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LFNC 104 - Mortimer v Leet PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Broxton Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan McCarthy looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Broxton Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCarthy tries to avoid it but Knox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCarthy to the ground. McCarthy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCarthy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McCarthy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Knox shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Knox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knox looking to finish McCarthy with some ground and pound. This is bad for McCarthy!
McCarthy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCarthy can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCarthy is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Knox with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Knox controlling from the full mount.
McCarthy is trying to stand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy is in a horrible position here. Knox smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Knox looking to finish McCarthy with some ground and pound. This is bad for McCarthy!
Knox is landing with some decent strikes but McCarthy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Knox lands with some strikes.
Knox with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Knox looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Knox controlling his opponent.
Knox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Knox working for a guillotine from mount but McCarthy is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McCarthy is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knox landing shots from mount.
Knox with good strikes from the mount here!
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!
Knox controlling the position easily from mount.
McCarthy taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox has hold of McCarthy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McCarthy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Knox connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McCarthy taking shots to the head.
Knox scoring with strikes but McCarthy is staying in there.
Knox lands a heavy elbow.
Knox lands a heavy elbow.
McCarthy is rocked!
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
McCarthy is still in real trouble! Can Knox finish him?
Knox scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McCarthy?
Knox in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Knox working McCarthy over with strikes here.
Knox fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Knox lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox controlling from the full mount.
You get the feeling that McCarthy really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Knox dominating with strikes here.
Knox is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McCarthy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Knox lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McCarthy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Knox.
Knox lands a nice shot to the head.
Knox wants to control the pace but McCarthy is squirming around nicely.
McCarthy seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands a nice shot to the head.
Knox scoring with strikes but McCarthy is staying in there.
Knox lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Knox lands a big shot there that rocks McCarthy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McCarthy is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Knox dominating with strikes here.
McCarthy is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Knox takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McCarthy is trying to stand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knox cracks McCarthy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Knox trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knox in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Broxton Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCarthy's waist but McCarthy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knox off to one side.
McCarthy misses with the combination.
Ryan McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox gets a double leg takedown into McCarthy's guard.
Knox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Knox passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Knox lands a decent elbow from side control.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
Knox working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McCarthy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Knox trying to control the action but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Knox lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Knox dives in and grabs McCarthy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCarthy pushes down on Knox's head and hops out.
Knox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knox shoots in and gets a takedown into McCarthy's guard.
Knox working some strikes from top position.
Knox cracks McCarthy with a solid left hand.
Knox passes McCarthy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCarthy is trying to stand back up but Knox is controlling him
Knox is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCarthy is just riding it out for now. Knox eventually gives up the hold.
Knox slips a nice elbow through McCarthy's hands, connecting with McCarthy's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox prevents McCarthy from standing back up.
Knox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox prevents McCarthy from standing back up.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
Knox working McCarthy over with strikes.
Knox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Broxton Knox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy pushes Knox off looking to stand but Knox dives back in and keeps control.
Knox moves into full mount! McCarthy won't be happy about that!
Knox controlling from the full mount.
Knox working the ground and pound effectively.
Knox dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox landing punches.
Knox with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Knox lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McCarthy hang on?
McCarthy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
McCarthy is squirming around, avoiding Knox's attempts to control the action.
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Knox lands with some strikes.
McCarthy tries to buck Knox off but he can't manage it.
Knox looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Knox with good strikes from the mount here!
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McCarthy looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox controlling the position easily from mount.
Knox lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McCarthy hang on?
McCarthy squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Knox has hold of McCarthy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McCarthy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Knox with shots to the head and body - McCarthy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Knox scoring with strikes but McCarthy is staying in there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knox trying to control but McCarthy is having none of it.
Knox is landing with some decent strikes but McCarthy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Broxton Knox dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Knox gets a clinch.
Knox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCarthy smiles and moves away.
Knox shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCarthy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McCarthy pushes Knox away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Knox gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Knox advances nicely into full mount.
Knox looking to control but McCarthy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCarthy wants to try and get back to his feet.
Knox pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Knox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Knox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox with the ground and pound from mount.
McCarthy wants to try and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knox lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Knox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox looking to control and managing it successfully.
McCarthy is squirming around, avoiding Knox's attempts to control the action.
Knox working for a guillotine from mount but McCarthy is in no mood to give up.
McCarthy trying desperately to get to his feet.
Knox sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCarthy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that McCarthy really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Knox is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! McCarthy is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Broxton Knox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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148 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke Richard!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
Richard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Richard is looking for a kimura here.
Richard is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Morgan as he works his way to full guard.
Morgan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Richard wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardis looking to pass into half guard but Morgan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Morgan is in guard.
