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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sgt Parrotface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Ley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dan Ley enters the cage!
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Sgt Parrotface! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Ley! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Parrotface looks to land a left hand but Ley moved out of range nicely. Parrotface misses with a body shot.
Ley swats away the attempt to clinch by Parrotface. Ley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parrotface. Parrotface swats away the attempt to clinch by Ley. Good work by Ley as he checks the leg kick. Parrotface tries to score with a low kick but Ley moves his leg out of the way. Parrotface tries to close the distance and clinch but Ley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parrotface fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ley tries to grapple but his opponent circles letting Parrotface counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Parrotface moves in looking to clinch but Ley pushes him off. Parrotface closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Parrotface in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ley tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Parrotface!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sgt Parrotface!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rui Augustine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rui Augustine will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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273 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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272 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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, Stephen Anthony! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rui Augustine! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Augustine fails in his attempt to clinch. Anthony manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Augustine on his heels. He'll look to pass Augustine's guard now, I'm sure. Augustine keeping full guard, as Anthony tries to pass. Anthony is working hard here to advance position. Anthony drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Augustine manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anthony has Augustine in his guard. Anthony looking to hit a scissor sweep but Augustine is one step ahead there. Anthony has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Augustine doesn't defend quickly enough and Anthony has managed to lock this one up! Can Augustine escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Anthony on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stephen Anthony!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mandy Brandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luc Deveraux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandy comes to the cage accompanied by Protect ya neck. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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192 cm
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215 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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182 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mandy Brandy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Luc Deveraux! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick from Deveraux lands but Brandy takes it in his stride. Luc Deveraux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brandy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Deveraux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Brandy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deveraux. Deveraux dodges the punch combination from Brandy.
Brandy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Brandy misses with a few strikes there.
Brandy looks for the body kick but Deveraux saw that one coming. Deveraux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Deveraux lands with a right hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A cross from Deveraux lands. A slow jab from Deveraux misses its intended target. Brandy stuns Deveraux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Deveraux, right into the meat.
Deveraux tests Brandy's chin there with a solid looking shot. Brandy looks to land a left hand but Deveraux moved out of range nicely. Deveraux moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brandy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brandy. Brandy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Deveraux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A left and a right from Deveraux both land. Nice combination. Deveraux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brandy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Brandy looks to land a combination but Deveraux avoids it well. Brandy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brandy slips a jab and a cross from Deveraux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brandy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deveraux moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Brandy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandy throws a series of punches but Deveraux avoids them all with ease. Brandy slips under a jab from Deveraux. Brandy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Deveraux can pounce on him.
Deveraux jabbing away but nothing is landing. Deveraux scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brandy takes one to the side of the head.
Deveraux throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brandy. Brandy wants to land a leg kick but Deveraux is out of range. Brandy misses with a series of wild punches.
Brandy misses with a hook
and Deveraux counters with a thumping low kick. Brandy is breathing heavily. Deveraux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Luc Deveraux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Deveraux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deveraux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandy throws the kick towards the body but Deveraux avoids it. Brandy lunges at Deveraux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Deveraux's hand. Donk. Deveraux catches Brandy right on the button with a cross. Brandy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Deveraux scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A head kick misses from Deveraux. Deveraux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Deveraux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brandy misses with a lunging right hand
and Deveraux counters with an inside leg kick. Deveraux lands a leg kick that knocks Brandy off balance momentarily. Deveraux throws an overhand right that lands on Brandy's shoulder, as Brandy tries to avoid the shot. Deveraux thows a body kick. Brandy tries to catch it but that hurt him. Brandy throws a series of punches but Deveraux avoids them all with ease. Brandy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deveraux.
Deveraux throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brandy. Deveraux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brandy's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Deveraux throws a head kick that half lands.
