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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scott Irish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Irish has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Irish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irish throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Irish throws a combination that misses
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irish misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Thomas misses with a double jab
and Irish counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas throws a jab when Irish was well out of range.
Irish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomas counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Irish really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thomas lands a big head kick that sends Irish to the canvas! Thomas follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Thomas!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tiny Timmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Gauti Geirsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geirsson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fjöllin Hafa vakað kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiny Timmy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Gauti Geirsson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geirsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Geirsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Geirsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Timmy is trying to defend but Geirsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geirsson is posturing up here but Timmy has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Geirsson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Geirsson has to tap! Slick submission there by Timmy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tiny Timmy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Walford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Liv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Walford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stefan Liv!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walford drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Liv avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Liv pulls Walford in to control the position.
Walford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liv swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Liv really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Liv keeping full guard, as Walford tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liv trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Walford forces his way into half guard.
Walford looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walford not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Walford fails with the takedown.
Liv throws out a leg kick but Walford moves out of range and Liv only half commits.
Liv tries to clinch up.
Liv doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walford counters with a takedown into side control.
Liv looks gassed!
Walford lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Walford is working to tighten is grip on Liv's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Liv has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Walford is really squeezing tight and eventually Liv passes out! Walford breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tom Walford!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Buckinham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leafar Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Buckinham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leafar Rafael!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafael looks to throw the jab but Buckinham is out of range.
Buckinham defending well as Rafael loads up on a big left hand.
Buckinham throws a nice looking combination but Rafael bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rafael shoots in for a double leg but Buckinham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buckinham fails to land with a series of punches.
Buckinham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buckinham closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Leafar Rafael has been cut.
Buckinham has closed the distance and engaged Rafael in a clinch.
Buckinham keeps control of Rafael as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Buckinham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buckinham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rafael fails to pull guard.
Buckinham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buckinham avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice combination there by Buckinham.
Buckinham slips under a jab from Rafael.
Rafael pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buckinham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Rafael throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buckinham drops his hands momentarily and Rafael takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Bob Buckinham has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckinham forces Rafael back against the cage and clinches.
Buckinham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Buckinham.
Leafar Rafael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Rafael misses.
Rafael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buckinham manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Buckinham misses.
Buckinham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rafael throws the left hand but Buckinham avoids the punch easily.
Rafael throws a hook to the side of Buckinham's head but Buckinham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rafael slips a jab and a cross from Buckinham.
Rafael throws a jab but it's blocked by Buckinham.
Rafael dodges the punch combination from Buckinham.
Buckinham slips a jab from Rafael.
Buckinham throws a nice looking combination but Rafael bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buckinham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rafael wants to clinch
and Buckinham counters with a one-two to the body.
Buckinham swinging wildly here.
Buckinham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rafael looks to throw the jab but Buckinham is out of range.
Rafael has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckinham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rafael circles away quickly and effectively.
Buckinham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Rafael misses its intended target.
Buckinham scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rafael is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rafael throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buckinham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buckinham slips a jab from Rafael.
Rafael looks to land a right hand but Buckinham moved out of range.
A slow jab from Rafael misses its intended target.
Buckinham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rafael throws out the jab.
Buckinham misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Rafael, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rafael looks gassed!
Buckinham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Rafael misses the target.
Buckinham misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Buckinham does no damage.
Buckinham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buckinham slips a straight right by Rafael.
Buckinham moves away from the strike by Rafael.
Buckinham throws a series of punches but Rafael moves out of range.
Buckinham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rafael misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rafael throws a big shot that misses.
Buckinham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rafael counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rafael throws a hook but Buckinham blocks it.
Buckinham throws a combination. Rafael tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rafael slips a jab and a cross from Buckinham.
Buckinham blocks a jab.
Rafael pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rafael showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buckinham.
Buckinham takes one on the button.
Bob Buckinham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckinham blocks a jab.
Rafael pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buckinham is working the combinations to good effect here.
Buckinham throws a series of punches but Rafael avoids them all with ease.
Rafael looks to throw the jab but Buckinham is out of range.
Rafael might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Buckinham lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A big right from Rafael misses.
Buckinham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rafael.
A swing and a miss from Rafael.
Nice body punch from Rafael.
Buckinham moves away from the strike by Rafael.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckinham throws a series of punches but Rafael avoids them all with ease.
Buckinham throws a series of punches but Rafael moves out of range.
Rafael misses with a looping right.
Rafael slips a jab and a cross from Buckinham.
Rafael misses with a straight right.
Buckinham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rafael throws out the jab.
Buckinham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rafael throws a jab but it's blocked by Buckinham.
