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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Tempest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Tempest is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Tempest!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tempest wants to clinch but Montoya slips to the side
and Montoya counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tempest wants to stand but Montoya is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montoya is in close to Tempest's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Montoya trying to control the position from guard on top but Tempest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montoya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Montoya throws and elbow that misses. Tempest uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Montoya's guard. Nice move by Tempest!
Montoya is pulling down on Tempest's head to control his posture.
Montoya's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tempest!
Montoya unloads with some shots from mount but Tempest bucks and avoids them well.
Montoya looking to ground and pound but Tempest is blocking nicely.
Tempest is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Montoya working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Paul Tempest has been cut.
Montoya looking to finish Tempest with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tempest!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tempest holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Montoya tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montoya punching from mount but Tempest doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tempest taking shots to the head.
Tempest avoids a series of strikes thrown by Montoya.
Montoya landing strikes, looking to finish!
The cut above Paul Tempest's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Tempest's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sergei Montoya!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tom Watson (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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155 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Hearns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, tom Watson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hearns wants to clinch but Watson slips to the side
and Watson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Watson.
Watson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Watson has Hearns pressed against the cage, preventing Hearns from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hearns trying to land knees to the body.
Watson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hearns's elbow.
Watson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hearns.
Hearns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hearns is trying to break the clinch but Watson has him pressed against the cage.
Hearns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watson is defending well for now.
Watson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Watson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hearns is trying to push Watson away but Watson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hearns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hearns clinches up against the cage.
Hearns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hearns tries to break the clinch but Watson is controlling the position.
Hearns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hearns is trying to break the clinch but Watson is controlling him.
Watson jumps guard.
Watson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hearns wants to stand and escape but instead Watson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hearns keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hearns keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
Hearns kicks Watson off and gets to his feet.
A head kick by Hearns misses
and Watson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Watson.
Hearns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Watson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hearns up against the cage.
Hearns is trying to push Watson away but Watson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thomas Hearns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of tom Watson.
Watson pulls Hearns into guard.
Hearns wanted to stand there but Watson had control of the position.
Watson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hearns defends well.
Hearns stands up and waves to Watson to follow him.
Hearns darts in trying to clinch
so Watson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hearns keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Watson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hearns keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearns is keeping the position for now.
Hearns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Watson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
tom Watson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A head kick by Hearns misses
and Watson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hearns keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearns keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson stops Hearns from standing up.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearns is keeping the position for now.
Watson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hearns kicks Watson off and gets to his feet.
Hearns stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hearns wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tom Watson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Watson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hearns breaks from the clinch.
Hearns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hearns tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Watson counters with a series of strikes. Hearns will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hearns stuffs the takedown attempt from Watson. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hearns throws a combination that misses
and Watson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hearns is looking to stand up but Watson isn't so interested in that idea.
Watson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hearns wants to get back to his feet but Watson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson controlling from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hearns scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Watson closes the distance and clinches.
Watson has hold of one of Hearns's legs. Hearns is fighting the takedown attempt but Watson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hearns wants to stand and escape but Watson is having none of it.
Watson wants to control from the top but Hearns keeps moving.
Watson stops Hearns from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearns manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hearns tried to score with a low kick but Watson checks it.
Hearns thows a leg kick but Watson checks it
and Watson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hearns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hearns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Watson breaks the clinch.
Hearns tries to clinch but Watson moves away
and Watson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Watson stalling in the clinch.
Watson tries to pull guard but Hearns won't allow it.
Hearns is trying to force a seperation but Watson has the dominant position.
Watson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thomas Hearns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of tom Watson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Watson obliges.
Watson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Watson can't get the takedown.
Hearns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from Hearns.
Hearns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hearns circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson avoids the head kick by Hearns.
Hearns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hearns or not.
Hearns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hearns tries to clinch up.
Hearns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas Hearns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Hearns shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hearns tries to clinch but Watson moves away
and Watson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Watson is trying to push Hearns away but Hearns has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hearns manages to break the clinch.
Hearns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Watson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hearns misses with a combination
and Watson counters with a thumping low kick.
A low kick from Hearns misses
and Watson counters by moving into the clinch.
Hearns is trying to force a seperation but Watson has the dominant position.
Hearns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Watson prevents Hearns from breaking the clinch.
Hearns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Watson has him pressed against the cage.
Watson breaks the clinch.
Hearns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Watson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearns throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Hearns throws a sloppy head kick
and Watson moves into the clinch.
Watson tries for a takedown but Hearns manages to get underhooks.
Hearns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watson blocks a head kick by Hearns.