Brandy is rocked! A chopping leg kick lands by Deveraux. Oh Brandy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Deveraux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Brandy seems to have got his legs back now. Brandy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Deveraux connects with a right that clearly hurt Brandy. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Deveraux proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Brandy collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luc Deveraux!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tong Poo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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250 lbs
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238 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, James Watt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tong Poo! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Poo throws a sloppy head kick and Watt moves out of range easily. Poo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Watt throws a jab when Poo was well out of range. Watt avoids the head kick by Poo.
Poo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Poo misses with a double jab.
Poo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Watt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poo. Watt blocks the body kick.
Poo misses with a head kick.
Poo throws a looping overhand right but Watt ducks down to avoid it. Poo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Poo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Poo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Poo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Watt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Watt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poo's head. Watt avoids the head kick by Poo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Poo throws a head kick but Watt moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Watt misses the target. Poo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Watt defending well as Poo loads up on a big left hand. Watt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Watt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Poo looks gassed! Poo walks into a stiff left hand from Watt. Watt throws a shot from downtown. Poo moves away and avoids it. Watt avoids the head kick by Poo.
Poo misses with a head kick.
Watt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Poo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watt. Watt looks to land a right hand but Poo moved out of range. A jab from Watt misses. Watt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Poo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Poo misses with a head kick.
A lazy left from Watt finds it's target. Watt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poo under the eye. Watt throws an overhand right that lands on Poo's shoulder, as Poo tries to avoid the shot. Watt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poo. Poo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Watt thows a left - swing and a miss! Watt misses with a looping left. Poo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watt. Poo throws a head kick but Watt moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Poo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good shot there by Watt. Poo staying out of range there. Watt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poo. Poo circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Watt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Poo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Watt. Poo throws a head kick that misses. Poo slips a straight right by Watt. Watt lands with a straight right. Poo didn't see that one coming. Poo throws a head kick but Watt moves out of range.
Poo slips under a jab from Watt. Watt avoids the head kick by Poo.
Poo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Poo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Watt catches Poo right on the button with a cross. Watt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Watt cracks Poo with a right hand to the side of the head. Watt misses with a straight left. Watt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Poo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watt. Poo tries to clinch up. A big left from Watt misses. Poo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Watt. Poo looks to land a body kick but Watt moved away. Poo throws a head kick but Watt moves out of range.
Poo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Poo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Watt lands a lovely overhand right. Watt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poo under the eye. Poo throws a head kick but Watt moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Watt. Watt scores with a sloppy right hand. Poo should have avoided that one. Watt blocks the body kick.
Watt jabbing away but nothing is landing. Watt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Poo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Watt throws a lazy right hand but Poo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Watt throws a big shot that misses. A telegraphed right hand from Watt misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Watt avoids the head kick by Poo.
The fighters circling - Watt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Poo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Poo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Watt. Watt scores with a decent looking hook. Watt misses with a hook. Poo ducked under it nicely. Poo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Watt misses with an uppercut. Poo saw that one coming. Poo tries a head kick but it misses.
Watt blocks a head kick by Poo.
Watt lands with a good body shot. A head kick misses from Poo. Poo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watt throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Watt getting the better of the striking in that exchange. The fighters circling - Watt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Poo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Watt connects with a looping right hand.
Poo throws a head kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Watt dominated that round. That's time! Watt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Watt throws a lazy right hand but Poo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Watt avoids the head kick by Poo.
Watt throws a jab but it's blocked by Poo. Tong Poo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Watt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Watt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Watt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Poo. Watt avoids the head kick by Poo.
Watt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Watt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poo. Poo throws a nice head kick!
It looks like James Watt has been cut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Poo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Watt throws out the jab. James Watt is winning the standup battle so far. Poo tries a head kick but it misses.
Watt lands a jab to the head.
