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FCFC 26: McLovin vs Spliff II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Black Widow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black Widow has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Widow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Widow manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marshall's best efforts.
Marshall is trying to control. Widow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Widow trying to control but Marshall postures up.
Marshall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Widow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Widow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Widow works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widow working a defensive guard here.
Marshall trying to control but Widow is working from the bottom.
Widow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Widow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Widow is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Marshall frees his head nicely. Oh but Widow has switched to an armbar! Marshall is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Black Widow!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose The Noose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose The Noose told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose The Noose !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald tries to clinch but The Noose is having none of it.
The Noose rushes MacDonald and presses him up against the cage.
The Noose has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacDonald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacDonald utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
MacDonald trying to land knees to the body.
MacDonald slows down the pace here.
The Noose is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Jose The Noose has been cut.
MacDonald stalling in the clinch.
MacDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacDonald rushes The Noose and presses him up against the cage.
The Noose takes a knee right on the jaw!
MacDonald landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The Noose looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacDonald slowing the pace effectively.
MacDonald working The Noose over with knees to the body.
MacDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacDonald pressing his opponent against the cage.
MacDonald lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald scores with a knee to the head.
MacDonald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacDonald with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Noose takes a knee right on the jaw!
MacDonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Noose has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacDonald lands a good knee to the midsection. The Noose won't want to take too many of those.
MacDonald misses with a knee to the head.
MacDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Noose 's defenses.
The Noose takes a knee right on the jaw!
MacDonald is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
MacDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacDonald landing knees to the head.
MacDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Noose 's defenses.
The Noose wants a takedown.
Mike MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose The Noose .
MacDonald lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacDonald stalls.
MacDonald breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald has closed the distance and engaged The Noose in a clinch.
The Noose is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MacDonald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MacDonald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacDonald landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MacDonald landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
MacDonald lands a knee to the body.
MacDonald with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
MacDonald lands a knee to the head.
MacDonald landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MacDonald scores with a knee to the head.
MacDonald lands a knee to the head.
MacDonald manages to break the clinch.
MacDonald throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Noose .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is looking to clinch.
MacDonald closes the distance and pushes The Noose back into the cage.
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow.
MacDonald connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MacDonald obliges.
MacDonald scores with a knee to the head.
MacDonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Noose looking for a takedown.
The Noose takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Noose takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacDonald scores with a knee to the head.
The Noose tries to score a body lock takedown but MacDonald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Noose is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MacDonald scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Noose 's face.
MacDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacDonald closes the distance and pushes The Noose back into the cage.
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!
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacDonald breaks from the clinch.
MacDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but The Noose swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Noose closes the distance and clinches.
MacDonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacDonald landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside that The Noose shrugs off.
MacDonald lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by MacDonald.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above The Noose 's eye.
That has opened up Jose The Noose 's cut even more.
MacDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacDonald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike MacDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose The Noose 's cut.
That's time! MacDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
MacDonald tries to clinch but The Noose is having none of it.
MacDonald connects with a high kick.
MacDonald tries to clinch up.
MacDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Noose can do to turn this around?
The Noose tries to keep at a distance but MacDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above The Noose 's eye.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above The Noose 's eye.
MacDonald using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above The Noose 's eye.
The Noose takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Jose The Noose 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The Noose is breathing heavily.
MacDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacDonald lands a damaging elbow.
Jose The Noose 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Noose is trying to drag MacDonald to the mat but MacDonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
MacDonald lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by MacDonald.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jose The Noose 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike MacDonald!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Pearl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearl comes to the cage accompanied by yes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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174 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Pearl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Phillips!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearl avoids the body shot from Phillips.
Phillips looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pearl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips.
Phillips slaps away a takedown attempt from Pearl, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phillips tries to bum rush Pearl with a series of wild strikes but Pearl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pearl shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phillips but Phillips pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Phillips stuffs the takedown attempt from Pearl. Pearl gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Pearl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearl moves into range and clinches up with Phillips.
