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BFC:28 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wing Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Turbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wing Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Turbo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero gets caught flat footed, as Turbo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Turbo thows a big elbow that misses.
Zero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turbo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zero tries to get out of the position.
Turbo throwing strikes but missing.
Turbo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turbo postures up in Zero's guard and throws a big left but Zero blocks it.
Zero has his hands on Turbo's head, controlling the position.
Turbo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turbo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turbo has gone for a leg lock! Zero slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turbo's guard.
Turbo wants to stand and escape but Zero is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Turbo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zero, into his guard.
Zero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turbo is one step ahead there.
Zero working a defensive guard here.
Turbo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turbo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turbo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turbo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turbo with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turbo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turbo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turbo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turbo throws a big right hand that misses.
Turbo tries to free his leg and advance position but Zero is retaining full guard.
Turbo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turbo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turbo lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turbo is looking to work some ground and pound but Zero has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zero holds on and takes a little breather.
Turbo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zero 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.
Zero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turbo is working Zero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turbo throwing strikes from guard but Zero blocks nicely.
Turbo lands a couple of digs.
Turbo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Turbo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Zero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turbo on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turbo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Turbo scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turbo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Turbo throws an elbow but Zero slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Turbo.
Turbo looks up at the clock and then as Zero takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Turbo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Turbo in side control, throwing shots but Zero defends.
Check out the look on Turbo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turbo working the ground and pound but Zero is defending the strikes.
Turbo in side control, throwing shots but Zero defends.
Turbo cracks Zero with a big right hand but Zero just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Turbo 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.
Turbo has his takedown stuffed
and Zero counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Turbo kicks Zero off and gets to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zero.
Zero misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zero goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Turbo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zero but great work by Turbo.
Turbo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Turbo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
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!
Zero parries the strikes from Turbo easily there. Turbo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zero to escape.
Turbo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Turbo working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turbo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Turbo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Turbo grinds an elbow into Zero's temple.
Zero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turbo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Turbo working the ground and pound.
Turbo misses with the ground and pound.
Zero taking punishment in the form of punches.
Turbo misses with the ground and pound.
Zero defending against the ground and pound.
Turbo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zero down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turbo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zero is working to avoid the ground and pound but Turbo connects with a decent elbow.
Turbo working the ground and pound but Zero is defending the strikes.
Zero is trying to improve his position.
Turbo is working Zero over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zero avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Turbo.
Turbo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zero sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Turbo cracks Zero with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Turbo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turbo working the ground and pound but Zero is defending the strikes.
Turbo misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turbo working the head with strikes.
Zero on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Turbo misses with the ground and pound.
Zero managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Turbo.
Zero defending against the ground and pound.
Turbo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Turbo throws a strike aimed at the side of Zero's head but Zero avoids it well.
Zero can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turbo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ground and pound from Turbo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zero is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turbo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Turbo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
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!
Zero parries the strikes from Turbo easily there. Turbo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zero to escape.
Turbo working the ground and pound.
Turbo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Turbo misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zero takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turbo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turbo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Turbo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Turbo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turbo's guard.
Zero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turbo's head.
Zero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turbo has momentary wrist control but Zero slips an elbow through the middle.
Turbo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zero has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Turbo is proving hard to escape from.
Zero scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turbo keeping full guard, as Zero tries to pass.
Turbo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Turbo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zero can't get the takedown.
Turbo slows down the pace here.
Turbo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zero prevents Turbo from getting back to his feet.
Zero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zero scoring with some ground and pound.
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!
Zero connects with a couple of short punches.
Zero won't allow Turbo to get back to his feet.
Andy Turbo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zero throws a big right hand that misses.
Zero throws and elbow that misses. Turbo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zero's guard. Nice move by Turbo!
Turbo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turbo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zero 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.
Turbo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wing Zero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turbo throwing strikes from guard but Zero blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turbo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turbo postures up in Zero's guard and throws a big left but Zero blocks it.
Turbo is fighting to break Zero's control of his arms but Zero is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Turbo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zero's head.
Turbo throwing strikes but missing.
