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Versus - Thursday Thunder IV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fox Mulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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191 lbs
3 - 8 - 0 |
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Fox Mulder!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mulder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mulder tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mulder shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Mulder looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Mulder dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Mulder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Mulder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Robert Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fox Mulder.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Mulder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Mulder looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fox Mulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mulder dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Mulder's head and hops out.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mulder moves away.
Mulder misses with a double jab.
Mulder misses with a series of wild punches.
Mulder looks gassed!
Mulder shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mulder was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith kicks off Mulder and gets to his feet.
Mulder throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mulder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mulder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mulder throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mulder looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Mulder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mulder.
Mulder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mulder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Mulder.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Robert Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mulder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mulder moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith throws a body punch but Mulder moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mulder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mulder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Mulder is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mulder throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith lands with a cross.
Mulder avoids the body shot from Smith.
Mulder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith slips a straight right by Mulder.
It looks like Robert Smith has been cut.
Mulder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mulder misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith thuds a left hand into Mulder's body.
Fox Mulder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mulder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mulder gets slowly back to his feet.
Mulder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Mulder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robert Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fox Mulder.
Mulder checks the leg kick.
Smith throws a body punch but Mulder moves out of range.
Mulder moves into the clinch.
Mulder is breathing heavily.
Mulder looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Mulder won't allow it.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mulder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mulder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mulder wants to clinch.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mulder's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mulder checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A left lands for Smith.
Mulder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mulder pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Mulder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mulder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mulder off to one side.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mulder doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mulder tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mulder manages to avoid it.
Mulder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulder throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Mulder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mulder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith swings for the body but Mulder moves out of range.
Mulder misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Mulder.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mulder is able to avoid easily.
Mulder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mulder gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith is looking to wear down Mulder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Mulder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with a jab.
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith jabs at Mulder's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Mulder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith misses with the combination.
Mulder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mulder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Mulder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith cracks the inside of Mulder's front leg.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mulder misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mulder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mulder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mulder closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Mulder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mulder thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith digs a good hook to Mulder's body.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mulder at a distance.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Smith cracks the inside of Mulder's front leg.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a body punch but Mulder moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulder misses with a few strikes there.
Mulder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Mulder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mulder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mulder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith leaves Mulder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mulder is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Mulder dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Mulder's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Mulder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith lands a nice hook to Mulder's body. Mulder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mulder wants to clinch.
Fox Mulder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Mulder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robert Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fox Mulder.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robert Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulder closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mulder tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Mulder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Mulder. Mulder maintains the clinch.
Smith is trying to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulder keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mulder throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mulder moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Stow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stow comes to the cage accompanied by Wild Rover. The key to victory for Paddy Stow has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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140 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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24
140 lbs
6 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Stow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley has a takedown stuffed.
Stow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stow tries to avoid it but Riley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stow to the ground. Stow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Riley shoots for a double leg takedown but Stow sprawls well. He's pushed Riley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paddy Stow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
Riley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stow is fending him off so far but Riley persists. Nope, Stow circles away and we're back to standing.
Riley gets a double leg takedown into Stow's guard.
Riley stops Stow from standing up.
Riley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riley slips nicely into half guard.
Riley seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stow is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Riley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karate Chop Elway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monte Christo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elway comes to the cage accompanied by Darryl & Joe- Run DMC. The crowd seem to be enjoying Christo's choice of entrance music: Walk this way - Run DMC & Aerosmith. 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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165 lbs
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Karate Chop Elway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Monte Christo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christo thows a body shot but no joy.
Christo connects with a nice looking jab.
Elway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Elway lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Elway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christo.
Christo scores with a hook to the body. Elway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elway looks to score with a jab to the body but Christo is just out of range.
Christo throws a looping overhand right but Elway ducks down to avoid it.
Christo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elway dodges the punch combination from Christo.
Elway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Christo.
Elway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christo avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Elways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Elway scores with a nice body kick.
Christo takes one to the chin there.
Christo misses with a few strikes there.
Christo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elway throws a head kick that misses.
Elway throws a leg kick
and Christo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Elway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christo moves out of range of the body kick from Elway.