Watt cracks Poo with a right hand to the side of the head. Poo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watt swats him away and circles back towards the center. Poo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Watt finds it's way round the side to connect with Poo's head. Watt loads up on a big right hand but Poo slips the punch. Poo is breathing heavily. Watt sizes up Poo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Poo tries to clinch up but Watt circles away and keeps his distance. A head kick misses from Poo. Watt scores with a sloppy right hand. Poo should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Poo doesn't manage to clinch there - Watt circles away.
Watt cracks Poo with an open hand slap. Poo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Watt to score with a decent uppercut. Poo throws a front kick that sends Watt stumbling back into the cage. Watt blocks a head kick by Poo.
Poo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watt scores with a punch to the head. Poo slips a straight right by Watt. Watt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Poo in his tracks. Poo throws a big shot that misses. Watt moves out of range of the body kick. Watt clobbers Poo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Poo needs to keep his hands up - Watt had a free shot at his head there. A jab lands there for Watt. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Poo slips a jab from Watt. Poo is looking to clinch. Watt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Watt lands a glancing blow to the side of Poo's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Poo takes one to the chin there. A head kick misses from Poo. Watt avoids a kick to the body.
Poo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Poo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Poo throws a sloppy head kick and Watt moves out of range easily. The crowd cheers as Watt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Poo doesn't seem phased though. Watt avoids the head kick by Poo.
Poo throws a sloppy head kick and Watt moves out of range easily. Poo walks into a jab. Watt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Watt throws a jab when Poo was well out of range. Poo slips a straight right by Watt. Good standup being displayed there by Watt as he connects with a hook. Poo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A punch lands to the side of Poo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Watt scores with a nice head shot. Watt jabbing away but nothing is landing. Watt lands a jab to the nose. Poo takes one to the chin there. Poo fails in his attempt to clinch. Watt moves forwards but Poo connects with a nice, crisp jab. Watt missing with a left hand there. Poo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Poo tries a head kick but it misses.
Poo misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Poo. Poo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Poo defending well as Watt loads up on a big left hand. Watt lands an overhand right. Poo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Watt throws a hook to the side of Poo's head but Poo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Poo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Watt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poo. Poo circles away out of range and recomposes himself. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Watt jabs Poo to the body, keeping him at a distance. Watt avoids the head kick by Poo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Watt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Watt lands with a hook. Poo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Watt darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Poo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Watt throws out the jab. Watt thows a left - swing and a miss! Watt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poo. Poo circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Watt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Poo misses with a head kick.
Poo takes one to the side of the head.
Poo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Poo moves out of range of the strikes. Poo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Watt. Watt scores with a jab to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Watt connects with a nice looking jab.
Watt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A telegraphed right hand from Watt misses the target. Watt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Watt misses with an uppercut. Poo saw that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Watt dominated that second round. The cut man is working on James Watt's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Watt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poo on the side of the head. Poo misses with a head kick.
Poo looks to throw the jab but Watt is out of range. Watt avoids the head kick by Poo.
Poo walks into a straight right hand from Watt. Watt connects with a jab. Poo moves out of range of the strikes. Poo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Watt scores with a nice right hand.
Watt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poo counters with a big head kick but Watt shrugs it off. Watt throws a jab when Poo was well out of range. Watt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poo. Poo throws a head kick but Watt moves out of range.
Poo throws a head kick that misses. Poo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Watt lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab by Watt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Watt scores with a shot to the body.
Watt lands a glancing blow to the side of Poo's head. Watt throws a hook but Poo avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Poo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Poo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watt circles away quickly and effectively. Watt lands a lovely overhand right. Jab from Watt. Watt connects with a right hand. Poo shakes it off. Watt throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Watt. Poo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Watt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A big left from Watt misses. Poo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Poo moves away from the strike by Watt. Poo slips under a jab from Watt. Poo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poo moves away from the strike by Watt. Watt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poo can do to turn this around? Poo blocks a jab. Watt throws a jab when Poo was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Watt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Watt misses with a straight left. Poo misses with a body kick. Watt throws a hook to the side of Poo's head but Poo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Watt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Poo. Poo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Watt lands a nice shot that snaps Poo's head back.
