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Bloodsport 122 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoppsan Barley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos De Souza Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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168 lbs
11 - 14 - 1 |
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176 cm
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160 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Hoppsan Barley!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos De Souza Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Barley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva decides to stand and escape the position.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barley was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
Barley wants to clinch.
Barley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Santos De Souza Silva moves away.
No luck for Dos Santos De Souza Silva with that takedown attempt.
Barley tries to clinch up but Dos Santos De Souza Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Barley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
Barley ducks under a wild hook from Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries a low kick but Barley avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Hoppsan Barley has been cut.
Barley leaves Dos Santos De Souza Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barley on his heels. He'll look to pass Barley's guard now, I'm sure.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barley has Dos Santos De Souza Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Barley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barley is adopting a defensive guard.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva stands and steps away. Barley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two 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!
Barley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dos Santos De Souza Silva as he jumps to the side.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva gets a double leg takedown into Barley's guard.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva wants to get up but he can't break Barley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barley is working an open guard so Dos Santos De Souza Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva avoids the head kick by Barley.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses with an uppercut.
Barley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Barley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barley controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barley gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Dos Santos De Souza Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Barley throws a wild body kick that Dos Santos De Souza Silva sees coming a mile off.
Barley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dos Santos De Souza Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoppsan Barley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barley.
Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoppsan Barley.
A punch combination from Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses with a wild combination.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva fails with the takedown.
Barley clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dos Santos De Souza Silva is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Barley has double underhooks.
Barley tries to circle away but Dos Santos De Souza Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Barley has had enough of the clinch but Dos Santos De Souza Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva can't break the clinch.
Barley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dos Santos De Souza Silva prevents it.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barley.
Barley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Barley lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hoppsan Barley's cut.
That's time! Dos Santos De Souza Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barley shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos De Souza Silva shows good takedown defense.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva has Barley pressed against the cage, preventing Barley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is trying to break the clinch but Barley is controlling him.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva manages to break the clinch.
Barley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barley throws a looping overhand right but Dos Santos De Souza Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Barley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Barley as Dos Santos De Souza Silva shoots in.
Barley tries to clinch but Dos Santos De Souza Silva is having none of it.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Barley as Dos Santos De Souza Silva shoots in.
Barley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries to avoid it but Barley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dos Santos De Souza Silva to the ground. Dos Santos De Souza Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
Barley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva blocks a head kick by Barley.
Barley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dos Santos De Souza Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva gets caught napping as Barley dives in and scores a takedown. Dos Santos De Souza Silva manages to retain guard.
Barley advances position into side control!
Barley working away.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is not content to let Barley control the position.
Barley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dos Santos De Souza Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dos Santos De Souza Silva moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoppsan Barley.
Barley is stalling here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is trying to break the clinch but Barley has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Barley fails with a takedown attempt.
Barley misses with an uppercut. Dos Santos De Souza Silva saw that one coming.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barley tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva lands a high kick!
Dos Santos De Souza Silva scores with a body shot.
Barley tries to move into range but Dos Santos De Souza Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barley. Dos Santos De Souza Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva scores with a body shot.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Barley off the cage and back into range.
Barley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barley is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries to clinch there but Barley circles away.
Barley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Barley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva gets a double leg takedown into Barley's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva stands and steps away. Barley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A nice combination there by Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dos Santos De Souza Silva stands up and beckons Barley to his feet.
Donk. Dos Santos De Souza Silva catches Barley right on the button with a cross.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Dos Santos De Souza Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos De Souza Silva avoids the head kick by Barley.
Barley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barley feints and as Dos Santos De Souza Silva raises his hands in defense, Barley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barley won't allow Dos Santos De Souza Silva to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hoppsan Barley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barley connects with an inside leg kick.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is looking to stall here but Barley recovers full guard.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is looking to stand up but Barley won't let him.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barley's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barley working for a triangle but Dos Santos De Souza Silva defends it easily.
Barley working a defensive guard here.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva gets to his feet - Barley follows without any prompting.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Barley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barley lands with a kick to the temple. Dos Santos De Souza Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barley.
Hoppsan Barley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barley avoids it really well and circles away.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva connects with a right hand. Barley shakes it off.
Barley moves in looking to clinch but Dos Santos De Souza Silva pushes him off.
Barley slips a straight right by Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva lands with a right hand.
Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barley in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Barley tries to keep at a distance but Dos Santos De Souza Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dos Santos De Souza Silva to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries to break free but Barley pushes him back against the cage.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva breaks the clinch.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws a right hand that Barley ducks under and follows up with a left that Barley also avoids with ease.
Barley forces Dos Santos De Souza Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Barley tries to circle away but Dos Santos De Souza Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Barley is trying to break free.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries to clinch there but Barley circles away.
Barley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dos Santos De Souza Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barley tries to clinch but Dos Santos De Souza Silva is having none of it.
Barley wants to clinch
and Dos Santos De Souza Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dos Santos De Souza Silva on the side of the head.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barley counters with a nice uppercut.
Barley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Dos Santos De Souza Silva counter with a right hand.
Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoppsan Barley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Dos Santos De Souza Silva does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos De Souza Silva shoots in for a takedown but Barley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva fails with the takedown
and Barley counters with a two punch combo.
Barley wants to clinch up but Dos Santos De Souza Silva keeps it at a distance.
Barley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva avoids the head kick by Barley.
Barley walks into a jab.
Barley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
Barley thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
Well Dos Santos De Souza Silva 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 William Gold scores the fight for Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva!
Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Veron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Tupper V!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veron has his takedown stuffed
and Tupper V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tupper V throws a lazy body kick
and Veron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veron misses with a takedown attempt
and Tupper V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tupper V clinches up against the cage.
Veron manages to pull guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tupper V thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tupper V gets to his feet - Veron follows without any prompting.
Tupper V misses with a body kick.
Tupper V throws a leg kick that is checked
and Veron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tupper V misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tupper V counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Veron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper V fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Veron, pushing him back against the cage.
Tupper V manages to break the clinch.
Veron has a takedown stuffed.
Veron throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tupper V moves into the clinch.
Veron is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tupper V to keep the fight standing.
Tupper V breaks the clinch.
Tupper V stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tupper V wants it to stay on the feet.
Tupper V closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veron is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V decides to stand up, so the ref orders Veron to his feet.
Tupper V tries to bum rush Veron with a series of wild strikes but Veron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Veron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tupper V is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tupper V swinging wildly here.
Tupper V throws a nice looking combination but Veron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tupper V sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Veron somewhat.
Veron checks a leg kick nicely.
Veron connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veron misses with a looping right.
Veron circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Tupper V, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Veron fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veron walks into a jab.
Tupper V gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper V wants to control but Veron is keeping him busy.
Veron is trying to stand back up but Tupper V is controlling him
Veron is looking for a sweep. Tupper V is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Veron wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tupper V works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupper V stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tupper V dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Veron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veron tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tupper V sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Veron somewhat.
Tupper V moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tupper V misses with a few strikes there.
Veron looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Veron just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V moves in looking to clinch but Veron pushes him off.
Veron shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tupper V throws a series of strikes that have Veron backpedaling.
Tupper V does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Veron shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tupper V but Tupper V pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Veron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veron gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tupper V to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Veron looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tupper V has picked Veron up and slammed him! Veron can't keep hold of the triangle and Tupper V manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V stands up and beckons Veron to his feet.
A head kick misses from Tupper V.
Tupper V drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupper V decides to stand back up. Tupper V steps back and let's Veron get back to his feet.
Veron shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tupper V defends it nicely.
Tupper V closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron is trying to pull guard but Tupper V turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Veron breaks from the clinch.
Tupper V defending well as Veron loads up on a big left hand.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tupper V throws a leg kick but Veron checks it.
Veron gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tupper V to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Veron has his foot on Tupper V's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tupper V works his way back into a safe position though.
Veron wants to stand up but Tupper V is controlling him.
Tupper V gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Veron backs up against the cage.
Veron shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tupper V as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Veron lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupper V lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice body punch from Tupper V.
Veron throws a lazy uppercut
and Tupper V counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veron circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Veron drives through with a takedown into Tupper V's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tupper V showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Veron has his takedown stuffed
and Tupper V counters with a two punch combo.
Tupper V clinches up with Veron and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veron.
Tupper V tries for a takedown but Veron manages to get underhooks.
Veron jumps guard.
Tupper V decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tupper V throws a sloppy head kick and Veron moves out of range easily.
Tupper V clobbers Veron with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tupper V pinned against the cage. Tupper V gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bobby Tupper V is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Tupper V does no damage.
Veron throws a hook but Tupper V blocks it.
Veron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veron swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tupper V counters with a nice uppercut.
Veron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V jumps guard but Veron stands there with Tupper V around his waist. Tupper V gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Veron tries to score a body lock takedown but Tupper V shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Veron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper V drags the fight down to the ground.
Tupper V wriggles free and stands up.
Veron misses with a takedown attempt
and Tupper V counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupper V misses with a series of wild punches.
Tupper V dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V throws a head kick that misses.
Veron gets tackled into the cage by Tupper V. Tupper V maintains the clinch.
Veron is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tupper V to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veron.
Tupper V goes for a takedown attempt but Veron pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A low kick from Tupper V is predictable there
and Veron counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Veron stops Tupper V from standing up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupper V manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Tupper V.
Tupper V stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tupper V wants it to stay on the feet.
Veron misses with a combination
and Tupper V counters with a three punch combo that has Veron backing up. Veron nods at Tupper V to acknowledge the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Tupper V. Those never looked like landing.
Jake Veron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Tupper V is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tupper V lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tupper V works over Veron's head and body with a nice combination.
Tupper V bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veron's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Tupper V comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tupper V has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Bobby Tupper V!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Bobby Tupper V!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Bobby Tupper V!