A low kick from Elway misses
and Christo counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christo throws a nice looking combination but Elway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christo lands a lovely overhand right.
Christo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elway was well out of range. Poor timing from Christo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elway has Christo up against the cage in a clinch.
Elway missing with knees to the body.
Elway misses with a body punch.
Christo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Elway prevents a body shot from Christo.
Elway missing with knees to the body.
Christo struggles to land a body shot inside as Elway controls his hands.
Christo managing to block the knees to the body from Elway.
A right hand to the body from Christo.
Christo swings wildly with an uppercut but Elway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elway backwards.
Elway misses with a knee strike.
Christo tries to throw a body punch but Elway avoids it by throwing Christo back against the cage.
Elway tries a body shot but Christo blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elway is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Christo is keeping busy.
Christo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Christo misses with the head strike.
Elway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christo struggles to land a body shot inside as Elway controls his hands.
Elway tries to pull guard but Christo won't allow it.
Christo lands a shoulder strike.
Elway trying to land knees to the body.
Elway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christo.
Elway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christo.
Elway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christo lands a shot to the body.
Christo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Christo lands with a short shot to the head.
Elway is breathing heavily.
Elway is looking to control Christo's arms but Christo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Elway has his back to the cage.
Christo avoiding damage as Elway throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elway tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christo avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Christo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elway blocks a body shot from Christo.
Christo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Christo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Christo digs a right hand underneath Elway's ribcage. Elway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Christo tries to throw a body punch but Elway avoids it by throwing Christo back against the cage.
Christo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christo tries to work over Elway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Christo.
Elway tries to work over Christo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Christo.
Elway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christo.
Christo tries to work over Elway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elway looking to slow down the pace here.
Christo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elway backwards.
Christo lands a right hand.
Elway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christo's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Christo dominated that round.
That's time! Elway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Christo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Elway misses the target.
Elway misses the jab.
Christo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karate Chop Elway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elway tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Christo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christo.
Elway dodges the punch combination from Christo.
Elway takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Elway has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Christo misses with a body shot.
Christo digs a good hook to Elway's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Christo blocks the low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Elway misses the target.
Monte Christo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elway loads up on a big right hand but Christo slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elway has managed to clinch.
Elway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Christo.
Elway missing with knees to the body.
Elway missing with knees to the body.
Christo avoiding damage as Elway throws knees to the body.
Christo pushes Elway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Christo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Christo.
Monte Christo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Christo pushes Elway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Christo cracks Elway with a nice body shot.
Christo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elway backwards.
Elway takes a shot to the head.
Christo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Christo.
Christo works on Elway's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Christo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elway or not.
Christo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elway backwards.
A short left from Christo.
Christo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Christo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elway's elbow.
Elway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Christo blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Christo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christo digs a right hand underneath Elway's ribcage. Elway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Christo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christo stalling.
Christo pushes Elway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elway's elbow.
Christo works on Elway's body with a couple of short punches.
Christo lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Christo.
Christo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elway's elbow.
Christo tries to throw a body punch but Elway avoids it by throwing Christo back against the cage.
Christo lands with a right to the head.
Christo lands with a left to the head.
Christo misses with a punch to the body.
Elway missing with knees to the body.
Christo lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Christo.
Christo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Elway backwards.
Christo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elway's elbow.
Christo lands a nice shot to the body.
Christo works on Elway's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christo pushes Elway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elway backwards.
Christo misses with a punch to the body.
Christo works on Elway's body with a couple of short punches.
Christo lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Christo.
Elway is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Christo is keeping busy.
Christo lands a hook that snaps the head of Elway backwards.
Elway is rocked!
Christo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elway's elbow.
A body shot lands from Christo.
Christo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A body shot lands from Christo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christo tries to work over Elway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christo works on Elway's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Christo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Christo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christo throws a body punch but Elway moves out of range.
Christo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Elway is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christo misses with a body kick.
Elway throws a hook but Christo avoids it easily.
Christo misses with a leg kick
and Elway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Christo does it's job there.
Some bone on bone action there as Elway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Christo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christo thuds a left hand into Elway's body.