Poo tries to clinch up. Poo tries to clinch but Watt moves away and Watt counters with a nice uppercut. Watt misses the jab. Poo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Watt. Poo lands a head kick. Watt smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Poo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Poo throws a head kick but Watt moves out of range.
Watt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poo on the side of the head. Poo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Watt works Poo's body with a nice hook. Watt jabbing away but nothing is landing. Poo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Watt avoids the head kick by Poo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Watt. Poo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Poo 's head but he takes it in his stride. Watt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Watt avoids the head kick by Poo.
James Watt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Poo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Watt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Poos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A jab from Watt does it's job there. A swing and a miss from Watt. Watt looks to throw the jab but Poo is out of range. Poo throws a jab when Watt was well out of range. Poo misses with a head kick.
Poo throws a head kick but Watt moves out of range.
Poo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice shot by Watt. Watt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Watt scores with a jab. Poo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Poo throws a head kick but Watt moves out of range.
Poo staying out of range there. Poo tries a head kick but it misses.
Watt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Poo ducks under a wild hook from Watt. Poo slips under a jab. Poo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Watt lands a jab. Nice body punch from Watt. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Watt throws a looping overhand right but Poo ducks down to avoid it. Tong Poo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Watt lands a jab. Watt throws a shot from downtown. Poo moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight! James Watt showed his dominance in that final round. Well Watt 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Watt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brannigan comes into the arena with QOTSA - 'You Think I Ain't Worth a Dollar, But I Feel Like a Millionaire' blaring out of the sound system. Dallas has chosen Ace of Spades as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
205 lbs
15 - 4 - 2 |
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213 lbs
9 - 24 - 0 |
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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
15 - 4 - 2, fighting out of London, Alex Brannigan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Dallas! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dallas feints and then cracks Brannigan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brannigan down. Dallas motions for Brannigan to come forward. Dallas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dallas rushes Brannigan and presses him up against the cage. Dallas trying to stall but Brannigan improves his position.
Dallas wants a takedown but no success here.
Brannigan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dallas's efforts to push away. Dallas working hard to break the clinch. Dallas taking a breather. Dallas fails to pull guard.
Brannigan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dallas's efforts to push away. Dallas misses with a punch on the inside.
Brannigan lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Dan Dallas has been cut. Brannigan blocking some punches.
Dallas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brannigan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Alex Brannigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Dallas. A nice glancing elbow lands by Brannigan. Dallas tries to pull guard but Brannigan won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brannigan lands an elbow that stopped Dallas in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Dan Dallas's cut even more. Brannigan lands an elbow inside that Dallas shrugs off.
The cut above Dan Dallas's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Dallas takes an elbow to the temple.
Dan Dallas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dan Dallas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Brannigan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kale Ravenal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Shango (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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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kale Ravenal! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, David Shango! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ravenal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
David Shango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shango closes the distance and clinches. Shango breaks the clinch.
Shango ducks under a wild hook from Ravenal. A punch combination from Shango misses. Ravenal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Shango misses with a straight right. Shango pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ravenal. The fighters circle momentarily. Shango darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. The crowd cheers as Shango lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ravenal doesn't seem phased though. Shango misses with a double jab.
Shango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ravenal.
Shango looks to clinch and Ravenal counters with an inside leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shango thuds his right hand into Ravenal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Kale Ravenal has been cut. Ravenal ducks under a wild hook from Shango.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shango tries to close the distance and clinch but Ravenal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A left lands for Shango. Shango throws the left hand but Ravenal avoids the punch easily. Ravenal 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. Shango keeping moving, preventing Ravenal from controlling successfully. Shango is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ravenal is controlling him. Shango really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ravenal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Shango has his feet on Ravenal's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Danga de danga de dang - Shango scores with a four punch combination! Shango throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shango tries to clinch but Ravenal is having none of it. Shango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ravenal.
