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LEC 7 Departed PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evan Deavon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank The Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hammer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - Creeping Death. 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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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Evan Deavon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank The Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Deavon.
Deavon closes the distance and clinches.
Deavon throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Hammer wants to break free but Deavon has control.
Deavon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Deavon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deavon forces The Hammer back against the cage and clinches.
The Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Deavon is controlling him.
Deavon connects with a knee to the head.
The Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Deavon has him pressed against the cage.
Deavon gets through The Hammer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Deavon breaks from the clinch.
The Hammer looks for a takedown but Deavon sprawls well.
Deavon clinches up against the cage.
The Hammer tries to stall but Deavon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Deavon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Hammer takes one on the button.
The Hammer wants to land a leg kick but Deavon is out of range.
A combination from The Hammer does no damage.
Deavon clinches up with The Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
The Hammer tries to break free but Deavon pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deavon.
The Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Deavon is controlling him.
The Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Deavon lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deavon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deavon clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deavon.
Deavon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deavon lands with a light punch inside.
Deavon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Deavon looking to throw knees to the head but The Hammer is blocking nicely.
The Hammer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Deavon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Hammer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Evan Deavon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Hammer connects with a right hand. Deavon shakes it off.
The Hammer misses with a double jab.
Deavon clinches up with The Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Deavon scores with a shot to the side of The Hammer's head.
Deavon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Hammer scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Hammer looks gassed!
Deavon moves into range and clinches up with The Hammer.
A knee to the head by Deavon.
The Hammer working hard to break the clinch.
Deavon misses with a knee strike.
The Hammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Deavon smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Deavon has closed the distance and engaged The Hammer in a clinch.
The Hammer is looking to break free of the clinch but Deavon has double underhooks.
A short right from Deavon.
Deavon scores with a knee to the head.
Deavon breaks the clinch.
The Hammer tries to keep at a distance but Deavon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Deavon misses with a knee strike.
The Hammer scores with a shot to the side of Deavon's head.
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!
Deavon misses with a knee strike.
Deavon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deavon clinches up with The Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Deavon misses with a knee to the head.
The Hammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deavon has The Hammer pressed against the cage, preventing The Hammer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deavon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Hammer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Evan Deavon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank The Hammer.
Deavon connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Hammer's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deavon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Hammer backwards.
Deavon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Deavon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Deavon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Hammers head.
The Hammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Deavon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Deavon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from The Hammer.
Deavon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Hammer, pushing him back against the cage.
Deavon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Hammer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Deavon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Deavon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Hammer tries to pull guard but Deavon won't allow it.
Deavon manages to break the clinch.
Deavon lands a jab-cross combination.
Deavon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Deavon pushes The Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
The Hammer is looking to break free of the clinch but Deavon has double underhooks.
Deavon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deavon instigates a clinch.
The Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Deavon is controlling him.
Deavon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Deavon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Hammer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deavon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deavon connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Hammer's face.
Deavon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deavon moves into the clinch.
The Hammer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deavon.
Deavon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deavon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Hammer blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deavon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Deavon has The Hammer pressed against the cage, preventing The Hammer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deavon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deavon rushes The Hammer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deavon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Deavon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Deavon has The Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Deavon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Hammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Deavon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Hammer working hard to break the clinch.
The Hammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Deavon just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Deavon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from The Hammer both land. Nice combination.
Frank The Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deavon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deavon wants it to stay on the feet.
Deavon clinches up against the cage.
The Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Deavon is controlling him.
Deavon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Hammer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deavon misses with a knee to the head.
Deavon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Deavon is controlling him.
Deavon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Hammer blocks it with crossed arms.
The Hammer takes a shot to the head.
Deavon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Hammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deavon looking to throw knees to the head but The Hammer is blocking nicely.
Deavon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Deavon lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Hammer backwards.
Deavon throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Hammer tries to break the clinch but Deavon is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deavon.
Deavon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Hammer's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Deavon.
Deavon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Evan Deavon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank The Hammer.
Deavon clinches up with The Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
The Hammer has had enough of the clinch but Deavon keeps him there for the moment.
Deavon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Deavon.
Deavon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Hammer misses with an elbow over the top.
