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LUC: Fight Night 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raul Comin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Abidi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Raul Comin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Omar Abidi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abidi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Comin shoots in for a double leg but Abidi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raul Comin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abidi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Comin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abidi swivels and escapes.
Comin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Abidi throws a low kick, looking for Comin's leg but Comin calmly moves out of range.
Comin shoots in for a takedown but Abidi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Comin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abidi misses with the combination.
Abidi scores with a sloppy right hand. Comin should have avoided that one.
Comin fails with a takedown attempt.
Comin fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Abidi. No joy for Comin on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abidi defends it nicely.
Comin looks for a takedown but Abidi sprawls well.
Omar Abidi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Comin is breathing heavily.
Comin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abidi but Abidi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Comin blocks a head kick by Abidi.
A good leg kick by Abidi.
Comin dives in and grabs Abidi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abidi pushes down on Comin's head and hops out.
Comin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abidi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A chopping leg kick lands by Abidi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abidi tries a low kick but Comin avoids it.
Abidi throws a series of strikes that have Comin backpedaling.
Abidi lands a jab-cross combination.
Abidi thumps Comin with a low kick.
Abidi tests Comin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abidi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abidi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Comin tries to close the distance and clinch but Abidi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abidi cracks Comin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Comin avoids the head kick by Abidi.
Abidi tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Comin.
Abidi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Abidi scores with a four punch combination!
Abidi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Abidi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abidi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Comin backs up against the cage.
Comin avoids the head kick by Abidi.
Comin doesn't manage to clinch there - Abidi circles away.
Comin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abidi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abidi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abidi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comin fails with a takedown attempt.
Abidi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Abidi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Abidi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Comin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice combination there by Abidi.
Abidi lands a jab-cross combination.
Comin is rocked!
Comin avoids a kick to the body.
Abidi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abidi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Comin checks it well.
Comin tries for a takedown but Abidi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abidi stalks Comin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Comin's face. Comin staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Abidi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Comin moves out of range of the body kick.
Abidi throws a push kick but Comin slaps the foot to one side.
Comin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abidi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abidi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Abidi. No joy for Comin on that attempt.
Abidi with a nice cross.
Comin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Omar Abidi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abidi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Comin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abidi throws a head kick that misses.
Omar Abidi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abidi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Abidi. That snapped Comin's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abidi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Comin closes the distance and clinches up with Abidi, looking for a takedown. Comin pushes Abidi against the cage but Abidi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abidi stuffs the takedown.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Comin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Abidi's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Abidi duly obliges.
Abidi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abidi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Comin backs up against the cage.
Abidi lands with a nice combination. Comin backs away looking to recover.
Comin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abidi throws a push kick but Comin slaps the foot to one side.
Abidi stalks Comin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Comin's face. Comin staggers backwards, shaken.
Abidi scores with a shot to the body.
Comin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Abidi misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abidi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Comin blocks a head kick by Abidi.
Abidi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abidi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Abidi tries a head kick but it misses.
Abidi scores with a jab to the body.
Abidi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Comin. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Comin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abidi as he jumps to the side.
Abidi throws a push kick but Comin slaps the foot to one side.
Comin dives in and grabs Abidi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abidi pushes down on Comin's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abidi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Comin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abidi's waist but Abidi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Comin off to one side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abidi!
Abidi misses with a head kick.
Abidi scores with a jab.
Comin wants to clinch up but Abidi keeps it at a distance.
Comin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Abidi was covering up waiting for the punch and Comin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Comin trying to control but Abidi is working from the bottom.
Abidi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Comin is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comin trying to control but Abidi is working from the bottom.
Abidi wants to stand but Comin is controlling the position.
Comin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abidi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Comin is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abidi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Comin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abidi wants to stand and escape but Comin is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Comin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Abidi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Abidi stuffs the takedown.
Abidi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abidi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Comin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Comin moves out of range of the body kick.
Comin fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Comin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Comin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abidi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Comin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Abidi tries to kick Comin off in order to stand up. Comin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Abidi is trying to buck Comin off.
Comin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abidi is trying to buck Comin off.
Comin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comin controls the position.
Comin is looking to take a break and control but Abidi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Comin takes a little break here. Abidi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Abidi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Abidi being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comin is putting a hurting on Abidi here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Comin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Comin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Abidi taking a bit of punishment here - Comin scoring with strikes.
Comin is chipping away with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Raul Comin just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Horrible takedown by Comin or perhaps it was just good defense by Abidi which made him look bad.
Raul Comin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abidi stuffs the takedown.
Abidi misses with a few strikes there.
Comin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Comin is looking to clinch but Abidi is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Comin shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Comin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abidi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Abidi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bitty mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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214 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, bitty mack!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
mack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roberts slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
mack can't keep his opponent in guard - Roberts advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Roberts stops mack from getting back to his feet.
Roberts decides to stand up.
mack tries for a takedown but Roberts circles away easily
and Roberts counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for mack!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mack wants to control but Roberts is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
mack is looking to get to half guard.
