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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Stow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes to the cage accompanied by Uprising. Stow is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wild Rover. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Jack Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Stow!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark missing with a left hand there. Stow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stow darts in trying to clinch
and Clark counters with a right hand to the body.
Clark misses with a two punch combination.
Stow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clark throws a right and a left that Stow avoids nicely.
Clark tries to bum rush Stow with a series of wild strikes but Stow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stow manages to avoid it.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark throws a series of punches but Stow avoids them all with ease.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stow tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Clark misses with a double jab
and Stow counters with a big head kick but Clark shrugs it off.
A combination from Clark does no damage.
Stow doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.
Clark lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Clark.
Stow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
Clark throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Clark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stow tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stow.
Stow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stow tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a series of punches but Stow avoids them all with ease.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Stow is just out of range.
Stow throws a nice head kick!
Stow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Clark.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stow lands a high kick!
Stow tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clark looks to land a combination but Stow avoids it well.
Clark circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stow dodges the punch combination from Clark.
Clark misses with a combination
and Stow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clark controlling the action here for a moment.
Stow pulls guard successfully.
Stow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stow is looking to stand up but Clark isn't so interested in that idea.
Clark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stow on the ground.
Clark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stow working for submissions but it's allowed Clark to get to half guard.
Stow wants to get back to his feet.
Stow is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stow wants to get back to his feet.
Clark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Clark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stow walks into a left hand.
A left and a right from Clark both land. Nice combination.
Stow is rocked!
Clark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stow is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?
A combination from Clark does no damage.
Stow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes.
Stow seems to have recovered his senses.
Clark lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stow backs up against the cage.
Clark misses with a lunging right hand
and Stow counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Clark is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Clark throws a hook but Stow avoids it easily.
Stow tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jack Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Stow slips a jab from Clark.
Clark lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark stuns Stow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Stow's shoulder, as Stow tries to avoid the shot.
Stow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Clark.
Clark looks to land a combination but Stow avoids it well.
Stow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jack Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Stow.
Stow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Jack Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Stow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Clark.
Clark lands a glancing blow to the side of Stow's head.
Jack Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Clark misses.
Clark lands with a shot to the body.
Clark misses with a hook to the body
and Stow counters with a big head kick but Clark shrugs it off.
Clark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stow counters with a solid body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clark throws a body punch but Stow moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stow circles away quickly and effectively.
Clark throws a right hand that Stow ducks under and follows up with a left that Stow also avoids with ease.
Clark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stow.
Stow is looking to clinch but Clark is avoiding it.
Clark throws a nice looking combination but Stow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clark misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stow avoids the body shot from Clark.
Stow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Clark.
Jack Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Stow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stow looks to clinch
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clark throws a jab when Stow was well out of range.
Clark throws a combination that misses
and Stow counters with a head kick. That will keep Clark thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clark misses with a wild combination.
Stow tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Stow closes the distance and clinches.
Clark lands with a left to the head.
Clark just leaning against Stow, taking a breather.
Clark tries to break the clinch but Stow is controlling the position.
Clark turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Clark manages to end up in side control.
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!
Stow tries to escape but Clark is in control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stow gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stow trying to hold on to Clark's head to control him but Clark postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Clark dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Stow tries to clinch up.
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
Clark misses with a few strikes there.
Clark misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clark tries to bum rush Stow with a series of wild strikes but Stow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clark thows a body shot but no joy.
Clark throws a series of punches but Stow avoids them all with ease.
Stow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stow circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stow misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stow shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Stow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Stow avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a shot from downtown. Stow moves away and avoids it.
Stow dodges the punch combination from Clark.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Clark looks to land a combination but Stow avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stow.
Stow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clark avoids it really well and circles away.
Jack Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Stow.
Stow shoots in and drives through. Clark sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a two punch combination.
Clark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stow counters with a nice body kick.
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Clark.
Paddy Stow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
Stow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Clark.