The Hammer tries to circle away but Deavon has him pinned against the cage.
Deavon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Deavon.
Deavon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Hammer tries to circle away but Deavon has him pinned against the cage.
Deavon lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Hammer backwards.
A short left from Deavon.
Deavon with a knee to the head.
The Hammer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Deavon.
Deavon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Deavon misses with a knee strike.
Deavon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Hammer misses with a combination
and Deavon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Deavon.
Deavon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Deavon misses with a knee strike.
Deavon breaks the clinch.
Deavon moves into the clinch.
Deavon has The Hammer pressed against the cage, preventing The Hammer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Hammer is trying to break free.
Deavon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deavon moves into range and clinches up with The Hammer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Deavon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Hammer's efforts to push away.
Deavon lands a left hand.
The Hammer tries to circle away but Deavon has him pinned against the cage.
Deavon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deavon has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Hammer can't break the clinch.
Deavon lands a knee to the head.
Deavon lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Hammer backwards.
Deavon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deavon closes the distance and clinches.
Deavon misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deavon.
Deavon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Evan Deavon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Hammer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Deavon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Hammer has Deavon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Deavon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Deavon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deavon tries to land a knee to the head but The Hammer blocks with his arms.
The Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deavon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Hammer has time to react.
The Hammer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Hammer throws out a leg kick but Deavon moves out of range and The Hammer only half commits.
The Hammer has his takedown stuffed
and Deavon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Hammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Hammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deavon circles away.
Frank The Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deavon clinches up with The Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Deavon lands a hook that snaps the head of The Hammer backwards.
Deavon misses with a knee strike.
Deavon scores with a shot to the side of The Hammer's head.
Deavon throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Hammer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Deavon.
The Hammer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Deavon lands a really nice looking cross but The Hammer seems unphased.
Deavon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Deavon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Deavon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Deavon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Deavon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deavon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deavon darts in and clinches The Hammer up against the cage.
The Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Deavon ducks under a wild hook from The Hammer.
Deavon clinches.
Deavon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Deavon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Hammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Hammer pulls guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Hammer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Deavon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deavon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deavon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deavon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A jab from Deavon does it's job there.
The Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Deavon coming out on top.
Deavon instigates a clinch.
Deavon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Hammer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Deavon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Deavon manages to break the clinch.
Deavon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab by Deavon.
Deavon drives through and clinches with The Hammer against the cage.
Deavon prevents The Hammer from breaking the clinch.
Deavon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deavon lands with a light punch inside.
Deavon breaks from the clinch.
Deavon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Hammer cracks Deavon with an open hand slap.
Deavon has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Deavon.
Still in the clinch, Deavon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Deavon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Hammer wants a takedown but no success here.
Evan Deavon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank The Hammer.
The Hammer working hard to break the clinch.
Deavon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deavon lands with a right to the head.
Deavon misses with a knee strike.
The Hammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deavon keeps control of The Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deavon.
Deavon looking to throw knees to the head but The Hammer is blocking nicely.
The Hammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deavon lands a knee to the head.
The Hammer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Deavon walks away with a smile on his face. The Hammer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Deavon closes the distance and pushes The Hammer back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Deavon has him pressed against the cage.
Deavon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Hammer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Deavon's calf.
Deavon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deavon has managed to clinch.
Deavon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Hammer jumps guard but Deavon stands there with The Hammer around his waist. The Hammer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The Hammer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The Hammer is working an open guard so Deavon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Deavon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Deavon takes the fight into the clinch.
The Hammer tries to break the clinch but Deavon is controlling the position.
Deavon landing knees to the head.
Frank The Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deavon misses with a knee to the head.
Deavon working aggressively here.
A short left from Deavon.
The Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from The Hammer misses the target.
Deavon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Evan Deavon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Hammer tries to move into range but Deavon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deavon clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on The Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Hammer breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of The Hammer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Deavon cracks The Hammer with an open hand slap.
Deavon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Deavon clobbers The Hammer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Deavon scores with a punch to the head.