Hearns tries a head kick but it misses.
Watson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hearns sprawls well. He's pushed Watson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick by Hearns misses
and Watson counters by clinching up.
Hearns breaks the clinch.
Hearns leaves Watson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hearns throws a head kick that misses
and Watson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hearns!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearns is trying to stand.
Watson wants to control the pace but Hearns is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tom Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Hearns tries to clinch up.
Watson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Watson tries to clinch up.
Hearns wants to clinch but Watson slips to the side
and Watson counters with a shoot takedown. Hearns fights it but they end up in guard.
Watson wants to get up but he can't break Hearns's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hearns wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Watson manages to pass to side control.
Watson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hearns sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hearns wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Watson seems content to control.
Watson prevents Hearns from standing back up.
Watson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Watson is controlling the pace.
Watson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hearns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Watson prevents Hearns from standing back up.
Well, if Watson 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.
Watson working Hearns over with strikes.
Watson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hearns won't allow Watson to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Watson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thomas Hearns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hearns is trying to stand.
Watson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hearns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hearns has one foot on Watson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hearns throws a lazy head kick
and Watson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Watson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hearns down.
Hearns is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Watson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Watson working the head with strikes.
Hearns is trying to get back to his feet.
tom Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
tom Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Watson 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... tom Watson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Scars. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Master!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan darts in and clinches Master up against the cage.
Master lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
Master leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Master creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hogan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Master gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Master tightens his grip and picks Hogan up, before dumping him to the ground. Hogan manages to land in guard.
Hogan working a defensive guard here.
Hogan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Master is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Master throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hogan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Master must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Master drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hogan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Master has Hogan in his guard.
Master wants to stand up but Hogan is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogan is one step ahead there.
Master is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hogan chips away with some ground and pound.
Hogan postures up in Master's guard and throws a big left but Master blocks it.
Hogan preventing the sweep.
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.
Hogan won't allow Master to get back to his feet.
Hogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Master is trying to control the position but Hogan postures up.
Hogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Master is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Master uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Master misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy body kick from Hogan
enabling Master to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Master pinned against the cage. Master gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hogan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hogan slips a jab from Master.
Hogan swings widly with a right hand
and Master counters with a nice uppercut.
Hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Master throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Master dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hogan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Master shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hogan as he avoids it easily.
Master misses with a leg kick.
Master scores with a decent looking hook.
Hogan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Master circles away.
Master throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hogan's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master misses with a right hand
and Hogan counters with a shoot takedown. Master fights it but they end up in guard.
Master keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Master looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hogan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Master manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hogan manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Master 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.
Master missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Master has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hogan is proving hard to escape from.
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Master passes Hogan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hogan trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hogan tries to roll over but Master keeps him under control.
Master is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hogan is just riding it out for now. Master eventually gives up the hold.
Master thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hogan's head.
Master looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Master seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four 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.
Hogan is trying to get back to full guard.
Master is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hogan sees it coming and defends easily.
Hogan trying to control but Master postures up.
Master passes to side control.
Master grinds an elbow into Hogan's temple.
Master tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hogan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Master connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Master showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Master throws a leg kick
and Hogan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Master kicks Hogan off and gets back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Master.
Hogan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Master finds it's way round the side to connect with Hogan's head.
Master tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Master connects with a leg kick. Hogan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan staying out of range there.
Hogan throws out a loose jab but Master uses good head movement to avoid it.
Master scores with a hook.
Hogan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Master connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Master lands a left and a right that sends Hogan crashing to the canvas! Master dives into mount looking to finish!
Hogan is rocked!
Hulk Hogan's cut is getting worse.
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!
Master looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hogan covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Master!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Jackowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton comes to the cage accompanied by voices. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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255 lbs
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256 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Orton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacek Jackowski!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackowski looks to clinch
so Orton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackowski has his foot on Orton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orton works his way back into a safe position though.
Orton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orton is one step ahead there.
Jackowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackowski controls Orton momentarily but Orton frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jacek Jackowski.
Orton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackowski's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orton has gone for a leg lock! Jackowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Orton's guard.
Orton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Orton wants to sweep but no luck.
Orton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackowski on the ground.
Jackowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jackowski stacks Orton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jackowski!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton is looking to regain half guard here but Jackowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Orton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackowski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Orton throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orton is looking for a sweep.
Jackowski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Orton is avoiding damage well.
Orton wants to get back to his feet but Jackowski is dominant here and he's now got Orton's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton staying busy and making it hard for Jackowski to control.
