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UFC 24 - Skywalker vs James PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Mullins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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168 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonas Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerard Mullins!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but Mullins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mullins swinging wildly here.
Gustafsson misses with a double jab.
Mullins misses with a double jab.
Gustafsson throws a right hand that Mullins ducks under and follows up with a left that Mullins also avoids with ease.
Gustafsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gustafsson throws a one two combo.
Gustafsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mullins's waist but Mullins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gustafsson off to one side.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mullins as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafsson shoots for a takedown but Mullins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mullins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mullins leaves Gustafsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mullins drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gustafsson is looking for a triangle but Mullins pushes his legs off easily.
Gustafsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustafsson has his foot on Mullins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mullins works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
Gustafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mullins content to stall in guard here.
Gustafsson trying to control the position here.
Mullins content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mullins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mullins slips nicely into half guard.
Mullins moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gustafsson.
Mullins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gustafsson is looking to regain half guard here but Mullins keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mullins trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson is trying to control Mullins's posture but Mullins avoids it.
Gustafsson gets back to half guard.
Mullins moves into full mount! Gustafsson won't be happy about that!
Mullins tries to control but Gustafsson wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mullins prevents Gustafsson from getting the reversal.
Mullins dominating with strikes here.
Mullins wants to control the pace but Gustafsson is squirming around nicely.
Mullins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gustafsson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullins goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gustafsson turns into him and now he's in Mullins's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustafsson preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerard Mullins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mullins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mullins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mullins won't allow Gustafsson to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Mullins from controlling successfully.
Mullins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now.
Mullins won't allow Gustafsson to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Mullins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gustafsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gerard Mullins has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullins preventing the sweep.
Mullins trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mullins wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Mullins trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Mullins defends easily.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Mullins from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mullins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mullins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mullins trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mullins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gerard Mullins hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mullins enables Gustafsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mullins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mullins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mullins wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson postures up in Mullins's guard and throws a big left but Mullins blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullins is trying to control the position but Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mullins dives on top into guard.
Mullins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gustafsson is looking to regain half guard here but Mullins keeps moving and retains side control.
Gustafsson is working hard here to advance position.
Mullins trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Mullins has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullins landing shots from mount.
Mullins looking to control but Gustafsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mullins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gustafsson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mullins wants to control the pace but Gustafsson is squirming around nicely.
Gustafsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Mullins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mullins trying to control but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Gustafsson can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Mullins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gustafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Gustafsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gustafsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gustafsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mullins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gustafsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Mullins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mullins gets a takedown into half guard.
Mullins is keen to just control but Gustafsson is a slippery customer.
Mullins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gustafsson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mullins manages to move to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position but Mullins isn't that keen on the idea.
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mullins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gustafsson trying to hold on to Mullins's head to control him but Mullins postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mullins wants to free his trapped foot but Gustafsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gustafsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mullins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gustafsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Mullins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mullins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gustafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustafsson is trying to stand up here but Mullins is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Mullins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gustafsson defends it well.
Gustafsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mullins slips nicely into half guard.
Mullins is looking to take a break and control but Gustafsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mullins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullins not doing much here.
Mullins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mullins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mullins wants to free his trapped foot but Gustafsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jonas Gustafsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerard Mullins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mullins trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard Mullins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mullins 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard Mullins!
After the fight, Gerard Mullins 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bach Js (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von High Motor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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274 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bach Js!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Von High Motor!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
High Motor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Js steps to the side to avoid the strikes from High Motor.
High Motor scores with a body shot.
Js shoots in for a double leg but High Motor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from High Motor as Js shoots in.
High Motor just misses with a punch to the body.
Js shoots in and gets a takedown into High Motor's guard.
Js looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Js slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Js working the ground and pound but High Motor is defending the strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if High Motor can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Js is chipping away with strikes.
High Motor struggling a bit here.
Js moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Js working the ground and pound but High Motor is defending the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Js tries for a kimura but High Motor is defending well.