Bobby Tupper V wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bobby Tupper V made sure he mentioned Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Gahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Mosh. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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194 lbs
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28
190 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gahan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gahan has closed the distance and engaged Coleman in a clinch.
Gahan misses with a punch to the body.
Gahan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Coleman.
Gahan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gahan throws a head punch that misses.
Coleman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gahan is trying to keep an underhook but Coleman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gahan tries to kick Coleman off but Coleman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gahan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coleman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coleman's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gahan is throwing strikes by Coleman counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Coleman regains half guard.
Gahan throws a strike but Coleman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gahan prevents Coleman from getting back to his feet.
Gahan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gahan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gahan is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Gahan is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Gahan throws a big elbow that misses.
Gahan passes into half guard.
Gahan throws a strike but Coleman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Coleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman keeping full guard, as Gahan tries to pass.
Coleman trying to control the position.
Gahan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gahan pushes down on Coleman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gahan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gahan stops Coleman from getting back to his feet.
Coleman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gahan trying to mount his opponent but Coleman defends it.
Gahan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gahan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Gahan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gahan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gahan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coleman won't allow Gahan to pass to mount.
Gahan with the ground and pound but Coleman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gahan is looking to advance position but Coleman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gahan tries to hold on but Coleman postures up.
Gahan gets back to half guard.
Gahan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gahan pushes Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Gahan.
Gahan misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman digs a right hand underneath Gahan's ribcage. Gahan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Coleman misses with the head strike.
Gahan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coleman's elbow.
Gahan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gahan avoiding damage as Coleman throws knees to the body.
Coleman keeps control of Gahan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gahan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colemans head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Coleman working Gahan over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Gahan - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gahan has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman.
Gahan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gahan misses with the head strike.
Coleman jumps guard.
Gahan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coleman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gahan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gahan postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gahan advances to half guard.
Gahan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Coleman!
Coleman is desperately trying to improve his position but Gahan has a good base and remains in mount.
Gahan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gahan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gahan with the ground and pound from mount.
Gahan unloads with some shots from mount but Coleman bucks and avoids them well.
Gahan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Coleman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gahan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Coleman is rocked!
Gahan loads up with a big shot that hurts Coleman! He's pulled Gahan in close but Gahan has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Coleman survive? More strikes from Gahan and Coleman is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Gahan!
After the big win, Dave Gahan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Trinckelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Tony Trinckelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jin Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trinckelton throws an off balance right hand
and Takeda counters with a series of strikes. Trinckelton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trinckelton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Jin Takeda has been cut.
Takeda looks to land a combination but Trinckelton avoids it well.
Trinckelton throws a lazy head kick
and Takeda counters by moving into the clinch.
Takeda is trying to break free.
Trinckelton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takeda throws a half hearted mid kick.
No joy there for Takeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trinckelton throws a nice looking combination but Takeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trinckelton misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trinckelton misses the jab.
Trinckelton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takeda.
Trinckelton misses with a series of wild punches.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trinckelton.
Takeda misses with the combination.
Trinckelton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Takeda does no damage.
Trinckelton dodges the punch combination from Takeda.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trinckelton checks a leg kick.
Trinckelton stalks Takeda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Takeda's face. Takeda staggers backwards, shaken.
Takeda throws a right hand that Trinckelton ducks under and follows up with a left that Trinckelton also avoids with ease.
Trinckelton misses with a few strikes there.
Trinckelton throws a right hand that Takeda ducks under and follows up with a left that Takeda also avoids with ease.
Tony Trinckelton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda avoids the body shot from Trinckelton.
Trinckelton lands with a good body shot.
Trinckelton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeda.
Trinckelton misses with a hook
and Takeda counters with a left and a right that stings Trinckelton.
Trinckelton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Takeda does no damage.
Trinckelton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton throws a looping overhand right but Takeda ducks down to avoid it.
Takeda misses with a few strikes there.
Trinckelton throws a right and a left that Takeda avoids nicely.
Trinckelton 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.
Trinckelton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Trinckelton avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takeda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Trinckelton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jin Takeda's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Trinckelton misses with a double jab.
Trinckelton throws a looping overhand right but Takeda ducks down to avoid it.
Tony Trinckelton is winning the standup battle so far.
Takeda blocks a jab.
Tony Trinckelton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trinckelton wants to clinch up but Takeda keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Trinckelton misses.
Trinckelton is looking to clinch.
Trinckelton clinches.
Takeda manages to break the clinch.
Takeda misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trinckelton is trying to defend but Takeda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Trinckelton looking for submissions off his back.
Takeda looking for a submission but Trinckelton manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeda advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda is keen to just control but Trinckelton is a slippery customer.
Takeda is working for a kimura but Trinckelton is defending it quite comfortably.
Takeda wants to pass to mount but Trinckelton is defending the position.
Takeda is working for a kimura but Trinckelton is defending it quite comfortably.
Trinckelton trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda seems to be looking for submissions.
Takeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Trinckelton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takeda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takeda is trying to work for a kimura but Trinckelton is defending well.
Trinckelton wants to control but Takeda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trinckelton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takeda is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Takeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda passes to side control.