Morgan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Richard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morgan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Richard wants to stand but Morgan is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morgan pushing down on Richard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morgan passes into side control, despite Richard's attempt to control the position.
Morgan trying to control the action but Richard is working from the bottom.
Richard wants to control but Morgan postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Richard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Richard is working away.
Richard tries to get to full guard but Morgan has control of the leg.
Morgan stops Richard from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Richard is trying to control but can't.
Richard trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Richard is looking to improve his position but Morgan isn't that keen on the idea.
Morgan won't let Richard get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Richard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morgan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Richard to the ground. Morgan is now in Richard's guard.
Richard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morgan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morgan trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.
Morgan stays in close to Richard's body and controls the position.
Richard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Richard wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan is looking to control Richard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?
Duke Richard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richard is looking for a kimura but Morgan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richard to get the leverage.
Richard seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt.
Morgan trying to control but Richard postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Richard with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morgan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Morgan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Richard.
Richard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Morgan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Morgan and Richard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Morgan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Richard gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Morgan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Richard lets go of the hold and Morgan can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Duke Richard!
An out of breath and clearly excited Duke Richard thanked nope for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nils Kositzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kositzky comes into the arena with Ocean Breathes Salty blaring out of the sound system. William McGregor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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192 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Nils Kositzky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, William McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from McGregor finds it's target.
It looks like Nils Kositzky has been cut.
McGregor scores with a punch to the head.
McGregor is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Kositzky hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). William McGregor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Grebovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Selby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grebovski comes into the arena with Psychosocial by Slipknot blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Grebovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Selby!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grebovski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Selby fails with the takedown
and Grebovski counters with a left to the body.
Grebovski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grebovski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grebovski throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grebovski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grebovski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Selby is looking to sweep but instead, Grebovski has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grebovski drops an elbow to the side of Selby's head.
Grebovski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Selby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grebovski.
Grebovski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Selby trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grebovski wants to pass the guard but Selby is defending well.
Selby keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rick Selby was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Selby has his takedown stuffed
and Grebovski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shane Grebovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Selby.
Selby doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grebovski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grebovski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Selby looks gassed!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Selby enables Grebovski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Selby manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grebovski postures up and lands a big shot to Selby's brow.
Grebovski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Selby wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Grebovski is now in half guard.
Selby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grebovski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grebovski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grebovski misses with a head shot. Selby uses the momentum to regain guard.
Selby working a defensive guard but Grebovski passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grebovski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grebovski thows a huge punch but Selby dodges it nicely.
Grebovski working Selby over with strikes.
Grebovski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Selby punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Grebovski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grebovski is looking to slow Selby down with leg kicks.
Selby has his takedown stuffed
and Grebovski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rick Selby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Grebovski.
Grebovski has Selby up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Grebovski.
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!
The referee calls for Grebovski to work.
Grebovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Selby drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grebovski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Selby is breathing heavily.
Grebovski clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grebovski wants the takedown. Selby is fighting it off but Grebovski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Selby's guard against the cage.
Grebovski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grebovski throwing strikes from guard but Selby blocks nicely.
Grebovski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grebovski throwing strikes but missing.
Selby looking for subs off his back but Grebovski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Grebovski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grebovski slips a nice elbow through Selby's hands, connecting with Selby's forehead.
Grebovski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Selby's head.
Grebovski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grebovski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grebovski is thwarting Selby's attempts to control the position.
Grebovski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grebovski 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.
Grebovski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Selby defending well though.
Grebovski slips a nice elbow through Selby's hands, connecting with Selby's forehead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Selby can do anything to dispel that myth.
Selby is trying to get back to full guard.
Selby wants to control but Grebovski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grebovski connects with a nice short shot to Selby's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grebovski lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Grebovski.
Grebovski slips a nice elbow through Selby's hands, connecting with Selby's forehead.
Grebovski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grebovski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Selby can do to turn this around?
Grebovski working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grebovski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grebovski moves into full mount! Selby won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Grebovski dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Grebovski lands with a nice body kick.
Selby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grebovski.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grebovski!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Selby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Selby gets tackled into the cage by Grebovski. Grebovski maintains the clinch.
Grebovski lands with a light punch inside.
Grebovski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grebovski digs a right hand underneath Selby's ribcage. Selby let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grebovski works on Selby's body with a couple of short punches.
Grebovski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Selby backwards.
Selby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right handed body shot lands from Grebovski.
Grebovski has picked Selby up - he's going for a ride! Grebovski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Grebovski passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grebovski dominating with strikes here.
Selby is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Grebovski! Selby is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shane Grebovski!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Grebovski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knuckle Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers comes to the cage accompanied by Flea - Pea. Stone has chosen Gimme Shelter as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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25
142 lbs
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24
147 lbs
9 - 6 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Knuckle Stone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Kenny Rogers has been cut.
