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TIP 8 - Bartos Vs Matthews PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Toby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fubar Pogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pogue has chosen Deadmau5 - Ghosts n Stuff as his entrance music. Mark Toby has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Mark Toby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fubar Pogue!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Toby.
Pogue is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Toby.
Toby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Toby misses with a combination
and Pogue counters with a takedown into side control.
Pogue decides to stand back up. Pogue steps back and let's Toby get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pogue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toby looks to land a combination but Pogue avoids it well.
Pogue shoots in and drives through. Toby sprawls well.
Pogue slips a jab and a cross from Toby.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left and a right from Toby both land. Nice combination.
Pogue wants to clinch up but Toby keeps it at a distance.
Pogue tries to clinch up
and Toby counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Toby lands a two punch combo.
Pogue showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toby.
Toby is breathing heavily.
Toby shoots in for a takedown but Pogue shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Toby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pogue showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toby.
Toby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pogue is fending him off so far but Toby persists. Nope, Pogue circles away and we're back to standing.
Toby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pogue shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Toby napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Toby struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pogue stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pogue doesn't manage to clinch there - Toby circles away.
Pogue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pogue shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toby sprawls well. Toby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pogue gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toby fails to land with a series of punches.
Toby slaps away a takedown attempt from Pogue, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pogue moves in looking to clinch but Toby pushes him off.
Pogue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pogue makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pogue stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pogue with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pogue throws a knee to the head but misses.
Toby tries to break the clinch but Pogue is controlling the position.
Pogue tries to land a knee to the head but Toby blocks with his arms.
Pogue with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pogue connects with a knee to the head.
Pogue with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Toby working hard to break the clinch.
Pogue struggles to land a body shot inside as Toby controls his hands.
Pogue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toby looks to land a combination. Pogue sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Toby lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Toby.
No joy there for Toby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Toby misses.
Pogue tries to clinch but Toby is having none of it.
Pogue looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Toby is fending him off so far but Pogue persists. Nope, Toby circles away and we're back to standing.
Toby keeps the fight on the outside.
Pogue moves in looking to clinch but Toby pushes him off.
Toby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pogue as he avoids it easily.
Toby shoots in for a double leg but Pogue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toby misses with a body shot.
Pogue tries to clinch but Toby moves out of range.
Toby is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pogue moves away from the strike by Toby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fubar Pogue dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Toby keeps the fight on the outside.
Toby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pogue avoids it really well and circles away.
Toby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pogue decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Toby's guard.
Toby is working an open guard so Pogue takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mark Toby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Toby shoots in but Pogue avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Toby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pogue doesn't manage to clinch there - Toby circles away.
Toby misses with a takedown attempt - Pogue sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mark Toby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pogue gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pogue.
Pogue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Toby is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pogue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pogue slips a jab and a cross from Toby.
Pogue tries to clinch but Toby moves out of range.
Pogue gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pogue misses with a knee to the head.
Toby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pogue swings wildly with an uppercut but Toby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pogue leaning against his opponent.
Pogue has Toby pressed against the cage, preventing Toby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pogue can't find room to land a body shot as Toby controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pogue tries to land a knee to the head but Toby blocks with his arms.
Pogue is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Toby is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Pogue fails to land.
Pogue tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toby is trying to force a seperation but Pogue has the dominant position.
Pogue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Toby is defending well for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pogue controlling the action here for a moment.
Toby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pogue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Toby is defending well for now.
Pogue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pogue taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pogue has a couple of punches blocked by Toby.
Pogue's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pogue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Toby does no damage.
Toby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pogue.
Toby keeps the fight on the outside.
Pogue avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pogue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pogue decides to stand up, so the ref orders Toby to his feet.
Toby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pogue circles away.
Pogue clinches up with Toby and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pogue throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Toby blocks it with crossed arms.
Toby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pogue lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toby can't break the clinch.
Pogue tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pogue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Toby avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fubar Pogue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Toby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pogue as he avoids it easily.
Toby misses with a series of wild punches.
Toby throws a nice looking combination but Pogue bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Toby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pogue.
Toby throws a series of strikes that have Pogue backpedaling.
Pogue blocks a head kick by Toby.
Pogue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pogue forces Toby back against the cage and clinches.
Pogue with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pogue presses Toby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Toby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pogue throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Toby blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toby managing to block the knees to the body from Pogue.
Toby blocks a body shot from Pogue.
Pogue misses with a body punch.
Pogue misses with a body punch.
Toby prevents a body shot from Pogue.
Pogue misses with some punches.
Pogue breaks from the clinch.
Toby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toby fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Toby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toby keeps the fight on the outside.