Elway gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Elway takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Elway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christo punishes Elway's body with a nice straight punch.
Christo tries to bum rush Elway with a series of wild strikes but Elway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christo works over Elway's head and body with a nice combination.
Christo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Elway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Elway moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elway's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Christo.
Elway tries to land knees in the clinch but Christo avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Christo as Elway tries to tie him up.
Christo pushes Elway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christo struggles to land a body shot inside as Elway controls his hands.
Elway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christo misses with some punches.
Christo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Christo digs a right hand into Elway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Elway's gas tank.
Elway takes a shot to the head.
Christo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Christo.
Christo digs a right hand underneath Elway's ribcage. Elway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elway tries to land knees in the clinch but Christo avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Christo misses with a body punch.
Christo avoiding damage as Elway throws knees to the body.
Christo can't find room to land a body shot as Elway controls the action.
Christo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christo lands a shot to the body.
Christo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Monte Christo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Christo - that landed with a thud.
Christo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Christo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Christo gets through Elway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Elway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christo lands a hook that snaps the head of Elway backwards.
Elway prevents a body shot from Christo.
Christo avoiding damage as Elway throws knees to the body.
Elway seems to have got his legs back now.
Christo lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elway blocks a body shot from Christo.
Christo misses with the head strike.
Christo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Christo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Christo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elway backwards.
Christo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elway or not.
Christo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Elway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christo's elbow.
Christo tries to throw a body punch but Elway avoids it by throwing Christo back against the cage.
Elway trying to land knees to the body.
Christo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elways head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elway.
Christo scores with a shoulder strike.
Christo lands a hook that snaps the head of Elway backwards.
Karate Chop Elway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elway tries to pull guard but Christo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Christo has Elway pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Christo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Christo 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 James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Christo!
Monte Christo 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Manlio Marconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fireball Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manlio Marconi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fireball Kid's chin.
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Manlio Marconi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fireball Kid!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid walks into a stiff left hand from Marconi.
Kid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marconi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kid clinches up against the cage.
Kid has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marconi after a bit of a struggle.
Marconi scores with a hook to the body.
Marconi avoiding damage as Kid throws knees to the body.
Marconi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kid.
Kid decides to pull guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marconi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kid fails to land with a series of punches.
Marconi lands with a nice body punch.
Kid looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kid instigates a clinch.
Kid is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marconi is defending well.
Manlio Marconi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fireball Kid.
A nice left hand lands by Marconi.
Marconi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kid.
A short body shot lands from Marconi as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marconi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marconi is leaning against Kid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kid fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Marconi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid has Marconi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marconi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marconi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marconi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Marconi.
Kid stalling against the cage.
Marconi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marconi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marconi lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Fireball Kid has been cut.
Marconi trying to stall but Kid improves his position.
Marconi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kids head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marconi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marconi misses with a punch to the body.
Kid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marconi avoids it.
Kid has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marconi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marconi tries to throw a body punch but Kid avoids it by throwing Marconi back against the cage.
Kid is trying to drag Marconi to the mat but Marconi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kid tries to score a body lock takedown but Marconi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Marconi.
Marconi tries to work over Kid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kid is looking to break free of the clinch but Marconi has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marconi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marconi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marconi presses Kid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marconi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kid is rocked!
Marconi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kid is still on wobbly legs! Can Marconi finish him?
Marconi throws a monster overhand right that drops Kid! Marconi follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manlio Marconi!
After the fight, Manlio Marconi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Romano Schoots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Kwaak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sam Kwaak was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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152 lbs
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Romano Schoots!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Kwaak!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwaak throws out a loose jab but Schoots uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schoots lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kwaak at a distance.
Schoots throws the left hand but Kwaak avoids the punch easily.
Schoots misses with an uppercut.
Schoots scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Schoots in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kwaak tries to bench press Schoots off him but Schoots keeps the position.
Schoots controlling the position from side mount.
Schoots has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kwaak!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwaak slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kwaak wants to improve his position but Schoots is controlling well.
Kwaak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schoots's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schoots's back!
Kwaak thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Schoots rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kwaak is looking to take a break and control but Schoots is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Kwaak there.
Schoots is looking to improve his position.