Takeda laying and praying for a moment but Trinckelton takes advantage and regains half guard.
Takeda seems to be looking for submissions.
Takeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trinckelton pushes Takeda off looking to stand but Takeda dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Takeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jin Takeda's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Good work by Takeda as he checks the leg kick.
Takeda avoids the head kick by Trinckelton.
Trinckelton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trinckelton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trinckelton thows a body shot but no joy.
Trinckelton misses the shot to the body.
Trinckelton misses with a body shot.
Trinckelton throws a right hand that misses
and Takeda counters with a three punch combo that has Trinckelton backing up. Trinckelton nods at Takeda to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Trinckelton to counter with a crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Takeda.
Trinckelton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takeda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trinckelton.
Trinckelton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeda.
Trinckelton misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton throws a body kick that misses.
Trinckelton throws the left hand but Takeda avoids the punch easily.
Trinckelton throws a body punch but Takeda moves out of range.
Trinckelton throws a series of punches but Takeda avoids them all with ease.
Trinckelton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takeda lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Takeda.
Takeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trinckelton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda blocks a low kick nicely.
Trinckelton throws a hook but Takeda avoids it easily.
Takeda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trinckelton.
Takeda shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Trinckelton eats them both and turns towards Takeda to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A punch combination from Takeda misses.
A jab from Trinckelton does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Trinckelton.
Trinckelton connects with the punch.
That has opened up Jin Takeda's cut even more.
Tony Trinckelton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trinckelton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trinckelton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takeda is able to avoid easily.
Nice sprawl there from Trinckelton as Takeda shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Trinckelton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trinckelton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Tony Trinckelton!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Tony Trinckelton!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Tony Trinckelton!
Tony Trinckelton wins by unanimous decision!
Tony Trinckelton gave a mention to [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available* in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorbjorn Rekdal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Green will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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28
275 lbs
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260 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Thorbjorn Rekdal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, James Green!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green drives through with a takedown into Rekdal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Green drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rekdal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Green has Rekdal in his guard.
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rekdal passes Green's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Green blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rekdal.
Rekdal wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Green wants to control but Rekdal passes into side.
Rekdal is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green is looking to regain half guard here but Rekdal keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green regains half guard.
Rekdal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Green's head.
Rekdal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Rekdal eventually gives up the hold.
Rekdal tries to stand but can't do so whilst Green controls his leg.
Green actively working from the bottom here.
Rekdal is pressing down on Green's thigh, looking to free his foot. Green is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rekdal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green gets back to full guard.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Green lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rekdal!
Green goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rekdal is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rekdal is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to sweep here but Rekdal controlling him for the moment.
Green working for submissions but it's allowed Rekdal to get to half guard.
Rekdal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rekdal wants to control the pace but Green is squirming around nicely.
Green is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal lands a big shot there that rocks Green but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
It looks like James Green has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green can't escape the position.
Rekdal content just to control the position here.
Green is desperately trying to improve his position but Rekdal has a good base and remains in mount.
Rekdal has control of Green's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Green regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Green is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorbjorn Rekdal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Green's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rekdal. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Rekdal.
That has opened up James Green's cut even more.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Rekdal thows a body shot but no joy.
Rekdal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rekdal throws a big shot that misses.
Thorbjorn Rekdal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rekdal throws out a leg kick but Green moves out of range and Rekdal only half commits.
Green staying out of range there.
Rekdal misses the shot to the body.
Rekdal misses the shot to the body.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rekdal.
Green swings for the body but Rekdal moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekdal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rekdal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Green takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Green connects with a jab.
Rekdal throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rekdal stalks Green and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Green's face. Green staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Green takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rekdal misses with a hook
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rekdal cracks a nice hook into Green's ribs.
Green takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rekdal lands a head shot.
The cut above James Green's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Green is breathing heavily.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rekdal circles away.
Rekdal drops Green with a big left hand! Green is injured, injured bad! Rekdal jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thorbjorn Rekdal!
After winning the bout, Thorbjorn Rekdal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Funktastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon has chosen The Clash - I Fought The Law as his entrance music. Peter Dixon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mr Funktastic's chin.
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
25 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Funktastic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Dixon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon throws a combination that misses
and Funktastic counters with a nice body shot.
Dixon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Funktastic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dixon misses with a looping left.
Dixon moves to clinch but Funktastic breaks away
and Funktastic counters with a three punch combo that has Dixon backing up. Dixon nods at Funktastic to acknowledge the strikes.
Dixon misses with an uppercut.
Dixon drops his hands momentarily and Funktastic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Funktastic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dixon circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon misses the jab.
Funktastic with a jab.
Dixon tries to clinch but Funktastic is having none of it.
Funktastic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dixon jabs at Funktastic's body.
Dixon misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Funktastic.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Funktastic.
Peter Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon clinches with his opponent.
Dixon gets underhooks to prevent Funktastic's takedown attempt.
Dixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Dixon.
Dixon misses with an uppercut. Funktastic saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dixon checks a leg kick.