Roberts raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like bitty mack has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. mack looks a forlorn figure.
mack is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
mack tries to hold on but Roberts pushes him away.
mack tries to reverse the position but Roberts maintains control.
Roberts with the ground and pound from mount.
That has opened up bitty mack's cut even more.
mack looks gassed!
Roberts lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The cut above bitty mack's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at bitty mack's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jay Roberts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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275 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Norris.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Norris darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson tries to kick Norris off but Norris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Norris slows the pace down in half guard.
Norris seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Anderson for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to stand back up but Norris is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Norris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anderson tries to kick Norris off but Norris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Norris is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Norris backs up against the cage.
Norris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a combination. Norris tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Anderson wanted to stand there but Norris had control of the position.
Anderson looks gassed!
Norris kicks Anderson off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Norris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Norris.
Norris with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anderson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Anderson wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Norris uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Anderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Anderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Norris misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Norris.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Norris moves out of range.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Norris avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Norris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Norris has a closed guard, preventing Anderson from standing up.
Norris has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage.
Anderson wanted to stand there but Norris had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Anderson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Anderson scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Norris will be more careful next time no doubt.
Norris slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Norris tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norris circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Norris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson tries to bum rush Norris with a series of wild strikes but Norris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chuck Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Norris throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Norris finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Norris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Norris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet here but Norris is keeping cool and he's managed to take Anderson's back.
Norris slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Anderson doesn't escape.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Norris is riding his opponent, not letting Anderson buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but Norris has full control of the position and if anything, Anderson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Norris trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Anderson doesn't escape.
Norris has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Anderson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Norris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Brennam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Bunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Prefers standup |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Brennam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Bunk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brennam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bunk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bunk swats away the attempt to clinch by Brennam.
Nice shot lands for Bunk.
Bunk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunk tries to keep at a distance but Brennam has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brennam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brennam blocking some punches.
Bunk lands a right hand.
Bunk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brennams head.
Brennam stalling in the clinch but Bunk improves position.
Bunk lands with a short shot to the head.
Brennam pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brennam is on top in guard.
Bunk keeping moving, preventing Brennam from controlling successfully.
Bunk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennam wants to stand but Bunk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brennam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brennam wants to control from the top but Bunk keeps moving.
Brennam is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bunk is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bunk managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bunk keeping moving, preventing Brennam from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunk being controlled here, momentarily.
Bunk seems keen to control Brennam's posture.
Brennam controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennam trying to control but Bunk is working from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Albert Brennam just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bunk forces Brennam back against the cage and clinches.
Bunk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunk lands a nice uppercut.
Bunk lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bunk lands a left hand.
Bunk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brennams head.
Bunk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brennam or not.
Brennam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bunk.
Brennam is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunk.
A short right from Bunk on the inside.
Bunk lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Bunk as the two fighters clinch.
Bunk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bunk scores with a shot to the side of Brennam's head.
Bunk pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bunk.
Bunk lands with a light punch inside.
Brennam takes a shot to the head.
Bunk avoiding damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunk lands a nice uppercut.
Bunk taking a breather.
Bunk lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Bunk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brennam looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bunk lands a right hand from hell, dropping Brennam. Bunk pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Bunk!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scot Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Polumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Polumbo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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276 lbs
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22
234 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Scot Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Polumbo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Polumbo.
Taylor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Polumbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taylor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taylor defending well as Polumbo loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Joey Polumbo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor lands with a right and another and another! Polumbo is in big trouble! Taylor lands again and this time it's lights out for Polumbo! A quality knockout there for Taylor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scot Taylor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai Instructor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Muay Thai Instructor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Instructor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Instructor avoids nicely.
Instructor throws a push kick but Simpson slaps the foot to one side.
Instructor dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Instructor lands with a nice body kick.
Charlie Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Instructor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Instructor dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Instructor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Instructor avoids them all with ease.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Instructor is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Instructor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Instructor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Instructor wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Instructor tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
Simpson checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Instructor manages to avoid it.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Instructor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Simpson looks gassed!
Instructor tries to clinch
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Instructor moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Instructor wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Instructor avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Instructor is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
Instructor tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Instructor throws a series of punches but Simpson moves out of range.
Instructor scores with a leg kick.
Instructor falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson takes a swing at Instructor's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muay Thai Instructor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Simpson misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Instructor avoids nicely.
Instructor tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
Instructor tries to land a leg kick but Simpson saw it coming and moves away.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Instructor avoids nicely.
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Instructor scoring well with a low kick there.
Instructor tries to clinch
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Instructor counters with a nice body kick.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Instructor counters with a thumping low kick.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
Instructor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Instructor fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Instructor.
Instructor moves into the clinch.
Simpson can't break the clinch.
Simpson is trying to force a seperation but Instructor has the dominant position.
Instructor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simpson's face.
It looks like Charlie Simpson has been cut.
Instructor misses with a knee strike.
Simpson takes an elbow to the temple.
Instructor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Instructor tries a knee to the head but Simpson blocks it.
Instructor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Instructor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simpson's face.