Deavon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Hammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Deavon clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Deavon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deavon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Deavon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Walhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lukasz tyminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). lukasz tyminski acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Walhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, lukasz tyminski!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walhead dodges the punch combination from tyminski.
tyminski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walhead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walhead scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Walhead throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walhead is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Walhead trying to mount his opponent but tyminski defends it.
tyminski pushes Walhead off looking to stand but Walhead dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walhead is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Walhead not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Walhead tries to pass the half guard into mount. tyminski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
tyminski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walhead.
Walhead fails to land the takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Walhead 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jake Walhead has been cut.
Walhead shoots in and drives through. tyminski sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
tyminski throws an overhand right that drops Walhead like a sack of potatoes! tyminski dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). lukasz tyminski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Muff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Smith acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, George Muff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muff forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Muff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Muff's takedown attempt.
Smith wants to break free but Muff has control.
Muff tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Muff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Muff is controlling the position.
Muff lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Muff manages to break the clinch.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muff as he jumps to the side.
Muff darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Muff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muff shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Muff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith tries to clinch
and Muff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Muff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Muff tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Muff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of punches but Muff moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Muff is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Muff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Muff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Muff shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Muff.
Smith tries to pull guard but Muff holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Muff breaks the clinch.
Muff dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Muff moves out of range.
Muff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muff.
Muff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muff misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Muff is breathing heavily.
Muff shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Muff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muff is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Muff circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith tries to clinch but Muff moves out of range.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Muff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muff circles away quickly and effectively.
Muff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Smith pushes Muff off and scrambles back to his feet.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muff counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith throws a combination. Muff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muff is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Muff circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muff.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muff wants to clinch.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Muff. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith leaves Muff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muff swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith dives in and grabs Muff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muff pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Muff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muff jumps guard but Smith stands there with Muff around his waist. Muff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Muff is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith throws the left hand but Muff avoids the punch easily.
Muff slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muff's waist but Muff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Muff.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Muff dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a hook but Muff blocks it.
Muff throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Muff finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Muff!
Muff is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muff really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Muff on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Muff tries to get out of the position.
Smith lands with some strikes.
Muff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Muff is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Muff looks a forlorn figure.
Smith working Muff over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith landing shots from mount.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Muff looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Muff working to try and regain half guard.
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
Muff is trying to escape the mount.
Muff in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Muff looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Smith! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Smith!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodger Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grey has chosen Roots Bloody Roots - Sepultura as his entrance music. Rodger Kingston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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20
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodger Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Grey!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grey is trying to control but can't.
Kingston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kingston is thwarting Grey's attempts to control the position.
Kingston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grey trying to control here.
Kingston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kingston controlling the pace.
Kingston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey trying to control here.
It looks like Kingston is going to stand back up.
Kingston not doing much here.
Kingston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grey keeps working.
Grey is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grey trying to hold on to Kingston's head to control him but Kingston postures up.
Grey wants to improve his position but Kingston is controlling well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kingston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grey misses with a hook.
A cross from Grey lands.
Grey tries to clinch but Kingston is having none of it.
Grey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kingston's calf.
Grey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kingston.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Grey scores with a shot to the side of Kingston's head.
Grey pushes Kingston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grey effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rodger Kingston has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for Grey.
Grey scores with a shot to the side of Kingston's head.
Grey breaks the clinch.
Grey throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Kingston stumbling backwards into the cage! Kingston bounces back off the cage towards Grey, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Grey lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Grey celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Grey!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slick CPW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. Slick CPW will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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148 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Slick CPW!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanders.
CPW connects with the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts CPW, as that shot connected.
CPW throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanders throws a combination that misses
and CPW counters with a right hand to the body.
A cross from CPW lands.
Sanders will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanders has a takedown stuffed.
CPW keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanders.
CPW jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanders moves forwards but CPW connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sanders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CPW is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders throwing strikes but missing.
Sanders wants to stand and escape but instead CPW has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sanders looking for a guillotine here but CPW defends easily.
CPW would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanders tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanders trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanders is looking to clinch but CPW is avoiding it.
Sanders shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CPW lands a jab to Sanders's midsection.
CPW lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
CPW with a nice cross.