Pearl wants the takedown. Phillips is fighting it off but Pearl persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Phillips's guard against the cage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pearl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Phillips keeping full guard, as Pearl tries to pass.
Pearl wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Pearl is looking to work some ground and pound but Phillips has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips wants to stand and escape but Pearl is having none of it.
Phillips can't keep his opponent in guard - Pearl advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Phillips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pearl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pearl not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pearl is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Phillips as he works his way to full guard.
Pearl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pearl keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Phillips's head.
Pearl wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Pearl stands and throws Phillips's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pearl thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pearl is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phillips knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearl throws a strike aimed at the side of Phillips's head but Phillips avoids it well.
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!
Pearl thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Phillips is looking to reverse the position.
Pearl has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pearl looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Phillips taking shots to the head.
Pearl lands a nice shot to the head.
Pearl in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearl has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Phillips's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearl takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Phillips is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pearl gets his way!
Pearl is persistently looking for the submission but Phillips is defending it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearl connects with a big shot to the side of Phillips's head.
Pearl is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Phillips covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Pearl has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pearl lands shots from the back.
Phillips is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearl has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Phillips is defending well but eventually Pearl manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Phillips has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Pearl!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santino Carolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Thomas (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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180 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santino Carolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carolla lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carolla sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Carolla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carolla scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carolla as he avoids it easily.
Santino Carolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Thomas.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas moves out of range as Carolla strikes.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Carolla sprawls well.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carolla but Carolla pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Carolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carolla throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carolla tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carolla is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carolla clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carolla is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carolla gets caught flat footed, as Thomas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carolla manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Carolla controlling his opponent.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thomas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Thomas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Thomas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carolla trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Carolla sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thomas throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas has a closed guard, preventing Carolla from standing up.
Thomas throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Carolla stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
Carolla wanted to stand there but Thomas had control of the position.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carolla not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Santino Carolla wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Carolla sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Carolla dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Carolla. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Thomas walks into a stiff left hand from Carolla.
Carolla connects with a looping right hand.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carolla lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Carolla circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Carolla takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carolla swivels and escapes.
Carolla lands a jab-cross combination.
Thomas is rocked!
Carolla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Carolla. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Santino Carolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Thomas.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Carolla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Carolla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carolla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carolla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Carolla sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carolla wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas moves forwards but Carolla connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carolla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas dives in and grabs Carolla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carolla pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
Carolla goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carolla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carolla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Carolla. Beautiful body shot.
Carolla lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Carolla jabs at Thomas's body.
Carolla uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carolla smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Santino Carolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carolla pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thomas back to the cage. Carolla follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Carolla finish him?
Carolla tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thomas.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Carolla scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carolla to score with a decent uppercut.
Carolla lands a big uppercut and Thomas crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thomas looks OK. Carolla waves Thomas back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Carolla dominated that second round.
That's time! Carolla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Carolla connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Thomas out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santino Carolla!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McGrufus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wecquisley Santana Oliveira de Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rufus McGrufus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wecquisley Santana Oliveira de Lima!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira de Lima lands an overhand right.
Oliveira de Lima slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira de Lima misses the target.
Oliveira de Lima shoots in for a takedown but McGrufus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira de Lima just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira de Lima looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliveira de Lima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oliveira de Lima swinging wildly here.
Oliveira de Lima fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGrufus is out of range.
A big left from McGrufus misses.
Oliveira de Lima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oliveira de Lima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira de Lima slips a straight right by McGrufus.
McGrufus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oliveira de Lima tries to land a front kick but McGrufus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oliveira de Lima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGrufus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oliveira de Lima misses with a few strikes there.
Oliveira de Lima throws a hook to the side of McGrufus's head but McGrufus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGrufus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira de Lima misses with an uppercut. McGrufus saw that one coming.
Oliveira de Lima closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oliveira de Lima lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira de Lima trying to control but McGrufus is working from the bottom.
McGrufus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oliveira de Lima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliveira de Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but McGrufus is retaining full guard.