Instructor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Instructor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simpson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Instructor prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.
Instructor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Instructor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simpson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Instructor has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson tries to break the clinch but Instructor is controlling the position.
Instructor prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.
Instructor tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpson avoids the damage to the body.
Simpson is trying to break free.
Instructor tries a knee to the head but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson wants to break free but Instructor has control.
Simpson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simpson tries to break the clinch but Instructor is controlling the position.
Instructor misses with a knee strike.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Instructor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Instructor keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Instructor has Simpson pressed against the cage, preventing Simpson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but Instructor has double underhooks.
Simpson wants to break free but Instructor has control.
Simpson wants to break free but Instructor has control.
Simpson tries to circle away but Instructor has him pinned against the cage.
Instructor tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.
Instructor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Instructor has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson tries to break the clinch but Instructor is controlling the position.
Simpson tries to circle away but Instructor has him pinned against the cage.
Simpson avoiding damage as Instructor throws knees to the body.
Simpson wants to break free but Instructor has control.
Instructor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simpson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Instructor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simpson tries to break the clinch but Instructor is controlling the position.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Instructor won't allow it.
Instructor tries a knee to the head but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muay Thai Instructor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Simpson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Instructor tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simpson, as that shot connected.
Muay Thai Instructor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Instructor ducks right into an uppercut from Simpson.
Nice jab there from Simpson.
Instructor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Instructor tries to clinch but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Instructor circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simpson tries to bum rush Instructor with a series of wild strikes but Instructor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Instructor wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Instructor counters with a low kick, right behind Simpson 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Instructor moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Simpson throws a combination. Instructor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice straight punches there by Simpson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simpson.
Instructor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Instructor.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Instructor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson digs a good hook to Instructor's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Instructor moves away.
Instructor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Instructor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Muay Thai Instructor is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Simpson.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Instructor dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Simpson tries to bum rush Instructor with a series of wild strikes but Instructor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Instructor 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muay Thai Instructor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rory Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keast Kannegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Keenan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Warriors Code. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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22
169 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Good elbows
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rory Keenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Kannegaard!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kannegaard as he jumps to the side.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range.
Kannegaard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kannegaard wants to clinch up but Keenan keeps it at a distance.
Kannegaard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keenan throws a front kick that sends Kannegaard stumbling back into the cage.
Kannegaard avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kannegaard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Keenan trying to mount his opponent but Kannegaard defends it.
Keenan is looking to take a break and control but Kannegaard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan passes to full mount!
Keenan unloads with some shots from mount but Kannegaard bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keenan landing punches.
Keenan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kannegaard because Keenan loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Keenan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kannegaard is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kannegaard and Keenan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Keenan grinds an elbow into Kannegaard's temple.
Keenan tries for a kimura but Kannegaard is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Keenan.
Keenan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kannegaard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard dodges the ground and pound from Keenan.
Kannegaard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Keenan is controlling him well.
Kannegaard parries the strikes from Keenan easily there. Keenan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kannegaard to escape.
Keenan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kannegaard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Keenan is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Keenan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan wants to work for an arm triangle but Kannegaard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Keenan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Keenan stops Kannegaard from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kannegaard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Keenan is looking for a kimura but Kannegaard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keenan to get the leverage.
Keenan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Keenan prevents Kannegaard from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Keenan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kannegaard clinches up with Keenan and pushes him back against the cage.
Keenan goes for a takedown attempt but Kannegaard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up but Keenan circles away and keeps his distance.
Keenan keeps the fight on the outside.
Keenan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kannegaard catches Keenan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keenan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kannegaard but Kannegaard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kannegaard lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kannegaard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kannegaard moves out of range of the strikes.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kannegaard is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Kannegaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kannegaard swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kannegaard as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Keenan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kannegaard tries to clinch there but Keenan circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kannegaard gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kannegaard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kannegaard is trying to stall.
Kannegaard avoiding damage.
Kannegaard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Keast Kannegaard.
Kannegaard wants to clinch up but Keenan keeps it at a distance.
Kannegaard moves into range and clinches up with Keenan.
Kannegaard controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kannegaard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Keenan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kannegaard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Keenan just leaning against Kannegaard, taking a breather.
Kannegaard slows down the pace here.
Kannegaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keenan wants to land a leg kick but Kannegaard is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kannegaard clinches up against the cage.
Kannegaard controlling the action here for a moment.
Keenan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kannegaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keenan fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up but Keenan circles away and keeps his distance.
Keast Kannegaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keenan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kannegaard tries to avoid it but Keenan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kannegaard to the ground. Kannegaard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keast Kannegaard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kannegaard stuffs the takedown attempt from Keenan. Keenan gets slowly back to his feet.
Kannegaard wants to clinch up but Keenan keeps it at a distance.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kannegaard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keenan thows a body shot but no joy.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kannegaard wants to clinch up but Keenan keeps it at a distance.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan scores with a decent looking hook.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up but Keenan circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannegaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan is looking to wear down Kannegaard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Keenan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Kannegaard avoids it.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up.