Stone throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Stone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rogers on the side of the head.
Knuckle Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stone sprawls well. Stone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Stone.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone thows a body shot but no joy.
Stone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Rogers 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.
Stone misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Stone scoring well with a low kick there.
Rogers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone misses with a looping left.
Stone throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers cracks Stone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers shoots in and gets a takedown into Stone's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Rogers is fighting to break Stone's control of his arms but Stone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stone trying to control the position.
Rogers trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rogers.
Stone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knuckle Stone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Rogers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stone misses with a left hand
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone misses with a hook. Rogers ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Stone finds it's way through Rogers's defenses.
Stone throws a chopping leg kick but Rogers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Stone throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Stone throws a hook but Rogers avoids it easily.
Stone lands a big head kick that sends Rogers tumbling to the mat! Stone takes a step backwards and waves Rogers back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rogers is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Oh Rogers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rogers checks a low kick from Stone.
Rogers seems to have got his legs back now.
Rogers misses with a shot to the body
and Stone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice straight punches there by Stone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stone.
Rogers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers blocks the body kick.
Rogers scores with a punch to the head.
Rogers scores with the left hand. Stone knows he should have avoided that one.
Stone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kenny Rogers's cut is getting worse.
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!
Stone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rogers's calf.
Rogers thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone 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.
Stone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stone swings widly with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rogers throws a strike but Stone avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stone is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a jab to Rogers's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Stone misses.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Rogers misses the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick.
Rogers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stone's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knuckle Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Rogers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Stone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rogers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rogers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rogers closes the distance and clinches up with Stone, looking for a takedown. Rogers pushes Stone against the cage but Stone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Rogers gets a double leg takedown into Stone's guard.
Stone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stone holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Knuckle Stone.
Stone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rogers's calf.
Rogers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stone can pounce on him.
Stone misses with a leg kick
and Rogers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Stone tries to kick Rogers off but Rogers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stone misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone pushes Rogers off looking to stand but Rogers dives back in and keeps control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stone.
Stone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rogers stops Stone from standing up.
Rogers postures up.
Knuckle Stone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to stand and escape but Rogers is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rogers swings widly with a right hand
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Rogers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stone.
Rogers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone cracks Rogers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Rogers misses.
Stone throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knuckle Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenny Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Knuckle Stone.
I've got Stone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knuckle Stone!
Knuckle Stone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Eldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Drama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
220 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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24
211 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Eldridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Drama!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drama throws a jab when Eldridge was well out of range.
Drama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eldridge's head backwards.
Eldridge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left and a right from Drama both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Michael Eldridge has been cut.
Drama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eldridge misses with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Drama as he connects with a hook.
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!
Drama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drama checks a low kick from Eldridge.
Drama swinging wildly here.
Eldridge jabs Drama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldridge misses with a body shot.
Drama ducks under a wild hook from Eldridge.
Eldridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnny Drama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eldridge circles away quickly and effectively.
Drama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eldridge throws a hook but Drama blocks it.
Eldridge throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Drama throws out a loose jab but Eldridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drama misses with a low kick.
Eldridge will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drama counters with a nice body shot.
Drama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eldridge counters with a slapping leg kick.
Drama misses with a two punch combination.
Eldridge takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Drama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Drama misses.
Eldridge throws an off balance right hand
and Drama counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drama misses with a combination
and Eldridge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Drama looks to land a combination but Eldridge avoids it well.
Good exchange - Drama coming out on top.
Drama misses with a straight left.
Drama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eldridge connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drama's hands.
Eldridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drama's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Drama duly obliges.
Michael Eldridge's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drama connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Eldridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drama throws a hook but Eldridge avoids it easily.
Drama thows a body shot but no joy.
Eldridge cracks Drama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eldridge connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drama scores with a hook.
Eldridge lands a leg kick that knocks Drama off balance momentarily.
Drama lands a nice hook to Eldridge's body. Eldridge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Drama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Eldridge's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Eldridge.
Drama misses with a left hand
and Eldridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drama.
Drama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Eldridge throws a sloppy head kick and Drama moves out of range easily.
Eldridge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eldridge.
A swing and a miss from Eldridge.
Drama throws a series of punches but Eldridge moves out of range.
Eldridge throws a looping overhand right but Drama ducks down to avoid it.
Eldridge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama throws a right hand that Eldridge ducks under and follows up with a left that Eldridge also avoids with ease.
Drama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eldridge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drama. That did some damage!
No joy there for Drama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eldridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drama looks to score with a jab to the body but Eldridge is just out of range.