Toby keeps the fight on the outside.
Pogue looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pogue decides to stand and escape the position.
Toby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pogue sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Toby somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Toby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pogue gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mark Toby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pogue content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fubar Pogue seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pogue trying to land knees to the body.
Toby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toby can't break the clinch.
Pogue misses with a body punch.
Pogue missing with knees to the body.
Pogue throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Toby blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toby.
Toby tries to circle away but Pogue has him pinned against the cage.
Pogue tries to land knees in the clinch but Toby avoids the damage to the body.
Toby tries to break free but Pogue pushes him back against the cage.
Toby tries to break the clinch but Pogue is controlling the position.
Fubar Pogue is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Toby is trying to break the clinch but Pogue is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pogue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Toby.
Pogue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Toby is defending well for now.
Toby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Toby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pogue.
Pogue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toby manages to break the clinch.
Toby misses with a series of wild punches.
Toby throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fubar Pogue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pogue winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fubar Pogue!
Fubar Pogue took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Broken Halo Pride Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Polio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Polio has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nicholas Johnson's chin.
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260 lbs
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257 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicholas Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Polio!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Polio circles away easily
and Polio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Polio drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Polio should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Polio has wrist control.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Polio has wrist control.
Johnson stands up over Polio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson postures up in Polio's guard and throws a big left but Polio blocks it.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Polio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Polio controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Polio blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Polio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson pushes Polio off looking to stand but Polio dives back in and keeps control.
Polio uses his free foot to push down on Johnson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson.
Polio is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Johnson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Johnson!
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Polio keeps moving.
Polio is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polio trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Polio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Polio looking to control.
Polio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Polio trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Polio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Polio holds on and takes a little breather.
Polio controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Polio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Polio control the position.
Polio wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Polio tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polio stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Polio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson is staying active underneath Polio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polio prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Polio wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Polio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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 Nicholas Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Polio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Polio somewhat.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson won't allow Polio to sweep him here.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Polio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Polio!
Polio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Polio looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Polio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Nicholas Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Polio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Polio lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Polio has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Johnson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polio tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Polio goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a strike but Polio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Polio from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Polio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Polio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Polio wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Polio is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polio wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tommy Polio wasn't active enough on the ground.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Polio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Polio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nicholas Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Polio.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Polio's half guard.
Polio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Polio.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Polio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Polio has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Johnson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Polio dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Polio's head and hops out.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Polio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Polio with that takedown attempt.
Polio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Polio controlling the pace.
Polio tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polio trying to control the pace.
Polio is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polio to get the leverage.
Polio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Polio trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Polio sits in half guard.
Polio throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnson to regain full guard.
Polio trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Polio tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Polio has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Polio slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Polio leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Polio sprawls well.
Polio shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Polio tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Polio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Polio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Polio trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polio passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Polio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nicholas Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Polio is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Polio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nicholas Johnson!
Nicholas Johnson gave a mention to Untouchable Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Kremer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Kendray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Kendray is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Kremer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Kendray!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kendray has a takedown stuffed.
Kremer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kremer stuffs the takedown.
Kremer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kendray as he jumps to the side.
Kendray tries to bum rush Kremer with a series of wild strikes but Kremer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kendray misses with a two punch combination.
Kendray gets a takedown into half guard.
Kremer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kremer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kremer has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kendray. Oh but Kremer has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kendray goes limp - he's gone! Kremer jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Kremer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Schietzelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Rysakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schietzelt comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Train, Ozzy Fukking Osbourne . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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176 lbs
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180 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Schietzelt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Rysakov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rysakov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schietzelt takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Alexander Schietzelt has been cut.
Rysakov gets underhooks to prevent Schietzelt's takedown attempt.
Rysakov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rysakov is pressed up against the cage. Schietzelt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rysakov down to the mat. Rysakov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schietzelt forces Rysakov back against the cage and clinches.
Rysakov landing knees to the body.
Schietzelt is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rysakov slows down the pace here.
Rysakov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schietzelt backwards.
Rysakov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rysakov scores with a shot to the side of Schietzelt's head.
Rysakov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alexander Schietzelt's cut is getting worse.
Rysakov connects with a knee to the head.
Schietzelt is rocked!
Rysakov lands a nice elbow.
Oh Schietzelt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rysakov has Schietzelt pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Schietzelt is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Rysakov - that's hurt Schietzelt badly! Oh, another knee lands and Schietzelt is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Schietzelt doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Nikolai Rysakov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ted Hodgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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192 lbs
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18
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ted Hodgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom White!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White rushes Hodgins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White throws a head punch that misses.