Kwaak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwaak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schoots avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kwaak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schoots has hold of Kwaak's hands but Kwaak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kwaak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kwaak is keen to just control but Schoots is a slippery customer.
Kwaak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schoots is looking for a sweep. Kwaak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kwaak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kwaak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schoots won't allow Kwaak to pass to mount.
Kwaak throwing shots but Schoots is blocking nicely.
Kwaak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwaak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kwaak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kwaak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schoots's head.
Kwaak thows a huge punch but Schoots dodges it nicely.
Schoots blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kwaak.
Schoots regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kwaak.
Kwaak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kwaak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kwaak throws a big right hand that misses.
Kwaak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Schoots 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.
Kwaak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schoots looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schoots looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schoots!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwaak wants to control but Schoots postures up.
Kwaak defending against the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schoots takes a little break here. Kwaak wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kwaak sneaks back into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schoots thows a huge punch but Kwaak dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Kwaak dominated that round.
That's time! Schoots's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kwaak throws a push kick but Schoots slaps the foot to one side.
Schoots scores with a hook to the body. Kwaak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kwaak scores with a hook.
It looks like Romano Schoots has been cut.
Kwaak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kwaak scores with a punch to the head.
Romano Schoots seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwaak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kwaak misses with a hook. Schoots ducked under it nicely.
Kwaak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schoots misses with a straight left.
Kwaak moves in looking to clinch but Schoots pushes him off.
Kwaak lands a slapping body shot.
Schoots fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kwaak misses with a low kick as Schoots jumps back.
Schoots rushes Kwaak and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schoots is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kwaak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kwaak tries to land knees in the clinch but Schoots avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kwaak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwaak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schoots blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schoots swings wildly with an uppercut but Kwaak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schoots avoids the elbow strike from Kwaak, against the cage.
Kwaak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kwaak working aggressively here.
Kwaak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schoots's face.
Kwaak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Schoots looking to throw knees to the head but Kwaak is blocking nicely.
Schoots working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schoots tries to work over Kwaak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwaak blocks an uppercut.
Kwaak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schoots lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kwaak backwards.
Kwaak will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schoots up against the cage.
Kwaak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwaak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kwaak throws an elbow but misses.
Schoots misses with some punches.
Schoots blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kwaak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwaak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Schoots working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kwaak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schoots blocks it with crossed arms.
Kwaak using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schoots misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kwaak misses with a knee strike.
Kwaak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schoots's face.
Schoots is looking for a takedown.
Kwaak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kwaak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwaak trying to land knees to the body.
Schoots misses with a punch to the body.
Kwaak unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schoots lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kwaak lands a damaging elbow.
Schoots misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schoots misses with the head strike.
Kwaak missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schoots.
Schoots tries a body shot but Kwaak blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kwaak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schoots has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kwaak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schoots misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schoots has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kwaak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romano Schoots. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwaak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schoots blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schoots.
Schoots on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kwaak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schoots has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kwaak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schoots misses with some punches.
Schoots is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schoots with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schoots gets through Kwaak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schoots takes an elbow to the forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwaak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kwaak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kwaak throws an elbow but it misses.
Schoots has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kwaak after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Kwaak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Romano Schoots's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Schoots throws a jab but it's blocked by Kwaak.
Kwaak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kwaak has his foot on Schoots's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schoots works his way back into a safe position though.
Kwaak being controlled here, momentarily.
Kwaak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schoots defends it easily.
Schoots trying to control the position from guard on top but Kwaak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwaak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schoots is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schoots accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kwaak looking to control but Schoots passes into half guard.
Kwaak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schoots content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schoots thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwaak is staying active underneath Schoots, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kwaak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kwaak wants to improve his position but Schoots is controlling well.
Kwaak keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kwaak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schoots scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoots looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sam Kwaak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kwaak is not content to let Schoots control the position.
Schoots missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schoots missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schoots misses with a head shot. Kwaak uses the momentum to regain guard.
Schoots throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kwaak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romano Schoots has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kwaak trying to control the position.
Schoots not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schoots wants to pass the guard but Kwaak is keeping the position.
Schoots lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romano Schoots showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kwaak 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Kwaak!