Eldridge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eldridge throws a hook but Drama avoids it easily.
Eldridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Drama.
Drama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eldridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drama moves away.
Eldridge wants to slow Drama down by chopping away at his legs.
Drama throws a series of punches but Eldridge avoids them all with ease.
Drama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eldridge counters with a good low kick that Drama was not able to check.
Eldridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drama.
Eldridge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drama misses with a wild body shot.
Drama looks to throw a body kick
and Eldridge counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drama throws an overhand right that lands on Eldridge's shoulder, as Eldridge tries to avoid the shot.
Eldridge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Eldridge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drama.
Drama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eldridge circles away quickly and effectively.
Eldridge tries to clinch but Drama moves out of range.
Eldridge throws a lazy right hand but Drama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eldridge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eldridge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Drama does no damage.
Drama looks to score with a jab to the body but Eldridge is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drama moves away.
Drama looks to land a combination but Eldridge avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Eldridge, right into the meat.
Eldridge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Drama sizes up Eldridge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eldridge throws a low kick, looking for Drama's leg but Drama calmly moves out of range.
Drama throws a hook but Eldridge avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drama avoids the body shot from Eldridge.
Drama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eldridge. Eldridge obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Eldridge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Eldridge's cut.
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!
Drama throws an off balance right hand
and Eldridge counters with a head kick. That will keep Drama thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Eldridge throws a hook but Drama avoids it easily.
Drama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eldridge.
Drama missing with a left hand there. Eldridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eldridge takes one to the side of the head.
Eldridge misses with an uppercut. Drama saw that one coming.
Eldridge moves out of range as Drama strikes.
Eldridge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drama's sensitive parts.
Eldridge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drama slips a straight right by Eldridge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama throws a looping overhand right but Eldridge ducks down to avoid it.
Drama staying out of range there.
Drama misses with a few strikes there.
Eldridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drama manages to avoid it.
Drama slips a jab from Eldridge.
Drama throws a leg kick
enabling Eldridge to counter with a crisp jab.
Drama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eldridge clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drama.
Eldridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Drama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drama blocks the elbow strike.
Eldridge lands an elbow just above Drama 's eye.
It looks like Johnny Drama has been cut.
Eldridge has Drama pressed against the cage, preventing Drama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drama has Eldridge pushed against the cage.
Eldridge throws an elbow but it misses.
Drama blocks an elbow strike from Eldridge.
Drama tries to break free but Eldridge pushes him back against the cage.
Eldridge tries to land knees in the clinch but Drama avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eldridge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drama's brow.
Drama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eldridge misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge lands an elbow inside that Drama shrugs off.
Drama avoids a wild elbow strike from Eldridge.
Eldridge lands an elbow just above Drama 's eye.
Eldridge misses with an elbow strike.
Drama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eldridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Drama.
Drama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eldridge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drama is defending well for now.
Eldridge missing with knees to the body.
Drama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eldridge creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drama avoids the elbow strike from Eldridge, against the cage.
Drama managing to block the knees to the body from Eldridge.
Eldridge throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drama managing to block the knees to the body from Eldridge.
Eldridge leaning against his opponent.
Drama blocks the elbow strike.
Eldridge throws an elbow but it misses.
Eldridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Drama tries to break free but Eldridge pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eldridge effectively controlling the action here.
Eldridge has Drama pressed against the cage, preventing Drama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Eldridge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Eldridge 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Eldridge!
Michael Eldridge 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Cpl. Steve Henshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Henshaw and Dean Stevens. Dean Stevens has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cpl. Steve Henshaw's chin.
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Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Cpl. Steve Henshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henshaw misses with a body kick.
Stevens lands a jab.
Good shot there by Stevens.
Stevens throws a low kick but it's checked well by Henshaw.
Henshaw feints and then cracks Stevens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevens down.
Henshaw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stevens to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Henshaw working for a triangle but Stevens defends it easily.
Stevens tries to free his leg and advance position but Henshaw is retaining full guard.
Stevens looking to sit in guard and control but Henshaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henshaw content to stall in guard here.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Henshaw from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henshaw is looking to advance position but Stevens has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Henshaw in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stevens controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henshaw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stevens looking to finish Henshaw with some ground and pound. This is bad for Henshaw!
Stevens landing strikes from the mount and Henshaw is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens trying to control but Henshaw is having none of it.
Stevens tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Henshaw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens content just to control the position here.
Henshaw is trying to escape the mount.
Stevens controlling his opponent.
Stevens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stevens lands a big elbow.
Stevens trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens controlling the pace for now.
Stevens looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Stevens 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.
Stevens misses with a body punch
and Henshaw counters with a thumping low kick.