Funktastic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dixon moves out of range of the leg kick from Funktastic.
Dixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Funktastic scores with a nice right hand.
Funktastic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Funktastic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon breaks the clinch.
Dixon lands with an uppercut that bounces Funktastic off the cage and back into range.
Dixon rushes Funktastic and presses him up against the cage.
Dixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Funktastic clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon is pressed up against the cage. Funktastic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dixon down to the mat. Dixon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dixon looks to throw the jab but Funktastic is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon looks to throw the jab but Funktastic is out of range.
Funktastic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dixon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Funktastic ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
A swing and a miss from Funktastic.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Funktastic.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Dixon moves into the clinch.
Funktastic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peter Dixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funktastic swats away the attempt to clinch by Dixon.
Dixon lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic gets tackled into the cage by Dixon. Dixon maintains the clinch.
Funktastic lands a takedown into guard.
Funktastic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dixon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Funktastic has Dixon in his guard.
Dixon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dixon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic lunges at Dixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dixon's hand.
Dixon moves in looking to clinch but Funktastic pushes him off.
Dixon tries to clinch
and Funktastic counters with a nice uppercut.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funktastic.
Funktastic throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Funktastic ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funktastic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Funktastic circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic lands a head shot.
Dixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Funktastic shoots in for a takedown but Dixon shows good takedown defense.
Funktastic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dixon circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Funktastic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon ducks right into an uppercut from Funktastic.
Dixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dixon misses with the combination.
Funktastic misses with a wild body shot.
Funktastic throws a hook but Dixon blocks it.
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Funktastic.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funktastic keeps the fight on the outside.
Funktastic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Dixon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dixon tries to clinch up.
Dixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Funktastic circles away quickly and effectively.
Funktastic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funktastic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funktastic throws a solid leg kick but Dixon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Funktastic.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Funktastic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dixon.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Dixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peter Dixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon wants to clinch up but Funktastic keeps it at a distance.
Funktastic stuns Dixon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Funktastic moves out of range of the strikes.
Dixon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a hook to the side of Funktastic's head but Funktastic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dixon wants to clinch up but Funktastic keeps it at a distance.
Funktastic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funktastic shoots in and bounces Dixon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dixon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funktastic tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard.
Funktastic prevents Dixon from getting back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funktastic postures up in Dixon's guard and throws a big left but Dixon blocks it.
Funktastic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dixon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Funktastic has Dixon in his guard.
Dixon wants to stand and escape but instead Funktastic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Funktastic is aware though and is defending well.
Funktastic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dixon wants to stand and escape but Funktastic is having none of it.
Funktastic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Funktastic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Funktastic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funktastic looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funktastic defends well.
Funktastic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dixon trying to control the position.
Dixon is looking to stand up but Funktastic isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funktastic trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Funktastic from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mr Funktastic did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Funktastic slips under a jab.
Funktastic cracks Dixon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funktastic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Funktastic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dixon did well to prevent Funktastic getting side control.
Funktastic prevents Dixon from standing back up.
Funktastic is working for a kimura but Dixon is defending it quite comfortably.
Dixon wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dixon defends it well.
Dixon is trying to stand.
Funktastic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dixon!
Dixon is looking to improve his position but Funktastic isn't that keen on the idea.
Funktastic is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dixon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
BOOM! Funktastic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dixon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Funktastic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dixon is now in Funktastic's guard. A big mistake from Funktastic there, giving up the dominant position!
Dixon wants to stand but Funktastic is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic has his hands on Dixon's head, controlling the position.
Dixon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Funktastic's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funktastic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mr Funktastic has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Funktastic circles away.
Funktastic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. Funktastic moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dixon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dixon misses with a hook.
Dixon tries to clinch but Funktastic is having none of it.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Dixon blocks a jab.
Funktastic jabs Dixon right on the nose. Dixon blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dixon stuffs the takedown attempt from Funktastic. Funktastic gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Funktastic had his way with Peter Dixon in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dixon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Funktastic.
Dixon moves forwards but Funktastic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Dixon.
Funktastic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Funktastic drops back looking for a leg! Dixon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dixon manages to kick Funktastic off! Funktastic jumps back into Dixon's guard.
Funktastic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dixon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Funktastic has Dixon in his guard.
Funktastic trying to control the position.
Dixon pushing down on Funktastic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking for a kimura but Funktastic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dixon to get the leverage.
Dixon wants to stand up. He gets to his feet but Funktastic has locked on to a leg, he rolls the pair back to the ground and cranks on Dixon's ankle. The pair roll once more but Funktastic really cranks it and Dixon is forced to tap! Great counter grappling from Funktastic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Mr Funktastic!
Mr Funktastic retains his welterweight title!
Mr Funktastic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Unto CB Torture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ringo Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spar has chosen i Get Knocked Down, But i Get Up Again as his entrance music. Unto CB Torture has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Unto CB Torture!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ringo Spar!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spar misses with a takedown attempt
and CB Torture counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Spar misses the target.