Turbo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andy Turbo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turbo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Turbo stopping the sweep attempt from Zero.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turbo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wing Zero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turbo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Turbo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto DeNero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wiley - Take That. DeNero comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Heavy Metal - Don Felder kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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182 lbs
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Dangerous knees
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto DeNero!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeNero shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed DeNero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DeNero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lee!
DeNero with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding DeNero's attempts to control the action.
DeNero has hold of Lee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
DeNero is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lee shrugs it off.
DeNero stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Lee forces DeNero back against the cage and clinches.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent DeNero's takedown attempt.
DeNero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jason Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto DeNero.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
DeNero tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually DeNero drops back down to his feet.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DeNero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
DeNero looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Lee.
DeNero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DeNero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee stalls.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Lee.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeNeros head.
DeNero tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. DeNero won't want to take too many of those.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into DeNero's ribcage.
Lee pushes DeNero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
DeNero letting Lee take a breather here.
DeNero tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped DeNero in his tracks for a moment.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNero jumps guard.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeNero has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeNero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between DeNero's legs - danger averted.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
DeNero keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Lee wasn't doing enough on the ground.
DeNero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Lee is looking to stand up but DeNero isn't so interested in that idea.
DeNero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeNero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but DeNero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of DeNero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee clinches up against the cage.
DeNero goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DeNero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeNero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeNero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
DeNero tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
DeNero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DeNero shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jason Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto DeNero.
DeNero closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee has managed to clinch.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
DeNero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lee stalls.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
DeNero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee stalling the fight.
Lee trying to stall but DeNero improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jason Lee.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeNero fails with the takedown.
Jason Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee throws a head kick but DeNero moves out of range.
Jason Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeNero tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DeNero's head backwards.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
DeNero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DeNero avoids the body shot from Lee.
DeNero tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
DeNero tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
DeNero is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNero moves out of range of the strikes.
DeNero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
DeNero shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DeNero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeNero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with DeNero's head.
DeNero tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Lee misses.
DeNero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee forces DeNero back against the cage and clinches.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Lee landing knees to the body.
DeNero tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee landing knees to the head.
DeNero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee digs a good hook to DeNero's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeNero on the side of the head.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
DeNero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeNero misses the jab.
DeNero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jason Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DeNero.
DeNero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee misses with a head kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lee dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
DeNero avoids a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Lee throws a hook but DeNero avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeNero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeNero is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
DeNero has a takedown stuffed.
Lee lands with a nice combination. DeNero backs away looking to recover.
DeNero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DeNero.
DeNero tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually DeNero drops back down to his feet.
Jason Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto DeNero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
DeNero wants a takedown but no success here.
DeNero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into DeNero's ribcage.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DeNero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Lee working DeNero over with knees to the body.
Lee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Jason Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
DeNero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DeNero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
DeNero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
DeNero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from DeNero misses.
DeNero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee with a jab.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
DeNero fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeNero fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for DeNero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee cracks a nice hook into DeNero's ribs.
DeNero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeNero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeNero can do to turn this around?
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
DeNero moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on DeNero's shoulder, as DeNero tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
DeNero darts in trying to clinch
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Roberto DeNero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee throws a hook but DeNero avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Lee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Burkhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Helguera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Burkhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Helguera!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Burkhart.
Burkhart scores with a jab to the head.
Helguera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burkhart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Helguera somewhat.
Burkhart stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burkhart uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Helguera has time to react.
Burkhart moves in looking to clinch but Helguera pushes him off.
Burkhart fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burkhart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burkhart leaves Helguera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burkhart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Helguera, pushing him back against the cage.
Burkhart lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Helguera manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burkhart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Helguera, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Burkhart is trying to break the clinch but Helguera has him pressed against the cage.
Helguera pulls guard.
Burkhart might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burkhart stands and steps away. Helguera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helguera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burkhart scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burkhart rushes Helguera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Helguera tries to pull guard but Burkhart won't allow it.
Alex Burkhart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Helguera.
Burkhart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burkhart moves in looking to clinch but Helguera pushes him off.
Burkhart moves in looking to clinch but Helguera pushes him off.
Burkhart misses the shot to the body.
Alex Burkhart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helguera blocks a head kick by Burkhart.
Helguera keeps the fight on the outside.
Helguera drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burkhart is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Helguera tries to free his leg and advance position but Burkhart is retaining full guard.