Keenan clinches up with Kannegaard and pushes him back against the cage.
Kannegaard is stalling here.
Kannegaard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kannegaard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kannegaard wants to clinch but Keenan slips to the side
letting Keenan counter with a right hand.
Rory Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Kannegaard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Keenan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keenan tries to clinch but Kannegaard moves out of range.
Keenan closes the distance and clinches up with Kannegaard, looking for a takedown. Keenan pushes Kannegaard against the cage but Kannegaard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Keenan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keenan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kannegaard thinking.
Kannegaard stuns Keenan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kannegaard forces Keenan back against the cage and clinches.
Kannegaard pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keenan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kannegaard as he avoids it easily.
Kannegaard clinches but Keenan breaks the clinch
and Keenan counters with a low kick, right behind Kannegaard 's knee.
Kannegaard clinches but Keenan breaks the clinch
and Keenan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Keenan trying to control from half guard but Kannegaard is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kannegaard wants to get back to his feet.
Kannegaard manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Keenan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kannegaard counters with a left to the body.
Keenan has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rory Keenan.
I think Keenan 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herbert Dean had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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193 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Herbert Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Price!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price avoids the head kick by Dean.
No joy there for Dean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dean throws a series of punches but Price avoids them all with ease.
Price shoots in but no luck this time.
Price misses the shot to the body.
Price avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dean connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dean lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Price.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dean avoids the body shot from Price.
Dean misses with a two punch combination.
Dean lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dean. Price does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dean throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dean tries to bum rush Price with a series of wild strikes but Price uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dean tries to clinch but Price moves out of range.
Dean gets a clinch.
Price tries to pull guard but Dean holds him up against the cage and eventually Price drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean tries to break free but Price pushes him back against the cage.
Dean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Price has him pressed against the cage.
Price fails to pull guard.
Herbert Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Price.
Price wants to get back to striking at distance but Dean won't allow it.
Dean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dean scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Price misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dean holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dean can't break the clinch.
Price tries to circle away but Dean has him pinned against the cage.
Dean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dean's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dean duly obliges.
Dean misses with a two punch combination.
Dean works over Price's head and body with a nice combination.
Dean clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dean stands and steps away. Price gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A swing and a miss from Price.
Price fails with the takedown
and Dean counters with a one-two to the body.
Dean goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Price sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Josh Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean throws a series of punches but Price avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Dean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Price takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dean looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean throws a series of punches but Price moves out of range.
Price avoids the head kick by Dean.
Herbert Dean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Price moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Price.
Dean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dean, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Dean dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dean tries to bum rush Price with a series of wild strikes but Price uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Price fails with the takedown
and Dean counters with a three punch combo that has Price backing up. Price nods at Dean to acknowledge the strikes.
Price misses with a straight right.
Dean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Price moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Price slips a jab and a cross from Dean.
Dean lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price blocks a head kick by Dean.
Dean wants to clinch up but Price keeps it at a distance.
Dean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Price moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Price misses
and Dean counters with a big head kick but Price shrugs it off.
Dean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
Price misses with a straight right.
Price blocks a head kick by Dean.
Dean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Price misses with a takedown attempt
and Dean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dean is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Price dodges the punch combination from Dean.
Price throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dean counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Price thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dean's head.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.
Dean makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Price misses with a jab, cross combination.
Price misses with a takedown attempt
and Dean counters with a big head kick but Price shrugs it off.
Herbert Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Price.
Dean throws a wild body kick that Price sees coming a mile off.
Price is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dean rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean looks for the body kick but Price saw that one coming.
Dean misses with a two punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Dean.
A head kick misses from Dean.
Dean swinging wildly here.
Dean throws a nice looking combination but Price bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dean misses with a combination
and Price counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
Dean pivots, looking for a leg kick but Price is out of range and Dean settles back down.
Price tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dean was well out of range. Poor timing from Price.
Dean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Price moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Price circles away quickly and effectively.
Price lands with a nice combination. Dean backs away looking to recover.
Dean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dean misses with a two punch combination.
Dean misses with a head kick.
Dean scores with a hook to the body. Price takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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 Herbert Dean will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dean swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Price counters with a straight right hand.
Dean lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Price scores with a decent looking hook.
Dean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dean misses with a series of wild punches.
Price with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Dean moves out of range easily.
Dean wants to clinch up but Price keeps it at a distance.
Dean misses with a double jab
and Price counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price takes a swing at Dean's ribcage but misses.
Dean throws a hook but Price avoids it easily.
Dean avoids the body shot from Price.
Dean pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Price misses the target.
Dean finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dean tries to bum rush Price with a series of wild strikes but Price uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Price misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dean.
Dean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Price moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dean throws a right hand that Price ducks under and follows up with a left that Price also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Dean.
Dean tries to bum rush Price with a series of wild strikes but Price uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick by Dean misses
and Price counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dean is trying to stand.
Dean pushes Price off and gets back to his feet.
Price loads up on a big right hand but Dean slips the punch.