Rafael fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buckinham avoids it really well and circles away.
Bob Buckinham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leafar Rafael.
A nice combination there by Buckinham.
Buckinham lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That has opened up Leafar Rafael's cut even more.
Rafael swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buckinham counters with a left and a right that stings Rafael.
Rafael dodges the punch combination from Buckinham.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buckinham's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Buckinham duly obliges.
Buckinham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Buckinham holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Buckinham dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Buckinham lands with a nice combination. Rafael backs away looking to recover.
Buckinham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danga de danga de dang - Buckinham scores with a four punch combination!
Rafael loads up on a big right hand but Buckinham slips the punch.
Buckinham throws a series of punches but Rafael moves out of range.
Buckinham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rafael throws out the jab.
Buckinham tries to bum rush Rafael with a series of wild strikes but Rafael uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Rafael misses the target.
Rafael throws a lazy right hand but Buckinham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buckinham defending well as Rafael loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Buckinham.
Rafael avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buckinham looks to land a combination. Rafael sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buckinham stalks Rafael and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rafael's face. Rafael staggers backwards, shaken.
Buckinham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buckinham ducks under a wild hook from Rafael.
Buckinham tries to bum rush Rafael with a series of wild strikes but Rafael uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rafael misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Rafael misses the target.
Buckinham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rafael throws out the jab.
Buckinham moves away from the strike by Rafael.
Rafael throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rafael showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buckinham.
Rafael throws a hook but Buckinham avoids it easily.
Buckinham slips a straight right by Rafael.
Buckinham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rafael circles away quickly and effectively.
Rafael thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buckinham lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Buckinham.
Bob Buckinham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rafael pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Buckinham misses.
Rafael avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buckinham misses with a few strikes there.
Rafael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buckinham was well out of range. Poor timing from Rafael.
Buckinham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Buckinham throws a series of punches but Rafael moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael throws a one two combo.
Buckinham blocks a jab.
Buckinham lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A left and a right from Buckinham both land. Nice combination.
Buckinham throws a series of punches but Rafael moves out of range.
Buckinham misses with the combination.
Buckinham throws a series of punches but Rafael avoids them all with ease.
Buckinham ducks under a wild hook from Rafael.
The fighters circling - Rafael throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rafael jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rafael loads up on a big right hand but Buckinham slips the punch.
Rafael misses the jab.
Rafael wants to clinch
and Buckinham counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rafael misses with an uppercut. Buckinham saw that one coming.
Rafael misses with an uppercut.
Buckinham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rafael.
Buckinham misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael misses with an uppercut.
Buckinham slips under a jab.
Rafael throws a lazy right hand but Buckinham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buckinham throws a one two combo.
Buckinham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buckinham swinging wildly here.
Buckinham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rafael throws an overhand right that lands on Buckinham's shoulder, as Buckinham tries to avoid the shot.
Rafael looks to land a right hand but Buckinham moved out of range.
Rafael dodges the punch combination from Buckinham.
Buckinham throws a series of punches but Rafael avoids them all with ease.
Buckinham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rafael.
Rafael throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buckinham.
Rafael missing with a left hand there. Buckinham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buckinham throws a right hand that Rafael ducks under and follows up with a left that Rafael also avoids with ease.
Rafael misses the jab.
Bob Buckinham is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Buckinham!
That's four 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.
A nice combination there by Buckinham.
Buckinham goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Buckinham goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Buckinham looks to land a combination. Rafael sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Buckinham throws a series of punches but Rafael avoids them all with ease.
Rafael throws out a loose jab but Buckinham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rafael slips a jab and a cross from Buckinham.
Rafael throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buckinham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rafael.
A punch combination from Buckinham misses.
Buckinham blocks a jab.
Buckinham moves out of range of the strikes.
Rafael has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rafael with a jab.
Buckinham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rafael.
Buckinham throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rafael slips a jab and a cross from Buckinham.
A jab from Rafael misses.
Rafael looks to land a left hand but Buckinham moved out of range nicely.
Buckinham throws a right hand that Rafael ducks under and follows up with a left that Rafael also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Buckinham dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rafael looks to throw the jab but Buckinham is out of range.
Buckinham moves away from the strike by Rafael.
Rafael throws a lazy right hand but Buckinham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rafael tries to clinch but Buckinham moves away
and Buckinham counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Buckinham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buckinham throws a right hand that Rafael ducks under and follows up with a left that Rafael also avoids with ease.
A combination from Buckinham does no damage.
Buckinham throws a series of punches but Rafael moves out of range.
Rafael throws out a loose jab but Buckinham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rafael fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buckinham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rafael.