Helguera won't allow Burkhart to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helguera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Helguera passes Burkhart's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Helguera wants to free his trapped foot but Burkhart is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helguera is looking for a kimura here.
Burkhart is looking to escape.
Helguera is looking for a kimura but Burkhart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helguera to get the leverage.
Helguera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burkhart's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart is staying active underneath Helguera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helguera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Burkhart wants to get back to his feet.
Helguera tries to pass to full mount but Burkhart defends it.
Burkhart is trying to stand.
Burkhart makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Helguera fails to land the takedown.
Helguera tries to clinch but Burkhart is having none of it.
Burkhart takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Burkhart looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart manages to break the clinch.
Helguera looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Helguera looking to sit in guard and control but Burkhart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burkhart wants to stand but Helguera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Helguera working for a triangle but Burkhart defends it easily.
Burkhart stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helguera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burkhart tries to avoid it but Helguera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burkhart to the ground. Burkhart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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 Alex Burkhart will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Burkhart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burkhart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burkhart tries to clinch up.
Helguera just misses with a punch to the body.
Helguera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Burkhart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burkhart moves in looking to clinch but Helguera pushes him off.
Burkhart doesn't manage to clinch there - Helguera circles away.
Burkhart moves into the clinch.
Helguera tries to pull guard but Burkhart holds him up against the cage and eventually Helguera drops back down to his feet.
Helguera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Helguera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alex Burkhart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Helguera.
Burkhart breaks the clinch.
Burkhart cracks Helguera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burkhart lands a glancing blow to the side of Helguera's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Helguera with that takedown attempt.
Alex Burkhart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helguera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burkhart scores with a crisp jab that stopped Helguera in his tracks.
Helguera takes one to the chin there.
Burkhart tries to clinch but Helguera is having none of it.
Burkhart wants to clinch
and Helguera counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Burkhart's guard now.
Burkhart wants to stand but Helguera is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helguera throws and elbow that misses. Burkhart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Helguera's guard. Nice move by Burkhart!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart stands up and waves to Helguera to follow him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Helguera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burkhart moves away.
Burkhart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Helguera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Helguera tries to clinch but Burkhart is having none of it.
Helguera fails with the takedown.
Helguera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burkhart swivels and escapes.
Burkhart is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Helguera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Helguera pushes down on Burkhart's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burkhart is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Helguera.
Helguera is trying to control the action in half guard but Burkhart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Helguera is trying to work for a kimura but Burkhart is defending well.
Helguera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Helguera is working for a submission of some sort.
Burkhart has one foot on Helguera's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Burkhart misses.
Burkhart tries to clinch but Helguera is having none of it.
Burkhart is looking to clinch but Helguera is avoiding it.
Helguera avoids the head kick by Burkhart.
Burkhart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Helguera connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burkhart takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helguera forces Burkhart back against the cage and clinches.
Burkhart wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Helguera has him pressed against the cage.
Helguera breaks the clinch.
Burkhart fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Helguera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Helguera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Burkhart on his heels. He'll look to pass Burkhart's guard now, I'm sure.
Helguera drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Burkhart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Helguera has Burkhart in his guard.
Helguera is working an open guard so Burkhart takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Helguera closes the distance and clinches up with Burkhart, looking for a takedown. Helguera pushes Burkhart against the cage but Burkhart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Helguera shoots in and drives through. Burkhart sprawls well.
Burkhart clinches up against the cage.
Burkhart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Burkhart there.
Burkhart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helguera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Helguera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burkhart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helguera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alex Burkhart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Helguera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helguera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Helguera misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burkhart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Helguera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burkhart manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burkhart is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Burkhart tries to circle away but Helguera has him pinned against the cage.
Helguera jumps into guard, dragging Burkhart to the mat.
Burkhart stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Burkhart tries to clinch up but Helguera circles away and keeps his distance.
Helguera closes the distance and clinches up with Burkhart, looking for a takedown. Helguera pushes Burkhart against the cage but Burkhart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Burkhart does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burkhart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burkhart is looking to clinch.
Helguera fails with a takedown attempt.
Helguera gets tackled into the cage by Burkhart. Burkhart maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Burkhart's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burkhart looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Helguera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burkhart gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Helguera taking a breather.