Price gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Price takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean throws a head kick that misses
and Price counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Herbert Dean is winning the standup battle so far.
Dean swinging wildly here.
Josh Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean misses with a two punch combination.
Price avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dean throws a right hand that Price ducks under and follows up with a left that Price also avoids with ease.
Herbert Dean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Price throws an elbow but misses.
Price is trying to stall.
Dean working hard to break the clinch.
Dean is struggling to control the position.
Price tries to stall but Dean uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees to the body from Price.
Price tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Herbert Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Price.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Price.
Dean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Price pushes off an throws an elbow but Dean leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean throws a head kick that misses.
Price throws a shot from downtown. Dean moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dean 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Herbert Dean!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keasty Kannegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Gilmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kannegaard comes to the cage accompanied by Ensiferum - Battle Song. Happy Gilmore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Keasty Kannegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Happy Gilmore!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kannegaard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kannegaard with a nice cross.
Kannegaard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kannegaard misses with a straight right.
Gilmore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gilmore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gilmore throws a nice looking combination but Kannegaard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gilmore drops Kannegaard with a beautiful combination! Kannegaard stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gilmore is looking for the KO!
Kannegaard is rocked!
It looks like Keasty Kannegaard has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilmore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Kannegaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gilmore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kannegaard seems to have got his legs back now.
Kannegaard closes the distance and pushes Gilmore back into the cage.
Kannegaard tries a body shot but Gilmore blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Gilmore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kannegaard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kannegaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gilmore throws a shot from downtown. Kannegaard moves away and avoids it.
Kannegaard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gilmore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gilmore looks to land a right hand but Kannegaard moved out of range.
Gilmore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kannegaard darts in and clinches Gilmore up against the cage.
Kannegaard is leaning against Gilmore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gilmore looks gassed!
Kannegaard keeps control of Gilmore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gilmore misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannegaard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kannegaard connects with a jab.
A nice combination there by Kannegaard.
Gilmore swats away the attempt to clinch by Kannegaard.
Kannegaard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gilmore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Happy Gilmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kannegaard darts in and clinches Gilmore up against the cage.
Kannegaard works on Gilmore's body with a couple of short punches.
Kannegaard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kannegaard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kannegaard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kannegaard.
A right handed body shot lands from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kannegaard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kannegaard lands a nice shot to the body.
Kannegaard throws a left that rocks Gilmore and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kannegaard dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Gilmore regain composure!
Gilmore is rocked!
Gilmore is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kannegaard asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gilmore is still in real trouble! Can Kannegaard finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard decides to stand back up.
Gilmore seems to have recovered his senses.
Kannegaard scores with a jab.
Nice cross by Kannegaard.
Kannegaard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gilmore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kannegaard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kannegaard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard is working Gilmore over against the cage.
Kannegaard is leaning against Gilmore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kannegaard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gilmore.
Kannegaard breaks from the clinch.
Kannegaard wants to clinch up but Gilmore keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kannegaard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Gilmore.
Kannegaard moves into the clinch.
Kannegaard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kannegaard.
A right hook to the body lands for Kannegaard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kannegaard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kannegaard scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Kannegaard - that landed with a thud.
Kannegaard is working Gilmore over against the cage.
Kannegaard breaks the clinch.
Kannegaard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kannegaard is looking to clinch but Gilmore is avoiding it.
Kannegaard digs a good body shot into Gilmore's ribs.
Kannegaard moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kannegaard.
Kannegaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kannegaard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard rushes Gilmore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kannegaard scores with a shoulder strike.
Kannegaard digs a right hand underneath Gilmore's ribcage. Gilmore let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kannegaard pushes Gilmore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kannegaard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gilmores head.
Gilmore wants to break free but Kannegaard has control.
Kannegaard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Kannegaard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gilmore.
Kannegaard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kannegaard moves into the clinch.
Gilmore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kannegaard has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kannegaard - that landed with a thud.
Kannegaard presses Gilmore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kannegaard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kannegaard connects with a body shot.
Kannegaard punishes Gilmore's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kannegaard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kannegaard looks to land a combination. Gilmore sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kannegaard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kannegaard misses with a few strikes there.
Kannegaard wants to clinch up but Gilmore keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keasty Kannegaard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keasty Kannegaard'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.
Kannegaard takes a swing at Gilmore's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kannegaard scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Kannegaard does no damage.
Gilmore misses with a body shot.
Gilmore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kannegaard.
Gilmore looks to throw the jab but Kannegaard is out of range.
Kannegaard lands a body shot.
Kannegaard forces Gilmore back against the cage and clinches.
Kannegaard pushes Gilmore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Gilmore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kannegaard scores with a shoulder strike.
Kannegaard breaks from the clinch.
Kannegaard drives through and clinches with Gilmore against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kannegaard as the two fighters clinch.
Kannegaard breaks from the clinch.
Kannegaard connects with a jab.
Jab by Kannegaard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up but Gilmore circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kannegaard breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannegaard rushes Gilmore and presses him up against the cage.