Clark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stow counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Clark is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stow shoots in looking for a takedown but Clark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stow staying out of range there.
Stow fails with the takedown.
Stow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Clark looks to land a combination but Stow avoids it well.
Stow tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stow.
Stow moves in looking to clinch but Clark pushes him off.
Clark throws a combination that misses
and Stow counters with an inside leg kick.
Stow throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clark, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Clark!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sid The Choke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johansson has chosen Electro Rock as his entrance music. Bob Johansson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sid The Choke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Johansson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Choke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Choke circles away quickly and effectively.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
The Choke misses with a takedown attempt
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Choke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johansson tries to avoid it but The Choke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johansson to the ground. Johansson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Choke shoots and misses
and Johansson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid The Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Choke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johansson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johansson throws a one two combo.
The Choke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johansson misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johansson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Choke counters with a one-two to the body.
The Choke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Choke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Choke is rocked!
Johansson drops The Choke with a huge uppercut! The Choke drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Johansson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Johansson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Joohnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Joohnsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Joohnsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Moore!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joohnsson forces Moore back against the cage and clinches.
Moore has Joohnsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joohnsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joohnsson crunches a lovely knee into Moore's ribcage.
Moore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joohnsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bob Joohnsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Moore.
Moore fails to pull guard.
Moore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joohnsson is pressed up against the cage. Moore has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joohnsson down to the mat. Joohnsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joohnsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moore circles away quickly and effectively.
Moore throws a right hand that Joohnsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Joohnsson also avoids with ease.
Nice body punch from Joohnsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joohnsson lands a right hook to the body.
Joohnsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joohnsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joohnsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Moore scores a takedown into full mount!
Moore looks gassed!
Joohnsson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Moore.
Joohnsson working to try and regain half guard.
Joohnsson regains half guard.
Moore trying to work for an americana but Joohnsson has managed to regain full guard.
Moore cracks Joohnsson with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joohnsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Moore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joohnsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Joohnsson 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore throwing strikes from guard but Joohnsson blocks nicely.
Moore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joohnsson trying to control the position here.
Moore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moore trying to move into half guard but instead Joohnsson has managed to sweep!
Joohnsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moore working for a triangle but Joohnsson defends it easily.
Joohnsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joohnsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Joohnsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joohnsson defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore working for a triangle but Joohnsson defends it easily.
Joohnsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Joohnsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joohnsson controlling from the top position.
Joohnsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joohnsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Moore wants to sweep here but Joohnsson controlling him for the moment.
Moore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joohnsson defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Moore will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Joohnsson misses the shot to the body.
Moore swats away the attempt to clinch by Joohnsson.
Joohnsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Moore counters with a left and a right that stings Joohnsson.
Joohnsson misses with the combination.
Joohnsson wants to clinch.
Joohnsson cracks a nice hook into Moore's ribs.
Joohnsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Joohnsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joohnsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joohnsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moore misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Moore.
Joohnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Joohnsson takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Joohnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Joohnsson, right into the meat.
Moore cracks Joohnsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch combination from Joohnsson misses.
Joohnsson stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joohnsson tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
Joohnsson misses with a wild body shot.
Joohnsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Moore misses.
Moore keeps the fight on the outside.
Joohnsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moore. That did some damage!
A combination from Moore does no damage.
Joohnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Joohnsson coming out on top.
Joohnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Moore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joohnsson clinches.
Joohnsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moore blocks an elbow strike from Joohnsson.
Joohnsson stalls.
Moore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bob Joohnsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Moore.
Joohnsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Joohnsson.
Joohnsson lands an elbow inside that Moore shrugs off.
Moore takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moore tries to score a body lock takedown but Joohnsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Joohnsson working Moore over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joohnsson crunches a lovely knee into Moore's ribcage.
Joohnsson lands an elbow inside that Moore shrugs off.
Joohnsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moore up against the cage.
Joohnsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joohnsson lands an elbow that stopped Moore in his tracks for a moment.
Joohnsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Joohnsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Joohnsson looking to throw knees to the head but Moore is blocking nicely.