Buckinham lands a jab-cross combination.
Buckinham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rafael throws out the jab.
Buckinham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rafael.
Buckinham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rafael misses with a looping left.
Rafael throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buckinham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rafael moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buckinham scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Buckinham throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckinham moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Rafael.
Buckinham falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rafael counters with a one-two to the body.
Rafael throws a hook to the side of Buckinham's head but Buckinham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buckinham slips under a jab from Rafael.
Buckinham displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rafael avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buckinham scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Buckinham tries to bum rush Rafael with a series of wild strikes but Rafael uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rafael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buckinham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buckinham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rafael.
Buckinham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rafael throws a big shot that misses.
Buckinham slaps away a takedown attempt from Rafael, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rafael takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rafael throws an overhand right that lands on Buckinham's shoulder, as Buckinham tries to avoid the shot.
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.
Rafael throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buckinham looks to land a combination. Rafael sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rafael misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rafael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buckinham scores with a one two! Rafael had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rafael throws a big shot that misses.
Rafael throws a sloppy head kick and Buckinham moves out of range easily.
Buckinham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rafael misses with a hook. Buckinham ducked under it nicely.
Buckinham moves out of range as Rafael strikes.
Rafael dodges the punch combination from Buckinham.
Buckinham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rafael throws a hook but Buckinham avoids it easily.
Rafael avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rafael fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buckinham avoids it really well and circles away.
Bob Buckinham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leafar Rafael.
Rafael dodges the punch combination from Buckinham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckinham ducks under a wild hook from Rafael.
Rafael pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Buckinham blocks the body kick.
Buckinham moves away from the strike by Rafael.
Rafael slips a jab and a cross from Buckinham.
Buckinham throws a series of punches but Rafael moves out of range.
Buckinham throws a series of punches but Rafael avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Rafael.
Buckinham scores with a one two! Rafael had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rafael misses with a hook.
Buckinham misses with a double jab.
Buckinham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rafael circles away quickly and effectively.
Buckinham throws a nice looking combination but Rafael bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rafael throws a hook but Buckinham avoids it easily.
Buckinham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rafael.
No joy there for Buckinham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rafael scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Buckinham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bob Buckinham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rafael fails with the takedown.
Buckinham misses with a double jab.
Buckinham misses with a series of wild punches.
Buckinham blocks a jab.
Buckinham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buckinham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buckinham throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Rafael misses its intended target.
Rafael throws a big shot that misses.
Buckinham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rafael throws out the jab.
Buckinham misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckinham throws a right and a left that Rafael avoids nicely.
Rafael throws a hook but Buckinham avoids it easily.
Leafar Rafael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafael misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Buckinham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buckinham 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Buckinham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seb Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel Winters (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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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Seb Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Winters!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters misses with a takedown attempt - Cole sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cole.
Cole lands with a straight right. Winters didn't see that one coming.
Cole scores with a jab to the body.
Cole cracks the inside of Winters's front leg.
Winters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cole sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cole throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Winters's head.
Cole lands with a nice body kick.
Winters looks gassed!
Nice body kick there by Cole.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Cole.
Winters on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Winters takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cole landing knees to the body.
Cole trying to land knees to the body.
Cole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cole lands an elbow just above Winters 's eye.
Cole scores with a knee to the head.
Cole tries to land knees in the clinch but Winters avoids the damage to the body.
Cole lands a knee to the body.
Cole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cole stalls.
Cole lands an elbow inside that Winters shrugs off.
Cole's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Winters takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cole landing knees to the head.
Winters takes an elbow to the temple.
Winters is trying to drag Cole to the mat but Cole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Seb Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Winters.
Cole is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cole lands an elbow that stopped Winters in his tracks for a moment.
Cole unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Winters takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cole lands a good knee to the midsection. Winters won't want to take too many of those.
Cole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Winters avoids it.
Cole lands an elbow just above Winters 's eye.
Cole gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Winters turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Winters wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy.
Cole is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Winters in side control, throwing shots but Cole defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cole works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Winters thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cole tries to kick Winters off but Winters keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Winters closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole scores with a one two! Winters had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Winters fails to land with a series of punches.
Cole scores with a one two! Winters had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cole scores with a head kick.
Winters on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cole instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winters takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Cole.
Cole lands a knee to the head.
Winters looking for a takedown.
Winters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cole lands an elbow just above Winters 's eye.
Cole lands a good knee to the midsection. Winters won't want to take too many of those.
Winters takes a knee to the side of the body.
Winters takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cole connects with a knee to the head.
Cole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cole tries to land a knee to the head but Winters blocks with his arms.