Burkhart tries to break the clinch but Helguera is controlling the position.
Burkhart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burkhart is looking to clinch but Helguera is avoiding it.
Burkhart gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Helguera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burkhart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Helguera tries to close the distance and clinch but Burkhart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burkhart lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burkhart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burkhart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Helguera.
Burkhart wants to clinch up but Helguera keeps it at a distance.
Burkhart wants to clinch up but Helguera keeps it at a distance.
Burkhart doesn't manage to clinch there - Helguera circles away.
Burkhart doesn't manage to clinch there - Helguera circles away.
Burkhart lands a glancing blow to the side of Helguera's head.
Helguera has a takedown stuffed.
Luis Helguera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burkhart wants to clinch up but Helguera keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart tries to clinch up but Helguera circles away and keeps his distance.
Helguera shoots and misses
and Burkhart counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Burkhart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burkhart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burkhart closes the distance and clinches.
Burkhart breaks the clinch.
Burkhart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Helguera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burkhart scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burkhart lands a jab.
Helguera has closed the distance and engaged Burkhart in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Helguera keeps control of Burkhart as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burkhart manages to break the clinch.
Helguera swats away the attempt to clinch by Burkhart.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Burkhart showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burkhart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Burkhart!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mazard Unis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shefki Kuqi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unis's entrance music is War is the Answer. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mazard Unis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shefki Kuqi!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuqi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Unis as he avoids it easily.
Unis slips a jab and a cross from Kuqi.
Kuqi fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuqi.
Mazard Unis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shefki Kuqi.
Kuqi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuqi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Unis did well to prevent Kuqi getting side control.
Kuqi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kuqi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kuqi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Unis is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuqi throwing shots but Unis is blocking nicely.
Unis has hold of Kuqi's hands but Kuqi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuqi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Unis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Unis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kuqi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Unis wants to get back to full guard.
Kuqi is nestled in close to Unis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kuqi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kuqi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Unis defending well though.
Kuqi is trying to control. Unis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuqi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unis is refusing to be controlled, as Kuqi sits in half guard.
Kuqi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Unis's head.
Kuqi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Kuqi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Unis is refusing to be controlled, as Kuqi sits in half guard.
Unis tries to get to full guard but Kuqi has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuqi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuqi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Unis defending well though.
Kuqi trying to control the action but Unis is working from the bottom.
Unis is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuqi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kuqi trying to control from half guard but Unis is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shefki Kuqi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Unis throws a push kick but Kuqi slaps the foot to one side.
Kuqi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Unis on his heels. He'll look to pass Unis's guard now, I'm sure.
Kuqi trying to control the position from guard on top but Unis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuqi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kuqi connects with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuqi postures up in Unis's guard and throws a big left but Unis blocks it.
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!
Kuqi chips away with some ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Shefki Kuqi 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.
Kuqi tries to clinch but Unis moves out of range.
Kuqi shoots in but no luck this time.
Kuqi lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuqi. Unis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Unis.
Unis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuqi.
Unis throws a hook but Kuqi avoids it easily.
Unis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kuqi.
Kuqi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Unis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mazard Unis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shefki Kuqi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuqi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Unis sprawls well. Unis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuqi gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuqi is defended easily by Unis.
Kuqi misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Unis.
Unis feints and then cracks Kuqi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuqi down.
Mazard Unis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Unis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuqi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Unis did well to prevent Kuqi getting side control.
Kuqi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kuqi is trying to control. Unis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Unis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kuqi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kuqi throwing shots but Unis is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Unis tries to get to full guard but Kuqi has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kuqi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shefki Kuqi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuqi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kuqi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kuqi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unis keeps working.
Shefki Kuqi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kuqi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuqi shoots for a takedown but Unis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Unis lands a nice looking body kick.
Mazard Unis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuqi tries for a takedown but Unis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuqi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shefki Kuqi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Unis looks to land a combination but Kuqi avoids it well.
Kuqi has a takedown stuffed.
Mazard Unis is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuqi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Unis swivels and escapes.
Kuqi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuqi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Unis on his heels. He'll look to pass Unis's guard now, I'm sure.
Kuqi throwing strikes from guard but Unis blocks nicely.