Moore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joohnsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joohnsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moore being controlled against the cage.
Joohnsson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore can't get the takedown.
Joohnsson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Joohnsson 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!
Joohnsson scores a takedown into full mount!
Joohnsson landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Joohnsson.
Moore tries to reverse the position but Joohnsson maintains control.
Joohnsson is landing with some decent strikes but Moore is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Moore tries to hold on but Joohnsson pushes him away.
Joohnsson unloading with bombs!
Joohnsson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Joohnsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joohnsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Moore is rocked!
Moore is wriggling around trying to escape.
Moore is still in real trouble! Can Joohnsson finish him?
Moore seems to have recovered his senses.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Joohnsson with shots to the head and body - Moore looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Joohnsson.
Joohnsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moore is working to get back to half guard.
Joohnsson raining down shots from the mount!
Joohnsson breaks from Moore's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Joohnsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moore is looking to escape.
Joohnsson dominating with strikes here.
Moore is wriggling around trying to escape.
Joohnsson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Joohnsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joohnsson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Moore in real trouble here! The ref calls for Moore to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Joohnsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Ohbladi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Jaronek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jaronek's choice of entrance music: Sobota- Sabotaz. Michal Jaronek has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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26
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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21
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikael Ohbladi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Jaronek!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaronek shoots in but no luck this time.
Ohbladi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ohbladi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ohbladi connects with a right hand. Jaronek shakes it off.
Ohbladi lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaronek's head.
Jaronek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ohbladi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Ohbladi finds it's way through Jaronek's defenses.
Sloppy strikes from Jaronek. Those never looked like landing.
Ohbladi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Ohbladi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaronek shoots in but no luck this time.
Ohbladi feints a jab promting Jaronek to slip. Ohbladi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jaronek slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ohbladi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jaronek on the side of the head.
Ohbladi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ohbladi jabs Jaronek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ohbladi enables Jaronek to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ohbladi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jaronek drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ohbladi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jaronek has Ohbladi in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaronek is looking for a triangle here but Ohbladi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jaronek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohbladi wants to stand but Jaronek is controlling his arm.
Jaronek manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ohbladi tries to stand and escape but Jaronek is controlling the position.
Jaronek tries to get to full guard but Ohbladi has control of the leg.
Jaronek moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaronek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ohbladi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ohbladi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Ohbladi dominated that round.
That's time! Ohbladi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ohbladi moves out of range of the strikes.
Ohbladi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaronek. Jaronek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ohbladi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jaronek moves forwards but Ohbladi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jaronek closes the distance and clinches up with Ohbladi, looking for a takedown. Jaronek pushes Ohbladi against the cage but Ohbladi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ohbladi lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohbladi lands with an overhand left.
Jaronek closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jaronek lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jaronek is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ohbladi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ohbladi has escaped and now he's on top!
Jaronek is looking for a triangle here but Ohbladi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jaronek tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaronek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaronek gets back to half guard.
Michal Jaronek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaronek actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like Ohbladi is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaronek is pressing down on Ohbladi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jaronek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jaronek looking for subs off his back but Ohbladi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ohbladi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jaronek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaronek is looking for a sweep.
Ohbladi wants to stand but Jaronek has his arm trapped.
Jaronek is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michal Jaronek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ohbladi blocks a jab.
Mikael Ohbladi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohbladi scores with a nice right hand.
Ohbladi scores with a hook to the body. Jaronek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Michal Jaronek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ohbladi!
Ohbladi slips a jab from Jaronek.
Jaronek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ohbladi defending well as Jaronek loads up on a big left hand.
Ohbladi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohbladi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jaronek walks into a stiff left hand from Ohbladi.
Ohbladi with a nice cross.
Ohbladi tries to sprawl but Jaronek drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jaronek 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.
Ohbladi is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaronek is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ohbladi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jaronek.
Jaronek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jaronek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ohbladi defends it well.