McGrufus controlling Oliveira de Lima's posture.
Oliveira de Lima slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrufus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliveira de Lima.
Oliveira de Lima is looking to take a break and control but McGrufus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira de Lima with the ground and pound but McGrufus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Oliveira de Lima wants to control from the top but McGrufus keeps moving.
Oliveira de Lima stands and throws McGrufus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McGrufus is looking to regain half guard here but Oliveira de Lima keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira de Lima misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McGrufus prevents Oliveira de Lima from moving into mount.
McGrufus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Oliveira de Lima goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McGrufus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Oliveira de Lima's guard! Nice work there by McGrufus!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira de Lima looking to control but McGrufus passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wecquisley Santana Oliveira de Lima dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGrufus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliveira de Lima.
McGrufus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira de Lima.
McGrufus throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira de Lima moves away and avoids it.
McGrufus throws a right and a left that Oliveira de Lima avoids nicely.
Oliveira de Lima throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira de Lima slips under a jab from McGrufus.
McGrufus lands with a straight right. Oliveira de Lima didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Wecquisley Santana Oliveira de Lima has been cut.
McGrufus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oliveira de Lima tries to bum rush McGrufus with a series of wild strikes but McGrufus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira de Lima throws a right and a left that McGrufus avoids nicely.
Oliveira de Lima walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGrufus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGrufus misses with a series of wild punches.
Oliveira de Lima misses with a few strikes there.
McGrufus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira de Lima.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliveira de Lima.
Oliveira de Lima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGrufus is fending him off so far but Oliveira de Lima persists. Nope, McGrufus circles away and we're back to standing.
Rufus McGrufus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wecquisley Santana Oliveira de Lima.
A telegraphed right hand from McGrufus misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira de Lima avoids the head kick by McGrufus.
Oliveira de Lima pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGrufus is out of range and Oliveira de Lima settles back down.
Oliveira de Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oliveira de Lima walks into a stiff left hand from McGrufus.
Oliveira de Lima tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGrufus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira de Lima somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGrufus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGrufus just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira de Lima scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira de Lima is thwarting McGrufus's attempts to control the position.
Oliveira de Lima is keen to just control but McGrufus is a slippery customer.
McGrufus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliveira de Lima.
Oliveira de Lima 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.
Oliveira de Lima is looking for a kimura here.
Oliveira de Lima is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira de Lima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oliveira de Lima is trying to control. McGrufus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGrufus is looking for a sweep. Oliveira de Lima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliveira de Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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 Rufus McGrufus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wecquisley Santana Oliveira de Lima's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A combination from Oliveira de Lima does no damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Oliveira de Lima.
McGrufus just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira de Lima misses the jab.
Oliveira de Lima staying out of range there.
McGrufus throws a leg kick that misses.
McGrufus misses with a straight left.
Rufus McGrufus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGrufus throws a hook but Oliveira de Lima avoids it easily.
McGrufus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira de Lima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGrufus defends it nicely.
Oliveira de Lima misses with a hook. McGrufus ducked under it nicely.
McGrufus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira de Lima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oliveira de Lima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Oliveira de Lima.
McGrufus missing with a left hand there. Oliveira de Lima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGrufus swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrufus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oliveira de Lima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oliveira de Lima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira de Lima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira de Lima shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGrufus pinned against the cage. McGrufus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rufus McGrufus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGrufus connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Oliveira de Lima avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGrufus connects with a crisp jab.
Oliveira de Lima is rocked!
That has opened up Wecquisley Santana Oliveira de Lima's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrufus misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Oliveira de Lima is predictable there
and McGrufus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliveira de Lima is still on wobbly legs! Can McGrufus finish him?
McGrufus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oliveira de Lima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliveira de Lima tries to move into range but McGrufus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oliveira de Lima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliveira de Lima throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGrufus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oliveira de Lima is in McGrufus's guard.
McGrufus keeping moving, preventing Oliveira de Lima from controlling successfully.