Stevens walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Henshaw checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Henshaw tries to land a leg kick but Stevens saw it coming and moves away.
Stevens scores with a jab to the body.
Stevens closes the distance and pushes Henshaw back into the cage.
Henshaw trying to land knees to the body.
Stevens misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stevens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stevens looking to stall.
Stevens leaning against his opponent.
Henshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevens looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henshaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Henshaw is trying to pull guard but Stevens turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stevens can't find room to land a body shot as Henshaw controls the action.
A short left from Stevens.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Stevens tries a knee to the head but Henshaw blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevens obliges.
Stevens working hard to break the clinch.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stevens.
Stevens with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henshaw gets control of Stevens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Henshaw will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stevens looking to sit in guard and control but Henshaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stevens looking to control.
Stevens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henshaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henshaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henshaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
Henshaw won't allow Stevens to get back to his feet.
Henshaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck.
Henshaw trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henshaw is one step ahead there.
Stevens managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Henshaw lands with a nice body kick.
Stevens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No luck for Henshaw with that takedown attempt.
Stevens 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stevens looks to land a strike but Henshaw avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Henshaw misses with a low kick.
Stevens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stevens throws a leg kick but Henshaw moved away.
Henshaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevens drives through and clinches with Henshaw against the cage.
Henshaw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Henshaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Henshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens tries a body shot but Henshaw blocks it.
Stevens is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stevens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henshaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henshaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Stevens - that landed with a thud.
Stevens struggles to land a body shot inside as Henshaw controls his hands.
Stevens has Henshaw pressed against the cage.
Stevens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Stevens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevens throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henshaw fails to pull guard.
Stevens tries to work over Henshaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stevens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevens works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stevens works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stevens thows a huge punch but Henshaw dodges it nicely.
Stevens is just content to waste time from the top position. Henshaw takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Henshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cpl. Steve Henshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stevens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Henshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dean Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henshaw lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stevens!
Stevens slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henshaw connects with a nice short shot to Stevens's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henshaw trying to control from Stevens's half guard. Stevens has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stevens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevens, not yet.
Henshaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
Stevens is pulling down on Henshaw's head. It's preventing any offense from Henshaw, at least for the moment.
Stevens wants to stand up but Henshaw is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henshaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stevens 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Stevens!
Dean Stevens took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available* for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Magri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Magri is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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140 lbs
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148 lbs
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World class boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Magri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Magri cracks Tatum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tatum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magri.
Tatum takes a swing at Magri's ribcage but misses.
Tatum misses the shot to the body.
Tatum lands with a nice body punch.
Tatum takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magri lands a lovely overhand right.
Tatum darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tatum shoots in looking for a takedown. Magri tries to sprawl out of it but Tatum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Tatum.
Magri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Tatum misses the target.
Tatum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magri blocks a leg kick.
Magri takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
Tatum misses with a wild body shot.
Tatum 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.
Magri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charlie Magri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magri looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatum is just out of range.
Magri misses with a series of wild punches.
Magri lands with a slapping head kick.
Magri cracks Tatum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A clash of legs there as Magri blocks the low kick.
Tatum tries to clinch up.
Magri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magri throws out a loose jab but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Magri to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Magri!
Tatum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magri rather than just go for the knockout.
Tatum misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatum swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Magri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tatum.
Magri ducks under a wild hook from Tatum.
Tatum throws a wild body kick that Magri sees coming a mile off.
Magri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tatum misses with a straight left.
Magri scores with a jab to the head.
Magri blocks a head kick by Tatum.
Magri misses with a double jab.
Tatum is looking to score with low kicks.
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magri moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tatum rushes Magri and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Magri as the two fighters clinch.
Tatum being controlled against the cage.
Magri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Tatum jumps guard but Magri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magri as Tatum tries to tie him up.
Magri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tatum is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Magri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tatum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tatum.
Magri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tatum throws out the jab.
Magri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tatum misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tatum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Magri.
Magri lands with a nice combination. Tatum backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tatum takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tatum's hands.
Tatum looks to score with a jab to the body but Magri is just out of range.
Tatum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magri avoids the body shot from Tatum.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tatum attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magri misses with a few strikes there.
Magri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatum.
Tatum cracks Magri with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Magri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tatum slips a straight right by Magri.
Tatum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tatum staying out of range there.
Magri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magri missing with a left hand there. Tatum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tatum takes a swing at Magri's ribcage but misses.
Tatum misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Magri. Those never looked like landing.
Magri throws a looping overhand right but Tatum ducks down to avoid it.
Tatum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magri.
Tatum missing with a left hand there. Magri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tatum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magri slips a jab from Tatum.
Charlie Magri is winning the standup battle so far.
