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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Hacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete Dunham is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Hacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Dunham!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dunham wants it to stay on the feet.
Hacker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dunham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hacker somewhat.
Hacker misses with a kick to the body
and Dunham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dunham stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Hacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hacker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dunham gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dunham will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dunham is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hacker rolls with it to try and escape but Dunham cranks on the arm and Hacker is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pete Dunham!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kane Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ji Pong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kane Davis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kane Davis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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167 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kane Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ji Pong!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Ji Pong has been cut.
Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Pong. Pong gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis sends Pong crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Davis is motioning to the referee to let Pong up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Pong is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis cracks Pong with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kane Davis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroud has chosen Vallenfyre - Iconoclast as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fernando Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Stroud!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez staying out of range there.
Velasquez lands with a good body shot.
Velasquez lands a high kick!
Stroud has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Velasquez.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stroud.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Velasquez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Velasquez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stroud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velasquez scores with a jab to the body.
Stroud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stroud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velasquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stroud rushes Velasquez and presses him up against the cage.
Stroud is trying to force a seperation but Velasquez has the dominant position.
Stroud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Velasquez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but Stroud won't allow it.
Stroud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stroud tries to clinch there but Velasquez circles away.
Velasquez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stroud's head.
Stroud lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Velasquez misses with a body kick.
Velasquez throws a head kick that Stroud semi-blocks.
Stroud fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Velasquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Velasquez lands a front kick.
Velasquez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick from Velasquez lands but Stroud takes it in his stride.
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!
Stroud shoots in for a double leg but Velasquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fernando Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Stroud.
Stroud shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velasquez defends it nicely.
Stroud tries to close the distance and clinch but Velasquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stroud is defended easily by Velasquez.
Stroud tries to clinch up but Velasquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Stroud.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernando Velasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velasquez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stroud will feel that in the morning.
Stroud shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Velasquez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Velasquez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stroud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud dominating with strikes here.
Stroud with good strikes from the mount here!
Velasquez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stroud tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Stroud raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stroud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stroud working for a submission but Velasquez is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud tries to control but Velasquez wriggling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroud thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Stroud dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stroud throws a wild body kick that Velasquez sees coming a mile off.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Stroud moves out of range.
Stroud misses with a double jab.
Stroud swinging wildly here.
Velasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stroud misses with a kick to the body
and Velasquez counters with a good, hard body kick but Stroud shrugs it off.
Stroud blocks a head kick by Velasquez.
Stroud clinches.
Stroud tries to throw a body punch but Velasquez avoids it by throwing Stroud back against the cage.
Stroud manages to pull guard.
Stroud controlling Velasquez's posture.
Stroud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stroud pushes Velasquez off and gets back to his feet.
Stroud tries to clinch but Velasquez is having none of it.
Stroud throws a right and a left that Velasquez avoids nicely.
Velasquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stroud gets a clinch.
Velasquez jumps guard but Stroud stands there with Velasquez around his waist. Velasquez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Velasquez goes for a takedown attempt but Stroud pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez lands a jab-cross combination.
Stroud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Velasquez can pounce on him.
Velasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Velasquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stroud.
Stroud moves in looking to clinch but Velasquez pushes him off.
Nice shot by Velasquez.
Stroud tries to score a power double leg takedown but Velasquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stroud somewhat.
Stroud moves in looking to clinch but Velasquez pushes him off.
Stroud misses with a double jab.
Stroud clinches up 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!
Velasquez tries to pull guard but Stroud forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stroud successfully pulls guard.
Stroud is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velasquez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stroud is proving hard to escape from.
Velasquez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Velasquez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stroud goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stroud fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stroud misses with a body kick.
Stroud takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stroud tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Velasquez swivels and escapes.
Velasquez connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroud clinches with his opponent.
Velasquez scores with a shot to the side of Stroud's head.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Stroud controls the action.
Velasquez tries to stall but Stroud uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Velasquez wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasquez tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee calls for Stroud to work.
Stroud pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Stroud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Velasquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stroud tries a low kick but Velasquez avoids it.
Stroud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stroud motions for Velasquez to come forward. Stroud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stroud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fernando Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut there from Velasquez.
Stroud misses with a body shot.
Velasquez throws a nice looking combination but Stroud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Velasquez, right into the meat.
Velasquez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stroud's head.