A relieved looking Sam Kwaak thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Dysfunctional. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramon Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Powers!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Frank Powers has been cut.
Hernandez throws a head kick that Powers semi-blocks.
Powers blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a head kick that half lands.
Powers misses with an uppercut.
Hernandez scores with a sloppy right hand. Powers should have avoided that one.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Powers.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powers shoots in and bounces Hernandez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Powers is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers distracts Hernandez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Powers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powers looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Powers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Powers on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Powers tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Powers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.
Powers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Powers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Powers shoots in looking for a takedown but Hernandez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Powers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hernandez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Powers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers is thwarting Hernandez's attempts to control the position.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
Powers trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers controlling the action here.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez wants to control but Powers is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Powers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Powers taking a break here but Hernandez is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Powers has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Powers seems content to control.
Powers is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Powers throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hernandez to regain full guard.
Powers scoring with some ground and pound.
Powers is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.
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!
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Powers tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Powers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Powers works over Hernandez with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Powers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Powers's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Powers shoots in looking for a takedown but Hernandez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Powers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hernandez scores with a head kick.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramon Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez cracks the inside of Powers's front leg.
Hernandez throws a combination. Powers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hernandez thows a body kick. Powers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Powers.
Hernandez lands a leg kick that knocks Powers off balance momentarily.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez throws a head kick that half lands.
Powers lands with a straight right. Hernandez didn't see that one coming.
Hernandez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Powers takes a step back to recover.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Powers avoids them all with ease.
Powers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Powers somewhat.
Ramon Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Powers.
Powers needs to keep his hands up - Hernandez had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez connects with a high kick.
Hernandez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Powers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hernandez pinned against the cage. Hernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hernandez scores with a head kick. Powers tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Powers is rocked!
Hernandez throws a quick head kick that knocks Powers silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Hernandez is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ramon Hernandez!
A very excited looking Ramon Hernandez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demikovic comes to the cage accompanied by Russian National Anthem. Williams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Celebration by Kool and the Gang. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
250 lbs
12 - 11 - 2 |
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268 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kane Williams!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Demikovic's leg but Demikovic calmly moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Williams.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Nicolai Demikovic has been cut.
Demikovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Demikovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Demikovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Demikovic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williams on his heels. He'll look to pass Williams's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demikovic trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Demikovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demikovic looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Demikovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Demikovic controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to control Demikovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Demikovic wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Demikovic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Demikovic throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Demikovic is defended easily by Williams.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolai Demikovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demikovic has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams lands a left hand.
Williams lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demikovic blocks an uppercut.
Demikovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Demikovic can't get the takedown.
Demikovic working hard to break the clinch.
Williams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Demikovic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Demikovic leaning against his opponent.
Demikovic takes a shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demikovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Demikovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicolai Demikovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Demikovic saw that one coming.
Demikovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Demikovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Demikovic has a takedown stuffed.
Demikovic shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolai Demikovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demikovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Demikovic avoids the head kick by Williams.
Demikovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demikovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Demikovic off to one side.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demikovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat.
Demikovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Demikovic tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Demikovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Demikovic's belly button to the back.
Kane Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demikovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Demikovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Demikovic tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams thows a body kick. Demikovic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Demikovic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Williams. That one must have hurt.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nicolai Demikovic's cut is getting worse.
Williams thows a body kick. Demikovic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Demikovic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams scores with a push kick.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Demikovic rather than just go for the knockout.
Demikovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams punishes Demikovic's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams scores with a spinning back kick!
Kane Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Demikovic. That did some damage!
Williams works over Demikovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Demikovic 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
Demikovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demikovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams jabs at Demikovic's body.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Demikovic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Demikovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Demikovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demikovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nicolai Demikovic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Demikovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams drops Demikovic with a beautiful combination! Demikovic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Williams is looking for the KO!
Demikovic is rocked!
Williams circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Demikovic to the canvas! Demikovic doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Williams keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Williams!