Jaronek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ohbladi sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaronek is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jaronek seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ohbladi has recovered full guard.
Jaronek postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ohbladi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jaronek, into his guard.
Jaronek working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ohbladi has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohbladi wants to stand up but Jaronek is controlling the position.
Jaronek wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ohbladi stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jaronek to get to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Ohbladi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ohbladi 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Ohbladi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Inc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gwyn Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inc comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Moon Rising. Gwyn Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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21
195 lbs
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25
187 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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World class MT
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Inc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gwyn Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch but Inc moves out of range.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Inc.
A knee to the head by Jones.
It looks like Dick Inc has been cut.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Inc shrugs off.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Inc is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Inc in his tracks for a moment.
Inc has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Dick Inc's cut is getting worse.
Inc tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Inc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inc is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Inc in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Inc wants a takedown.
A knee to the head by Jones.
Dick Inc's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Inc takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Inc is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Inc is breathing heavily.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Inc takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeez, Dick Inc's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Inc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by Jones.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dick Inc's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gwyn Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Begbie Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco comes to the cage accompanied by Born Slippy. Gallagher has chosen Worst Hangover Ever 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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20
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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27
195 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Begbie Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco blocks the body kick.
Gallagher is looking to land body kicks.
Gallagher misses with a head kick.
Franco misses with an uppercut. Gallagher saw that one coming.
Gallagher thumps Franco with a low kick.
Franco thumps Gallagher with a low kick.
Franco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Franco lands but Gallagher takes it in his stride.
It looks like Billy Gallagher has been cut.
Gallagher blocks a head kick by Franco.
Franco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gallagher's head.
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!
Franco tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Franco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gallagher checks a low kick from Franco.
Franco thows a leg kick but Gallagher checks it
letting Gallagher counter with a right hand.
Gallagher throws a sloppy head kick and Franco moves out of range easily.
Gallagher fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Franco checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher is looking to score with low kicks.
Franco moves out of range of the body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Franco crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gallagher - the referee stops the clock and Franco gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gallagher. Franco manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Franco will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gallagher tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gallagher throws a body kick that misses.
Franco connects with a leg kick. Gallagher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gallagher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Gallagher moves out of range easily.
Franco tries a low kick but Gallagher avoids it.
Good leg kick by Gallagher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Franco throws a leg kick
and Gallagher counters with a good, hard body kick but Franco shrugs it off.
Gallagher clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gallagher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gallagher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gallagher scores with a shot to the side of Franco's head.
Franco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gallagher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Francos head.
Franco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gallagher lands with a right to the head.
Gallagher lands a shot to the body.
Gallagher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gallagher's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gallagher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher just leaning against Franco, taking a breather.
Gallagher lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Gallagher.
Franco is trying to break the clinch but Gallagher has him pressed against the cage.
Gallagher scores with a hook to the body.
Gallagher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gallagher gets through Franco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Franco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gallagher lands an uppercut.
Gallagher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gallagher.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Franco misses with a punch on the inside.
Gallagher can't find room to land a body shot as Franco controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco managing to block the knees to the body from Gallagher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Gallagher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Gallagher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Franco misses with a leg kick
and Gallagher counters with a good low kick that Franco was not able to check.
Billy Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gallagher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gallagher is looking to score with low kicks.
Franco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gallagher misses with a low kick as Franco jumps back.
Franco lands a head kick. Gallagher smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Franco lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gallagher is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but Franco sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Gallagher.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gallagher. That's going to slow Franco down.
Gallagher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gallagher moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Franco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gallagher has Franco pressed against the cage.
Billy Gallagher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gallagher lands an uppercut.
Gallagher has Franco pushed against the cage.
A short right from Gallagher.
Gallagher slows down the pace here.
Franco breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Franco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gallagher checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Franco tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gallagher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gallagher.
A clash of legs there as Gallagher blocks the low kick.