Js has hold of High Motor's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! High Motor tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Js cranks the arm and High Motor screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from High Motor, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bach Js!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Peezy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bova comes to the cage accompanied by I came to bring the pain!. Peezy has chosen Super Buu Theme Song as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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159 lbs
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142 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Peezy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peezy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peezy doesn't manage to clinch there - Bova circles away.
Peezy tries to close the distance and clinch but Bova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peezy throws a body kick that misses.
Peezy swings for the body but Bova moves out of range.
Peezy swings for the body but Bova moves out of range.
Peezy takes a swing at Bova's ribcage but misses.
Peezy thumps Bova with a low kick.
Bova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bova avoids the body shot from Peezy.
Bova feints and as Peezy raises his hands in defense, Bova changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Peezy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bova scoring with some ground and pound.
Bova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peezy wants to sweep but no luck.
Peezy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peezy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bova. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peezy trying to strike off his back.
Peezy wants to sweep but no luck.
Bova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Peezy wriggles free and stands up.
Bova has a takedown stuffed.
Bova swats away the attempt to clinch by Peezy.
Joe Peezy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peezy tries to avoid it but Bova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peezy to the ground. Peezy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peezy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peezy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bova rather than just go for the knockout.
Peezy swings for the body but Bova moves out of range.
Peezy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bova manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Peezy, right into the meat.
Peezy throws an overhand right that lands on Bova's shoulder, as Bova tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peezy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Peezy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peezy.
Peezy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peezy clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peezy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bova in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Peezy.
Bova is breathing heavily.
Peezy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Peezy lands a knee to the head.
Peezy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Peezy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Peezy.
Peezy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Peezy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bova's face.
It looks like Tony Bova has been cut.
Bova wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peezy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bova's face.
Peezy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bova looking for a takedown.
Peezy lands a damaging elbow.
Bova drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peezy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bova lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Peezy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peezy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Peezy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bova is trying to drag Peezy to the mat but Peezy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peezy lands a right hand.
Peezy scores with a shot to the side of Bova's head.
Peezy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Peezy lands a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bova takes an elbow to the forehead.
Peezy lands an elbow inside.
Peezy lands with a light punch inside.
Peezy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bova's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Peezy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bova's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bova swats away the attempt to clinch by Peezy.
Peezy tries to clinch up but Bova circles away and keeps his distance.
Peezy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some bone on bone action there as Bova checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Peezy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peezy thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peezy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peezy tries to clinch
and Bova counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Peezy trying to hold on to Bova's head to control him but Bova postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peezy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bova kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova is nestled in close to Peezy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peezy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Peezy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bova scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bova connects with a couple of short punches.
Bova 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.
Peezy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Peezy is breathing heavily.
Peezy is looking for a triangle here but Bova uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bova in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova is putting a hurting on Peezy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peezy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bova is chipping away with strikes.
Bova cracks Peezy with a big right hand but Peezy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Peezy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bova connects with a decent elbow.
Peezy is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bova cracks Peezy with a big right hand but Peezy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bova looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Peezy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Check out the look on Bova's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Peezy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peezy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bova working the ground and pound.
Bova lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Peezy down.
Bova in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Peezy tries to bench press Bova off him but Bova keeps the position.
Bova grinds an elbow into Peezy's temple.
Peezy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bova connects with a decent elbow.
Bova moves into full mount!
Peezy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bova fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peezy is bucking up trying to escape but Bova cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bova lands a heavy elbow.
Bova looking to finish Peezy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Peezy!
Bova working Peezy over with strikes here.
Bova is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Peezy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Peezy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Peezy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bova working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bova connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bova with the ground and pound from mount.
Peezy is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bova lands a big elbow.
Bova lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bova dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bova's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bova fails with a takedown attempt.
Peezy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peezy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bova was well out of range. Poor timing from Peezy.
Peezy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peezy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bova wants a takedown but no success here.
Bova drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peezy gets underhooks to prevent Bova's takedown attempt.
Peezy trying to stall but Bova improves his position.
Peezy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peezy scores with a knee to the head.
Peezy prevents the takedown attempt.
Peezy landing knees to the body.
Bova takes a knee to the side of the body.
Peezy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bova's face.