Winters is working for takedown but Cole is calmly controlling the position for now.
Winters takes an elbow to the temple.
Cole lands a nice elbow.
Winters takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Winters blocks it with crossed arms.
Winters tries for a takedown but Cole manages to get underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cole obliges.
Cole misses with a knee strike.
Cole gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Winters.
Winters goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cole prevents it.
Cole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Winters avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winters manages to pull guard.
Winters pulls Cole in close to prevent any damage.
Cole wants to stand but Winters has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Winters seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cole wants to stand and escape but instead Winters has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Cole dominated that round.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cole forces Winters back against the cage and clinches.
Cole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cole tries to stall but Winters uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cole missing with knees to the body.
Winters is trying to drag Cole to the mat but Cole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cole tries a knee to the head but Winters blocks it.
Winters has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cole is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cole lands a knee to the head.
Winters is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cole pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Seb Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Winters.
Cole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winters.
Cole lands a knee to the head.
Cole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cole lands a good knee to the midsection. Winters won't want to take too many of those.
Cole connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cole landing knees to the head.
Cole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cole throws an elbow but misses.
Cole trying to land knees to the body.
Cole tries to land knees in the clinch but Winters avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cole regains guard.
Winters distracts Cole with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Winters gets to his feet - Cole follows without any prompting.
Cole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Winters throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cole counters with a head kick.
Cole drops his hands momentarily and Winters takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winters darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Winters scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Winters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cole defending well though.
Cole is trying to stand back up but Winters is controlling him
Winters misses with a head shot. Cole uses the momentum to regain guard.
Winters working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters throwing strikes but missing.
Winters missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cole wants to stand but Winters is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Winters fails with a takedown attempt.
Cole has managed to clinch.
Cole gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Winters takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Cole.
Winters takes a knee right on the jaw!
Come on Cole - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cole scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Winters in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Cole.
Cole tries to land knees in the clinch but Winters avoids the damage to the body.
Cole utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Winters is trying to break the clinch but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cole.
Winters can't get the takedown.
Cole misses with a knee strike.
Cole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Winters avoids it.
Cole landing knees to the head.
Winters looking for a takedown.
Winters tries for a takedown but Cole manages to get underhooks.
Winters wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Cole prevents a takedown attempt there.
Winters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cole lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winters has Cole pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cole manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Winters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cole utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Winters goes for a takedown attempt but Cole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Winters takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cole tries to clinch there but Winters circles away.
Cole stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cole wants it to stay on the feet.
Winters walks into a left hand.
Horrible takedown by Winters or perhaps it was just good defense by Cole which made him look bad.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seb Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cole clinches up against the cage.
Cole tries a knee to the head but Winters blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cole.
Cole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Winters is trying to drag Cole to the mat but Cole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cole lands a good knee to the midsection. Winters won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Cole dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winters.
Winters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cole sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winters somewhat.
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Winters takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cole gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Winters.
Seb Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Winters.
Cole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cole putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Winters in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cole lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Cole.
Winters takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cole gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole lands a damaging elbow.
Winters takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cole landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Winters is trying to break free.
Winters is working for takedown but Cole is calmly controlling the position for now.
Winters tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole lands an elbow inside that Winters shrugs off.
Cole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cole stops a takedown attempt from Winters.
Cole lands a nice knee to the body.
Cole working Winters over with knees to the body.
Cole missing with knees to the body.
Winters looking for a takedown.
Winters managing to block the knees to the body from Cole.
Winters managing to block the knees to the body from Cole.
Winters turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Winters manages to end up in side control.
Winters landing strikes.
Winters postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Winters.
Cole parries the strikes from Winters easily there. Winters is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cole to escape.
Cole is trying to get back to his feet.
Winters in side control lands a decent elbow.
Winters lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winters with the ground and pound but Cole regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cole lands a high kick!
Cole lands a two punch combo.
Cole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Winters shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cole's guard.
Winters scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cole wants to stand but Winters is controlling the position.
Winters stands up over Cole, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Winters prevents Cole from getting back to his feet.
Winters stands up over Cole, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cole wants to stand up but Winters is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cole throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winters misses with a double jab
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Cole throws a head kick that Winters semi-blocks.
Cole lands a high kick!
Cole tries a head kick but it misses.
Winters shoots in but no luck this time.
Cole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Seb Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cole throws a series of strikes that have Winters backpedaling.
Cole is looking to clinch but Winters is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Winters or perhaps it was just good defense by Cole which made him look bad.
Cole misses with a few strikes there.
Cole moves into the clinch successfully.