Ravenal ducks right into an uppercut from Shango. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ravenal avoids the body shot from Shango.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ravenal lands a lovely overhand right. Shango throws a right hand that Ravenal ducks under and follows up with a left that Ravenal also avoids with ease. Ravenal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shango. Shango throws a right hand that Ravenal ducks under and follows up with a left that Ravenal also avoids with ease. Ravenal connects with a jab. Ravenal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ravenal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shango as he jumps to the side. Ravenal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ravenal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Ravenal throws a hook but Shango blocks it. A looping hook to the body misses from Shango. Ravenal does a little dance to reset his feet. A clash of legs there as Shango blocks the low kick. Ravenal bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shango is trying to get back to his feet. Shango looks gassed! Ravenal misses with the ground and pound. Shango takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shango can do anything to dispel that myth. Shango wants to get back to his feet but Ravenal drags him back down. Shango taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shango is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ravenal asserts his dominance and retains side control. Ravenal content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Ravenal wants to control but Shango is keeping him busy. Ravenal taking a breather here. Ravenal creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shango sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shango parries the strikes from Ravenal easily there. Ravenal is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shango to escape.
Shango wants to get back to his feet but Ravenal drags him back down. Ravenal trying to control the action but Shango is working from the bottom. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ravenal working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ravenal sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shango is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ravenal fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Shango is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Ravenal grinds an elbow into Shango's temple. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Ravenal dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kale Ravenal's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ravenal throws a quick inside leg kick. Shango misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shango. Some wild striking there from Shango.
Shango lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ravenal circles away quickly and effectively. Shango swings for the body but Ravenal moves out of range.
Shango closes the distance and pushes Ravenal back into the cage. Shango misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ravenal manages to break the clinch.
Ravenal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shango on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shango fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ravenal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ravenal loads up on a big right hand but Shango slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shango throws a shot from downtown. Ravenal moves away and avoids it. Ravenal lands a jab to Shango's midsection. Shango is breathing heavily. Shango misses with a body shot.
Ravenal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Shango throws the left hand but Ravenal avoids the punch easily. Shango throws the left hand but Ravenal avoids the punch easily. Ravenal throws a sloppy head kick and Shango moves out of range easily. Ravenal shoots in for a double leg but Shango sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Shango fails in his attempt to clinch. Shango tries to clinch there but Ravenal circles away.
Ravenal scores with a sloppy right hand. Shango should have avoided that one. Shango slips a jab from Ravenal. Shango thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shango throws a series of punches but Ravenal avoids them all with ease. A left and a right from Shango both land. Nice combination. Ravenal throws a head kick but Shango moves out of range.
Kale Ravenal is winning the standup battle so far. Shango misses with a double jab.
Shango lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shango ducks under a wild hook from Ravenal. Shango stuffs the takedown attempt from Ravenal. Ravenal gets slowly back to his feet. Shango looks to score with a jab to the body but Ravenal is just out of range. A big right from Shango misses. Nice takedown defense from Shango. No joy for Ravenal on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kale Ravenal. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shango will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shango swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Shango misses. Shango throws a series of strikes that have Ravenal backpedaling.
Ravenal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Ravenal slips a jab and a cross from Shango.
Shango uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ravenal. Shango connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Ravenal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shango was well out of range. Poor timing from Ravenal. Shango drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Ravenal shoots in for a double leg but Shango sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ravenal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Shango displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ravenal throws out the jab. Ravenal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ravenal lands a front kick. Shango throws a right and a left that Ravenal avoids nicely. Ravenal dodges the punch combination from Shango.
Shango takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ravenal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shango manages to avoid it. Ravenal throws a head kick that Shango semi-blocks.
Ravenal pounces like a tiger and cracks Shango with a vicious hook! Shango is down but not out! Ravenal follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kale Ravenal!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thurston Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparka Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thurston Moore could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sparka Man's chin.