Jackowski is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Orton with him. Orton is trying to defend but Jackowski has an arm under the chin now! Orton grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jacek Jackowski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toshika Koga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koga comes into the arena with Saliva – King Of My World blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Toshika Koga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Martins!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martins tests Koga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martins rushes Koga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koga wants the takedown. Martins is fighting it off but Koga persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Martins's guard against the cage.
Koga passes Martins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koga stalling.
Koga trying to mount his opponent but Martins defends it.
Koga is working hard here to advance position.
Martins wants to get back to his feet.
Martins wants to control but Koga is keeping busy.
Koga passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins is working to get back to half guard.
Koga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martins is looking to escape.
Martins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Koga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Koga avoids the attempt from Martins to control.
Koga is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Martins has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Martins!
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.
Koga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Martins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martins is trying to control but can't.
Martins is holding on to half guard well.
Koga passes to side control.
Koga thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Martins regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koga trying to control the action but Martins is working from the bottom.
Koga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martins sees it coming and defends easily.
Koga is looking to take a break and control but Martins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koga thows a huge punch but Martins dodges it nicely.
Koga wants to free his trapped foot but Martins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Koga is thwarting Martins's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koga is trying to control the action in half guard but Martins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins actively working from the bottom here.
Martins wants to get back to his feet.
Koga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martins's head.
Koga trying to control from half guard but Martins is working away.
Koga trying to control the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Martins won't allow Koga to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshika Koga dominated that round.
That's time! Koga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Koga gets a takedown into half guard.
Koga works his foot free and advances to mount.
Martins regains half guard.
Koga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Koga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Koga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martins keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Koga tries to pass to full mount but Martins defends it.
Martins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koga.
Koga wants to pass to mount but Martins is defending the position.
Martins is not content to let Koga control the position.
Koga thows a huge punch but Martins dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koga tries to pass to full mount but Martins defends it.
Martins is trying to get back to full guard.
Koga works his foot free and advances to mount.
Koga swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Martins is now in Koga's guard. A big mistake from Koga there, giving up the dominant position!
Koga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Martins postures up.
Koga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martins.
Koga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martins is one step ahead there.
Martins trying to control the position from guard on top but Koga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koga manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Martins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Koga swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Martins is now in Koga's guard. A big mistake from Koga there, giving up the dominant position!
Martins with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins throwing strikes but missing.
Koga throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Martins cracks Koga with a solid left hand.
Toshika Koga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martins throws a big right hand that misses.
Koga can't keep his opponent in guard - Martins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Koga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Martins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koga has Martins pulled in close to control his posture.
Martins wants to control from the top but Koga keeps moving.
Martins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koga looking for a sweep. Not yet Koga, not yet.
Koga is trying to control the position but Martins postures up.
Martins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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 Toshika Koga will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koga.
Koga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martins connects with a jab.
Martins looks to throw the jab but Koga is out of range.
Martins forces Koga back against the cage and clinches.
Koga is trying to trip Martins. He has hold of a leg but Martins is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Koga persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Koga pushing down on Martins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Martins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koga wants to free his trapped foot but Martins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Martins trying to keep a closed guard but Koga is proving a slippery customer.
Koga looking to pass the guard.
Koga drops back looking for a leg! Martins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martins manages to kick Koga off! Koga jumps back into Martins's guard.
Martins wants to get back to his feet but Koga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koga passes Martins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koga trying to mount his opponent but Martins defends it.
Martins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Koga.
Martins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koga trying to control but Martins is working from the bottom.
Koga stands and throws Martins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koga is looking to take a break and control but Martins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Will Martins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Koga advances nicely into full mount.
Koga looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Koga with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Koga working for a submission but Martins is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martins is squirming around, avoiding Koga's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Koga there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Martins tries to hold on but Koga pushes him away.
Martins is looking to improve his position but Koga isn't that keen on the idea.
Koga throws some wild stikes that Martins manages to avoid easily.
Toshika Koga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martins tries to hold on but Koga pushes him away.
Koga wants to control the pace but Martins is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshika Koga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koga, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshika Koga!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beam comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Everywhere I Go. Nilsson has chosen Zukyun Love by Mini Moni as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dennis Nilsson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Beam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Dennis Nilsson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nilsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beam's guard.
Beam wants to get back to his feet but Nilsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Beam is retaining full guard.
Nilsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nilsson prevents Beam from getting back to his feet.
Nilsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beam wants to stand and escape but Nilsson is having none of it.
Nilsson passes into half guard.
Nilsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nilsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson seems to be working for a kimura but Beam defends the submission attempt.
Nilsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nilsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Beam wants to get back to his feet.
Nilsson wants to pass the guard but Beam is defending well.
Beam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nilsson.
Beam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nilsson on the ground.
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.
Nilsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beam defending well though.
Nilsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nilsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Nilsson is pressing down on Beam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beam is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beam is defending against the submission attempts here by Nilsson.
Beam makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson connects with a right hand. Beam shakes it off.
Beam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nilsson. That did some damage!
Beam is looking to clinch but Nilsson is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Beam.
Nilsson looks for a takedown but Beam sprawls well.
Nilsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Beam cracks Nilsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beam tries to clinch
and Nilsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Beam pushes Nilsson off looking to stand but Nilsson dives back in and keeps control.
Nilsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beam has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nilsson stops Beam from getting back to his feet.
Nilsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beam is looking to escape.
Nilsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nilsson.
Beam wants to get back to his feet.
Nilsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nilsson.
Nilsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Nilsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nilsson tries for a takedown but Beam circles away easily
and Beam counters with a nice leg kick.
Dennis Nilsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beam leaves Nilsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nilsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beam counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nilsson's knee momentarily.
Jim Beam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Nilsson.
Nilsson throws a hook but Beam blocks it.
Nilsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Beam on his heels. He'll look to pass Beam's guard now, I'm sure.
Beam wants to stand up but Nilsson is controlling him.
Beam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nilsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beam is keeping the position for now.
Beam wants to stand and escape but Nilsson is having none of it.
Nilsson lands a couple of digs.
Nilsson stops Beam from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Beam wriggles free and stands up.
Beam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nilsson fails with the takedown
and Beam counters with a nice body kick.
Beam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beam throws a head kick that misses.
Beam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nilsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beam's head.
Nilsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beam moves in looking to clinch but Nilsson pushes him off.
Beam closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nilsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beam won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Beam is avoiding damage well.
Beam is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nilsson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nilsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Beam is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nilsson works to advance to full mount. Beam defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nilsson lands a big shot there that rocks Beam but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilsson with a couple of short strikes.
Nilsson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Beam has worked his arm free - good work by Beam!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson advances nicely into full mount.
Nilsson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Beam wants to try and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beam defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nilsson.
Beam has given up his back.
Nilsson landing with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Beam knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Beam for a finish.
Even with his hooks in, Nilsson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Nilsson looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Beam is controlling Nilsson 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Beam trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nilsson's guard.
Beam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilsson controls Beam momentarily but Beam frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Nilsson 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nilsson misses with a takedown
and Beam counters by moving into the clinch.
Nilsson is working for takedown but Beam is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nilsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beam pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jim Beam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Nilsson.
That kick from Beam tenderised Nilsson's leg. Nilsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nilsson misses with a takedown
and Beam counters with a good low kick that Nilsson was not able to check.
Nilsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beam's waist but Beam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nilsson off to one side.
Beam scores with a three punch combo!
Beam tries to clinch but Nilsson is having none of it.
Nilsson scores with a nice strike.
Nilsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beam counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nilsson's knee momentarily.
Beam thumps Nilsson with a low kick.
Nilsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beam moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam jumps guard.
Beam pushes Nilsson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Beam is looking to clinch.
Beam tries to clinch but Nilsson is having none of it.
Nilsson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Beam to counter with a crisp jab.
Beam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nilsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beam!
Beam tries to clinch there but Nilsson circles away.
Beam throws a sloppy head kick and Nilsson moves out of range easily.
Nilsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beam sprawls well. Beam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nilsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Beam throws a head kick but Nilsson moves out of range.
Nilsson misses with a takedown
and Beam counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nilsson's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam pushes Nilsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Beam taking a breather.
Beam stalling the fight.
Beam blocks an elbow strike from Nilsson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nilsson has him pressed against the cage.
Beam avoiding damage as Nilsson throws knees to the body.
Beam is trying to break free.
Nilsson tries to pull guard but Beam won't allow it.
Beam manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nilsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beam stuffs the takedown attempt from Nilsson. Nilsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Beam connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson swings widly with a right hand
and Beam counters with an outside leg kick.
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nilsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nilsson swings widly with a right hand
and Beam makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beam lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Beam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beam forces Nilsson back against the cage and clinches.
Beam jumps into guard, dragging Nilsson to the mat.
Beam wants to stand and escape but Nilsson is having none of it.
Nilsson looking to pass the guard.
Beam wants to get back to his feet but Nilsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nilsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson is looking to advance position but Beam has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Dennis Nilsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nilsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Beam wants to stand but Nilsson is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Nilsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beam get's back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nilsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nilsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nilsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nilsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jim Beam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Beam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nilsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nilsson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nilsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Nilsson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Yuen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Average 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Yuen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuen connects with a looping right hand.
