerdan throws an overhand right that has Widow reeling! Cerdan follows up with more punches and Widow is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcel Cerdan! Marcel Cerdan retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by Those Dancin Days - Run Run. 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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217 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Saint George!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy misses with an uppercut
and George makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boy misses with a left hand
and George counters with a single leg into guard. Boy didn't expect that.
George loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for George on the ground.
George drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boy!
George sneaks back into half guard.
Well, if Boy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George wants to get back to full guard.
George is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
George is staying active underneath Boy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sonny Boy.
George feints and as Boy raises his hands in defense, George changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
George wants to pass the guard but Boy is keeping the position.
Boy controlling the position.
George landing with the ground and pound.
George throws and elbow that misses. Boy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in George's guard. Nice move by Boy!
George looking for a sweep. Not yet George, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sonny Boy.
George scores with a three punch combo!
Boy misses with a hook
and George counters with a single leg into guard. Boy didn't expect that.
Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
George passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy pushes George off looking to stand but George dives back in and keeps control.
George sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boy defending well though.
George is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
George is looking to pass Boy's guard but actually Boy recovers to full guard.
George has gone for a leg lock! Boy slips out almost immediately though and dives into George's guard.
Boy trying to stand up but can't free himself from George's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saint George dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boy swings widly with a right hand
and George cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boy misses with a wild body shot.
Boy gets caught napping as George dives in and scores a takedown. Boy manages to retain guard.
George trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Boy trying to control the position.
Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boy keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
Boy is trying to keep George in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
George tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sonny Boy.
Boy thows a leg kick but George checks it
and George cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boy misses with a lunging right hand
and George counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boy looks to land a combination. George sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boy throws a predictable looking body shot
and George counters with a shoot takedown. Boy fights it but they end up in guard.
George postures up in Boy's guard and throws a big left but Boy blocks it.
George postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
George trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
George throws a strike but Boy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
George had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boy defends it easily.
George wants to improve his position but instead Boy has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George is refusing to be controlled, as Boy sits in half guard.
George is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
George is trying to control but Boy manages to pass to mount!
George is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saint George showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Boy throws a head kick that misses.
Boy throws a body punch but George moves out of range.
George misses the shot to the body.
George throws a series of strikes that have Boy backpedaling.
Boy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boy throws a lazy body kick
and George counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
George has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
George postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
George looking to pass the guard.
George working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
George trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
George is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
George won't allow Boy to sweep him here.
George is looking to work some ground and pound but Boy has wrist control.
George in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
George slips nicely into half guard.
Boy is trying to control but can't.
George thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boy taking some punishment here, with George in his half guard.
Boy is looking to escape.
George wants to pass the guard but Boy is defending well.
George missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sonny Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy trying to control from the bottom.
George missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
George content to control rather than advance.
George throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
George looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
George is keen to just control but Boy is a slippery customer.
George missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saint George is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
George stops Boy from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
George not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Saint George has got the better of the ground game so far.
George slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saint George comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well George has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saint George!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demian Blockhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozzie Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ozzie Castillo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Demian Blockhead!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ozzie Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blockhead misses with a looping left.
Blockhead has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blockhead there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blockhead looks to score with a jab to the body but Castillo is just out of range.
Castillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blockhead counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blockhead.
Castillo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blockhead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blockhead thows a big elbow that misses.
Blockhead looking to pass the guard.
Blockhead throws a big right hand that misses.
Blockhead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blockhead thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blockhead throws a big right hand that misses.
Blockhead throws a strike but Castillo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Castillo trying to control but Blockhead is working from the bottom.
Castillo is looking to stand up but Blockhead won't let him.
Castillo wants to stand and escape but instead Blockhead has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Blockhead wants to control from the top but Castillo keeps moving.
Castillo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blockhead. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blockhead wants to pass the guard but Castillo is keeping the position.
Blockhead pushes down on Castillo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blockhead wants to pass the guard but Castillo is defending well.
Blockhead moves nicely into side control.
Blockhead in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blockhead scoring with punches from side control.
Blockhead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castillo keeps working.
Blockhead throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Blockhead is trying to ground and pound but Castillo uses the momentary lack of control by Blockhead to regain half guard.
Blockhead passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Castillo!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blockhead throwing strikes here but Castillo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blockhead thowing shots but they're missing.
Blockhead cracks Castillo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Castillo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blockhead thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Blockhead throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castillo is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blockhead cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Blockhead dominated that round.
That's time! Blockhead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Castillo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blockhead's hands.
It looks like Ozzie Castillo has been cut.
Castillo misses with a lunging right hand
and Blockhead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castillo misses with an uppercut
and Blockhead counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blockhead has Castillo pressed against the cage, preventing Castillo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Castillo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blockhead pushes Castillo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blockhead lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blockhead digs a right hand underneath Castillo's ribcage. Castillo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Castillo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from Blockhead.
Blockhead drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castillo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blockhead digs a right hand into Castillo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castillo's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Blockhead.
Blockhead keeps control of Castillo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Castillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blockhead is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castillo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blockhead lands a nice uppercut.
Castillo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Castillo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo has had enough of the clinch but Blockhead keeps him there for the moment.
Castillo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Castillo is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Blockhead.
Blockhead seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Blockhead cracks Castillo with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blockhead.
Castillo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blockhead has him pressed against the cage.
Castillo is trying to break free.
Castillo tries to break free but Blockhead pushes him back against the cage.
Castillo is trying to break free.
Castillo misses with a punch on the inside.
Castillo tries to throw a body punch but Blockhead avoids it by throwing Castillo back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Blockhead scores with a nice short uppercut.
That has opened up Ozzie Castillo's cut even more.
Blockhead lands a takedown into guard.
Blockhead trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blockhead is working Castillo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blockhead postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Castillo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blockhead, into his guard.
Blockhead keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully.
Castillo won't allow Blockhead to sweep him here.
Castillo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Castillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo wants to stand and escape but instead Blockhead has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Blockhead has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blockhead thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blockhead trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blockhead is working Castillo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blockhead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blockhead is pushing down on Castillo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Castillo is fighting to maintain full guard but Blockhead has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blockhead wants to take a breather but Castillo is having none of it.
Blockhead throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blockhead wants to control but Castillo is keeping him busy.
Blockhead not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blockhead wants to free his trapped foot but Castillo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blockhead misses with a head shot. Castillo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Blockhead throws a strike but Castillo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Blockhead dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ozzie Castillo's cut.
That's time! Blockhead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blockhead misses with a double jab.
Demian Blockhead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo jabs Blockhead right on the nose. Blockhead blinks but takes it well.
Blockhead connects with a single shot there.
Blockhead punishes Castillo's body with a nice straight punch.
Blockhead lands a jab to the nose.
Blockhead misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo throws a right hand that misses
and Blockhead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castillo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blockhead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blockhead changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castillo tries to avoid it but Blockhead manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castillo to the ground. Castillo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A shot to the body from Castillo misses
and Blockhead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blockhead throws out a loose jab but Castillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozzie Castillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blockhead smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blockhead lands the left hand.
Castillo misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blockhead misses with a straight right.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Blockhead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Blockhead to counter with a crisp jab.
Castillo misses with an uppercut
enabling Blockhead to counter with a crisp jab.
Castillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blockhead counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blockhead thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castillo's head.
Blockhead working over Castillo with some ground and pound. Castillo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blockhead not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blockhead works his way into full mount!
Blockhead looking to finish with strikes here!
Blockhead landing shots from mount.
Blockhead unloading with bombs!
Ozzie Castillo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ozzie Castillo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Demian Blockhead!
Demian Blockhead retains his light heavyweight title!
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FIGHT
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