Gallagher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Franco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gallagher misses with the body kick
and Franco counters with a head kick. That will keep Gallagher thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Gallagher throws a head kick that misses.
Gallagher scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Franco's hands.
Gallagher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Franco checks a leg kick nicely.
Franco throws a lazy head kick
and Gallagher counters with a leg kick.
Franco is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gallagher will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Franco lands a leg kick that knocks Gallagher off balance momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Franco 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 Gallagher has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gallagher and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Franco throws a leg kick which misses Gallagher's front leg but catches the back leg as Gallagher tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Gallagher.
Gallagher avoids the head kick by Franco.
Gallagher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gallagher on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A leg kick checked by Franco.
Gallagher moves into range and clinches up with Franco.
Gallagher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franco's elbow.
Gallagher stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gallagher lands an elbow inside that Franco shrugs off.
Good body shot from Gallagher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Billy Gallagher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Billy Gallagher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Franco tries a low kick but Gallagher avoids it.
Gallagher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Franco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gallagher's head.
Gallagher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gallagher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Franco moves out of range as Gallagher throws a body kick.
Franco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gallagher plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Gallagher.
Franco wants to slow Gallagher down by chopping away at his legs.
Gallagher lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco misses with a head kick.
Gallagher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Gallagher thuds his shin into the meat of Franco's side.
Franco moves out of range as Gallagher throws a body kick.
Billy Gallagher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gallagher fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Franco checks it well.
Gallagher darts in trying to clinch
and Franco counters with an outside leg kick.
Gallagher thows a body shot but no joy.
Franco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gallagher is able to avoid easily.
Franco shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher looks for the body kick but Franco saw that one coming.
Gallagher lands a head kick. Franco smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gallagher checks a leg kick.
Franco lands a head kick. Gallagher smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That has opened up Billy Gallagher's cut even more.
Gallagher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Franco avoids the head kick by Gallagher.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gallagher.
Franco throws a low kick but Gallagher avoids it.
Gallagher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Franco blocks the body kick.
Gallagher throws a sloppy head kick and Franco moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gallagher.
Begbie Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco checks the leg kick.
Franco throws a head kick but Gallagher moves out of range.
Franco checks a low kick from Gallagher.
Gallagher blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a low kick but Franco moves out of range easily.
Billy Gallagher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gallagher throws a chopping leg kick but Franco manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Franco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gallagher's calf.
Franco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Franco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gallagher thumps Franco with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gallagher.
Franco checks the leg kick.
Gallagher scores with a push kick.
Franco fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gallagher is out of range.
Gallagher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gallagher throws the kick towards the body but Franco avoids it.
Gallagher thuds a left hand into Franco's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallagher tries to clinch but Franco moves out of range.
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franco misses with a low kick.
Franco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gallagher's sensitive parts.
That kick from Gallagher tenderised Franco's leg. Franco is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Gallagher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gallagher 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Gallagher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Pants On tha Ground. Ramirez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by White Wizzard - Gates Of Gehenna. Gustavo Ramirez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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23
199 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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22
195 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a nice hook to Ramirez's body. Ramirez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gustavo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ramirezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Horrible takedown by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
Rashad Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Ramirez.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Ramirez fails with the takedown.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson not doing much here.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ramirez!
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez gets back to half guard.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramirez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like Jackson is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We're going to have a standup here because Rashad Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramirez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ramirez scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramirez.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramirez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson dominated that round.
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.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Ramirez on that attempt.
Jackson swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Ramirez defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramirez is defended easily by Jackson.
Rashad Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Ramirez.
Jackson leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Rashad Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramirez.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramirez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Ramirez avoids it well.
Jackson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Ramirez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Ramirez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rashad Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramirez off to one side.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson cracks Ramirez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Rashad Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Ramirez shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jackson avoids the head kick by Ramirez.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Ramirez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ramirez shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramirez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramirez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Ramirez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramirez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rashad Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Ramirez.