Peezy lands an elbow just above Bova 's eye.
Joe Peezy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Peezy connects with a knee to the head.
Peezy scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Peezy.
Peezy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bova blocks it with crossed arms.
Bova goes for a takedown in the clinch but Peezy prevents it.
Peezy lands an elbow inside that Bova shrugs off.
Bova has Peezy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Peezy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peezy landing knees to the head.
Peezy stops a takedown attempt from Bova.
Peezy lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peezy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peezy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bova's face.
Bova looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bova wants to take the fight to the mat but Peezy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Peezy lands a nice elbow.
Peezy is pressed up against the cage. Bova has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Peezy down to the mat. Peezy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Peezy rushes Bova and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peezy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bova looking for a takedown.
Bova drops down looking for an ankle pick but Peezy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Peezy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova gets tackled into the cage by Peezy. Peezy maintains the clinch.
Bova is trying to drag Peezy to the mat but Peezy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bova is trying to trip Peezy. He has hold of a leg but Peezy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bova persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bova won't allow Peezy to sweep him here.
Peezy wants to stand up but Bova is controlling him.
Peezy tries to strike from the bottom.
Peezy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bova is controlling him.
Tony Bova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bova throws a big elbow that misses.
Bova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bova working some strikes from top position.
Bova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Peezy is looking to stand up but Bova isn't so interested in that idea.
Bova chips away with some ground and pound.
Bova chips away with some ground and pound.
Bova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peezy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peezy wants to stand but Bova is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Peezy.
I think Peezy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Peezy!
Joe Peezy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keith Schafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Martin Walter was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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25
182 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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176 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Schafer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Walter!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter fails with a takedown attempt.
Keith Schafer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schafer avoids it really well and circles away.
Walter shoots in and drives through. Schafer sprawls well.
Keith Schafer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Walter.
Schafer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walter fails to land the takedown.
Good leg kick by Schafer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schafer scores with a punch to the head.
Schafer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Walter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schafer swivels and escapes.
Schafer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Walter's hands.
Schafer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walter as he avoids it easily.
Schafer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schafer clinches.
Walter can't get the takedown.
Walter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schafer is defending well.
Walter looks gassed!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Schafer.
Schafer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schafer lands a damaging elbow.
Schafer lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schafer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Schafer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schafer throws a big elbow that misses.
Schafer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schafer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schafer passes Walter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walter is looking to improve his position.
Schafer winds up and cracks Walter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schafer lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walter moves into full guard.
Schafer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Walter's head.
Schafer is looking to work some ground and pound but Walter has wrist control.
Schafer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schafer looking to pass the guard.
Schafer 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.
Walter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schafer manages to get himself to full guard.
Schafer pulls Walter in close to prevent any damage.
Schafer wants to stand up but Walter is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter throws a big right hand that misses.
Schafer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schafer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schafer is looking to stand up but Walter isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Keith Schafer just wasn't active enough.
Walter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schafer tries to avoid it but Walter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schafer to the ground. Schafer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schafer works over Walter's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schafer clinches.
Walter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schafer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schafer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Walter regains guard immediately.
Walter looking for a sweep. Not yet Walter, not yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schafer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Walter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walter 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.
Schafer slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schafer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Walter tries to roll over but Schafer keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Schafer 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.
Schafer closes the distance and clinches.
Schafer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schafer prevents it.
Walter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schafer is defending well.
Walter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Keith Schafer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Walter.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schafer obliges.
Walter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schafer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schafer connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Schafer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Walter is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schafer feints and then cracks Walter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Walter down.
Walter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schafer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Walter on his heels. He'll look to pass Walter's guard now, I'm sure.
Schafer chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schafer landing some decent shots from guard.
Schafer distracts Walter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Schafer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walter can do to turn this around?
Schafer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schafer with a nice head shot there.
Schafer distracts Walter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Schafer working some strikes from top position.
Schafer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Walter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schafer.
Schafer postures up in Walter's guard and throws a big left but Walter blocks it.
Schafer distracts Walter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schafer landing some decent shots from guard.
Schafer is working Walter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schafer lands a couple of elbows.