Cole is pressed up against the cage. Winters has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cole down to the mat. Cole avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cole wants to clinch.
Cole throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cole.
Winters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cole circles away.
Cole scores with a head kick.
Winters takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Seb Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winters.
Winters takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cole clinches with his opponent.
Winters takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cole lands a nice knee to the body.
Cole landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nigel Winters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole scores with a knee to the head.
Winters takes a knee right on the jaw!
Winters takes an elbow to the temple.
Cole lands a nice elbow.
Cole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cole with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seb Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cole, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seb Cole!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Audrius Polinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alun McGann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alun McGann looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Audrius Polinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alun McGann!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polinski looks to land a combination but McGann avoids it well.
Polinski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Polinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Polinski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Polinski tries to close the distance and clinch but McGann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Polinski wants to clinch.
Polinski pushes McGann away with a front kick.
Polinski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Polinski forces McGann back against the cage and clinches.
McGann avoids the elbow strike from Polinski, against the cage.
Polinski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Polinski.
Polinski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGann.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Polinski obliges.
McGann looks gassed!
McGann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Polinski prevents it.
Polinski lands an elbow inside.
Polinski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Polinski trying to land knees to the body.
McGann wants a takedown but no success here.
McGann blocks an elbow strike from Polinski.
McGann tries to circle away but Polinski has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polinski pushes off an throws an elbow but McGann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Polinski lands an elbow inside.
Polinski misses with an elbow over the top.
Polinski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGann.
Polinski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGann's defenses.
Polinski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Polinski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Polinski lands an elbow that stopped McGann in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Alun McGann has been cut.
Nice elbow from Polinski.
McGann managing to block the knees to the body from Polinski.
McGann dodges an elbow strike from Polinski.
Polinski lands a good knee to the midsection. McGann won't want to take too many of those.
Polinski crunches a lovely knee into McGann's ribcage.
Polinski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGann in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGann takes a knee right on the jaw!
Polinski lands an elbow just above McGann 's eye.
Polinski misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Polinski just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGann's brow.
Polinski lands a knee to the head.
Polinski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Polinski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polinski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGann.
Polinski lands an elbow just above McGann 's eye.
A knee to the head by Polinski.
Polinski crunches a lovely knee into McGann's ribcage.
Polinski tries to land knees in the clinch but McGann avoids the damage to the body.
Polinski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Polinski lands a damaging elbow.
McGann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Polinski lands an elbow inside.
Polinski lands a good knee to the midsection. McGann won't want to take too many of those.
McGann is trying to force a seperation but Polinski has the dominant position.
Polinski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Polinski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Polinski tries to land knees in the clinch but McGann avoids the damage to the body.
Polinski lands an elbow inside.
McGann takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGann avoiding damage as Polinski throws knees to the body.
Polinski crunches a lovely knee into McGann's ribcage.
Polinski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGann takes a knee right on the jaw!
Polinski lands an elbow just above McGann 's eye.
Polinski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Polinski misses with an elbow over the top.
Polinski throws an elbow that misses.
Polinski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Polinski lands a nice elbow.
Polinski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Polinski lands a knee to the body.
McGann avoiding damage as Polinski throws knees to the body.
McGann is trying to break the clinch but Polinski has him pressed against the cage.
Polinski lands an elbow just above McGann 's eye.
Polinski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGann.
Polinski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGann in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Polinski throws an elbow but it misses.
Polinski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGann takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Polinski throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Polinski throws an elbow but misses.
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.
McGann tries to break free but Polinski pushes him back against the cage.
Polinski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGann's defenses.
McGann blocks an elbow strike from Polinski.
Nice elbow from Polinski.
Polinski connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGann's face.
Polinski missing with knees to the body.
McGann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Polinski prevents it.
Audrius Polinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alun McGann.
Polinski looking to throw knees to the head but McGann is blocking nicely.
McGann blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Polinski.
McGann is trying to break the clinch but Polinski is controlling him.
Polinski tries a knee to the head but McGann blocks it.
Polinski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Polinski.
Polinski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGann blocks an elbow strike.
Polinski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGann is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Audrius Polinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alun McGann's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGann scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Polinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Audrius Polinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Polinski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGann swats away the attempt to clinch by Polinski.
Audrius Polinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polinski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Polinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Polinski.
Polinski tries to clinch up.
Polinski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGann is breathing heavily.
Polinski missing with knees to the body.
McGann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Polinski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Polinski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGann's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGann wants to get back to striking at distance but Polinski won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Polinski.
Polinski lands a nice elbow.
Polinski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Polinski obliges.
McGann avoids a wild elbow strike from Polinski.