Tatum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tatum takes a swing at Magri's ribcage but misses.
Magri looks to throw the jab but Tatum is out of range.
Tatum throws a solid leg kick but Magri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tatum.
Tatum throws the left hand but Magri avoids the punch easily.
Magri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tatum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magri.
Tatum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magri misses with a wild combination.
Magri moves out of range of the strikes.
Tatum throws a lazy right hand but Magri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tatum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatum looks to throw the jab but Magri is out of range.
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Magri.
Tatum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magri tries to avoid it but Tatum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magri to the ground. Magri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Magri. No joy for Tatum on that attempt.
Tatum tries to clinch but Magri moves out of range.
Tatum misses with a hook
and Magri counters with a two punch combo.
Magri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatum looks to land a left hand but Magri moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magri lands an overhand right.
Tatum drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magri keeping full guard, as Tatum tries to pass.
Tatum postures up in Magri's guard and throws a big left but Magri blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tatum throws a big right hand that misses.
Magri keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully.
Tatum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tatum is looking to work some ground and pound but Magri has wrist control.
Magri wants to stand up but Tatum is controlling him.
Magri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magri tries to get out of the position.
Tatum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magri wants to stand up but Tatum is controlling him.
Tatum is looking to work some ground and pound but Magri has wrist control.
Tatum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magri keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully.
Tatum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tatum passes Magri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tatum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tatum is keen to just control but Magri is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magri tries to roll over but Tatum keeps him under control.
Magri wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Tatum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Magri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tatum moves out of range of the strikes.
Tatum tries to clinch up.
Tatum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magri lands a body shot.
Tatum throws a front kick aimed at Magri's knee but Magri avoids it well.
Magri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tatum.
Magri loads up on a big right hand but Tatum slips the punch.
Tatum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magri misses with an uppercut.
Tatum misses with an uppercut. Magri saw that one coming.
Magri moves out of range of the strikes.
Magri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magri dips to his left and cracks Tatum with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magri manages to avoid it.
Tatum throws the left hand but Magri avoids the punch easily.
Tatum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magri misses with a double jab.
Magri misses the shot to the body.
Tatum staying out of range there.
Tatum tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tatum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magri tries to avoid it but Tatum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magri to the ground. Magri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tatum has time to react.
Tatum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum throws a wild body kick that Magri sees coming a mile off.
Magri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magri throws a looping overhand right but Tatum ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tatum.
Charlie Magri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Tatum.
Magri lands a jab to Tatum's midsection.
The crowd cheers as Magri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tatum doesn't seem phased though.
Magri looks to land a combination. Tatum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magri moves out of range as Tatum strikes.
Magri throws a jab when Tatum was well out of range.
Tatum looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Magri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magri working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tatum stops Magri from standing up.
Tatum is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Magri wants to get back to his feet but Tatum is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tatum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tatum on the ground.
Magri is looking to stand up but Tatum isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tatum postures up and lands a big shot to Magri's brow.
Magri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tatum postures up and lands a big shot to Magri's brow.
Tatum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tatum's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Magri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magri is looking to stand up but Tatum isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magri wants to get back to his feet but Tatum passes into half guard.
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 Charlie Magri.
I think Magri 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charlie Magri!
A very excited looking Charlie Magri rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Jeremy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Hart!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeremy drops his hands momentarily and Hart takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hart tries to work over Jeremy's front leg with a kick but Jeremy checks it.
Hart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jeremy pinned against the cage. Jeremy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hart misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jeremy.
Jeremy moves into the clinch successfully.
Hart working hard to break the clinch.
Hart being controlled against the cage.
Hart stalling in the clinch but Jeremy improves position.
Jeremy swings wildly with an uppercut but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hart has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jeremy after a bit of a struggle.
A hook to the body from Jeremy.
Jeremy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jeremy throws a leg kick which misses Hart's front leg but catches the back leg as Hart tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart 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.
Ron Jeremy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hart pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jeremy connects with a body shot that sends Hart's belly button to the back.
Jeremy lands a high kick!
Hart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hart tries to work over Jeremy's front leg with a kick but Jeremy checks it.
Jeremy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jeremy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hart is just out of range.
Jeremy lands a front kick.
That kick from Hart tenderised Jeremy's leg. Jeremy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hart moves out of range of the body kick.
Jeremy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hart counters with a nice leg kick.
Hart throws a lazy head kick
and Jeremy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hart throws a body punch but Jeremy moves out of range.
Jeremy throws a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeremy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hart misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A big right from Jeremy misses.
Hart closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hart lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hart landing a few strikes.
Jeremy tries to improve position but can't.
Hart working away.
Jeremy dodges the ground and pound from Hart.
You can see the frustration on Jeremy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hart in side control, throwing shots but Jeremy defends.