Schafer stands up over Walter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schafer throwing strikes but missing.
Schafer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schafer postures up in Walter's guard and throws a big left but Walter blocks it.
Schafer landing some decent shots from guard.
Schafer stands and steps away. Walter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Walter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Schafer moves into the clinch.
Schafer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Walter's defenses.
It looks like Martin Walter has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schafer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Schafer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Walter's thigh. Walter counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Walter has momentary wrist control but Schafer slips an elbow through the middle.
Schafer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schafer wants to pass the guard but Walter is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schafer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schafer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schafer throws a big elbow that misses.
Schafer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schafer is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schafer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Walter's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schafer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schafer throws a big right hand that misses.
Schafer postures up and lands a big shot to Walter's brow.
Schafer postures up and lands a big shot to Walter's brow.
Schafer throws a big elbow that misses.
Walter wants to sweep here but Schafer controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schafer postures up and lands a big shot to Walter's brow.
Schafer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Schafer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martin Walter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Schafer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Walter eats them both and turns towards Schafer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Schafer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walter.
Walter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Walter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Walter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schafer avoids it really well and circles away.
Martin Walter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Schafer.
Schafer sizes up Walter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schafer feints and then cracks Walter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Walter down.
Schafer lands a head kick!
Walter is rocked!
Schafer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walter is still on wobbly legs! Can Schafer finish him?
Walter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schafer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walter seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Schafer. Walter shrugs it off though.
Schafer clinches.
Walter tries to score a body lock takedown but Schafer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Keith Schafer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Walter.
Schafer with a knee to the head.
Schafer has clasped his hands together around Walter's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Schafer working the head and body with strikes.
Schafer advances nicely into full mount.
Schafer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Keith Schafer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Schafer with good strikes from the mount here!
Schafer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Walter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Schafer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Schafer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Walter regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schafer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schafer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Schafer there.
Schafer slips a nice elbow through Walter's hands, connecting with Walter's forehead.
Schafer throwing shots but Walter is blocking nicely.
Schafer working the head and body with strikes.
Schafer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schafer is pressing down on Walter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walter is holding on for now.
Schafer throwing shots but Walter is blocking nicely.
Walter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schafer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walter regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Schafer.
Walter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schafer wants to pass the guard but Walter is keeping the position.
Walter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schafer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schafer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schafer lands a couple of digs.
Schafer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schafer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Walter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schafer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schafer throwing strikes from guard but Walter blocks nicely.
Schafer chips away with some ground and pound.
Walter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schafer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walter with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schafer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Walter tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Schafer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Schafer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schafer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Schafer!
Keith Schafer made sure to mention his sponsor, nope in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blake Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axe's entrance music is For Whom the Bell Tolls. A fine choice. Blake Axe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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24
177 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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30
172 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Blake Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Larry Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axe tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range.
Axe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shaw moves into the clinch.
Shaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Axe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shaw gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Axe regains guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Axe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Axe wriggles free and stands up.
Axe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Axe scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Axe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaw fails with the takedown
and Axe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe tries to clinch up but Shaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Axe misses with a head kick.
Shaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Axe counters with a stiff right hand.
Blake Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Shaw.
Axe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaw dives in and grabs Axe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Axe pushes down on Shaw's head and hops out.
Axe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Axe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Axe, right into the meat.
Axe has a takedown stuffed.
Axe darts in trying to clinch
and Shaw counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Axe!
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!
Axe tries to lock up and control but Shaw gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Axe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Axe gets back to half guard.
Axe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shaw content to control rather than advance.
Shaw wants to pass to mount but Axe is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe gets back to full guard.
Axe has his foot on Shaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaw works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Axe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaw has managed to get both his arms back between Axe's legs - danger averted.
Axe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Axe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shaw misses with a head kick.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt
and Axe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axe stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaw. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaw fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
Nice sprawl there from Axe as Shaw shoots in.
Shaw looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Axe shoots for a takedown but Shaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shaw shoots in and drives through. Axe sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Blake Axe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Axe fails with the takedown.
Axe shoots in for a takedown but Shaw shows good takedown defense.