Kuqi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Unis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Unis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuqi landing some decent shots from guard.
Unis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuqi is one step ahead there.
Kuqi wants to control from the top but Unis keeps moving.
Kuqi throws a big right hand that misses.
Mazard Unis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuqi connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuqi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kuqi wants to control from the top but Unis keeps moving.
Unis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuqi manages to get himself to full guard.
Unis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Unis wants to control from the top but Kuqi keeps moving.
Unis won't allow Kuqi to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mazard Unis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kuqi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Unis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mazard Unis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shefki Kuqi.
Kuqi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Unis stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuqi. Kuqi gets slowly back to his feet.
Unis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuqi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kuqi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Unis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuqi looks for a takedown but Unis sprawls well.
Unis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Unis as Kuqi shoots in.
Kuqi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuqi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuqi wants to control from the top but Unis keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuqi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shefki Kuqi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuqi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shefki Kuqi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rual Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddard Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferdinand comes to the cage accompanied by Fluorecent Adolecent. Eddard Stark has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
199 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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21
179 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rual Ferdinand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddard Stark!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferdinand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Stark moves into range and clinches up with Ferdinand.
Ferdinand lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Ferdinand.
Stark looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferdinand lands an elbow just above Stark 's eye.
It looks like Eddard Stark has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferdinand.
Ferdinand throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferdinand.
Ferdinand scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferdinand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferdinand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Ferdinand on the inside.
Ferdinand scores a nice knee to the body.
Ferdinand connects with a knee to the head.
Ferdinand lands a knee to the body.
Ferdinand unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stark lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand gets underhooks to prevent Stark's takedown attempt.
Stark takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ferdinand putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stark in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stark takes a shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ferdinand obliges.
Ferdinand lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferdinand lands a knee to the body.
Ferdinand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
A knee to the head by Ferdinand.
Ferdinand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferdinand landing knees to the body.
Ferdinand is working Stark over against the cage.
Nice elbow from Ferdinand.
Ferdinand crunches a lovely knee into Stark's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Ferdinand.
Ferdinand tries a body shot but Stark blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ferdinand.
A nice left hand lands by Ferdinand.
Ferdinand lands an elbow inside.
Ferdinand crunches a lovely knee into Stark's ribcage.
Stark takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ferdinand scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferdinand scores with a hook to the body.
Ferdinand lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferdinand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ferdinand scores a nice knee to the body.
Ferdinand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stark in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ferdinand obliges.
Ferdinand scores with a knee to the head.
Stark is rocked!
Stark takes a shot to the head.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferdinand finish him?
Ferdinand lands with a light punch inside.
Ferdinand scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferdinand throws a big uppercut that drops Stark! More strikes from Ferdinand and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stark lies dazed against the cage as Ferdinand celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rual Ferdinand!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arran Keates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjo Hadzija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadzija has chosen Bos ili Had�ija as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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143 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arran Keates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjo Hadzija!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadzija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Hadzija misses.
Keates ducks under a wild hook from Hadzija.
Hadzija lands an overhand right.
Hadzija drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hadzija decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Keates, up you get!
Keates throws an overhand right that lands on Hadzija's shoulder, as Hadzija tries to avoid the shot.
Keates is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hadzija.
Hadzija keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hadzija throws a body punch but Keates moves out of range.
Hadzija lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Keates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hadzija.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hadzija jabs at Keates's body.
A jab from Hadzija misses.
Hadzija shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hadzija was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hadzija stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hadzija misses.
A big left from Hadzija misses.
Hadzija throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Keates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hadzija scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hadzija throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Keates is breathing heavily.
Keates slips a jab from Hadzija.
A left and a right from Hadzija both land. Nice combination.
Keates is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hadzija scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Keates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hadzija throws a nice looking combination but Keates bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hadzija throws a lazy uppercut
and Keates counters with a straight right hand.
Hadzija cracks Keates with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Keates tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hadzija pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Keates is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjo Hadzija!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bohnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aamo Kaira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bohnam kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Right Above it. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
135 lbs
21 - 7 - 0 |
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26
151 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Bohnam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Aamo Kaira!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohnam wants to clinch up but Kaira keeps it at a distance.