Polinski lands an elbow just above McGann 's eye.
Polinski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Polinski throws an elbow that misses.
McGann blocks an elbow strike from Polinski.
Polinski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGann takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGann takes an elbow to the temple.
Polinski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGann in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Polinski lands a nice knee to the body.
Polinski lands a nice elbow.
Polinski lands an elbow inside that McGann shrugs off.
Polinski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Polinski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Polinski landing knees to the body.
McGann blocks an elbow strike.
Polinski lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Polinski.
Polinski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGann's defenses.
Polinski landing knees to the body.
Polinski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Polinski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGann avoids it.
Polinski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Polinski lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Polinski throws an elbow but misses.
McGann is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Polinski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice elbow from Polinski.
McGann avoids the elbow strike from Polinski, against the cage.
Polinski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Polinski throws an elbow that misses.
Polinski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polinski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Polinski tries to land knees in the clinch but McGann avoids the damage to the body.
Polinski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Polinski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Polinski just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGann's brow.
Polinski misses with an elbow strike.
Polinski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Polinski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGann.
McGann managing to block the knees to the body from Polinski.
McGann managing to block the knees to the body from Polinski.
Polinski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Polinski landing knees to the head.
McGann is trying to maintain a safe position but Polinski gets an underhook and turns McGann into the cage.
Polinski tries to land a knee to the head but McGann blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Polinski.
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.
McGann drags the fight down to the ground.
McGann is working an open guard so Polinski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Polinski doesn't manage to clinch there - McGann circles away.
McGann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGann throws a combination that misses
and Polinski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body kick there by Polinski.
McGann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Polinski has McGann up against the cage in a clinch.
Polinski tries to land knees in the clinch but McGann avoids the damage to the body.
Polinski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Polinski misses with a knee to the head.
Polinski trying to land knees to the body.
McGann jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Audrius Polinski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alun McGann's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Polinski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Polinski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGann.
Polinski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGann. That did some damage!
Polinski is looking to clinch but McGann is avoiding it.
Polinski throws a head kick that half lands.
Polinski closes the distance and clinches.
McGann avoids a wild elbow strike from Polinski.
Polinski pushes off an throws an elbow but McGann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Audrius Polinski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Polinski throws an elbow but it misses.
Polinski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGann's defenses.
Polinski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Polinski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Polinski tries to land knees in the clinch but McGann avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGann blocks an elbow strike from Polinski.
Polinski missing with knees to the body.
McGann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGann blocks an elbow strike.
McGann drops down looking for an ankle pick but Polinski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Polinski throws a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Polinski.
Polinski tries to clinch up but McGann circles away and keeps his distance.
McGann circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGann drops his hands momentarily and Polinski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Polinski scores with a four punch combination!
Polinski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Polinski gets a clinch.
Polinski lands a nice knee to the body.
Polinski lands an elbow that stopped McGann in his tracks for a moment.
Polinski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Polinski misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polinski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Polinski.
Polinski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGann's defenses.
Polinski trying to land knees to the body.
Polinski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGann's efforts to push away.
Polinski lands a nice elbow.
Polinski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McGann dodges an elbow strike from Polinski.
Polinski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Polinski landing knees to the body.
Polinski scores with a knee to the head.
Polinski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Polinski lands an elbow inside that McGann shrugs off.
McGann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Polinski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Audrius Polinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alun McGann.
Polinski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGann blocks it with crossed arms.
Polinski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGann.
Polinski pushes off an throws an elbow but McGann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGann blocks an elbow strike.
Polinski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Polinski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Polinski misses with an elbow strike.
Polinski tries to land knees in the clinch but McGann avoids the damage to the body.
McGann is trying to break the clinch but Polinski is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Polinski throws an elbow but misses.
McGann dodges an elbow strike from Polinski.
Polinski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Polinski walks away with a smile on his face. McGann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Polinski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Audrius Polinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut there from McGann.
Polinski tries to clinch but McGann moves out of range.
McGann misses with the combination.
Polinski wants to clinch.
That's four 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.
Polinski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGann swats away the attempt to clinch by Polinski.
Polinski moves in looking to clinch but McGann pushes him off.
McGann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polinski.
Polinski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Polinski darts in and clinches McGann up against the cage.
Polinski lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polinski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Polinski misses with an elbow over the top.
Polinski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alun McGann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGann wants to get back to striking at distance but Polinski won't allow it.
McGann avoids the elbow strike from Polinski, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Audrius Polinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Polinski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Audrius Polinski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Shelter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonzo Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Shelter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Shelter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Gonzo Bunga!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunga scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bunga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shelter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bunga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bunga is looking for a kimura but Shelter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bunga to get the leverage.