Axe wants to clinch
and Shaw counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Axe!
Axe wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Axe is trying to stand.
Larry Shaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shaw working for a submission but Axe is keeping him at bay.
Shaw is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axe manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe trying to hold on to Shaw's head to control him but Shaw postures up.
Shaw working Axe over with strikes.
Axe keeping hold of Shaw's head, controlling as best he can.
Axe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Axe actively working from the bottom here.
Shaw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Axe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shaw winds up and cracks Axe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Axe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw lands a couple of elbows.
Axe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shaw controls the pace.
Axe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shaw is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Axe.
Axe is trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw trying to control the position but Axe is working away.
Axe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Axe looking for submissions off his back.
Axe tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Shaw manages to move to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Axe is looking to get to half guard.
Axe tries to hold on but Shaw postures up.
Shaw postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Axe looks a forlorn figure.
Axe tries to lock up and control but Shaw gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Axe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Axe flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Axe is looking to escape.
Axe tries to buck Shaw off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Axe?
Shaw punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shaw content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw landing strikes, looking to finish!
Axe is rocked!
Axe is trying desperately to improve position.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaw unloading with bombs!
Oh Axe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shaw is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Axe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shaw punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shaw looking to secure an arm triangle but Axe defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shaw lands a huge takedown. Axe is out but the ref is slow to react and Shaw lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Axe lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Shaw!
A very excited looking Larry Shaw made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gio Naza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Strikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naza's entrance music is Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
16 - 12 - 2 |
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26
180 lbs
15 - 15 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
16 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Gio Naza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlos Strikes!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strikes is looking to clinch but Naza is avoiding it.
Naza shoots in for a takedown but Strikes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strikes throws a body kick that misses.
Naza shoots for a double leg takedown but Strikes sprawls well. He's pushed Naza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strikes looks to land a body kick but Naza moved away.
Naza shoots in and drives through. Strikes sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gio Naza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strikes avoids it really well and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Strikes blocks the low kick.
Strikes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strikes has closed the distance and engaged Naza in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naza wants the takedown. Strikes is fighting it off but Naza persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Strikes's guard against the cage.
Strikes wants to get back to his feet but Naza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Naza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strikes is trying to keep Naza in close.
Naza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Naza is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Naza chips away with some ground and pound.
Naza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Naza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Strikes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strikes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Naza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strikes controlling Naza's posture.
Naza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strikes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Carlos Strikes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Naza blocks a low kick nicely.
Naza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strikes tries to avoid it but Naza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strikes to the ground. Strikes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Naza thows a body shot but no joy.
Strikes closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naza avoiding damage as Strikes throws knees to the body.
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlos Strikes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Naza.
Naza misses with a body shot
and Strikes counters with a right hand to the body.
Strikes leaves Naza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Naza throws a poor cross that misses
and Strikes counters with a nice uppercut.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strikes scores with a jab to the body.
Strikes is looking to clinch.
Strikes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strikes is trying to break the clinch but Naza is controlling him.
Strikes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Naza turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strikes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strikes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Strikes keeping control of the position.
Naza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strikes is trying to maintain the position but Naza is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naza performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Strikes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Naza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strikes.
Strikes forces Naza back against the cage and clinches.
Strikes is looking to break free of the clinch but Naza has double underhooks.
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Strikes has Naza up against the cage in a clinch.
Naza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strikes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Naza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Strikes quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naza throwing shots but Strikes is blocking nicely.
Naza is looking to take a break and control but Strikes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naza performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Naza wants to control but Strikes is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gio Naza.
Strikes misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strikes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naza moves away.
Strikes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Naza counters with a nice low kick that buckles Strikes's knee momentarily.
Carlos Strikes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strikes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strikes pushes Naza up against the cage in a clinch.
Strikes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Strikes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naza's elbow.
Strikes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Naza has him pressed against the cage.
Strikes wants to get back to striking at distance but Naza won't allow it.
Strikes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strikes fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gio Naza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naza looks to land a left hand but Strikes moved out of range nicely.
Naza wants to land a leg kick but Strikes is out of range.
Strikes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Naza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strikes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Naza throws a leg kick
and Strikes counters with a body kick.