Yuen scores with a nice strike.
Average tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yuen was well out of range. Poor timing from Average.
Yuen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yuen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yuen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yuen scores with a nice right hand.
Sean Yuen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Average counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to the body from Yuen misses
and Average counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yuen throws a lazy uppercut
and Average counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Average.
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!
Yuen looking for a sweep. Not yet Yuen, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yuen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Average can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Average won't allow Yuen to sweep him here.
Yuen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Average has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yuen is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yuen striking off his back but it's not causing Average any problems.
Yuen is trying to keep Average in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yuen holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Average throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuen. Average does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yuen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Average in his tracks.
Yuen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Average counters with a one-two to the body.
Yuen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Average but Average pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yuen.
Average slaps away a takedown attempt from Yuen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yuen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Average counter with a right hand.
Yuen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Average counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yuen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Yuen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Yuen controls Average momentarily but Average frees himself.
Yuen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuen trying to control the position here.
Yuen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Aaron Average will probably get the nod.
That's time! Average's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yuen throws a right hand that misses
and Average counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Yuen!
Yuen is working to get back to half guard.
Yuen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Average. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuen is squirming around, avoiding Average's attempts to control the action.
Yuen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yuen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Yuen looking for submissions off his back.
Yuen wants to control but Average is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen wants to get back to full guard.
Yuen trying to control from the bottom.
Yuen manages to get to full guard.
Yuen controls Average momentarily but Average frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Average is looking to stand up but Yuen won't let him.
Yuen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Yuen has a closed guard, preventing Average from standing up.
Yuen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Average stacks Yuen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Average!
Average wants to stand but Yuen has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yuen trying to keep a closed guard but Average is proving a slippery customer.
Yuen seems keen to control Average's posture.
Yuen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yuen is adopting a defensive guard.
Yuen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Average can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yuen is looking to sweep but instead, Average has passed into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuen wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Average dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Yuen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Average counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Average takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yuen jabs at Average's body.
Average dives in and scores a takedown into Yuen's guard.
Yuen wants to improve his position but instead Average has moved into half guard.
Average tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Yuen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Yuen is looking to control Average's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yuen avoid being mounted?
Average throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Yuen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Yuen wants to control but Average is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yuen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yuen trying to keep a closed guard but Average is proving a slippery customer.
Yuen pulls Average in close to his closed guard and prevents Average from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yuen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Average is one step ahead there.
Yuen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean Yuen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Yuen lands a jab to Average's midsection.
Yuen throws a body punch but Average moves out of range.
Yuen misses with a right hand
and Average counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab from Yuen misses.
Yuen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Average.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Average takes one on the button.
Yuen looks to score with a jab to the body but Average is just out of range.
Yuen looks to score with a jab to the body but Average is just out of range.
Aaron Average is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yuen misses with a left hand
and Average counters with a two punch combo.
Sean Yuen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuen throws an overhand right that lands on Average's shoulder, as Average tries to avoid the shot.
Aaron Average is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yuen throws a poor cross that misses
and Average counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Average tries to close the distance and clinch but Yuen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Average misses with a left hand
letting Yuen counter with a right hand.
Yuen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Average counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Average.
Average trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yuen's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Average showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Average, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Average!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Suulas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by I shot the Sheriff. Suulas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hollywood Undead - Undead kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ray Hardy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarmo Suulas!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suulas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Suulas gets a takedown into half guard.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suulas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Suulas working over Hardy with some ground and pound. Hardy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Suulas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Suulas passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suulas controlling from the full mount.
Suulas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hardy tries to hold on but Suulas pushes him away.
Suulas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardy is looking to get to half guard.
Suulas is landing with some decent strikes but Hardy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hardy is rocked!
It looks like Ray Hardy has been cut.
Suulas punching from mount but Hardy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Suulas wants to control the pace but Hardy is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suulas thowing shots but they're missing.
Suulas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hardy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Suulas working Hardy over with strikes here.
Oh Hardy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Hardy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hardy seems to have got his legs back now.
Suulas stops Hardy from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suulas trying to pass the guard but Hardy defending well.
Suulas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Suulas moves into full mount! Hardy won't be happy about that!
Suulas scoring with strikes but Hardy is staying in there.
Suulas dominating with strikes here.
Ray Hardy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Poor strikes thrown by Suulas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suulas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Suulas content just to control the position here.
Suulas with a couple of short strikes.
Jeez, Ray Hardy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ray Hardy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tarmo Suulas!
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