Hodgins tries to pull guard but White won't allow it.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hodgins is trying to pull guard but White has him pressed against the cage.
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hodgins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hodgins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hodgins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hodgins has control of White's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and White regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodgins looking for a guillotine from mount but White is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hodgins with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hodgins goes for an armbar but he's not got it… White turns into him and now he's in Hodgins's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to stand but Hodgins is controlling his posture from full guard.
White gets to his feet. Hodgins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hodgins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Hodgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hodgins ducks under a wild hook from White.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hodgins shoots for a double leg takedown but White sprawls well. He's pushed Hodgins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
White stalks Hodgins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hodgins's face. Hodgins staggers backwards, shaken.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hodgins shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hodgins is breathing heavily.
Hodgins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
White lands with a cross.
White scores with a punch to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hodgins is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hodgins gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! White gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom White!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Livingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 'The Ripper' by Chinchilla. Ryan Taylor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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18
188 lbs
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187 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Livingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Livingston dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Livingston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Livingston throws a right hand that misses
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
A combination from Livingston does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taylor slips a jab from Livingston.
Taylor defending well as Livingston loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor cracks a nice hook into Livingston's ribs.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Livingston.
Livingston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Livingston circles away.
Taylor lands a two punch combo.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Livingston lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor tries to bum rush Livingston with a series of wild strikes but Livingston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Billy Livingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livingston lands with a hook. Taylor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taylor misses with a hook. Livingston ducked under it nicely.
Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Livingston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Taylor tries to stand but Livingston is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor stops Livingston from standing up.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Livingston blocks nicely.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Livingston wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Livingston.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Livingston.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Livingston sprawls well. Livingston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Billy Livingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Taylor.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Livingston.
Taylor misses with a head kick.
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Livingston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Livingston swinging wildly here.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Livingston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livingston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Livingston throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
Livingston working hard to break the clinch.
Taylor landing knees to the body.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Livingston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor swings for the body but Livingston moves out of range.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Livingston.
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Livingston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Livingston misses.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Livingston avoids them all with ease.
Livingston misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Livingston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livingston misses with the combination.
Billy Livingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Livingston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Livingston.
Livingston throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Livingston's waist but Livingston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.
Livingston misses with a looping right.
Livingston throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Livingston.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
Livingston circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Livingston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Livingston is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Livingston circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Taylor 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.
Livingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Livingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Billy Livingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Livingston keeps the fight on the outside.
Livingston throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Livingston tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Livingston misses with a body punch
and Taylor counters with a left and a right that stings Livingston.
Livingston throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Taylor. Beautiful body shot.
Livingston throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Livingston.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Livingston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Livingston misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Livingston fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livingston misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Livingston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor scores with a leg kick.
Livingston fails to land with a series of punches.
Taylor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Livingston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Livingston misses with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a leg kick.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Livingston missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Taylor.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor scores with a head kick. Livingston tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Livingston.
Taylor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Livingston doesn't seem bothered though.
Taylor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Livingston rather than just go for the knockout.
Taylor scores with a kick to the body.
Taylor is looking to land body kicks.
Livingston stuffs the takedown attempt from Taylor. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Livingston misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Livingston misses with a wild body shot.
Livingston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taylor.
Taylor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Livingston.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Livingston stuffs the takedown attempt from Taylor. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Livingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor lands with a nice combination. Livingston backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livingston throws a combination. Taylor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Livingston misses with an uppercut
and Taylor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Livingston thinking.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Livingston is just out of range.
Livingston slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Billy Livingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Taylor.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Livingston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor shoots in and drives through. Livingston sprawls well.
Taylor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Livingston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Livingston is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Taylor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Livingston throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Livingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Livingston tests Taylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Livingston misses with a double jab.
Livingston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taylor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Livingston scrambles back to his feet.
Livingston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Livingston there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Livingston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Livingston does no damage.
Livingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Taylor lands a really nice looking cross but Livingston seems unphased.
A jab from Livingston misses.
Livingston is looking to chop away at Taylor's legs.
A good leg kick by Taylor.
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
Livingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taylor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taylor looks to land a body kick but Livingston moved away.
Livingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Livingston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
A big left from Livingston misses.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Livingston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Livingston. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Livingston.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Livingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Livingston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Livingston takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Livingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Livingston sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Livingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor throws a body punch but Livingston moves out of range.
Livingston cracks Taylor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Livingston misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Taylor both land. Nice combination.
Livingston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Livingston lands a really nice looking cross but Taylor seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Taylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Livingston working hard to break the clinch.
Livingston can't break the clinch.
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Livingston is rocked!
Taylor scores with a kick to the body.