Ramirez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ramirez lands in his opponent's guard.
Ramirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramirez is controlling him.
Ramirez trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Rashad Jackson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Ramirez circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramirez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ramirez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramirez.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson stalks Ramirez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ramirez's face. Ramirez staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson lands a jab to Ramirez's midsection.
Rashad Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Ramirez seems unphased.
Ramirez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramirez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 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... Rashad Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Cleaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ball's entrance music is Hammer Smashed Face. A fine choice. Cleaver is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drowning Pool - Bodies. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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24
280 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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20
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Randall Cleaver!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleaver shoots in but no luck this time.
Cleaver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cleaver lands a nice shot to the body.
Ball slips a jab from Cleaver.
A slow jab from Ball misses its intended target.
Cleaver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ball but Ball pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cleaver fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ball on the side of the head.
Cleaver throws a right hand that misses
and Ball counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cleaver is trying to control but Ball manages to pass to mount!
Cleaver can't escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ball lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Randall Cleaver has been cut.
Ball sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ball lands a heavy elbow.
Ball lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cleaver hang on?
The cut above Randall Cleaver's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Randall Cleaver's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Ball!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puska kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rähinä Räp. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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152 lbs
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23
145 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Puska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Jeremy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puska misses with a straight left.
Jeremy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jeremy throws a hook to the side of Puska's head but Puska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jeremy slaps away a takedown attempt from Puska, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jeremy throws a sloppy head kick and Puska moves out of range easily.
Jeremy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Mike Puska has been cut.
Jeremy just misses with a punch to the body.
Puska takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jeremy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeremy misses with a kick to the body.
Jeremy throws a leg kick but Puska sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Puska manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jeremy on his heels. He'll look to pass Jeremy's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Puska passes Jeremy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Puska wants to pass to mount but Jeremy is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy is not content to let Puska control the position.
Jeremy wants to control but Puska is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puska is trying to control the action in half guard but Jeremy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puska tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jeremy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Puska.
No luck for Puska with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jeremy as Puska shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Puska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeremy lands a jab.
Puska fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jeremy moves out of range as Puska strikes.
Jeremy lands with a shot to the body.
Jeremy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puska doesn't seem bothered though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puska.
Puska lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jeremy backs up against the cage.
Ron Jeremy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeremy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jeremy thuds a left hand into Puska's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeremy misses the target.
Jeremy throws a front kick aimed at Puska's knee but Puska avoids it well.
Puska shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jeremy defends it nicely.
Jeremy stuffs the takedown.
Puska is breathing heavily.
Puska jabs at Jeremy's body.
Jeremy misses with a looping right.
Puska just misses with a punch to the body.
Puska takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Puska just misses with a punch to the body.
Puska shoots in for a takedown but Jeremy shows good takedown defense.
Jeremy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jeremy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Puska avoids the head kick by Jeremy.
Puska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeremy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puska throws a series of punches but Jeremy moves out of range.
Jeremy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeremy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puska takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Puska moves forwards but Jeremy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Puska takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Puska drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Puska on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puska gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jeremy.
Jeremy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Puska misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jeremy lands a left and a right that send Puska crashing to the mat, dazed. Jeremy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Puska is rocked!
Jeremy cracks the inside of Puska's front leg.
Oh Puska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeremy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Puska had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jeremy misses with a body kick.
Jeremy looks to land a right hand but Puska moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Jeremy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Puska's cut.
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.
Puska throws a series of punches but Jeremy avoids them all with ease.
Puska seems to have got his legs back now.
An inside leg kick lands from Jeremy.
Jeremy throws a head kick that misses.
Jeremy clobbers Puska with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Puska changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jeremy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jeremy tries to buck Puska off but Puska is having none of it.
Puska tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Puska swings around for an armbar but Jeremy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Puska's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska wants to get back to his feet but Jeremy passes into half guard.
Puska is trying to stand up here but Jeremy is controlling him well.