Oliveira de Lima seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrufus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira de Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGrufus is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McGrufus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira de Lima trying to control but McGrufus is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus McGrufus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGrufus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juri Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Hellsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Hellsing has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Juri Han!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Hellsing!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Han is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hellsing.
Han fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hellsing manages to avoid it.
Hellsing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Han as he jumps to the side.
Han tried to score with a low kick but Hellsing checks it.
Hellsing swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Han catches Hellsing with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Han goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Han looks to score with a jab to the body but Hellsing is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Han.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Han lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellsing throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Han.
A jab from Hellsing does it's job there.
Han misses with an uppercut
and Hellsing counters with a three punch combo that has Han backing up. Han nods at Hellsing to acknowledge the strikes.
Hellsing tries to bum rush Han with a series of wild strikes but Han uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hellsing throws a series of punches but Han avoids them all with ease.
Han misses the shot to the body.
Han fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hellsing.
Hellsing throws a hook but Han blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Han.
Han jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hellsing misses with a wild combination.
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!
Han takes one on the button.
Han connects with a high kick.
Han attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hellsing moves out of range of the body kick from Han.
Hellsing throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellsing shoots in looking for a takedown but Han manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hellsing's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Juri Han has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hellsing.
Sloppy strikes from Hellsing. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hellsing.
Hellsing throws an off balance right hand
and Han counters with a low kick, right behind Hellsing 's knee.
Hellsing circles away from the clinch attempt.
Han misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hellsing.
Han lands a nice hook to Hellsing's body. Hellsing takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hellsing throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Han.
Han looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Juri Han is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hellsing looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Han slams his shin into Hellsing's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Han.
Han is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Hellsing.
Hellsing moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hellsing dives in and grabs Han's left leg, looking for a takedown. Han pushes down on Hellsing's head and hops out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice cross by Han.
Han clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juri Han 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.
Han cracks the inside of Hellsing's front leg.
Hellsing connects with a good right hand that stumbles Han. Han circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hellsing scores with a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Han. That's going to slow Hellsing down.
Hellsing misses with a wild combination.
Han takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Han is rocked!
Hellsing throws a series of punches but Han avoids them all with ease.
Oh Han is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Han throws an off balance right hand
and Hellsing counters with a huge right that knocks Han out cold! Hellsing is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Hellsing!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Highway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Mullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Thomas Highway has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Highway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Mullard!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highway closes the distance and clinches.
Highway misses with a knee strike.
Highway connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Andre Mullard has been cut.
Mullard letting Highway take a breather here.
Highway using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Highway keeps control of Mullard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Highway has Mullard pressed against the cage, preventing Mullard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Highway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mullard is defending well for now.
Highway unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mullard avoiding damage as Highway throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mullard working hard to break the clinch.
Mullard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mullard tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highway pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mullard has Highway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Highway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas Highway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Mullard.
Mullard is looking to break free of the clinch but Highway has double underhooks.
Mullard goes for a takedown attempt but Highway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Highway.
Mullard looks gassed!
Highway tries to clinch there but Mullard circles away.
Thomas Highway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highway tries to clinch but Mullard is having none of it.
Highway tries to clinch up.
Highway scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Highway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highway is looking to clinch but Mullard is avoiding it.
Highway lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mullard takes a step back to recover.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Highway.
Highway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Highway moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mullard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Highway gets a clinch.
Highway unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Highway lands a nice knee to the body.
Highway connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mullard's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highway lands a nice knee to the body.
Highway with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mullard avoiding damage as Highway throws knees to the body.
Highway connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mullard's face.
Highway looking to throw knees to the head but Mullard is blocking nicely.
Highway has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Mullard - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Highway, and another! Mullard is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Thomas Highway!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
284 lbs
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261 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts cracks the inside of Cane's front leg.
Roberts throws a head kick that Cane semi-blocks.
It looks like Louis Cane has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Roberts lands a leg kick that knocks Cane off balance momentarily.
Cane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roberts to the mat! Roberts manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cane is breathing heavily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Roberts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roberts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cane slips nicely into half guard.