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152 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thurston Moore! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sparka Man! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Left hook, right uppercut from Moore. Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Moore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Moore works Man's body with a nice hook. Man darts in and clinches Moore up against the cage. Man pushes Moore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage. Moore wants to break free but Man has control.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut. Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Moore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Moore is trying to force a seperation but Man has the dominant position. Man lands with a right to the head. Moore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Man prevents Moore from breaking the clinch. Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man. Man keeps control of Moore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Man working some nice short punches in the clinch. Good body shot from Man.
That's one minute gone in the round. Man lands a shoulder strike. Man holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Man continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Moore can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch. Moore tries to circle away but Man has him pinned against the cage. Moore tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Man.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Man lands a nice shot to the body. A short uppercut from Man. Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks. Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away. Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Man stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Man on the inside. Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Man lands an uppercut. Man has Moore pressed against the cage, preventing Moore from circling away and getting back to striking at range. The referee calls for Man to work.
Moore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage. Moore is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Moore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Man lands with a short shot to the head. Man prevents Moore from breaking the clinch. Man stalling in the clinch.
Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks. Moore is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A nice left hand lands by Man.
Man stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Man. Man has Moore pressed against the cage, preventing Moore from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage. Man lands with a left to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Man. Moore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks. A nice right hand lands inside from Man. A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch. Moore letting Man take a breather here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Man working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Man effectively controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparka Man dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Man slips a jab from Moore. Moore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moore connects with a crisp jab. Man is looking to clinch. Moore misses with the combination.
Man wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance. Thurston Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Man moves into the clinch. Moore is trying to force a seperation but Man has the dominant position. Moore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Man has Moore pushed against the cage. Moore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Moore is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him. Moore has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment. Man lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee is keeping an eye on Man - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Man prevents Moore from breaking the clinch. Man lands a left hand.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moore backwards. A short right from Man. Man lands a shoulder strike. Moore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Man keeps control of Moore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Moore is trying to force a seperation but Man has the dominant position. Moore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Sparka Man seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch. Man scores with a shot to the side of Moore's head. Come on Man - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Man prevents Moore from breaking the clinch. Moore tries to circle away but Man has him pinned against the cage. Moore is trying to break the clinch but Man has him pressed against the cage. Moore tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage. Moore being controlled against the cage. Moore wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it.
Man scores with a shoulder strike. Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away. Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage. Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moore backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Moore letting Man take a breather here. Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for Man.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man. Moore working hard to break the clinch. Man pushes Moore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Man pushes Moore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Moore tries to circle away but Man has him pinned against the cage. Moore wants to break free but Man has control.
Come on Man - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Man is leaning against Moore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Man prevents Moore from breaking the clinch. Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away. Man pushes Moore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Moore wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Man lands with a short shot to the head. Moore is trying to break free. A nice left hand lands by Man.
Moore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Man. Man has Moore pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Man lands a right hand. Man lands on the inside with an uppercut. Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks. Man lands with a short head shot on the inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Moore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Moore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut. Moore wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparka Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moore paws at him with a jab and circles away. Man takes a shot right to the bread basket. Moore throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off. Moore thows a body shot but no joy. Moore throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it. The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Man. Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
A swing and a miss from Moore. Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moore tries to keep at a distance but Man has taken the fight into the clinch. Man is stalling here.
Moore wants to break free but Man has control.
Moore takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch. Man pushes Moore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A shot in the inside from Man. Man keeps control of Moore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A quick uppercut on the inside from Man. Moore tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage. Moore is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Man has Moore pushed against the cage. Moore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moore is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Moore wants to break free but Man has control.
Man'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moores head. Moore wants to break free but Man has control.