Puska looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jeremy passes into side control!
Puska is looking to get back to his feet here but Jeremy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Puska's back.
Puska looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy is riding his opponent, not letting Puska buck him off.
Puska controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Puska is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Puska is trying to stand back up.
Jeremy controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Puska is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puska tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jeremy content just to control the position here.
Puska trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puska is squirming around, avoiding Jeremy's attempts to control the action.
Puska manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Puska will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Puska'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.
Puska clobbers Jeremy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jeremy lands a lovely overhand right.
Puska closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jeremy circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Jeremy.
Puska slips under a jab.
Puska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeremy throws a shot to the body.
Jeremy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ron Jeremy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jeremy 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 Puska has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Puska and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Puska fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jeremy avoids it really well and circles away.
Jeremy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeremy has his hands on Puska's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jeremy dives on top into guard.
Puska lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jeremy!
Puska is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jeremy is surviving well by controlling Puska's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska fails to take his opponent's back.
Puska is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy holds on for dear life, controlling Puska's posture momentarily.
Puska trying to control but Jeremy is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jeremy tries to hold on but Puska pushes him away.
Jeremy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Puska looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ron Jeremy just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Mike Puska's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jeremy connects with a nice looking jab.
Puska shoots for a takedown but Jeremy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jeremy misses with a hook. Puska ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Jeremy misses.
Jeremy misses with a straight right.
Jeremy misses with a looping right.
Puska looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jeremy is fending him off so far but Puska persists. Nope, Jeremy circles away and we're back to standing.
Jeremy misses with a shot to the body
enabling Puska to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeremy looks for the body kick but Puska saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jeremy.
Jeremy throws the left hand but Puska avoids the punch easily.
Puska lands a slapping body shot.
Jeremy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska takes one to the chin there.
Puska fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Puska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Puska.
A punch combination from Puska misses.
Puska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jeremy lands a head kick!
Puska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puska shoots for a double leg takedown but Jeremy sprawls well. He's pushed Puska's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jeremy is looking to slow Puska down with leg kicks.
Puska looks to land a right hand but Jeremy moved out of range.
Jeremy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jeremy but Jeremy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeremy lands a high kick!
Mike Puska's cut is getting worse.
Jeremy avoids the body shot from Puska.
Jeremy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puska's hands.
Jeremy lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Jeremy.
Jeremy lands an overhand right.
Jeremy throws a lazy body kick
and Puska counters with a three punch combo that has Jeremy backing up. Jeremy nods at Puska to acknowledge the strikes.
Jeremy keeps Puska at a distance using the push kick.
Jeremy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Puska 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jeremy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puska looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jeremy looks to score with a jab to the body but Puska is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska staying out of range there.
Jeremy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Puska.
Puska takes a swing at Jeremy's ribcage but misses.
Jeremy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jeremy throws a shot from downtown. Puska moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Jeremy.
A left lands for Puska.
Puska shoots for a double leg takedown but Jeremy sprawls well. He's pushed Puska's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jeremy misses the shot to the body.
Jeremy scores with a punch to the head.
Puska fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Jeremy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy lands a big head kick that sends Puska tumbling to the mat! Jeremy takes a step backwards and waves Puska back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Puska's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jeremy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Puska scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puska has a takedown stuffed.
Jeremy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Puska misses with a body kick.
Jeremy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Puska has time to react.
Puska swings for the body but Jeremy moves out of range.
Jeremy misses with a body shot.
Puska gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jeremy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Puska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeremy moves away.
Puska throws a hook but Jeremy avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Jeremy dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mike Puska's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jeremy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Puska closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jeremy circles away.
Jeremy connects with a right hand. Puska shakes it off.
Puska lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jeremy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeremy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Puska blocks the leg kick.
Puska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeremy.
Puska walks into a stiff left hand from Jeremy.
A jab from Jeremy misses.
Jeremy takes one on the button.