Shelter is trying to control but can't.
Shelter manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shelter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shelter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bunga.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shelter throws a right hand that Bunga ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunga also avoids with ease.
Bunga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shelter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bunga is out of range.
Bunga dives in and grabs Shelter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shelter pushes down on Bunga's head and hops out.
Bunga tries to clinch up but Shelter circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga instigates a clinch.
Shelter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bunga prevents it.
Shelter successfully pulls guard.
Shelter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunga defends well.
Bunga drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shelter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shelter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shelter!
Shelter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunga keeps working.
Bunga is trying to improve his position.
Bunga sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shelter postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bunga to stand up.
Shelter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bunga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shelter is trying to defend but Bunga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shelter keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bunga is working for a kimura but Shelter is defending it quite comfortably.
Bunga looks gassed!
Bunga is working for a submission of some sort.
Bunga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shelter sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelter manages to get to full guard.
Shelter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bunga is aware though and is defending well.
Bunga wants to pass the guard but Shelter is keeping the position.
Shelter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shelter wants to stand and escape but Bunga is having none of it.
Shelter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shelter throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Shelter is trying to control the position but Bunga postures up.
Bunga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Bunga drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shelter dives on top into guard.
Shelter trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shelter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bunga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shelter defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shelter wants to get up but he can't break Bunga's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bunga keeping moving, preventing Shelter from controlling successfully.
Shelter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shelter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bunga has an active guard here but Shelter has managed to pass into 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 Anderson Shelter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bunga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shelter, as that shot connected.
Bunga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shelter's waist but Shelter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bunga off to one side.
Bunga closes the distance and clinches up with Shelter, looking for a takedown. Bunga pushes Shelter against the cage but Shelter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson Shelter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gonzo Bunga.
Shelter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bunga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shelter tries to avoid it but Bunga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shelter to the ground. Shelter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelter takes a swing at Bunga's ribcage but misses.
Bunga fails with a takedown attempt.
Bunga shoots for a double leg takedown but Shelter sprawls well. He's pushed Bunga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bunga is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shelter looks for a takedown but Bunga sprawls well.
Bunga tries for a takedown but Shelter circles away easily
and Shelter counters with a thumping low kick.
Shelter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bunga circles away.
Shelter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shelter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunga's sensitive parts.
Bunga wants to clinch up but Shelter keeps it at a distance.
Bunga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shelter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shelter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bunga as he avoids it easily.
Gonzo Bunga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelter misses with a few strikes there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shelter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shelter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shelter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bunga is working away from the top position though.
Bunga moves nicely into side control.
Shelter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bunga throwing shots but Shelter is blocking nicely.
Bunga slips a nice elbow through Shelter's hands, connecting with Shelter's forehead.
Bunga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shelter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga throws and elbow that misses. Shelter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bunga's guard. Nice move by Shelter!
Bunga looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shelter has picked Bunga up and slammed him! Bunga can't keep hold of the triangle and Shelter manages to pass to side control!
Shelter decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bunga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shelter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shelter.
Shelter throws a big right hand that misses.
Bunga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bunga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shelter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shelter drops back looking for a leg! Bunga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bunga manages to kick Shelter off! Shelter jumps back into Bunga's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga looking for a guillotine here but Shelter defends easily.
Bunga is looking for a triangle here but Shelter uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bunga is trying to escape the position but Shelter is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunga gets back to half guard.
Shelter is trying to control. Bunga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Shelter dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crunch! Shelter slams his shin into Bunga's torso.
Bunga tries to clinch up but Shelter circles away and keeps his distance.
Bunga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bunga misses with a takedown
and Shelter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shelter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bunga shoots and misses
and Shelter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shelter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shelter throws a right hand that Bunga ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunga also avoids with ease.
Shelter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bunga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shelter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bunga's guard.
Anderson Shelter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gonzo Bunga.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunga working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shelter has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelter prevents Bunga from improving his position.
Bunga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shelter pulls his head out easily.
Shelter trying to control the action but Bunga is working from the bottom.
Bunga looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shelter pushes past his half guard into mount!
Shelter working for a guillotine from mount but Bunga is in no mood to give up.
Anderson Shelter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunga stops Shelter from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Shelter wants to finish this one by submission but Bunga is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shelter.
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.
Bunga is desperately trying to improve his position but Shelter has a good base and remains in mount.
Shelter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bunga working to try and regain half guard.
Bunga sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bunga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shelter is looking to take a break and control but Bunga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shelter connects with a nice short shot to Bunga's temple.
Bunga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shelter pulls his head out easily.