Spar throws an overhand right that lands on CB Torture's shoulder, as CB Torture tries to avoid the shot.
CB Torture wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spar lands with a good body shot.
CB Torture throws a combination. Spar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. CB Torture tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spar is in CB Torture's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spar is stalling in the full guard.
CB Torture wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar throwing strikes from guard but CB Torture blocks nicely.
Spar tries to free his leg and advance position but CB Torture is retaining full guard.
Spar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spar throws a big elbow that misses.
Spar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
CB Torture preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
CB Torture keeping moving, preventing Spar from controlling successfully.
Spar passes into half guard.
CB Torture looks like he's trying to stand up.
CB Torture is not content to let Spar control the position.
Spar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed CB Torture's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing CB Torture to regain full guard.
Spar landing with the ground and pound.
CB Torture wants to stand up but Spar is controlling him.
CB Torture working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spar.
Spar advances to half guard.
Spar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
CB Torture pushes Spar off looking to stand but Spar dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
CB Torture won't allow Spar to pass to mount.
CB Torture blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spar.
Spar throwing shots but CB Torture is blocking nicely.
Spar with the ground and pound but CB Torture uses the opportunity to regain guard.
CB Torture is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Spar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ringo Spar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Spar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
CB Torture avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
CB Torture misses with a hook. Spar ducked under it nicely.
CB Torture leaves Spar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spar misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling CB Torture to counter with a crisp jab.
Spar punishes CB Torture's body with a nice straight punch.
Spar lands a leg kick that knocks CB Torture off balance momentarily.
Spar throws a hook but CB Torture avoids it easily.
CB Torture gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
CB Torture utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as CB Torture works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CB Torture utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
CB Torture keeping moving, preventing Spar from controlling successfully.
Spar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but CB Torture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ringo Spar wasn't active enough on the ground.
Spar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but CB Torture was well out of range. Poor timing from Spar.
Spar throws a low kick but CB Torture moves out of range easily.
Spar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Unto CB Torture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
CB Torture takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
CB Torture misses with a looping right.
Spar throws a low kick, looking for CB Torture's leg but CB Torture calmly moves out of range.
Spar misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as CB Torture checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spar.
Spar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar throws a poor cross that misses
and CB Torture counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by CB Torture.
Spar loads up on a big right hand but CB Torture slips the punch.
Spar throws the kick towards the body but CB Torture avoids it.
That kick from Spar tenderised CB Torture's leg. CB Torture is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spar scores with a leg kick.
Ringo Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Spar.
Spar connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Spar.
Spar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CB Torture takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with CB Torture but CB Torture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
CB Torture displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spar.
Unto CB Torture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ringo Spar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from CB Torture.
Spar throws a jab but it's blocked by CB Torture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
CB Torture gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Spar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Spar is looking to work some ground and pound but CB Torture has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ringo Spar 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.
Spar throws a looping overhand right but CB Torture ducks down to avoid it.
Spar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around CB Torture's waist but CB Torture gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spar off to one side.
Spar throws a lazy uppercut
and CB Torture counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
CB Torture takes a swing at Spar's ribcage but misses.
Spar shoots for a double leg takedown but CB Torture sprawls well. He's pushed Spar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spar throws a solid leg kick but CB Torture takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spar.
CB Torture lands a nice hook to Spar's body. Spar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
CB Torture throws a lazy uppercut
and Spar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as CB Torture sprawls well. CB Torture wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spar gets slowly back to his feet.
Unto CB Torture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ringo Spar.
Spar moves forwards but CB Torture connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar misses with a body kick.
Ringo Spar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spar takes one on the button.
CB Torture on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spar throws a body punch but CB Torture moves out of range.
Spar defending well as CB Torture loads up on a big left hand.
CB Torture lands with a nice combination. Spar backs away looking to recover.
CB Torture digs a good hook to Spar's body.
Spar throws a leg kick but CB Torture sees it coming and moves out of range.
CB Torture throws a lazy right hand but Spar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from CB Torture.
CB Torture stuffs the takedown attempt from Spar. Spar gets slowly back to his feet.
Spar throws an overhand right that lands on CB Torture's shoulder, as CB Torture tries to avoid the shot.
Spar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but CB Torture was well out of range. Poor timing from Spar.
Spar misses with a body shot.
CB Torture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spar loads up on a big right hand but CB Torture slips the punch.
Spar misses with a left hand
and CB Torture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CB Torture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spar.
Spar fails to land the takedown.
Spar misses with a hook to the body
enabling CB Torture to counter with a crisp jab.
Spar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but CB Torture is out of range.
Spar throws out a powerful jab.
CB Torture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
CB Torture checks a leg kick.
CB Torture rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CB Torture digs a good body shot into Spar's ribs.
Spar misses with a leg kick
and CB Torture counters with a series of strikes. Spar will be more careful next time no doubt.
CB Torture misses with an uppercut
and Spar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
CB Torture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Spar throws a half hearted mid kick.