Keasty Kannegaard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gilmore lands an uppercut.
Kannegaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up but Gilmore circles away and keeps his distance.
Kannegaard scores with a jab to the body.
Kannegaard ducks under a wild hook from Gilmore.
Kannegaard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kannegaard cracks Gilmore with a good jab.
Gilmore is rocked!
Kannegaard moves into range and clinches up with Gilmore.
A hook to the body from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kannegaard takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kannegaard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kannegaard as the two fighters clinch.
Kannegaard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gilmore tries to keep at a distance but Kannegaard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kannegaard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gilmore or not.
Gilmore is trying to force a seperation but Kannegaard has the dominant position.
Kannegaard breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kannegaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilmore can do to turn this around?
Kannegaard is working Gilmore over against the cage.
Kannegaard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kannegaard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kannegaard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kannegaard is leaning against Gilmore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Kannegaard - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kannegaard.
Kannegaard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kannegaard gets through Gilmore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kannegaard lands a shoulder strike.
Kannegaard breaks from the clinch.
Kannegaard's corner calls for a 1-2. Kannegaard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gilmore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kannegaard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gilmore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kannegaard.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but Gilmore moves out of range.
Gilmore circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore throws a series of punches but Kannegaard avoids them all with ease.
Kannegaard rushes Gilmore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kannegaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gilmore tries to move into range but Kannegaard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gilmore keeps the fight on the outside.
Gilmore throws a shot from downtown. Kannegaard moves away and avoids it.
Kannegaard scores with a three punch combo!
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gilmore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gilmore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kannegaard stuns Gilmore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kannegaard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gilmore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kannegaard throws a one two combo.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gilmore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gilmore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gilmore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kannegaard circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch but Gilmore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kannegaard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kannegaard ducks under a wild hook from Gilmore.
Kannegaard closes the distance and pushes Gilmore back into the cage.
Kannegaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up.
Kannegaard digs a good body shot into Gilmore's ribs.
Kannegaard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kannegaard lands a nice shot to the body.
Gilmore throws a head kick that misses
and Kannegaard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kannegaard darts in and clinches Gilmore up against the cage.
Kannegaard lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Kannegaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kannegaard cracks Gilmore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gilmore misses with an uppercut.
Gilmore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kannegaard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gilmore.
Gilmore keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keasty Kannegaard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keasty Kannegaard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kannegaard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kannegaard moves in looking to clinch but Gilmore pushes him off.
Kannegaard with a jab.
Kannegaard moves in looking to clinch but Gilmore pushes him off.
Kannegaard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gilmore.
Kannegaard lands with a right hand.
Kannegaard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gilmore.
Kannegaard wants to clinch up but Gilmore keeps it at a distance.
Kannegaard scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Gilmore misses.
Kannegaard scores with a nice right hand.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but Gilmore is having none of it.
Gilmore throws a big shot that misses.
Kannegaard drives through and clinches with Gilmore against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kannegaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kannegaard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gilmore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kannegaard, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannegaard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gilmore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gilmore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gilmore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kannegaard ducks under a wild hook from Gilmore.
A punch lands to the side of Kannegaard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kannegaard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gilmore momentarily.
Kannegaard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gilmore doesn't seem bothered though.
Gilmore misses with a combination
and Kannegaard moves into the clinch.
Kannegaard blocks an uppercut.
Kannegaard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kannegaard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kannegaard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gilmore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kannegaard scores with the left hand. Gilmore knows he should have avoided that one.
Kannegaard clinches up with Gilmore and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore trying to stall but Kannegaard improves his position.
A body shot lands from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Kannegaard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gilmores head.
Kannegaard lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Kannegaard scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gilmore just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kannegaard's brow.
A short right from Kannegaard.
Gilmore takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Kannegaard.
Gilmore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kannegaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kannegaard forces Gilmore back against the cage and clinches.
Gilmore is trying to break the clinch but Kannegaard has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kannegaard as the two fighters clinch.
Kannegaard lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Kannegaard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kannegaard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kannegaard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kannegaard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gilmore can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kannegaard as the two fighters clinch.
Gilmore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kannegaard presses Gilmore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gilmore or not.
Kannegaard scores with a shot to the side of Gilmore's head.
Kannegaard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kannegaard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard lands with a light punch inside.
Kannegaard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gilmore might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gilmore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kannegaard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kannegaard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kannegaard darts in and clinches Gilmore up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kannegaard.
A right hook to the body lands for Kannegaard.
Kannegaard breaks from the clinch.
Happy Gilmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gilmore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kannegaard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kannegaard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kannegaard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Kannegaard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gilmores head.
Nice body punch from Kannegaard - that landed with a thud.
Kannegaard lands with a left to the head.
Kannegaard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gilmores head.
Happy Gilmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore is trying to force a seperation but Kannegaard has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Kannegaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gilmore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kannegaard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gilmore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kannegaard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kannegaard rushes Gilmore and presses him up against the cage.
Kannegaard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Gilmore misses with a punch on the inside.
Kannegaard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Kannegaard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gilmores head.