Hart sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jeremy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeremy taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Jeremy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jeremy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Hart seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jeremy is looking for a sweep.
Jeremy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jeremy tries to get to full guard but Hart has control of the leg.
Jeremy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hart.
Jeremy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hart prevents Jeremy from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Hart.
Hart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jeremy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hart winds up and cracks Jeremy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart is thwarting Jeremy's attempts to control the position.
Hart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jeremy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hart.
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!
Hart drops an elbow to the side of Jeremy's head.
Hart working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeremy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hart.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jeremy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jeremy won't allow Hart to pass to mount.
Jeremy wants to control but Hart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Hart will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jeremy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Hart misses
and Jeremy counters with a straight right hand.
Jeremy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hart.
Jeremy swinging wildly here.
Jeremy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hart.
Hart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jeremy throws out the jab.
Jeremy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jeremy avoids the head kick by Hart.
Jeremy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jeremy scores with a hook to the body. Hart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jeremy.
Hart throws a head kick that misses.
Jeremy lands a nice hook to Hart's body. Hart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jeremy swivels and escapes.
Jeremy swats away the attempt to clinch by Hart.
Ron Jeremy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy throws a head kick but Hart moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jeremy!
Hart misses with a low kick as Jeremy jumps back.
Jeremy connects with a looping right hand.
Hart throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jeremy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hart goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Hart.
Hart slips a jab and a cross from Jeremy.
Hart moves out of range of the strikes.
Hart throws a head kick that misses
and Jeremy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeremy.
Jeremy thows a leg kick but Hart checks it
and Hart makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jeremy really felt that one!
Hart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy lands with a hook. Hart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ron Jeremy is winning the standup battle so far.
Hart walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jeremy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jeremy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeremy throws the left hand but Hart avoids the punch easily.
Hart lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hart misses with a head kick.
Hart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jeremy's calf.
Jeremy connects with a looping right hand.
Hart misses with a head kick.
Hart walks into a straight right hand from Jeremy.
Jeremy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hart misses with a leg kick
and Jeremy counters with a left to the body.
Hart throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jeremy misses with a right hand
and Hart counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jeremy won't be happy with that.
Jeremy manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jeremy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hart is working away from the top position though.
Hart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Hart.
Jeremy is trying to get back to full guard.
Hart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jeremy's head.
Hart moves nicely into side control.
Jeremy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hart is working Jeremy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hart lands some shots froms side control.
Jeremy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hart off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart trying to control the action but Jeremy just sinks the hooks in.
Hart tries to roll but Jeremy sticks to his back.
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!
Hart rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hart is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hart keeping full guard, as Jeremy tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Hart will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jeremy checks a leg kick nicely.
Jeremy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jeremy cracks Hart with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Hart.
Hart tries for a takedown but Jeremy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jeremy fails to land with a series of punches.
Jeremy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hart throws a leg kick but Jeremy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jeremy throws the kick towards the body but Hart avoids it.
Hart will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Jeremy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Hart checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jeremy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hart tries to land a leg kick but Jeremy saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hart.
Jeremy throws a head kick but Hart moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Hart there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hart looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeremy is just out of range.
Hart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jeremy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hart avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jeremy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab by Jeremy.
Hart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jeremy blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jeremy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hart looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeremy is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Jeremy scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeremy throws a head kick that misses.
Hart tries to score with a low kick but Jeremy moves his leg out of the way.
Jeremy closes the distance and pushes Hart back into the cage.
Hart wants to stall.
Jeremy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jeremy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hart fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ron Jeremy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Hart.
Jeremy is pushing Hart up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy lands a shot to the body.
Jeremy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jeremy digs a right hand into Hart's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hart's gas tank.
Jeremy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jeremy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hart has him pressed against the cage.
Hart missing with knees to the body.
Hart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jeremy fails to land.
Jeremy misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jeremy.
Hart looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jeremy misses with a body punch.
Jeremy misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hart up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jeremy.
Hart tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jeremy avoids it.
A short uppercut from Jeremy.
Jeremy swings wildly with an uppercut but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hart missing with knees to the body.
Jeremy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hart with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart can't get the takedown.
Jeremy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hart is trying to pull guard but Jeremy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hart tries to land knees in the clinch but Jeremy avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Jeremy clearly takes 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.
Jeremy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hart's sensitive parts.
Jeremy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jeremy misses with a low kick.
Hart fails to land the takedown.
Jeremy tried to score with a low kick but Hart checks it.
Jeremy thuds his right hand into Hart's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hart tries a head kick but it misses.
Jeremy with a jab.
Hart on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jeremy throws a front kick aimed at Hart's knee but Hart avoids it well.