Kaira looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bohnam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bohnam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bohnam tries to clinch but Kaira moves out of range.
Kaira misses with a right hand
and Bohnam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bohnam tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kaira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kaira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaira keeps the fight on the outside.
Bohnam tries to clinch up but Kaira circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice straight punches there by Bohnam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bohnam.
Bohnam clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Bohnam.
Kaira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bohnam pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohnam has Kaira up against the cage in a clinch.
Bohnam pushes Kaira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bohnam lands an elbow just above Kaira 's eye.
It looks like Aamo Kaira has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Bohnam scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bohnam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls for Bohnam to work.
Bohnam lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaira backwards.
Bohnam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaira backwards.
A shot in the inside from Bohnam.
Kaira being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kaira throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohnam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaira is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, Bohnam lands a big elbow that drops Kaira! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Kaira is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Bohnam!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Edward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haas Pratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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21
223 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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30
215 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Edward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Haas Pratt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edward scores with a hook to the body. Pratt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pratt shoots for a takedown but Edward saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pratt shoots in for a takedown but Edward shows good takedown defense.
Pratt fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan Edward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haas Pratt.
Edward catches Pratt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pratt shoots in for a takedown but Edward shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan Edward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pratt avoids the body shot from Edward.
Edward plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pratt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edward misses the shot to the body.
Pratt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edward thumps Pratt with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratt fails with the takedown.
Edward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Edward.
Pratt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Edward napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pratt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Edward is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pratt looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Edward is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pratt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Edward has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pratt is staying tight to Edward's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pratt swings around for an armbar but Edward sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pratt's guard.
Edward passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edward is looking to take a break and control but Pratt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edward stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pratt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pratt is defended easily by Edward.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edward connects with a solid leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Edward dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pratt fails with a takedown attempt.
Pratt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edward tries to avoid it but Pratt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edward to the ground. Edward escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edward misses with a straight left.
Edward tries to clinch but Pratt is having none of it.
Edward throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edward connects with an inside leg kick.
Edward stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edward wants it to stay on the feet.
Ryan Edward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haas Pratt.
Pratt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edward throws out a leg kick but Pratt moves out of range and Edward only half commits.
Pratt fails with a takedown attempt.
Edward moves in looking to clinch but Pratt pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edward throws the kick towards the body but Pratt avoids it.
Pratt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edward avoids it really well and circles away.
Edward lands a nice shot that snaps Pratt's head back.
Edward pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pratt is out of range and Edward settles back down.
Edward slaps away a takedown attempt from Pratt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ryan Edward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edward feints and then cracks Pratt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pratt down.
Edward throws a leg kick but Pratt checks it.
Edward with a jab.
Pratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edward.
Edward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pratt doesn't seem bothered though.
Pratt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edward swivels and escapes.
Pratt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edward wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edward scores with a punch to the head.
Pratt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pratt gets the takedown into side control.
Pratt is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edward wants to control but Pratt postures up.
Pratt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Edward is not content to let Pratt control the position.
Pratt swings around for an armbar but Edward sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pratt's guard.
Edward stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pratt tries for a takedown but Edward circles away easily
and Edward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edward wants to clinch up but Pratt keeps it at a distance.
Edward tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pratt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pratt shoots in but Edward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edward slips under a jab from Pratt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pratt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edward sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That kick from Edward tenderised Pratt's leg. Pratt is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Edward dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pratt shoots for a double leg takedown but Edward sprawls well. He's pushed Pratt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edward throws a hook to the side of Pratt's head but Pratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pratt.
Pratt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryan Edward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haas Pratt.
Pratt moves away from the strike by Edward.
Pratt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edward sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edward lands with a nice body punch.
Edward jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edward tries to land a leg kick but Pratt saw it coming and moves away.
Edward moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pratt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pratt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edward fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Edward misses the shot to the body.
Edward moves into the clinch.
Pratt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pratt wants a takedown but no success here.
Pratt prevents a body shot from Edward.
Edward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pratt backwards.
Pratt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Edward gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edward goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pratt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edward misses with a punch to the body.
Edward lands with a short shot to the head.
Edward lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edward stalls.
Edward misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edward holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Edward tries a body shot but Pratt blocks it.