CB Torture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
CB Torture gets caught flat footed, as Spar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Spar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as CB Torture works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
CB Torture wants to sweep here but Spar controlling him for the moment.
Spar throwing strikes from guard but CB Torture blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Unto CB Torture did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
CB Torture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spar.
Spar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says CB Torture as he avoids it easily.
CB Torture checks a low kick from Spar.
Spar ducks right into an uppercut from CB Torture.
CB Torture moves out of range as Spar throws a body kick.
CB Torture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
CB Torture misses with a straight left.
CB Torture with a jab.
Spar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spar throws a leg kick but CB Torture moved away.
Spar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
CB Torture with a hook.
CB Torture looks to score with a jab to the body but Spar is just out of range.
CB Torture checks a leg kick.
Spar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but CB Torture manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Spar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spar misses with a low kick.
CB Torture keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Unto CB Torture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ringo Spar.
CB Torture lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spar backs up against the cage.
Spar misses with a body shot.
CB Torture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spar scores with the left hand. CB Torture knows he should have avoided that one.
CB Torture avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CB Torture paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
CB Torture throws a right and a left that Spar avoids nicely.
Spar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with CB Torture but CB Torture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spar looks to score with a jab to the body but CB Torture is just out of range.
CB Torture sizes up Spar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spar misses with a double jab.
CB Torture throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spar is defended easily by CB Torture.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spar. That's going to slow CB Torture down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CB Torture lands with a nice body punch.
CB Torture misses with a few strikes there.
Spar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spar throws a jab but it's blocked by CB Torture.
CB Torture jabs Spar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
CB Torture is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spar misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
CB Torture takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spar misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spar misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Unto CB Torture will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Spar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
CB Torture looks to land a combination but Spar avoids it well.
CB Torture uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spar.
Spar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming CB Torture to the mat! CB Torture manages to get full guard.
Spar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
CB Torture keeping full guard, as Spar tries to pass.
CB Torture preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar throwing strikes from guard but CB Torture blocks nicely.
Spar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Spar is looking to work some ground and pound but CB Torture has wrist control.
Spar throws a big elbow that misses.
CB Torture pushes Spar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Spar gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on CB Torture's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but CB Torture sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Spar misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Spar wants to lay and pray for a moment but CB Torture keeps working.
Spar tries to score with some ground and pound. CB Torture controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CB Torture pushes Spar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Spar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
CB Torture is not content to let Spar control the position.
Ringo Spar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spar remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar wants to control but CB Torture is keeping him busy.
CB Torture takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A lull in the action here as Spar stalls from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
CB Torture wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ringo Spar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Ringo Spar!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Ringo Spar!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Ringo Spar!
Ringo Spar wins by unanimous decision!
Ringo Spar is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Ringo Spar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bustamante comes to the cage accompanied by Cryin' like a Bitch. This should be fireworks!
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wanderlei Bustamante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Bacon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bustamante shoots in and drives through. Bacon sprawls well.
Bustamante doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bacon punishes Bustamante's body with a nice straight punch.
Bustamante throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bustamante shoots in and gets a takedown into Bacon's guard.
Bacon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bacon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bustamante throwing strikes from guard but Bacon blocks nicely.
Bustamante won't allow Bacon to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bustamante loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bustamante postures up in Bacon's guard and throws a big left but Bacon blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustamante slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bacon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bustamante is controlling him well.
Bustamante working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bustamante misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bustamante is trying to ground and pound but Bacon uses the momentary lack of control by Bustamante to regain half guard.
Bacon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bacon is trying to stand.
Bacon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bustamante.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bacon's head.
Bacon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bustamante throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bustamante prevents Bacon from standing back up.
Bustamante thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bacon's head.
Bacon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bustamante.
Bustamante throws a big right hand that misses.
Bustamante throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bustamante tries to free his leg and advance position but Bacon is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante throwing strikes from guard but Bacon blocks nicely.
Bustamante trying to control the position from guard on top but Bacon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bustamante postures up in Bacon's guard and throws a big left but Bacon blocks it.
Bacon wants to stand but Bustamante is controlling the position.
Bustamante looking to sit in guard and control but Bacon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bacon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bustamante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bacon has managed to get both his arms back between Bustamante's legs - danger averted.
Bustamante 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante is working an open guard so Bacon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bacon lunges at Bustamante with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bustamante's hand.
Bustamante throws a shot to the body.
Bacon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bustamante walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bacon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bustamante lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Bustamante has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bacon misses with a body shot.
Bacon swats away the attempt to clinch by Bustamante.
Bustamante takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bacon blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Bustamante dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bacon throws a leg kick but Bustamante moved away.
Bustamante looks to score with a jab to the body but Bacon is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bacon. Bustamante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Bacon. No joy for Bustamante on that attempt.
Bacon misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Bacon finds it's target.
Bacon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bustamante shoots in for a double leg but Bacon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bustamante needs to keep his hands up - Bacon had a free shot at his head there.