An intense looking Kane Williams took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Viiski opens doors, and Don is a made man. Dante KO slams brothas, and Orlando cuts em up. Remy is into voodoo, and Merrick is a machine. Me? I just bust muthas up. You dig? Fear us.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Darwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Meredith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meredith has chosen The Rolling Stones - Paint it, Black as his entrance music. Justin Meredith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
192 lbs
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200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Darwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Meredith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Meredith.
Meredith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Darwin tries for a takedown but Meredith manages to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meredith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Darwin's brow.
Darwin takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Charles Darwin has been cut.
Meredith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Darwin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Meredith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meredith stops a takedown attempt from Darwin.
Darwin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Meredith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meredith missing with knees to the body.
Meredith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Darwin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Darwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meredith working Darwin over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meredith lands an elbow inside.
Meredith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meredith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Meredith tries to land a knee to the head but Darwin blocks with his arms.
Darwin blocks an elbow strike from Meredith.
Meredith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Darwin is defending well for now.
Meredith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Darwin has Meredith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Meredith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Meredith lands a damaging elbow.
Meredith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Darwin avoids a wild elbow strike from Meredith.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meredith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Darwin's brow.
Darwin is trying to drag Meredith to the mat but Meredith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Darwin gets control of Meredith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Darwin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meredith pushes down on Darwin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Meredith is thwarting Darwin's attempts to control the position.
Darwin tries to get to full guard but Meredith has control of the leg.
Meredith is trying to control. Darwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Darwin tries to roll over but Meredith keeps him under control.
Meredith tries to pass to full mount but Darwin defends it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meredith moves into full mount! Darwin won't be happy about that!
Darwin is looking to improve his position but Meredith isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Darwin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Darwin tries to hold on but Meredith pushes him away.
Darwin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Darwin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Meredith tries to control but Darwin wriggling away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Darwin is in a horrible position here. Meredith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Meredith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Darwin is looking to escape.
Darwin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Darwin is squirming around, avoiding Meredith's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meredith looking to ground and pound but Darwin is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darwin is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darwin is working hard here to advance position.
Meredith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Meredith unloading with bombs!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Darwin is trying to escape the mount.
Meredith looking for a guillotine from mount but Darwin is having none of it.
Darwin can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Meredith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Darwin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big right from Meredith misses.
Darwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meredith.
Darwin misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Meredith.
Darwin works Meredith's body with a nice hook.
Darwin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Darwin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Meredith tries to get to full guard but Darwin has control of the leg.
Meredith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Darwin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Darwin's back!
Darwin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Meredith's guard. Nice work there by Darwin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin wants to control from the top but Meredith keeps moving.
Meredith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meredith looking for a guillotine here but Darwin defends easily.
Darwin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Meredith is not content to let Darwin control the position.
Darwin is pressing down on Meredith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Meredith is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meredith trying to control but Darwin postures up.
Darwin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meredith sees it coming and defends easily.
Darwin stalling away here and it's allowed Meredith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Darwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Meredith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darwin pushing down on Meredith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Meredith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Darwin.
Darwin trying to control but Meredith is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Meredith's guard.
Darwin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darwin is trying to work for a kimura but Meredith is defending well.
Darwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meredith keeps working.
Darwin is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Meredith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darwin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Meredith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Darwin, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Darwin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Darwin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Darwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meredith moves away.
Darwin throws a jab when Meredith was well out of range.
A combination from Darwin does no damage.
Darwin scores with a hook to the body. Meredith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darwin stuns Meredith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darwin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meredith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meredith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Darwin has closed the distance and engaged Meredith in a clinch.
Meredith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meredith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meredith throws an elbow but it misses.
Darwin dodges an elbow strike from Meredith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin blocks an elbow strike from Meredith.
Meredith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darwin working hard to break the clinch.
Meredith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meredith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Darwin.
Darwin tries to score a body lock takedown but Meredith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Darwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Meredith.
Darwin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meredith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Meredith both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meredith.
Darwin takes one to the chin there.
Meredith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Meredith misses.
Meredith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darwin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from Darwin. Those never looked like landing.
Donk. Meredith catches Darwin right on the button with a cross.
Darwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Darwin misses the target.
Darwin dodges the punch combination from Meredith.
Darwin misses with a looping right.
Darwin throws a looping overhand right but Meredith ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meredith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Charles Darwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Meredith, as that shot connected.