Naza connects with a leg kick. Strikes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Naza swats away the attempt to clinch by Strikes.
Strikes ducks under a wild hook from Naza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strikes instigates a clinch.
Naza gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Naza passes Strikes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naza is thwarting Strikes's attempts to control the position.
Naza wants to control but Strikes is keeping him busy.
Naza is stalling here. Strikes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Naza seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Strikes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strikes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice shot by Strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gio Naza will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Naza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strikes misses with a body kick.
Strikes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naza.
Strikes slips under a jab from Naza.
Strikes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Naza rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab from Strikes.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strikes wants to clinch.
Strikes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikes wants to clinch up but Naza keeps it at a distance.
Naza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strikes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Naza shoots in for a double leg but Strikes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strikes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Naza misses with a leg kick
and Strikes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Naza circles away from the clinch attempt
and Naza counters with an outside leg kick.
Strikes moves in looking to clinch but Naza pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strikes scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strikes darts in and clinches Naza up against the cage.
Strikes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naza avoids the elbow strike from Strikes, against the cage.
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Naza shoots in but Strikes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gio Naza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strikes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strikes fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes scores with a head kick.
Strikes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Naza's head.
Naza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strikes was well out of range. Poor timing from Naza.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Naza.
Naza misses with a body shot.
Naza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naza shoots in for a takedown but Strikes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strikes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strikes lands a leg kick that knocks Naza off balance momentarily.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strikes.
Strikes tries to clinch up but Naza circles away and keeps his distance.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strikes clinches.
Naza takes a shot to the head.
Strikes trying to land knees to the body.
Strikes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strikes tries to break the clinch but Naza is controlling the position.
Naza is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Strikes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strikes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Strikes!
Carlos Strikes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keast Kann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Stefaniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
154 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
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145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Keast Kann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Stefaniak!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefaniak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kann cracks Stefaniak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kann cracks Stefaniak with a good jab.
Stefaniak misses with a double jab.
Kann moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stefaniak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kann scores with a jab to the head.
Keast Kann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefaniak tries to clinch up.
Stefaniak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stefaniak somewhat.
Stefaniak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kann sprawls well. Kann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stefaniak gets slowly back to his feet.
Kann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kann cracks a nice hook into Stefaniak's ribs.
Kann closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stefaniak quickly recovers to half guard.
Stefaniak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stefaniak looking for a sweep. Not yet Stefaniak, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kann is looking to work some ground and pound but Stefaniak has wrist control.
Kann advances position into side control!
Stefaniak takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kann throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stefaniak works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefaniak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kann with the ground and pound but Stefaniak uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kann throwing strikes from guard but Stefaniak blocks nicely.
Kann is looking to work some ground and pound but Stefaniak has wrist control.
Kann throwing strikes from guard but Stefaniak blocks nicely.
Kann throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kann prevents Stefaniak from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stefaniak's head.
Kann advances position into side control!
Kann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stefaniak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kann looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stefaniak is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kann working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stefaniak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stefaniak prevents Kann from improving position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kann in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Stefaniak is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keast Kann!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master's entrance music is Scars. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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220 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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211 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jethro Savage!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Master shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Master tries to stand but Savage is controlling from the bottom.
Master working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savage has his foot on Master's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Master works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Master throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Master is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Savage has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Master is looking to defend but Savage has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Master! Savage pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Master taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jethro Savage!
After the big win, Jethro Savage made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Piper II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Phife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phife has chosen Fernandinho - Mais Alto as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
220 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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215 lbs
14 - 9 - 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Piper II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Barney Phife!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piper II moves into the clinch.
Phife gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Piper II.
Piper II misses with a hook from the clinch.
Piper II taking a breather.
Piper II lands a hook that snaps the head of Phife backwards.
Phife gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Piper II trying to hold on to Phife's head to control him but Phife postures up.
Phife landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Piper II is refusing to be controlled, as Phife sits in half guard.
Phife not doing much here.
Phife lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Phife missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phife controlling the action here.
Phife's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Phife drops an elbow to the side of Piper II's head.