CPW has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanders misses with a hook to the body
and CPW counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. CPW darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanders has his takedown stuffed
and CPW counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanders walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanders throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and CPW counters with a straight right hand.
Sanders throws a hook to the side of CPW's head but CPW sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown but CPW shows good takedown defense.
CPW lands a jab.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts CPW as he jumps to the side.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CPW scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanders doesn't seem bothered though.
CPW lands a jab to Sanders's midsection.
No luck for Sanders with that takedown attempt.
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!
Sanders tries for a takedown but CPW circles away easily
and CPW counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanders shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and CPW counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
CPW dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
CPW connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
CPW connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanders. Sanders circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
CPW lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slick CPW dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice shot lands for CPW.
Nick Sanders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
CPW misses with the combination.
Sanders has his takedown stuffed
and CPW counters with a left to the body.
Sanders misses with a takedown
and CPW counters with a one-two to the body.
CPW misses with a jab, cross combination.
CPW throws a series of punches but Sanders avoids them all with ease.
Decent striking displayed by CPW there.
CPW works over Sanders's head and body with a nice combination.
CPW lands a body shot.
Sanders with a poor takedown
and CPW counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
CPW scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
CPW throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
CPW fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
CPW connects with a single shot there.
Sanders looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
CPW scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
CPW thuds a left hand into Sanders's body.
Good shot there by CPW.
CPW scores with a jab.
CPW lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
CPW bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanders's head backwards.
Sanders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
CPW connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
CPW scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanders misses with a takedown
and CPW connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
CPW works Sanders's body with a nice hook.
CPW connects with a nice looking jab.
CPW connects with a single shot there.
CPW lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by CPW.
CPW lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
CPW lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to de liver by CPW. Beautiful body shot.
CPW lands a with a good body shot.
Sanders takes a body punch but keeps moving.
CPW digs a good hook to Sanders's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CPW lands a lovely overhand right.
CPW's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and CPW duly obliges.
Sanders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
CPW has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
CPW lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by CPW!
Sanders is rocked!
Sanders gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by CPW as he connects with a hook.
Slick CPW is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
CPW throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanders.
CPW jabs at Sanders's body.
Sanders tries to clinch there but CPW circles away.
CPW scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanders should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from CPW.
Nick Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
CPW cracks Sanders with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders misses with a double jab
and CPW counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanders thinking.
Sanders takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanders scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CPW sneaks out the side door and pushes Sanders away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
CPW digs a good hook to Sanders's body.
CPW lands a two punch combo.
Sanders takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from CPW.
Sanders takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanders takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slick CPW showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sanders has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sanders looks to throw a body kick
and Sanders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanders shoots and misses
and CPW counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
CPW lands with a hook. Sanders tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
CPW lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanders shoots in but no luck this time.
CPW fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanders on the side of the head.
Sanders throws a head kick that misses
and CPW counters with a three punch combo that has Sanders backing up. Sanders nods at CPW to acknowledge the strikes.
CPW lands a head shot.
CPW connects with a body shot.
CPW scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in CPW's half guard.
CPW is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CPW is refusing to be controlled, as Sanders sits in half guard.
CPW is trying to stand up here but Sanders is controlling him well.
Sanders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
CPW is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanders fails with the takedown
and CPW cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
CPW dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
CPW scores with a hook.
Slick CPW seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanders misses with a combination
and CPW counters with a two punch combo.
CPW lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanders backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CPW scores with a kick to the midsection.
CPW scores with a jab. Sanders acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
CPW scores with a shot to the body.
CPW ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nick Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CPW scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanders gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and CPW makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
CPW stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
CPW throws a one two combo.
Sanders shoots and misses
and Sanders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanders takes one to the chin there.
CPW closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CPW throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from CPW.
Sanders darts in trying to clinch
and Sanders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
CPW uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanders has time to react.
CPW lands a jab-cross combination.
CPW scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
CPW darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from CPW both land. Nice combination.
Sanders moves forwards but CPW connects with a nice, crisp jab.
CPW scores with a one two! Sanders had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slick CPW comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got CPW winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slick CPW!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, The Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ninja.