Oh Livingston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor lands with a right and another and another! Livingston is in big trouble! Taylor lands again and this time it's lights out for Livingston! A quality knockout there for Taylor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryan Taylor!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryan Taylor made sure he mentioned Broken Halo Pride Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Killer Clown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hardy Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer Clown comes into the arena with Gary Lewis & the Playboys - Everybody Loves a Clown blaring out of the sound system. Hardy Swagger has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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27
287 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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18
278 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Wayne Killer Clown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hardy Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer Clown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swagger moves to clinch but Killer Clown breaks away
letting Killer Clown counter with a right hand.
It looks like Hardy Swagger has been cut.
Swagger wants to clinch
and Killer Clown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swagger tries to clinch but Killer Clown moves away
and Killer Clown finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Swagger looks gassed!
Killer Clown scores with a jab to the body.
Killer Clown connects with a body shot that sends Swagger's belly button to the back.
Hardy Swagger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer Clown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Swagger has eaten all the pies!
Swagger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Swagger gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Killer Clown gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Wayne Killer Clown!
John Wayne Killer Clown managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Broken Halo Pride Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Edgerton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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18
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joel Edgerton!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgerton has his takedown stuffed
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Sanchez. No joy for Edgerton on that attempt.
Edgerton misses with a takedown
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combo that has Edgerton backing up. Edgerton nods at Sanchez to acknowledge the strikes.
Eddie Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Edgerton.
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Edgerton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Edgerton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edgerton shoots and misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edgerton circles away quickly and effectively.
Edgerton fails with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgerton misses with a takedown
and Sanchez counters with a good low kick that Edgerton was not able to check.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joel Edgerton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edgerton ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez.
Edgerton has his takedown stuffed
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgerton tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edgerton's knee momentarily.
Edgerton misses with a takedown
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
Edgerton avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Edgerton eats them both and turns towards Sanchez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Edgerton is rocked!
It looks like Joel Edgerton has been cut.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edgerton is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgerton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edgerton seems to have recovered his senses.
Eddie Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edgerton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Edgerton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Edgerton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgerton tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Edgerton has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sanchez defend it? Edgerton steps over the head and cranks it - Sanchez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Edgerton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joel Edgerton!
After the fight, Joel Edgerton was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obidiah Fitzroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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240 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Obidiah Fitzroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Hatton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Fitzroy lands but Hatton takes it in his stride.
Hatton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzroy lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fitzroy.
Hatton looks gassed!
Fitzroy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hatton walks into a left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fitzroy.
Fitzroy rushes Hatton and presses him up against the cage.
Fitzroy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hattons head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzroy.
Fitzroy breaks from the clinch.
Fitzroy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzroy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hatton if he has to take too many more of those.
Fitzroy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fitzroy throws a body punch but Hatton moves out of range.
Fitzroy drops Hatton with a beautiful combination! Hatton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fitzroy is looking for the KO!
Hatton is rocked!
It looks like Billy Hatton has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hatton walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Hatton limp body while Fitzroy jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Obidiah Fitzroy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Bartos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Die Roboter. Karl Bartos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Bartos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Matthews!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bartos.
Matthews avoids the head kick by Bartos.
Matthews checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Bartos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
Bartos moves out of range of the leg kick from Matthews.
Bartos throws a low kick but Matthews avoids it.
A head kick misses from Bartos.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bartos throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Bartos misses with a low kick.
Bartos doesn't manage to clinch there - Matthews circles away.
Bartos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bartos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matthews throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Bartos blocks the leg kick.
Matthews lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews throws out a loose jab but Bartos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Bartos moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bartos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matthews.
Matthews scores with a body shot.
Bartos is breathing heavily.
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartos was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.
Matthews moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartos.
Matthews throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Matthews does it's job there.
Matthews connects with a right hand. Bartos shakes it off.
Matthews scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bartos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bartos walks into a straight right hand from Matthews.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartos moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Matthews.
A bone on bone clash there as Matthews blocks the leg kick.
Bartos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matthews thuds a left hand into Bartos's body.
Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matthews lands an overhand right.
Bartos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bartos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matthews pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bartos is out of range and Matthews settles back down.
Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matthews scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matthews throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bartos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matthews stuns Bartos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matthews with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matthews scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matthews scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karl Bartos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Matthews connects with a body shot.
Matthews swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bartos.
Matthews lands with a good body shot.
Matthews scores with a jab.
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!
Bartos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matthews to score with a decent uppercut.
Matthews connects with the punch.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Matthews stuns Bartos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bartos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matthews lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matthews.
Bartos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bartos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matthews lands the left hand.