Piper II tries to get to full guard but Phife has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Piper II manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Phife wants to control from the top but Piper II keeps moving.
Piper II looking for a sweep. Not yet Piper II, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phife trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Piper II looking for a guillotine here but Phife defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Piper II avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Phife is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Phife trying to control the position from guard on top but Piper II is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piper II can't keep his opponent in guard - Phife advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phife missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Phife missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Phife is looking to stall here but Piper II recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phife trying to control but Piper II is working from the bottom.
Piper II controls Phife momentarily but Phife frees himself.
Piper II looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phife is one step ahead there.
Phife throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Phife's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Piper II seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Piper II has momentary wrist control but Phife slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper II is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Phife slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Piper II looking for a sweep. Not yet Piper II, not yet.
Piper II controls Phife momentarily but Phife frees himself.
Piper II is really struggling to control Phife but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Phife throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Piper II works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Phife distracts Piper II with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piper II looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phife is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phife sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Piper II's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Phife dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Piper II changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phife tries to avoid it but Piper II manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phife to the ground. Phife escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Piper II swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phife throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phife misses with the combination.
Phife lands with a cross.
Barney Phife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phife swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phife. Piper II does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phife ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phife throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phife throws a series of punches but Piper II moves out of range.
Phife swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phife scores with the left hand. Piper II knows he should have avoided that one.
Phife throws a half hearted mid kick.
Phife throws a sloppy body shot
and Piper II moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phife escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Piper II lunges at Phife with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phife's hand.
Piper II dives in and scores a takedown into Phife's guard.
Phife can't keep his opponent in guard - Piper II advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Piper II throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Piper II is trying to control. Phife wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phife is controlling Piper II's trapped leg to prevent Piper II from advancing to side control.
Phife is looking for a sweep. Piper II is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Phife trying to control from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Piper II wants to free his trapped foot but Phife is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Phife wants to control but Piper II is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Barney Phife wasn't active enough on the ground.
Piper II looks for a takedown but Phife sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phife moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phife shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Phife checks a leg kick.
Piper II takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phife takes a swing at Piper II's ribcage but misses.
Phife lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phife throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phife scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phife throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Piper II stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phife works over Piper II's head and body with a nice combination.
Piper II is rocked!
Phife lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Piper II - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Phife!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barney Phife!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Barney Phife waved his t-shirt featuring xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brett James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Brett James!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skywalker lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James throws a nice looking combination but Skywalker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skywalker keeps James at a distance using the push kick.
Skywalker looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Skywalker scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
James takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Skywalker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
Skywalker lands a jab.
Skywalker lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Skywalker scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skywalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skywalker scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Skywalker.
Skywalker blocks a head kick by James.
Skywalker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Luke Skywalker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skywalker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Skywalker!
Skywalker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Skywalker.
Skywalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Skywalker gets a clinch.
Skywalker lands a left hand.
Skywalker breaks from the clinch.
Skywalker connects with the punch.
James shoots for a takedown but Skywalker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James throws a series of punches but Skywalker moves out of range.
Skywalker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skywalker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
Skywalker scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker lands a nice looking body kick.
Skywalker scores with a shot to the body.
Skywalker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Skywalker scores with a kick to the body.
Skywalker clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Skywalker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Skywalker breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Skywalker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skywalker scores with a jab.
Skywalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skywalker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
James walks forward, straight into a front kick from Skywalker.
Skywalker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Skywalker does it's job there.
Skywalker looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Skywalker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skywalker thuds a left hand into James's body.
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skywalker, pushing him back against the cage.
James jumps into guard, dragging Skywalker to the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Skywalker throws an elbow that misses. James uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skywalker's guard. Nice move by James!
James throws an elbow that misses. Skywalker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Skywalker!
Skywalker lands a couple of digs.
Skywalker stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Skywalker postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
Skywalker lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skywalker tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skywalker is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Skywalker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James 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.
Skywalker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skywalker postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Skywalker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Skywalker throws a big elbow that misses.
Skywalker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skywalker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skywalker looking to pass the guard.