Bacon lands a jab.
Bustamante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bacon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bustamante showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bacon.
Bacon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bustamante takes one to the side of the head.
Bacon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bustamante.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon checks a low kick from Bustamante.
Nice uppercut lands for Bacon. That snapped Bustamante's head back.
Bustamante scores with a head kick. Bacon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bacon punishes Bustamante's body with a nice straight punch.
Chris Bacon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bacon stuffs the takedown attempt from Bustamante. Bustamante gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Bustamante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bustamante throws the left hand but Bacon avoids the punch easily.
Bustamante lands a nice shot to the body.
Bacon connects with a crisp jab.
Bacon lands with a hook. Bustamante tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bustamante takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bacon lands a jab to Bustamante's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bustamante has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bustamante shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bacon defends it nicely.
Bacon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bustamante moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bustamante.
Bustamante checks a leg kick.
Bacon cracks Bustamante with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bustamante tries a head kick but it misses.
Bustamante has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bacon finds it's way round the side to connect with Bustamante's head.
Bacon lands with a good body shot.
Bustamante turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bustamante doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bustamante closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bacon circles away.
Chris Bacon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bustamante blocks a low kick nicely.
Bacon jabs Bustamante to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bacon throws a leg kick but Bustamante sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bacon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bustamante looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bustamante takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bacon throws a leg kick but Bustamante moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon looks to land a combination. Bustamante sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wanderlei Bustamante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bacon lands with a nice body punch.
Bacon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bacon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bustamante doesn't seem bothered though.
Bustamante wants to clinch up but Bacon keeps it at a distance.
Bustamante misses with a head kick.
Bustamante changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bacon tries to avoid it but Bustamante manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bacon to the ground. Bacon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bacon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bustamante doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by Bacon - just one landing.
Bacon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bustamante is out of range.
Bacon scores with a body shot.
Bacon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bacon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bacon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bustamante looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bacon scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacon throws a combination. Bustamante tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacon thuds a left hand into Bustamante's body.
Bacon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bacon lands with a hook. Bustamante tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bacon lands a jab to the head.
Bacon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chris Bacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Bustamante misses.
Bacon lands a right hook to the body.
Bustamante checks a leg kick nicely.
Bacon digs a good body shot into Bustamante's ribs.
Bustamante is looking to wear down Bacon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bustamante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Bacon.
Bustamante takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bacon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bacon swinging wildly here.
Bustamante tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Bacon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bacon thows a body shot but no joy.
Bacon tries to work over Bustamante's front leg with a kick but Bustamante checks it.
Bacon misses with a two punch combination.
Bustamante closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bacon to the mat! Bacon manages to get full guard.
Bustamante is looking to work some ground and pound but Bacon has wrist control.
Bustamante throwing strikes but missing.
Bacon keeping full guard, as Bustamante tries to pass.
Bustamante throws a strike but Bacon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bacon won't allow Bustamante to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustamante looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bacon passes into half guard.
Bacon decides to stand and escape the position.
Bacon works Bustamante's body with a nice hook.
Bacon throws a leg kick but Bustamante moved away.
Bustamante misses with a double jab.
Bustamante looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good standup being displayed there by Bacon as he connects with a hook.
Bacon cracks Bustamante with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bustamante fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bacon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bacon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacon throws a shot to the body.
Bustamante walks into a left hand.
Bustamante shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bustamante tries to move into range but Bacon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bacon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bacon misses with a wild body shot.
Bacon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bacon scores with the left hand. Bustamante knows he should have avoided that one.
Bacon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bustamantes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bacon connects with a crisp jab.
Bacon avoids the head kick by Bustamante.
Bacon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bustamante at a distance.
Bacon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bacon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bustamante.
Bacon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wanderlei Bustamante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante tries for a takedown but Bacon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bustamante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bacon swinging wildly here.
Bacon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bacon lands a nice shot to the body.
Bacon lands a nice shot to the body.
Bacon lands a head shot.
Bustamante shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bustamante takes one to the chin there.
Bacon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bustamante looks to land a right hand but Bacon moved out of range.
Bustamante misses with an uppercut.
Bacon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bustamante on the side of the head.
Bacon scores with a sloppy right hand. Bustamante should have avoided that one.
Bustamante takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chris Bacon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Bacon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bustamante's head.
Bacon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bacon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bustamante's hands.
Bustamante shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bacon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bustamante has time to react.
Bacon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bustamante on the side of the head.
Bacon throws a shot to the body.
Bustamante shoots for a double leg takedown but Bacon sprawls well. He's pushed Bustamante's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bustamante on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bacon lands a nice shot to the body.
Bacon jabs Bustamante to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bacon throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bacon connects with a body shot that sends Bustamante's belly button to the back.
Bacon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bustamante.
Bacon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bustamante doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Bacon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bacon 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 James Glass scores the fight for Chris Bacon!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Chris Bacon!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Chris Bacon!
Chris Bacon wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chris Bacon made sure he mentioned Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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