Ninja lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daley backs up against the cage.
Jab by Ninja.
Ninja closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ninja lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daley is defended easily by Ninja.
Daley misses with a head kick.
Ninja misses with a wild body shot.
Ninja ducks under a wild hook from Daley.
Daley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ninja blocks a head kick by Daley.
Daley misses with a takedown attempt - Ninja sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Daley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ninja cracks a nice hook into Daley's ribs.
Ninja keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to de liver by Ninja. Beautiful body shot.
Daley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ninja's waist but Ninja gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daley off to one side.
Daley is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daley.
Daley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ninja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ninja.
Daley shoots in and bounces Ninja off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Daley won't allow Ninja to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ninja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ninja is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ninja lands a jab to Daley's midsection.
Ninja catches Daley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Daley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ninja swinging wildly here.
The Ninja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ninja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja looks to land a body kick but Daley moved away.
Ninja connects with a nice looking jab.
Ninja comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ninja lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ninja stuns Daley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ninja displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Paul Daley has been cut.
Ninja throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ninja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ninja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daley.
Ninja lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ninja plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja scores with a one two! Daley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ninja misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ninja fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ninja lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Daley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick by Ninja misses
and Daley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Ninja.
Ninja is working the combinations to good effect here.
Daley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ninja's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ninja duly obliges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ninja lands a nice shot that snaps Daley's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Ninja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Daley's cut.
That's time! Daley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ninja!
Ninja is looking to slow Daley down with leg kicks.
Paul Daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ninja connects with a right hand. Daley shakes it off.
Ninja is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Ninja.
Ninja stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ninja wants it to stay on the feet.
Ninja moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Daley fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ninja throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ninja lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ninja.
Ninja paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ninja scores with a nice right hand.
Daley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Daley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ninja fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ninja lands with a nice combination. Daley backs away looking to recover.
Ninja lands with a nice combination. Daley backs away looking to recover.
Ninja scores with a shot to the body.
The Ninja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ninja misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook 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!
Ninja stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ninja scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ninja connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daley momentarily.
Paul Daley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ninja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daley blocks a head kick by Ninja.
Daley blocks a head kick by Ninja.
Ninja bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daley's head backwards.
Ninja misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ninja throws a head kick that misses.
Daley moves out of range as Ninja throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja lands a two punch combo.
Ninja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ninja misses with a kick to the body.
Ninja lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Daley blocks a head kick by Ninja.
Ninja stalks Daley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Daley's face. Daley staggers backwards, shaken.
Ninja lands a lovely overhand right.
Ninja scores with a three punch combo!
Ninja throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daley avoids the head kick by Ninja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja lands a nice looking body shot.
Ninja works Daley's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Ninja.
A jab from Ninja finds it's way through Daley's defenses.
A right-left combo lands from Ninja.
Ninja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ninja throws a head kick that misses.
Ninja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daley blocks a head kick by Ninja.
Ninja feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daley's calf.
Ninja lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Ninja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Daley's cut.
That's time! Daley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ninja lands a jab-cross combination.
Ninja stuffs the takedown attempt from Daley. Daley gets slowly back to his feet.
Ninja closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Daley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ninja is out of range.
Ninja jabs Daley right on the nose. Daley blinks but takes it well.
Daley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ninja is trying to stand back up but Daley is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ninja kicks Daley off and gets back to his feet.
Daley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ninja finds it's way round the side to connect with Daley's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ninja scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ninja has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick misses from Ninja.
Ninja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ninja throws a combination. Daley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ninja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left and a right from Ninja both land. Nice combination.
Ninja lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Daley walks into a jab.
Ninja throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ninja lands a lovely overhand right.
Ninja goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ninja lands a nice hook to Daley's body. Daley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ninja tries a head kick but it misses.
Ninja misses with a double jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ninja.
Daley misses with a body kick.
Ninja throws a one two combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ninja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ninja lands a head kick. Daley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ninja misses with a head kick.
Ninja misses with the combination.
Daley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ninja circles away.
Ninja keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ninja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ninja throws a combination. Daley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Daley shoots in and drives through. Ninja sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Daley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ninja lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daley backs up against the cage.