Jeremy throws a lazy right hand but Puska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Puska does no damage.
Jeremy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska lands with a shot to the body.
Jeremy misses with a wild body shot.
Puska with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Puska misses with a wild body shot.
Puska works Jeremy's body with a nice hook.
Jeremy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeremy throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Jeremy. No joy for Puska on that attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Puska falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jeremy counters with a low kick, right behind Puska 's knee.
Puska swinging wildly here.
Puska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeremy was well out of range. Poor timing from Puska.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jeremy misses with a head kick.
Jeremy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puska moves out of range as Jeremy throws a body kick.
Jeremy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puska gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jeremy stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Puska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeremy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeremy.
Puska takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jeremy throws a good cross that connects.
Jeremy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jeremy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puska.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Puska walks into a jab.
Jeremy misses the shot to the body.
Jeremy throws out a loose jab but Puska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puska is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Puska takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mike Puska's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jeremy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Puska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jeremy. That's going to slow Puska down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jeremy, right into the meat.
Jeremy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Puska.
A shot to the liver by Puska. Beautiful body shot.
Jeremy throws a hook but Puska blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puska throws an overhand right that lands on Jeremy's shoulder, as Jeremy tries to avoid the shot.
Jeremy loads up on a big right hand but Puska slips the punch.
Puska is looking to wear down Jeremy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Puska shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jeremy sprawls well. Jeremy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Puska gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeremy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puska.
Mike Puska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puska shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jeremy as he jumps to the side.
Jeremy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ron Jeremy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puska looks for a takedown but Jeremy sprawls well.
Jeremy thuds his right hand into Puska's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Jeremy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jeremy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Jeremy!
Ron Jeremy is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colin Hendry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Zabuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendry comes to the cage accompanied by Seed - By Sublime. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Colin Hendry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Zabuza!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zabuza misses with a few strikes there.
Hendry thows a body shot but no joy.
Hendry takes one on the button.
Zabuza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hendry rushes Zabuza and presses him up against the cage.
Hendry lands a hook that snaps the head of Zabuza backwards.
Hendry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Hendry as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hendry.
Hendry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zabuza is trying to force a seperation but Hendry has the dominant position.
Hendry lands with a light punch inside.
Hendry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hendry is leaning against Zabuza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Hendry.
Zabuza tries to score a body lock takedown but Hendry shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hendry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zabuza backwards.
Zabuza looking for a takedown.
Zabuza looks gassed!
Zabuza prevents a body shot from Hendry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendry lands with a short shot to the head.
Hendry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zabuza is rocked!
Hendry breaks from the clinch.
Hendry misses with a series of wild punches.
Hendry takes a swing at Zabuza's ribcage but misses.
Zabuza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hendry lands a slapping body shot.
Zabuza walks into a stiff left hand from Hendry.
Zabuza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hendry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hendry throws a lazy right hand but Zabuza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendry throws a right hand that Zabuza ducks under and follows up with a left that Zabuza also avoids with ease.
Hendry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zabuza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hendry scores with a one two! Zabuza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendry closes the distance and pushes Zabuza back into the cage.
Zabuza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Colin Hendry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Zabuza.
Hendry is leaning against Zabuza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hendry lands a body punch.
Hendry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hendry lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Hendry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hendry is working Zabuza over against the cage.
Hendry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zabuza backwards.
Hendry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zabuza's elbow.
Hendry can't find room to land a body shot as Zabuza controls the action.
Zabuza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hendry lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hendry.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hendry.
Zabuza takes a shot to the head.
Hendry lands a right hand.
Zabuza is still on wobbly legs! Can Hendry finish him?
Hendry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zabuza backwards.
Hendry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hendry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hendry pushes Zabuza against the cage. Hendry is working some dirty boxing. Hendry pushes off with a quick right hook! Zabuza goes down! Zabuza tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hendry moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Hendry!
Colin Hendry retains his lightweight title!
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