Matthews scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartos takes one to the side of the head.
Bartos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matthews is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bartos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthews throws a hook but Bartos blocks it.
Bartos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bartos throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Bartos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matthews's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bartos under the eye.
A leg kick checked by Matthews.
Matthews scores with a jab. Bartos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bartos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Matthews looks for the body kick but Bartos saw that one coming.
Matthews fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matthews lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Matthews 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.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karl Bartos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews throws a shot from downtown. Bartos moves away and avoids it.
Matthews misses with a few strikes there.
Bartos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bartos.
Matthews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bartos has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Matthews throws out a loose jab but Bartos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews scores with a hook.
Peter Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matthews misses with a low kick as Bartos jumps back.
Matthews keeps the fight on the outside.
Bartos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bartos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matthews comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matthews lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Matthews - just one landing.
Matthews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bartos tries a low kick but Matthews avoids it.
Matthews bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bartos throws a leg kick but Matthews sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bartos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matthews is able to avoid easily.
Matthews tried to score with a low kick but Bartos checks it.
Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matthews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matthews throws a jab when Bartos was well out of range.
Bartos throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Matthews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matthews misses with a straight left.
Matthews slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bartos moves out of range as Matthews strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartos misses with a low kick.
Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartos.
Matthews throws a hook to the side of Bartos's head but Bartos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bartos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bartos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matthews swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bartos.
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Bartos.
Matthews jabs Bartos right on the nose. Bartos blinks but takes it well.
Bartos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bartos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That kick from Bartos tenderised Matthews's leg. Matthews is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bartos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matthews connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartos blocks a head kick by Matthews.
Matthews lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bartos at a distance.
Matthews thuds a left hand into Bartos's body.
Matthews with a nice cross.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matthews slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bartos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matthews to score with a decent uppercut.
Bartos ducks right into an uppercut from Matthews.
Bartos tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bartos walks into a straight right hand from Matthews.
A slow jab from Matthews misses its intended target.
Bartos tries to score with a low kick but Matthews moves his leg out of the way.
Matthews throws a hook but Bartos blocks it.
Matthews looks for the body kick but Bartos saw that one coming.
Matthews's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bartos under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews works over Bartos's head and body with a nice combination.
Bartos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matthews scores with a hook.
Matthews chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bartos can pounce on him.
Matthews lands a nice looking body shot.
Bartos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matthews lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bartos backs up against the cage.
Matthews throws a hook but Bartos avoids it easily.
Bartos wants to clinch up but Matthews keeps it at a distance.
Matthews throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartos manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bartos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bartos misses with a leg kick.
Bartos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bartos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bartos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matthews misses with a body shot.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartos manages to avoid it.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Matthews. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthews.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews cracks Bartos with a good jab.
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick.
Matthews cracks Bartos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matthews smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bartos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matthews is able to avoid easily.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartos manages to avoid it.
Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bartos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick from Bartos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crunch! Bartos slams his shin into Matthews's torso.
A head kick misses from Bartos.
Bartos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bartos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matthews swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bartos.
Matthews misses with a low kick as Bartos jumps back.
Matthews takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bartos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick from Bartos.
Matthews takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Bartos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bartos closes the distance and clinches.
Karl Bartos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartos breaks from the clinch.
Matthews blocks the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bartos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matthews has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matthews and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matthews dips to his left and cracks Bartos with an uppercut!
Matthews scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matthews throws out a loose jab but Bartos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews cracks Bartos with a good jab.
Bartos tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Bartos looks for the body kick but Matthews saw that one coming.
Matthews moves out of range as Bartos throws a body kick.
Bartos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matthews fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bartos on the side of the head.
Bartos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bartos throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Matthews scores with a hook.
Matthews lands a really nice looking cross but Bartos seems unphased.
Nice body punch from Matthews.
Nice straight punches there by Matthews. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthews.
Matthews lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Matthews lands a nice hook to Bartos's body. Bartos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bartos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matthews attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matthews pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bartos back to the cage. Matthews follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bartos looks for the body kick but Matthews saw that one coming.
Bartos tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews jabs Bartos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bartos misses with a head kick.
Matthews connects with a body shot.
Matthews throws out a powerful jab.
Matthews scores with a jab to the head.
Matthews chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bartos can pounce on him.
Bartos looks to land a body kick but Matthews moved away.
Matthews connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab lands there for Matthews.
Bartos misses with a low kick.
Matthews stuns Bartos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.
Bartos misses with a head kick.
Matthews connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matthews stuns Bartos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Matthews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matthews 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Matthews!
Peter Matthews gave a mention to Broken Halo Pride Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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