Ninja misses with a series of wild punches.
Daley looks for a takedown but Ninja sprawls well.
Ninja throws a combination. Daley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Daley tries to clinch there but Ninja circles away.
Paul Daley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Ninja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ninja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Ninja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ninja winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Ninja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Wertman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarka Bakone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wertman comes to the cage accompanied by No One Loves Me and Neither Do I. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendan Wertman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarka Bakone!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Bakone as Wertman shoots in.
Bakone connects with a nice looking jab.
Wertman has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Bakone.
Bakone misses with a head kick.
Wertman blocks the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bakone - that will leave a mark!
Bakone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bakone lands with a slapping head kick.
Wertman gets the takedown into side control.
Wertman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bakone is looking for a sweep.
Bakone is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wertman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bakone struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wertman controlling from side mount.
Bakone wants to control but Wertman postures up.
The ground and pound from Wertman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bakone tries to bench press Wertman off him but Wertman keeps the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bakone tries a head kick but it misses.
Wertman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Wertman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy body kick from Wertman
and Bakone counters with a good low kick that Wertman was not able to check.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bakone.
Wertman misses the jab.
Bakone throws a nice head kick!
Wertman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bakone defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wertman has closed the distance and engaged Bakone in a clinch.
Wertman is trying to drag Bakone to the mat but Bakone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bakone wants a takedown but no success here.
Bakone has had enough of the clinch but Wertman keeps him there for the moment.
Wertman is trying to trip Bakone. He has hold of a leg but Bakone is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wertman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wertman throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bakone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bakone wants to stand and escape but Wertman is having none of it.
Wertman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wertman is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wertman throwing strikes from guard but Bakone blocks nicely.
Wertman throws a strike but Bakone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wertman is looking to stand up but Bakone isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bakone wants to control from the top but Wertman keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bakone lands a head kick. Wertman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wertman closes the distance and clinches up with Bakone, looking for a takedown. Wertman pushes Bakone against the cage but Bakone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Bakone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bakone tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarka Bakone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wertman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bakone thows a body kick. Wertman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bakone.
Bakone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wertman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bakone is trying to maintain the position but Wertman is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brendan Wertman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wertman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bakone can pounce on him.
Wertman shoots in for a takedown but Bakone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bakone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wertman looks to land a combination but Bakone avoids it well.
Bakone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wertman looks for a takedown but Bakone sprawls well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bakone!
Wertman throws a head kick that misses.
Bakone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakone cracks a nice hook into Wertman's ribs.
Bakone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wertman throws a series of strikes that have Bakone backpedaling.
Bakone lands a body shot.
Bakone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wertman's head.
Bakone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wertman takes a step back to recover.
Bakone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakone misses with the body kick
and Wertman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bakone is trying to maintain the position but Wertman is very close to passing his half guard.
Wertman is trying to control the action in half guard but Bakone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bakone is trying to maintain the position but Wertman is very close to passing his half guard.
Bakone wants to get back to full guard.
Wertman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bakone's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wertman prevents Bakone from improving his position.
Wertman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A solid body kick from Bakone.
Tarka Bakone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wertman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Wertman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bakone leaves Wertman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bakone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bakone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wertman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bakone cracks the inside of Wertman's front leg.
Wertman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wertman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wertman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bakone parries the strikes from Wertman easily there. Wertman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bakone to escape.
Bakone is pushing Wertman's head away, looking to escape. Wertman manages to hold on to the position though.
Bakone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wertman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bakone managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wertman.
Bakone is trying to control Wertman's posture but Wertman avoids it.
Wertman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bakone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bakone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wertman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bakone is looking to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bakone stuffs the takedown attempt from Wertman. Wertman gets slowly back to his feet.
Wertman closes the distance and clinches up with Bakone, looking for a takedown. Wertman pushes Bakone against the cage but Bakone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bakone lands a head kick. Wertman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bakone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bakone cracks the inside of Wertman's front leg.
Bakone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wertman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bakone scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tarka Bakone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bakone lands a head kick!
Bakone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wertman closes the distance and clinches up with Bakone, looking for a takedown. Wertman pushes Bakone against the cage but Bakone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bakone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bakone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bakone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wertman.