Kannegaard presses Gilmore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Kannegaard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kannegaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keasty Kannegaard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kannegaard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kannegaard rushes Gilmore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kannegaard keeps control of Gilmore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kannegaard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kannegaard scores with a shot to the side of Gilmore's head.
Kannegaard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gilmore looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keasty Kannegaard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kannegaard 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keasty Kannegaard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Huw Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milton Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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194 cm
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201 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Huw Davies!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Milton Myers!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davies.
Nice body punch from Myers.
Davies connects with a body shot.
A combination from Davies does no damage.
Myers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davies.
Davies looks to throw the jab but Myers is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Davies.
Myers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Milton Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers just misses with a punch to the body.
Davies misses with a body shot.
Myers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myers clinches up against the cage.
Davies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Myers throws a series of punches but Davies avoids them all with ease.
Davies misses with a hook. Myers ducked under it nicely.
Myers misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Myers staying out of range there.
Myers looks to land a left hand but Davies moved out of range nicely.
Myers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davies was well out of range. Poor timing from Myers.
Davies misses with a straight right.
Myers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Myers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davies manages to avoid it.
Myers misses with a straight left.
Myers throws a sloppy body shot
and Davies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers defending well as Davies loads up on a big left hand.
Myers doesn't manage to clinch there - Davies circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies throws a hook but Myers avoids it easily.
Myers slips a straight right by Davies.
Davies throws a shot from downtown. Myers moves away and avoids it.
Myers tries to clinch but Davies is having none of it.
Davies misses with a double jab.
Myers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Davies counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Davies moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Myers moves in looking to clinch but Davies pushes him off.
Myers misses with a hook to the body
and Davies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Myers misses.
Myers slips under a jab from Davies.
Davies is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davies. Myers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Myers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davies manages to avoid it.
Davies throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Myers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Davies slips a jab and a cross from Myers.
Davies swings away with a body shot that misses
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davies moves out of range as Myers strikes.
A combination from Davies does no damage.
Myers throws a body punch but Davies moves out of range.
Myers throws a looping overhand right but Davies ducks down to avoid it.
Myers throws a jab when Davies was well out of range.
Myers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Myers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Myers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Myers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Davies wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Myers has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Myers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on Myers's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Myers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Davies wants to get back to striking at distance but Myers won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Myers.
Myers pushes Davies back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Myers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Myers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davies.
Myers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Myers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Myers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Davies's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Myers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Myers trying to control the position but instead, Davies has worked for underhooks and has pushed Myers into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Milton Myers.
Myers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milton Myers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Myers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davies throws out a loose jab but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davies misses with a hook. Myers ducked under it nicely.
Myers moves out of range of the strikes.
Myers throws a right hand that Davies ducks under and follows up with a left that Davies also avoids with ease.
Davies is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Myers's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Myers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Myers lands with a nice body punch.
Davies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myers.
Davies looks to score with a jab to the body but Myers is just out of range.
Myers tries to clinch up.
Myers looks to score with a jab to the body but Davies is just out of range.
Myers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Davies counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Myers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers lands a nice shot to the body.
Myers blocks an uppercut.
Myers scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Myers.
Davies is trying to break the clinch but Myers has him pressed against the cage.
Myers avoiding damage.
Myers lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Myers.
Myers has Davies pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Milton Myers.
Davies ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Davies takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Myers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Myers moves out of range as Davies strikes.
Myers misses with a jab to the body
letting Davies counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Myers.
Myers tries to clinch but Davies is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Davies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davies looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
Davies defending well as Myers loads up on a big left hand.
Myers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davies tries to move into range but Myers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davies.
Myers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davies, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Myers.
Myers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Davies up against the cage.
A short right from Myers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers lands a body shot.
Davies tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myers's elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Myers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
Myers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Davies.
Myers prevents Davies from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davies.
Myers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Davies is looking to break free of the clinch but Myers has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Myers.
Myers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Myers.
Myers digs a right hand into Davies's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Davies's gas tank.
Davies doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davies is looking to break free of the clinch but Myers has double underhooks.
Myers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Myers.
Myers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Myers.
Davies has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Myers.
Myers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviess head.
A short left from Myers.
Myers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Davies's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Myers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Myers leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Milton Myers.
Nice defenses there by Myers.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Myers tries to clinch but Davies moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Myers in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Myers lands a two punch combo.
Myers just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Myers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Davies misses its intended target.
Myers jabs at Davies's body.
A left and a right from Davies both land. Nice combination.
Myers is looking to clinch.
Davies scores with a hook.
Milton Myers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Myers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Myers.
A looping hook to the body misses from Myers. Davies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davies looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Myers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Davies counters with a one-two to the body.
Myers lands with a nice body punch.
Myers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Davies misses the target.
Myers darts in and clinches Davies up against the cage.
Myers lands an uppercut.
Myers lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers lands with a light punch inside.
Davies throws a punch but it's blocked by Myers.
Davies tries to circle away but Myers has him pinned against the cage.
Myers lands a hook that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davies.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Myers.