Edward stalling in the clinch.
Pratt decides to pull guard.
Pratt wants to stand up but Edward is controlling him.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pratt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Edward controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Edward.
Pratt dives in and grabs Edward's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edward pushes down on Pratt's head and hops out.
Edward misses with a low kick.
Haas Pratt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edward closes the distance and clinches.
Edward tries to work over Pratt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pratt blocks a body shot from Edward.
Ryan Edward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edward can't find room to land a body shot as Pratt controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Edward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Edward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edward, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Edward!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Backman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Esperanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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23
220 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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187 cm
27
213 lbs
18 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Backman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Esperanza!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Backman throws a right hand that Esperanza ducks under and follows up with a left that Esperanza also avoids with ease.
Ben Backman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Backman tries a head kick but it misses.
Esperanza fails to land the takedown.
Esperanza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Esperanza showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Backman tries to get to full guard but Esperanza has control of the leg.
Esperanza 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.
Esperanza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esperanza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Backman is just riding it out for now. Esperanza eventually gives up the hold.
Esperanza slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esperanza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Backman defending well though.
Backman is trying to stand back up but Esperanza is controlling him
Esperanza wants to control but Backman is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Backman sees it coming and defends easily.
Esperanza is working for a submission of some sort.
Esperanza throws a strike but Backman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Backman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Esperanza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Backman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Backman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Esperanza is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esperanza trying to control the position from guard on top but Backman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Backman keeping moving, preventing Esperanza from controlling successfully.
Backman wants to stand and escape but Esperanza is having none of it.
Esperanza wants to pass the guard but Backman is keeping the position.
Esperanza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Backman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Backman keeping moving, preventing Esperanza from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Esperanza.
Backman tries to bum rush Esperanza with a series of wild strikes but Esperanza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza throws a head kick that misses.
Esperanza checks the leg kick.
Jab from Backman.
Backman misses with a kick to the body.
Backman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Esperanza misses with a head kick.
Backman scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Backman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Backman misses with the combination.
Backman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Ben Backman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Esperanza shoots in but Backman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Backman looks to land a left hand but Esperanza moved out of range nicely.
Backman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Esperanza counters with a head kick that drops Backman!
Esperanza wants to control from the top but Backman keeps moving.
Esperanza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Backman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esperanza lands a couple of digs.
Backman wants to stand up but Esperanza is controlling him.
Backman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esperanza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Backman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Esperanza manages to get himself to full guard.
Esperanza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Esperanza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Backman manages to get himself to full guard.
Esperanza is stalling in the full guard.
Esperanza looking to pass the guard.
Esperanza 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.
Backman looking for a sweep. Not yet Backman, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza is looking to work some ground and pound but Backman has wrist control.
Backman is trying to control the position but Esperanza postures up.
Backman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Esperanza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Backman smiles and moves away.
Esperanza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Esperanza is working for a kimura but Backman is defending it quite comfortably.
Backman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman keeping full guard, as Esperanza tries to pass.
Esperanza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Backman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Backman.
Backman throws a jab when Esperanza was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backman missing with a left hand there. Esperanza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Esperanza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Backman but Backman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ben Backman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Esperanza.
Backman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Esperanza wants to clinch.
Esperanza tries for a takedown but Backman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esperanza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Backman's head backwards.
It looks like Ben Backman has been cut.
Esperanza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backman.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Esperanza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Backman'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.
Esperanza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Backman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Backman throws a big shot that misses.
Backman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Esperanza back to the cage. Backman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Backman throws a right hand that Esperanza ducks under and follows up with a left that Esperanza also avoids with ease.
Backman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice combination there by Backman.
Backman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backman connects with a crisp jab.
Esperanza shoots in but Backman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Backman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Esperanza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Backman is rocked!
Esperanza feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Backman collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Esperanza!
Jimmy Esperanza is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archer Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph comes to the cage accompanied by TEARS FOR FEARS - SHOUT. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, William Joseph!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Archer Christian!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph drives through with a takedown into Christian's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Joseph won't allow Christian to get back to his feet.
Joseph sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Christian is controlling Joseph's posture.
Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Christian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sloppy strikes from Christian. Those never looked like landing.
Christian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christian connects with a crisp jab.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Christian as he connects with a hook.