The crowd cheers as Bakone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wertman doesn't seem phased though.
Wertman dives in and grabs Bakone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bakone pushes down on Wertman's head and hops out.
Bakone throws a head kick that half lands.
Wertman misses with a takedown
and Bakone counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Wertman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakone lands the left hand.
Wertman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bakone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wertman somewhat.
Bakone throws a sloppy head kick and Wertman moves out of range easily.
Bakone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakone throws a head kick but Wertman moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wertman is defended easily by Bakone.
Bakone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wertman.
Bakone thuds his shin into the meat of Wertman's side.
Bakone scoring well with a low kick there.
Wertman avoids the head kick by Bakone.
Bakone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wertman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wertman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wertman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bakone.
Bakone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wertman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bakone swivels and escapes.
Wertman tries to close the distance and clinch but Bakone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bakone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Bakone.
Bakone scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wertman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bakone lands a head kick!
Bakone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wertman momentarily.
Bakone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brendan Wertman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bakone throws a head kick that Wertman semi-blocks.
Bakone throws a head kick that Wertman semi-blocks.
Tarka Bakone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakone lands a head kick. Wertman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bakone scores with a decent looking hook.
Bakone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wertman.
Nice takedown defense from Bakone. No joy for Wertman on that attempt.
Bakone lands a high kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bakone.
Bakone scores with a head kick.
Bakone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wertman's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wertman shoots and misses
and Bakone counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wertman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bakone lands with a kick to the temple. Wertman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wertman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bakone throws a nice head kick!
Wertman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wertman shoots in looking for a takedown. Bakone tries to sprawl out of it but Wertman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bakone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bakone!
Bakone connects with a high kick.
Wertman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bakone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wertman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bakone lands with a slapping head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bakone. Wertman shrugs it off though.
Good leg kick by Bakone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bakone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good leg kick by Bakone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wertman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bakone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wertman.
Bakone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wertman rushes Bakone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bakone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bakone blocks an elbow strike.
Bakone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wertman has him pressed against the cage.
Bakone is trying to break free.
Wertman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bakone avoids it.
Bakone is trying to break the clinch but Wertman has him pressed against the cage.
Bakone wants to get back to striking at distance but Wertman won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarka Bakone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bakone 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tarka Bakone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor has chosen Dismembered as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
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175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Taylor!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
McGregor dips to his left and cracks Taylor with an uppercut!
McGregor takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.
Taylor is trying to drag McGregor to the mat but McGregor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike.
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor wants to clinch
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control.
McGregor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGregor tries to get out of the position.
McGregor is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control.
McGregor struggling a bit here.
Taylor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGregor is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McGregor is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor is not content to let Taylor control the position.
Taylor has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McGregor!
Taylor takes McGregor's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, McGregor is in trouble.
Taylor scores with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor controlling from the back.
McGregor is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor controlling the position well here. McGregor rolled but Taylor kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McGregor is trying to break free.
Taylor throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Taylor is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but McGregor won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Taylor off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Taylor!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor McCloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor McCloud will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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204 lbs
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Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendan Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor McCloud!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Connor McCloud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Khan thows a huge punch but McCloud dodges it nicely.
Khan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCloud can do anything to dispel that myth.
Khan wants to free his trapped foot but McCloud is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Khan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCloud is refusing to be controlled, as Khan sits in half guard.
Khan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCloud tries to kick Khan off but Khan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Khan content to control rather than advance.
Khan uses his free foot to push down on McCloud's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McCloud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Khan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McCloud blocking the ground and pound.
Khan looking to control but McCloud is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Khan looking to finish with strikes here!
Khan throws some wild stikes that McCloud manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCloud avoids a series of strikes thrown by Khan.
Khan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCloud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Khan controlling his opponent.
McCloud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Khan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khan is defended easily by McCloud.
McCloud slaps away a takedown attempt from Khan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCloud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from McCloud does no damage.
Khan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brendan Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCloud stuffs the takedown attempt from Khan. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan shoots in but McCloud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCloud throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCloud stuffs the takedown attempt from Khan. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCloud in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khan taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloud is trying to break the clinch but Khan is controlling him.