Velasquez thows a body kick. Stroud tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stroud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Velasquez pushes Stroud away with a front kick.
Stroud tries to clinch but Velasquez is having none of it.
Stroud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velasquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez throws a sloppy head kick and Stroud moves out of range easily.
Fernando Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stroud clinches up against the cage.
Stroud has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Velasquez uses from the top position.
Velasquez stopping the sweep attempt from Stroud.
Velasquez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stroud wants to stand but Velasquez is controlling the position.
Stroud is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stroud has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stroud is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Velasquez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good standup being displayed there by Velasquez as he connects with a hook.
Stroud has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Velasquez.
Stroud looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Velasquez lands a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Velasquez.
Stroud moves out of range of the body kick.
Stroud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stroud shoots in for a takedown but Velasquez shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Velasquez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stroud doesn't seem phased though.
Fernando Velasquez is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud dodges the punch combination from Velasquez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stroud takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Velasquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Stroud.
Stroud wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stroud is defended easily by Velasquez.
Stroud wants to clinch up but Velasquez keeps it at a distance.
Stroud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Stroud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velasquez cracks Stroud with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stroud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stroud misses with a double jab.
Velasquez blocks the body kick.
Stroud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fernando Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Stroud.
Stroud throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Stroud with that takedown attempt.
Velasquez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stroud throws an off balance right hand
and Velasquez counters with a left and a right that stings Stroud.
Stroud has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Velasquez.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stroud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stroud clinches.
Fernando Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Stroud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but Stroud forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Stroud.
I've got Stroud winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Stroud!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Ftw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Serpentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Ftw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Serpentine!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ftw slaps away a takedown attempt from Serpentine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Serpentine enables Ftw to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Serpentine manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ftw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ftw drops back looking for a leg! Serpentine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Serpentine manages to kick Ftw off! Ftw jumps back into Serpentine's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serpentine keeping full guard, as Ftw tries to pass.
Serpentine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ftw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ftw is pushing down on Serpentine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Serpentine is fighting to maintain full guard but Ftw has managed to sneak the leg through.
Serpentine is staying active underneath Ftw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Serpentine is looking to improve his position.
Ftw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serpentine keeps working.
Ftw seems to be working for a kimura but Serpentine defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ftw wants to pass the guard but Serpentine is defending well.
Ftw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Serpentine is trying to get back to full guard.
Ftw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Serpentine sees it coming and defends easily.
Serpentine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Serpentine is trying to maintain the position but Ftw is very close to passing his half guard.
Serpentine looks gassed!
Ftw is working for a kimura here but Serpentine manages to reverse the position and he's now in Ftw's guard.
Ftw looking for a triangle here. Serpentine is fighting it but it looks tight! Ftw pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Serpentine is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bjj Ftw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dr Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroud is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Septic Flesh - Pyramid God. This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Stroud!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob shoots for a takedown but Stroud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bob gets tackled into the cage by Stroud. Stroud maintains the clinch.
Bob is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stroud gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stroud gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bob.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob jumps into guard, dragging Stroud to the mat.
Bob has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stroud can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bob trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Stroud would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bob will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bob thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bob is looking for a triangle but Stroud pushes his legs off easily.
Stroud is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Stroud might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bob kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Glenn Stroud wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stroud looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stroud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bob fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stroud, pushing him back against the cage.
Stroud has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bob uses from the top position.
Bob drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stroud dives on top into guard.
Stroud stays in close to Bob's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Stroud from controlling successfully.
Bob trying to strike off his back.
Stroud has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bob is proving hard to escape from.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Glenn Stroud was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bob misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Bob forces Stroud back against the cage and clinches.
Stroud scores with a shoulder strike.
Bob is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stroud jumps guard and drags Bob to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stroud manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Stroud seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bob might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bob throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stroud wanted to stand there but Bob had control of the position.
Stroud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stroud trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Glenn Stroud hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Stroud dodges the punch combination from Bob.
Horrible takedown by Bob or perhaps it was just good defense by Stroud which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob fails with the takedown.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stroud, as that shot connected.
Stroud blocks a head kick by Bob.
Stroud shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stroud showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroud tries to stand and escape but Bob is controlling the position.
Bob 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.
Bob is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stroud pulls his head out easily.
Bob punching from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroud works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stroud in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Stroud dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stroud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bob throws a wild hook but Stroud just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Bob gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Stroud raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glenn Stroud!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mouth Wash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor Riley is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mouth Wash!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wash misses with a double jab.