Cane is looking for a kimura but Roberts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cane to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts won't allow Cane to pass to mount.
Roberts wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cane seems to be working for a kimura but Roberts defends the submission attempt.
Roberts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roberts.
Roberts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cane manages to get himself to full guard.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Cane is keeping the position.
Roberts looking to sit in guard and control but Cane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Cane from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cane looking to sit in guard and control but Roberts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roberts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane is trying to control Roberts's posture but Roberts avoids it.
The ground and pound from Roberts seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Roberts lands a few punches from side control.
Roberts in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cane takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cane some visible discomfort.
Roberts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roberts looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cane dodges the ground and pound from Roberts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roberts working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louis Cane'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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cane.
Nice sprawl there from Roberts as Cane shoots in.
Cane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Cane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cane misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts stuffs the takedown.
Roberts throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cane quickly recovers to half guard.
Cane is looking to improve his position.
Roberts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cane taking some punishment here, with Roberts in his half guard.
Roberts is trying to control. Cane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roberts working the head and body with strikes.
Cane is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throwing shots but Cane is blocking nicely.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Cane dodges it nicely.
Roberts wants to advance to full mount but Cane doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts is looking to work some ground and pound but Cane has wrist control.
Cane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cane keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass.
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roberts throwing strikes from guard but Cane blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts scoring with some ground and pound.
Cane has momentary wrist control but Roberts slips an elbow through the middle.
Roberts scoring with some ground and pound.
Roberts stands and throws Cane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Roberts in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Roberts throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cane works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts passes to side control.
Roberts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roberts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cane has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Louis Cane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Roberts closes the distance and clinches.
Roberts lands a shot to the body.
Roberts stalling in the clinch.
Cane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roberts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Roberts with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cane is trying to drag Roberts to the mat but Roberts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roberts.
Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts working Cane over with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Roberts.
Nice elbow from Roberts.
Roberts stalls.
Roberts scores a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roberts lands an elbow inside that Cane shrugs off.
Roberts landing knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Roberts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Roberts obliges.
Roberts scores with a knee to the head.
Roberts working Cane over with knees to the body.
Roberts is working Cane over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Cane is out! One big shot and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bruce Roberts!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mclovin Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustaffa Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mclovin 's entrance music is Bulls On Parade . A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mclovin Mclovin !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustaffa Spliff!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclovin slips a jab and a cross from Spliff.
Decent striking displayed by Mclovin there.
Mclovin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mclovin fails to land with a series of punches.
Spliff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mclovin .
Mclovin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spliff works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spliff checks a leg kick.
Mclovin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spliff throws a series of punches but Mclovin avoids them all with ease.
Spliff loads up on a big right hand but Mclovin slips the punch.
Spliff jabs Mclovin right on the nose. Mclovin blinks but takes it well.
Mclovin misses with a two punch combination.
Mustaffa Spliff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mclovin throws a lazy right hand but Spliff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spliff scores with the left hand. Mclovin knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliff misses with a hook. Mclovin ducked under it nicely.
Spliff blocks a leg kick.
Mclovin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mclovin misses with a wild combination.
Mclovin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spliff throws a lazy right hand but Mclovin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spliff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mclovin throws a solid leg kick but Spliff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mclovin .
Spliff lands an overhand right.
Spliff's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mclovin under the eye.
Mclovin misses with a hook.
Mclovin walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliff jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spliff keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mclovin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spliff.
Spliff drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mclovin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Spliff forces his way into half guard.
Spliff wants to free his trapped foot but Mclovin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spliff working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Spliff wants to free his trapped foot but Mclovin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spliff has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mclovin is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mclovin looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mclovin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spliff lands a big shot there that rocks Mclovin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mclovin is rocked!
Mclovin tries to lock up and control but Spliff gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oh Mclovin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Spliff! Mclovin is hurt baaadly! Spliff is firing away with more strikes - Mclovin is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mustaffa Spliff!
Mustaffa Spliff is the new welterweight champion!
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