Myers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Davies is trying to force a seperation but Myers has the dominant position.
Myers lands a nice uppercut.
Myers lands a right hand.
Myers lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Myers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Myers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davies tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myers's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Myers as the two fighters clinch.
Myers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Myers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Davies throws a punch but it's blocked by Myers.
Myers is pushing Davies up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Davies throws a punch but it's blocked by Myers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Myers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davies wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Davies fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Myers.
Davies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Myers.
Myers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Myers lands a body punch.
Myers gets through Davies's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Myers lands with a right to the head.
Myers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Myers lands a right hand.
Davies tries to break free but Myers pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Myers.
A short body shot lands from Myers as the two fighters clinch.
Myers lands a hook that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
Myers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
Myers lands an uppercut.
Myers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Myers.
Myers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Myers has Davies pressed against the cage, preventing Davies from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Myers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Myers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Myers cracks Davies with a nice body shot.
Myers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Myers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Myers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Myers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Myers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Davies up against the cage.
Myers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Myers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Myers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Myers.
Myers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Davies.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers lands with a right to the head.
Milton Myers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Myers leaning against his opponent.
Myers gets through Davies's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davies trying to stall but Myers improves his position.
Myers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Myers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
Myers stalling against the cage.
Myers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Myers lands a shot to the body.
Davies wants to break free but Myers has control.
Myers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Myers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers is working Davies over against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Myers.
Davies displaying some good clinch control by pressing Myers up against the cage.
Davies wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Myers has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Myers really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Davies misses with a looping right.
Myers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Davies.
Davies looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Myers has Davies pushed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Myers.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Myers.
Myers is pushing Davies up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Myers digs a right hand underneath Davies's ribcage. Davies let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Myers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Myers lands with a left to the head.
Davies is trying to force a seperation but Myers has the dominant position.
Myers gets through Davies's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Davies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davies wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davies is looking to break free of the clinch but Myers has double underhooks.
Myers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Davies up against the cage.
Myers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Myers cracks Davies with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Myers.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Myers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Myers slows down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Myers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Myers lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Myers.
Myers lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Davies has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Myers on the inside.
Myers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
Myers has Davies pressed against the cage, preventing Davies from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Myers.
Myers taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Myers as Davies tries to tie him up.
Myers is stalling here.
Davies throws a punch but it's blocked by Myers.
Myers leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Myers.
Myers prevents Davies from breaking the clinch.
Davies takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Milton Myers.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davies is trying to force a seperation but Myers has the dominant position.
Davies is trying to force a seperation but Myers has the dominant position.
Myers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Davies is keeping busy.
Myers lands with a left to the head.
Myers lands a left hand.
Davies working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davies.
Davies tries to break the clinch but Myers is controlling the position.
Myers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Davies up against the cage.
Myers lands an uppercut.
Myers controlling the action here for a moment.
Myers prevents Davies from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Myers slowing the pace effectively.
Davies is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davies working aggressively here.
Myers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Myers.
Davies lands with a right to the head.
Myers keeps control of Davies as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Myers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Myers.
Davies tries to break free but Myers pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Myers - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Myers.
Myers pushes Davies back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Myers lands a body punch.
Myers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Myers taking a breather.
A short left from Myers.
A left hand lands to the body for Myers.
Myers is pushing Davies up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Myers dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Davies misses.
Davies takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Myers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davies.
Myers looks to land a left hand but Davies moved out of range nicely.
Davies looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
Myers looks to score with a jab to the body but Davies is just out of range.
Milton Myers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers thows a body shot but no joy.
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.
Myers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davies.
Davies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myers.
Davies takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Myers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davies manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Myers doesn't manage to clinch there - Davies circles away.
Davies lands a jab to the head.
Myers is looking to clinch.
Myers tries to clinch up.
Myers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davies takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Myers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good exchange - Myers coming out on top.
Davies with a hook.
Myers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Davies counter with a right hand.
Davies catches Myers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Davies.
Myers tries to clinch up.
Davies scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davies misses with a body shot.
Myers tries to clinch but Davies moves out of range.
Myers takes a swing at Davies's ribcage but misses.
Myers slips under a jab.
Davies throws a jab but it's blocked by Myers.
Myers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davies.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davies circles away from the clinch attempt.
Myers is looking to clinch but Davies is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davies.
Myers looks to land a left hand but Davies moved out of range nicely.
Davies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davies.
Myers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Davies doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Myers dips to his left and cracks Davies with an uppercut!
Huw Davies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Myers moves forwards but Davies connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Davies ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Myers connects with a body shot.
Myers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Myers lands a nice looking body shot.
Myers misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davies.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws out a powerful jab.
Davies misses with a double jab
and Myers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Davies thinking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Myers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
Myers is leaning against Davies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Myers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Myers receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Milton Myers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davies has a couple of punches blocked by Myers.
Myers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myers.
Myers'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.
A short body shot lands from Myers as the two fighters clinch.
Davies misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milton Myers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Myers 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milton Myers! Milton Myers retains his middleweight title!
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