Christian's corner calls for a 1-2. Christian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joseph misses with a kick to the body.
Christian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
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!
Christian misses with a hook. Joseph ducked under it nicely.
Christian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christian is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Christian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joseph's head backwards.
Christian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joseph lands a leg kick that knocks Christian off balance momentarily.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christian as he avoids it easily.
Christian throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph defending well as Christian loads up on a big left hand.
Joseph is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Christian's half guard.
Joseph is stalling here. Christian is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Joseph seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Christian has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Joseph takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Joseph might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Christian decides to stand up, so the ref orders Joseph to his feet.
Christian throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Christian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Christian misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph lands a jab to the nose.
Joseph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christian.
Christian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Christian misses with a two punch combination.
Christian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joseph. That did some damage!
Christian defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
Christian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joseph is breathing heavily.
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!
Christian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joseph's head backwards.
Christian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Christian jabs Joseph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Christian misses.
Christian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christian throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer Christian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian loads up on a big right hand but Joseph slips the punch.
Christian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Christian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Christian scores with a hook to the body. Joseph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christian blocks a jab.
Joseph takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Christian lands with a nice combination. Joseph backs away looking to recover.
Christian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christian is able to avoid easily.
Christian connects with a nice looking jab.
Christian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joseph moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christian tests Joseph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice combination there by Christian.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Archer Christian 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.
Joseph takes one to the chin there.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Christian scores with a three punch combo!
Joseph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christian. That did some damage!
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Christian.
Christian looks to land a combination but Joseph avoids it well.
Joseph shoots in and bounces Christian off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Joseph passes Christian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joseph trying to control from Christian's half guard. Christian has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Joseph controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Christian wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph postures up in Christian's guard and throws a big left but Christian blocks it.
Christian keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. William Joseph wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Joseph takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joseph there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christian throws a leg kick which misses Joseph's front leg but catches the back leg as Joseph tries to avoid it.
Christian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christian just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer Christian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christian misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Christian.
Joseph thows a body shot but no joy.
Christian avoids the head kick by Joseph.
Christian misses with a straight right.
Christian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for Christian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christian.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christian misses the shot to the body.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christian as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Christian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joseph has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joseph and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A combination from Christian does no damage.
Christian cracks Joseph with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joseph staying out of range there.
Christian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christian wants to slow Joseph down by chopping away at his legs.
Christian scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Joseph misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christian throws a series of punches but Joseph moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joseph tests Christian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Christian.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Archer Christian 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.
Christian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Christian cracks Joseph with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Christian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joseph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab from Joseph.
Christian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Joseph throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joseph lands with a kick to the ribs.
Joseph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joseph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joseph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Archer Christian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christian.
Archer Christian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Christian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joseph slips under a jab from Christian.
Christian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joseph counters by moving into the clinch.
Joseph wants to get back to striking at distance but Christian won't allow it.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joseph avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph tries to break the clinch but Christian is controlling the position.
Joseph is working for takedown but Christian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Christian.
Christian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Christian.
Still in the clinch, Christian scores with a nice short uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joseph has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Christian - that landed with a thud.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Christian does no damage.
Christian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Christian. That snapped Joseph's head back.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christian throws out the jab.
Christian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christian throws a shot to the body.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian misses with a hook. Joseph ducked under it nicely.
Christian moves out of range of the leg kick from Joseph.
Joseph walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph is looking to slow Christian down with leg kicks.
Christian scores with a one two! Joseph had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like William Joseph has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Joseph misses.
Joseph keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joseph slips a jab from Christian.
Nice uppercut there from Christian.
Joseph misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joseph is out of range and Christian settles back down.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christian.
Christian throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Archer Christian really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Joseph'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.
Joseph shoots in looking for a takedown but Christian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joseph's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Christian throws an off balance right hand
and Joseph counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Christian.
Joseph looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Christian cracks Joseph with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Christian defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
Joseph moves forwards but Christian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christian lands with a big right hook that stumbles Joseph - he's out on his feet here! Christian follows up with another monster hook that separates Joseph from consciousness! Joseph falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Christian stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Archer Christian!
Archer Christian is the new middleweight champion!
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