Wash closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wash fails to land with a series of punches.
Wash tries to bum rush Riley with a series of wild strikes but Riley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wash throws a series of punches but Riley moves out of range.
Riley could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wash tries to bum rush Riley with a series of wild strikes but Riley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wash throws a series of punches but Riley moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Riley or perhaps it was just good defense by Wash which made him look bad.
Riley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wash pinned against the cage. Wash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wash tries to avoid it but Riley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wash to the ground. Wash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Wash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wash throws a series of punches but Riley avoids them all with ease.
Wash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riley avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Wash does no damage.
Wash throws a series of punches but Riley moves out of range.
Mouth Wash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wash misses with a double jab.
Riley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wash swivels and escapes.
Wash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riley circles away quickly and effectively.
Riley looks for a takedown but Wash sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wash swivels and escapes.
Riley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wash's waist but Wash gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riley off to one side.
Wash throws a one two combo.
Wash misses with a series of wild punches.
Wash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wash stuffs the takedown attempt from Riley. Riley gets slowly back to his feet.
Wash throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wash stuffs the takedown.
Wash looks to land a combination but Riley avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wash swivels and escapes.
Riley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Riley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wash tries to avoid it but Riley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wash to the ground. Wash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wash misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Wash. No joy for Riley on that attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wash.
Riley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wash sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Wash.
A punch combination from Wash misses.
Riley fails with a takedown attempt.
Riley avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wash tries to bum rush Riley with a series of wild strikes but Riley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riley fails with a takedown attempt.
Wash lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wash was covering up waiting for the punch and Riley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Riley trying to control but Wash is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mouth Wash dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Riley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wash is fending him off so far but Riley persists. Nope, Wash circles away and we're back to standing.
Wash misses with a two punch combination.
Wash tries to bum rush Riley with a series of wild strikes but Riley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Wash as Riley shoots in.
A combination from Wash does no damage.
Trevor Riley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Riley or perhaps it was just good defense by Wash which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wash.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wash misses with a double jab.
Wash works over Riley's head and body with a nice combination.
Wash throws a right and a left that Riley avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riley circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Wash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riley shoots in and drives through. Wash sprawls well.
Wash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riley slips a jab and a cross from Wash.
Riley shoots in but no luck this time.
Wash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riley circles away quickly and effectively.
Riley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wash tries to avoid it but Riley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wash to the ground. Wash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Riley shoots in looking for a takedown. Wash tries to sprawl out of it but Riley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wash manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wash keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wash throws a nice looking combination but Riley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wash throws a right hand that Riley ducks under and follows up with a left that Riley also avoids with ease.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wash as he avoids it easily.
Wash throws a right hand that Riley ducks under and follows up with a left that Riley also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown by Riley or perhaps it was just good defense by Wash which made him look bad.
Wash misses with a two punch combination.
Wash leaves Riley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riley slips a jab and a cross from Wash.
Wash shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riley sprawls well. Riley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wash gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wash avoids it really well and circles away.
Wash throws a series of punches but Riley moves out of range.
Riley slips a jab and a cross from Wash.
Wash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riley.
Wash connects with an inside leg kick.
Wash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wash closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wash but Wash pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riley dives in and grabs Wash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wash pushes down on Riley's head and hops out.
Wash displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wash manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Riley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mouth Wash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Riley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wash swivels and escapes.
A combination from Wash does no damage.
Riley dodges the punch combination from Wash.
A combination from Wash does no damage.
Riley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wash but Wash pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Wash. Those never looked like landing.
Wash scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Riley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wash.
Wash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wash sprawls well. Wash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riley gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wash throws a series of punches but Riley avoids them all with ease.
Wash throws a right hand that Riley ducks under and follows up with a left that Riley also avoids with ease.
Wash slaps away a takedown attempt from Riley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wash throws a nice looking combination but Riley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wash rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Riley with that takedown attempt.
Riley dives in and grabs Wash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wash pushes down on Riley's head and hops out.
Wash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riley shoots for a double leg takedown but Wash sprawls well. He's pushed Riley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Wash misses.
Wash looks to land a combination but Riley avoids it well.
Riley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Riley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wash tries to avoid it but Riley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wash to the ground. Wash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wash misses with a double jab.
Riley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riley somewhat.
Wash is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sloppy strikes from Wash. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wash fails with the takedown.