Man is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Man lands an uppercut. Man is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch. Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage. Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moores head. Man lands with a light punch inside. Moore tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Man - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moore working hard to break the clinch. Man prevents Moore from breaking the clinch. Moore is trying to break free. Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Moore is trying to break the clinch but Man has him pressed against the cage. Moore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Man is struggling to control the position. Moore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Moore is trying to force a seperation but Man has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Man stalls. Man gets through Moore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short uppercut from Man. Moore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Man leaning against his opponent.
Moore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Man keeps control of Moore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moore. A quick uppercut on the inside from Man. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Man will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moore up against the cage. Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sparka Man just about did enough to take it. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Man clinches. A hook to the body from Man.
Man presses Moore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Moore has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment. Nice body punch from Man. Man is stalling here.
Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks. Man'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. Man lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short right from Man. Man just leaning against Moore, taking a breather. Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moores head. Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moore backwards. Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man pushes Moore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short uppercut from Man. Man pushes Moore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Man is stalling here.
Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks. Moore tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position. Moore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Man lands a left hand.
Man lands a left hand.
Moore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Man lands with a short shot to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Man. Man is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Man holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Moore is trying to break free. Moore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch. Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Moore takes a shot to the head. Moore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moore is rocked! A short left from Man. Oh Moore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Man lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards. Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Man is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut. Man scores with a shot to the side of Moore's head. Man scores with a hook to the body. A short right from Man. Man lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Moore to his knees! Man keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparka Man! Sparka Man is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eoin Andershannon O Darby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Darby comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping up to Boston by Dropkick Murphys. Green comes into a darkened arena with his song building. yes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Eoin Andershannon O Darby! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Green! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big left from Green misses. O Darby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively. O Darby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Green. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Darby, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - O Darby throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Green shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. O Darby actively working from the bottom here. Green missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Green trying to control the action but O Darby is working from the bottom. Green looks to score some points with some ground and pound. O Darby wants to get back to full guard. O Darby looking for submissions off his back. Green is pressing down on O Darby's thigh, looking to free his foot. O Darby is holding on for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! O Darby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. O Darby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Green. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Green works his way into side control. Green postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
O Darby takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Green trying to control the action but O Darby is working from the bottom. Green grinds an elbow into O Darby's temple. Green is chipping away with strikes.
Green is chipping away with strikes.
O Darby is looking for a sweep. Green working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Green stands up and beckons O Darby to his feet. O Darby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Green. Green shoots in and drives through. O Darby sprawls well. O Darby looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range. O Darby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. O Darby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. O Darby ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Green swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Darby. Green will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Darby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green misses with a straight left. O Darby thows a left - swing and a miss! O Darby dips to his left and cracks Green with an uppercut! O Darby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Darby. O Darby ducks under a wild hook from Green. Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Darby throws out the jab. A left and a right from O Darby both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Mr Green has been cut. O Darby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Green stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Green moves out of range as O Darby strikes. O Darby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand! Green throws a good cross that connects.
Green lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A punch combination from Green misses. Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. O Darby throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it. Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nice defenses there by Green. Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Green misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Darby. O Darby is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Nice cross by Green. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice sprawl there from Green as O Darby shoots in. O Darby lands with a good body shot. O Darby checks the leg kick nicely there.
O Darby cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head. Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Green gets a takedown into half guard. Green trying to pass the guard but O Darby defending well. Green lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Green passes the guard and advances to mount! Green lands with some vicious ground and pound - can O Darby hang on? And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Green dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mr Green's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
O Darby misses with a two punch combination.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Darby throws out the jab. O Darby pushing out the jab but it's not landing. O Darby throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Green throws a body kick that misses. Eoin Andershannon O Darby is winning the standup battle so far. Green scores a takedown into full mount! Green with a couple of short strikes. Green landing punches.
O Darby is rocked! Green landing strikes, looking to finish! Oh O Darby is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Green is landing with some decent strikes but O Darby is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Green lands a big shot to the head and O Darby winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mr Green! Mr Green is the new featherweight champion!
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