Jeremy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hart throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jeremy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A combination from Jeremy does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jeremy sprawls well. Jeremy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hart gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeremy lands a leg kick that knocks Hart off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Hart.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hart.
Hart tries to land a leg kick but Jeremy saw it coming and moves away.
Jeremy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jeremy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jeremy lands with a good body shot.
Hart looks to throw the jab but Jeremy is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hart tries to score with a low kick but Jeremy moves his leg out of the way.
Jeremy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jeremy checks a low kick from Hart.
Jeremy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jeremy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Jeremy does no damage.
Hart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jeremy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ron Jeremy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Hart.
Hart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jeremy.
Hart throws an overhand right that lands on Jeremy's shoulder, as Jeremy tries to avoid the shot.
Jeremy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeremy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jeremy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeremy takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jeremy misses with a straight left.
Jeremy thows a body shot but no joy.
Hart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hart scores a takedown into full mount!
Jeremy tries to hold on but Hart postures up.
Jeremy gets back to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jeremy's head.
Jeremy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jeremy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Hart stopping the sweep attempt from Jeremy.
Jeremy looking for a guillotine here but Hart defends easily.
Jeremy keeping full guard, as Hart tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jeremy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hart is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Jeremy had his way with Sam Hart in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hart throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hart throws a head kick that Jeremy semi-blocks.
Jeremy throws a head kick that misses.
Jeremy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hart moves away.
Jeremy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hart.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hart, right into the meat.
Hart drops his hands momentarily and Jeremy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jeremy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hart.
Jeremy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jeremy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jeremy throws a solid leg kick but Hart takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jeremy.
Jeremy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hart fails to land the takedown.
Hart fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hart scores with a nice right hand.
Jeremy throws a low kick but Hart moves out of range easily.
Hart fails with a takedown attempt.
Ron Jeremy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Hart.
Jeremy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hart dives in and grabs Jeremy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jeremy pushes down on Hart's head and hops out.
Hart is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hart has a takedown stuffed.
Hart throws a leg kick that misses.
Hart shoots in but Jeremy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jeremy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy throws out a loose jab but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeremy connects with a nice looking jab.
Jeremy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good leg kick by Hart there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jeremy swings for the body but Hart moves out of range.
Hart looks for a takedown but Jeremy sprawls well.
Hart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jeremy. Jeremy obviously looking to wear him down.
Hart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hart keeps Jeremy at a distance using the push kick.
Jeremy stuffs the takedown attempt from Hart. Hart gets slowly back to his feet.
Hart walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jeremy.
Hart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body kick from Jeremy.
Hart misses with a kick to the body
and Jeremy counters with a stiff right hand.
Hart throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jeremy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hart's knee momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Jeremy.
Jeremy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jeremy scores with a hook to the body. Hart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jeremy pinned against the cage. Jeremy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Jeremy.
A slow jab from Jeremy misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy catches Hart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jeremy enables Hart to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jeremy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeremy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hart.
Jeremy trying to keep a closed guard but Hart is proving a slippery customer.
Hart throws a strike but Jeremy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jeremy preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Jeremy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jeremy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Jeremy!
Ron Jeremy is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Ron Jeremy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jet Leet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Mortimer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leet comes to the cage accompanied by hhhhh. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jet Leet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Mortimer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mortimer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mortimer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mortimer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mortimer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leet.
Leet misses with the combination.
Mortimer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mortimer, right into the meat.
Mortimer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mortimer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Leet takes a step back to recover.
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!
Leet takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Jet Leet has been cut.
Mortimer tries to work over Leet's front leg with a kick but Leet checks it.
Mortimer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Leet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mortimer throws a lazy head kick
and Leet counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Leet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortimer scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mortimer.
Leet is breathing heavily.
Mortimer lands a leg kick that knocks Leet off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Mortimer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Leet.
Mortimer throws a head kick that misses.
Mortimer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mortimer throws a low kick, looking for Leet's leg but Leet calmly moves out of range.
Mortimer throws a leg kick but Leet sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mortimer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mortimer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leet scrambles back to his feet.
Mortimer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Mortimer.
Mortimer throws a chopping leg kick but Leet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortimer throws a sloppy head kick
and Leet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mortimer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mortimer connects with the punch.
Leet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mortimer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mortimer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mortimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mortimer misses with an uppercut.
Leet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mortimer lands a leg kick that knocks Leet off balance momentarily.
Mortimer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Leet misses.
Mortimer lands a big head kick that sends Leet tumbling to the mat! Mortimer takes a step backwards and waves Leet back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Mortimer! Leet is out on his feet! Mortimer rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Leet is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Leet is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Mortimer! Tony Mortimer retains his light heavyweight title!
Tony Mortimer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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