Riley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wash circles away.
Riley dodges the punch combination from Wash.
Wash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wash throws a series of punches but Riley avoids them all with ease.
Wash throws a right hand that Riley ducks under and follows up with a left that Riley also avoids with ease.
Riley shoots for a takedown but Wash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Wash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley shoots in but no luck this time.
Riley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wash tries to avoid it but Riley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wash to the ground. Wash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mouth Wash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wash throws a series of punches but Riley avoids them all with ease.
Riley scores a takedown into full mount!
Riley controlling his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mouth Wash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wash winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mouth Wash!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Cattermole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
157 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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25
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Cattermole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Vega!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cattermole misses with the body kick
and Vega counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vega throws a head kick that half lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cattermole crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vega - the referee stops the clock and Cattermole gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vega. Cattermole manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cattermole moves into the clinch.
Cattermole goes for a takedown attempt but Vega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cattermole shoots in looking for a takedown but Vega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cattermole's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cattermole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cattermole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vega is trying to break free.
Vega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cattermole.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Cattermole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cattermole successfully pulls guard.
Cattermole keeping moving, preventing Vega from controlling successfully.
Vega wants to stand and escape but instead Cattermole has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega wants to get back to his feet but Cattermole is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cattermole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vega has his feet on Cattermole's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A nice combination there by Vega.
Vega avoids the head kick by Cattermole.
Cattermole fails with the takedown.
Vega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vega scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vega throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cattermole's head.
Cattermole scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cattermole is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cattermole is breathing heavily.
Vega lands with a nice body punch.
Vega scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Vega.
Cattermole takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cattermole dives in and grabs Vega's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vega pushes down on Cattermole's head and hops out.
Vega connects with a high kick.
Vega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vega.
Vega throws a nice head kick!
Cattermole is rocked!
Danny Cattermole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cattermole sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oh Cattermole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters circling a little - Vega finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vega thows a body kick. Cattermole tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vega lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Vega finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cattermole will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Vega finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Vega - that's a beauty! Cattermole is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Vega can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leon Vega!
A victorious Leon Vega thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seymour Butts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nigel Swanson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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283 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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267 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Seymour Butts!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
Swanson clinches up with Butts and pushes him back against the cage.
Butts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Swanson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Swanson closes the distance and clinches.
Swanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Butts backwards.
It looks like Seymour Butts has been cut.
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swanson closes the distance and clinches.
Butts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swanson lands with a left to the head.
Swanson breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Swanson has knocked Butts down with a huge combo! Swanson steps away and waves a wobbly Butts back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Butts is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Swanson has cracked Butts with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Swanson lands another huge swinging hook and Butts tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Butts, before Swanson can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nigel Swanson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fu Manchu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Bent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Manchu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to La donna e Mobile. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fu Manchu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Bent!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manchu lands with a right hand.
Manchu takes a swing at Bent's ribcage but misses.
Manchu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bent lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manchu scores with a hook to the body. Bent takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bent swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bent throws a nice looking combination but Manchu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manchu moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manchu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manchu scores with a hook to the body.
Bent looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manchu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manchu leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bent's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bent looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Manchu - that landed with a thud.
Manchu effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bent is trying to break free.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Manchu gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Manchu scores with a shot to the side of Bent's head.
Manchu lands a right hand.
Bent's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manchu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bent backwards.
Manchu lands with a light punch inside.
Manchu scores with a shot to the side of Bent's head.
Manchu has Bent pressed against the cage.
Manchu pushes Bent back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manchu lands with a light punch inside.
Manchu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bent or not.
Bent looks gassed!
Manchu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manchu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manchu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bent backwards.
Manchu presses Bent against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manchu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Manchu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bent being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manchu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manchu presses Bent against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manchu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manchu lands with a short shot to the head.
Manchu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manchu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manchu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Come on Manchu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manchu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Manchu.
Manchu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bent's efforts to push away.
A right hook to the body lands for Manchu.
Manchu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manchu lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Manchu.
Manchu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manchu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bent being controlled against the cage.
Bent throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manchu pushes Bent back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Manchu.
A short left from Manchu.
Manchu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bent is rocked!
Manchu dips a shoulder and cracks Bent with a mighty uppercut! Bent falls back against the cage and Manchu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bent is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Manchu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fu Manchu!
Fu Manchu is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Fu Manchu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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