Skywalker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
James moves into the clinch.
Skywalker lands a nice shot to the body.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skywalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Skywalker.
Skywalker darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Skywalker.
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!
Skywalker scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Skywalker.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Skywalker.
Skywalker working James over with knees to the body.
James is breathing heavily.
Skywalker lands a nice elbow.
Skywalker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Skywalker lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker lands a nice uppercut.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Skywalker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a right hand.
James has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a damaging elbow.
Skywalker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James is trying to break the clinch but Skywalker is controlling him.
Skywalker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Skywalker is blocking nicely.
Skywalker lands a body shot.
Skywalker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skywalker lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skywalker lands an elbow inside.
Skywalker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Skywalker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Skywalker breaks from the clinch.
Skywalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Skywalker thows a body kick. James tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Skywalker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
Luke Skywalker is winning the standup battle so far.
Skywalker stalks James and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into James's face. James staggers backwards, shaken.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skywalker. James shrugs it off though.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skywalker as he avoids it easily.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett James.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skywalker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skywalker works the jab nicely.
Skywalker throws a front kick that sends James stumbling back into the cage.
Skywalker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Skywalker throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skywalker catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skywalker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skywalker works James's body with a nice hook.
Skywalker digs a good hook to James's body.
Skywalker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skywalker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skywalker cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skywalker.
Skywalker scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Skywalker.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Skywalker.
Skywalker fakes the leg kick and cracks James in the body.
Skywalker jabs at James's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Skywalker connects with a single shot there.
Skywalker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
James clinches with his opponent.
Skywalker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from James misses.
Skywalker scores with a hook.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James gets a clinch.
Skywalker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skywalker breaks the clinch.
James swings for the body but Skywalker moves out of range.
James tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skywalker lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
James avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
James fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Skywalker to the ground. James is now in Skywalker's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Skywalker tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skywalker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Skywalker's shoulder, as Skywalker tries to avoid the shot.
James walks forward, straight into a front kick from Skywalker.
Brett James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skywalker scores with a nice body kick.
Skywalker scores with a jab to the head.
James moves into range and clinches up with Skywalker.
Nice elbow from Skywalker.
James wants to break free but Skywalker has control.
Skywalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skywalker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Skywalker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James wants to break free but Skywalker has control.
Skywalker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Skywalker lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Skywalker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skywalker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skywalker lands with a left to the head.
James is trying to force a seperation but Skywalker has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Skywalker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skywalker lands a hook to the side of the head.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Skywalker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Skywalker lands a jab to James's midsection.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James throws a right and a left that Skywalker avoids nicely.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skywalker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skywalker throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
James digs a good body shot into Skywalker's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
James tries for a takedown but Skywalker manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
Skywalker lands with a left to the head.
Skywalker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a shoulder strike.
Skywalker cracks James with a nice body shot.
A short right from Skywalker.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skywalker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skywalker lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skywalker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James fails to pull guard.
Skywalker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skywalker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skywalker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Skywalker.
Nice cross by Skywalker.
James throws a shot from downtown. Skywalker moves away and avoids it.
Skywalker moves into the clinch.
James tries a body shot but Skywalker blocks it.
Skywalker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skywalker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses.
Skywalker lands an elbow just above James 's eye.
Skywalker crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skywalker lands a right hand.
James is rocked!
Skywalker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skywalker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skywalker scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
Skywalker lands a nice looking body shot.
Skywalker moves out of range of the body kick from James.
Skywalker moves out of range as James strikes.
Skywalker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
James takes one to the chin there.
Skywalker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skywalker scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skywalker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Skywalker lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
Skywalker lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
Donk. Skywalker catches James right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
James misses with the combination.
Skywalker forces James back against the cage and clinches.
Skywalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skywalker.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Skywalker finish him?
Skywalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skywalker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
A short uppercut from Skywalker.
Luke Skywalker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skywalker prevents it.
James is pressed against the cage. Skywalker pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts James! Two more big strikes from Skywalker and James crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luke Skywalker!
Luke Skywalker is the new featherweight champion!
Luke Skywalker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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