Khan is trying to drag McCloud to the mat but McCloud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A left hand lands to the body for Khan.
McCloud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khan is working for takedown but McCloud is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCloud tries to break free but Khan pushes him back against the cage.
Khan tries for a takedown but McCloud manages to get underhooks.
Khan can't get the takedown.
McCloud wants to get back to striking at distance but Khan won't allow it.
McCloud on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCloud gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCloud fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCloud gets caught flat footed, as Khan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McCloud looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Khan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCloud keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
McCloud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khan.
Khan with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCloud avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a strike but McCloud rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McCloud won't allow Khan to sweep him here.
Khan is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Khan throws a hook but McCloud avoids it easily.
McCloud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khan lands a head shot.
McCloud stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCloud wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from McCloud as Khan shoots in.
Khan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khan moves into the clinch successfully.
Khan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McCloud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khan tries for a takedown but McCloud manages to get underhooks.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Khan trying to land knees to the body.
Khan goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCloud prevents it.
McCloud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on McCloud's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Khan goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCloud prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Khan lands a damaging elbow.
McCloud is looking to break free of the clinch but Khan has double underhooks.
Khan has McCloud pressed against the cage, preventing McCloud from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCloud avoids the elbow strike from Khan, against the cage.
Khan goes for a takedown attempt but McCloud pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khan misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brendan Khan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McCloud lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Khan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McCloud tries to close the distance and clinch but Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khan closes the distance and clinches up with McCloud, looking for a takedown. Khan pushes McCloud against the cage but McCloud circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCloud as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCloud swinging wildly here.
McCloud dodges the punch combination from Khan.
Khan shoots in and drives through. McCloud sprawls well.
McCloud takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khan wants to clinch.
Khan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khan avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCloud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCloud tries to break the clinch but Khan is controlling the position.
McCloud breaks from the clinch.
Khan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCloud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khan, pushing him back against the cage.
McCloud avoiding damage.
Khan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCloud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCloud scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from McCloud.
McCloud tries to circle away but Khan has him pinned against the cage.
McCloud looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCloud can't break the clinch.
McCloud lands a right hand.
Khan lands an uppercut.
Khan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCloud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCloud is pushing Khan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McCloud wants to get back to striking at distance but Khan won't allow it.
Khan has McCloud pressed against the cage, preventing McCloud from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCloud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCloud takes a knee to the side of the body.
Khan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCloud gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McCloud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan tries for a takedown but McCloud manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCloud works on Khan's body with a couple of short punches.
Khan is working for takedown but McCloud is calmly controlling the position for now.
Khan has McCloud pressed against the cage, preventing McCloud from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khan wants to stall.
Khan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McCloud working aggressively here.
McCloud lands a left hand.
McCloud tries to break free but Khan pushes him back against the cage.
McCloud has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Khan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCloud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCloud lands with a right to the head.
McCloud is looking to break free of the clinch but Khan has double underhooks.
McCloud stops a takedown attempt from Khan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCloud misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
McCloud wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khan has him pressed against the cage.
McCloud is pressed up against the cage. Khan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCloud down to the mat. McCloud avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khan throws a series of punches but McCloud avoids them all with ease.
Khan dives in and grabs McCloud's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCloud pushes down on Khan's head and hops out.
Khan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McCloud sneaks back into half guard.
Khan is looking for a kimura but McCloud is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khan to get the leverage.
Khan wants to free his trapped foot but McCloud is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCloud wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan is taking a breather. McCloud says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Khan working over McCloud with some ground and pound. McCloud looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCloud's head.
Connor McCloud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brendan Khan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Khan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McCloud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Khan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Wallhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brophy comes to the cage accompanied by Knaan - Flags. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Wallhead!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallhead shoots in and drives through. Brophy sprawls well.
Wallhead shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brophy as he avoids it easily.
Brophy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Jim Wallhead has been cut.
Brophy lands a brutal head kick. Wallhead looks out on his feet and Brophy throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Grant Brophy!
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