Darwin missing with a left hand there. Meredith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darwin ducks right into an uppercut from Meredith.
Darwin dives in and scores a takedown into Meredith's guard.
Darwin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Meredith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Darwin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Meredith is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Darwin.
Meredith scoring with punches and elbows.
Darwin is trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meredith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darwin keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin tries to buck Meredith off but Meredith is having none of it.
Darwin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Meredith's best efforts.
Meredith lands with a punch from half guard.
Meredith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Darwin is bucking up trying to escape but Meredith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Justin Meredith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Darwin is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Meredith misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meredith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Meredith wants to control the pace but Darwin is squirming around nicely.
Darwin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Meredith.
I think Meredith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Meredith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schim Fairbain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Hickok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairbain comes to the cage accompanied by Remember my name. Hickok has chosen Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH as his entrance music. Bill Hickok is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Schim Fairbain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Hickok!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairbain tries a head kick but it misses.
Hickok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fairbain moves away.
Fairbain throws out a powerful jab.
Hickok tests Fairbain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hickok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Hickok misses.
Fairbain slips under a jab.
Hickok throws the left hand but Fairbain avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Hickok. Those never looked like landing.
Fairbain throws a sloppy head kick and Hickok moves out of range easily.
Hickok misses the shot to the body.
Fairbain lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hickok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fairbain manages to avoid it.
Fairbain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A swing and a miss from Fairbain.
Hickok moves into the clinch successfully.
Hickok tries to work over Fairbain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickok struggles to land a body shot inside as Fairbain controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Hickok.
Fairbain being controlled against the cage.
Hickok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hickok lands with a left to the head.
Fairbain throws a head punch that misses.
Fairbain blocks an uppercut.
Hickok prevents a body shot from Fairbain.
Hickok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hickok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hickok.
Fairbain stalling in the clinch but Hickok improves position.
Fairbain tries a body shot but Hickok blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Fairbain fails to land.
Fairbain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hickok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fairbain or not.
Fairbain misses with a body punch.
Hickok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fairbain backwards.
It looks like Schim Fairbain has been cut.
Hickok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickok swings wildly with an uppercut but Fairbain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hickok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairbain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hickok scores with a jab to the body.
Fairbain is breathing heavily.
Hickok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hickok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hickok throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hickok.
Hickok cracks the inside of Fairbain's front leg.
Fairbain tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hickok misses with a two punch combination.
Fairbain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hickok.
Hickok moves into the clinch successfully.
Hickok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairbain prevents a body shot from Hickok.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickok swings wildly with an uppercut but Fairbain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hickok tries a body shot but Fairbain blocks it.
Hickok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fairbain is rocked!
Hickok lands with a right to the head.
Oh Fairbain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hickok is leaning against Fairbain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fairbain stalling in the clinch but Hickok improves position.
Hickok lands a big right hand that drops Fairbain! The killer instinct kicks in and Hickok finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hickok!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Hickok!
Bill Hickok is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Bill Hickok made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by take it like a man. Da Silva has chosen A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It? as his entrance music. Romeo Da Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bruce Jenkins's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Jenkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Romeo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins is keen to just control but Da Silva is a slippery customer.
Jenkins lands strikes from half guard.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but Da Silva defending well.
Jenkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jenkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Silva keeps working.
Jenkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jenkins controlling the action here.
Jenkins trying to control the action but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jenkins.
Da Silva wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy.
Da Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to pass to full mount but Da Silva defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Da Silva's thigh. Da Silva counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jenkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Da Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jenkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Jenkins advances position into side control!
Jenkins in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Da Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Da Silva gets back to half guard.
Jenkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Silva keeps working.
Jenkins passes to full mount!
Jenkins sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jenkins with good strikes from the mount here!
Jenkins content just to control the position here.
Jenkins throws some wild stikes that Da Silva manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jenkins looking to secure an arm triangle but Da Silva defends it well.
Jenkins lands a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Poor strikes thrown by Jenkins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
A big strike lands for Jenkins! That's really hurt Da Silva and he's turned his back - Jenkins keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jenkins jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Jenkins!
Bruce Jenkins retains his middleweight title!
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