Shelter is trying to control. Bunga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bunga looking for submissions off his back.
Shelter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bunga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shelter pushes Bunga up against the cage in a clinch.
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.
Bunga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shelter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shelter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bunga wants a takedown but no success here.
Bunga stops a takedown attempt from Shelter.
Bunga is working for takedown but Shelter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bunga is pressed up against the cage. Shelter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bunga down to the mat. Bunga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bunga shoots for a takedown but Shelter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shelter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunga.
Shelter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Shelter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunga keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Shelter clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bunga misses with a takedown attempt
and Shelter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bunga's guard now.
Shelter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shelter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bunga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shelter has managed to get both his arms back between Bunga's legs - danger averted.
Bunga looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shelter has picked Bunga up and slammed him! Bunga can't keep hold of the triangle and Shelter manages to pass to side control!
Bunga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Shelter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunga keeps working.
Bunga is trying to escape the position but Shelter is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga tries to improve position but can't.
Shelter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Shelter tries for a kimura but Bunga is defending well.
Bunga is trying to improve his position.
Shelter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunga keeps working.
Shelter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bunga manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga looking for submissions off his back.
Shelter is keen to just control but Bunga is a slippery customer.
Shelter wants to pass the guard but Bunga is defending well.
Bunga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shelter pulls his head out easily.
Shelter working over Bunga with some ground and pound. Bunga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bunga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shelter wants to pass the guard but Bunga is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shelter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunga moves away.
Shelter throws a sloppy head kick and Bunga moves out of range easily.
Shelter throws a nice looking combination but Bunga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bunga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bunga wants it to stay on the feet.
Bunga tries for a takedown but Shelter circles away easily
and Shelter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bunga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shelter looking for submissions off his back.
Bunga is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bunga's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bunga's back!
Bunga defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bunga breaks Shelter's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Shelter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bunga throwing strikes but missing.
Shelter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bunga.
Shelter working a defensive guard here.
Bunga drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shelter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shelter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shelter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Shelter had his way with Gonzo Bunga in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shelter shoots in looking for a takedown. Bunga tries to sprawl out of it but Shelter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bunga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shelter misses with a series of wild punches.
Shelter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunga.
Bunga tries for a takedown but Shelter circles away easily
so Shelter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bunga has his foot on Shelter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shelter works his way back into a safe position though.
Bunga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Shelter wants to control from the top but Bunga keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelter advances position into side control!
Bunga taking a bit of punishment here - Shelter scoring with strikes.
Bunga regains half guard.
Bunga looking for submissions off his back.
Shelter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bunga has a hand on Shelter's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shelter takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Shelter get's back to his feet.
Shelter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shelter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shelter working the ground and pound from side control.
Shelter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bunga, who protects the arm well.
Shelter wants to stand but Bunga is controlling his arm.
Bunga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bunga manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shelter's best efforts.
Shelter slows the pace down in half guard.
Bunga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson Shelter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga looking for submissions off his back.
Shelter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunga can do to turn this around?
Shelter is taking a breather. Bunga 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.
Bunga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shelter pulls his head out easily.
Shelter is working for a submission of some sort.
Bunga looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bunga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shelter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shelter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gonzo Bunga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shelter is trying to control the action in half guard but Bunga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Shelter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shelter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Shelter!
Anderson Shelter retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Dusavik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dusavik has chosen The Lucky Bullets "Cross The Line" as his entrance music. Henry Dusavik has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrone Biggum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Dusavik!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dusavik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Biggum's head.
Dusavik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Dusavik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dusavik misses with a wild combination.
Dusavik misses with an uppercut.
Dusavik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dusavik scores with a punch to the head.
Biggum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dusavik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dusavik connects with a solid leg kick.
Dusavik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dusavik wants to clinch.
Dusavik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Biggum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dusavik.
Biggum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dusavik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Biggum scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggum avoids the attempt from Dusavik to control.
Dusavik is looking to improve his position but Biggum isn't that keen on the idea.
Biggum avoids the attempt from Dusavik to control.
Dusavik tries to improve his position but instead Biggum has taken his back!
Biggum trying to control momentarily.
Biggum has the hooks in. Dusavik is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dusavik trying to control the position but Biggum manages to sink in the hooks.
Biggum missing with punches from the back.
Biggum struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dusavik is really stuck here.
Biggum gets his hands free as Dusavik looks to control.
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.
Biggum looking for the choke from the back.
Dusavik trying to control the action but Biggum just sinks the hooks in.
Biggum is trying to stick to Dusavik's back but Dusavik is turning into Biggum. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Biggum's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dusavik.
Dusavik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biggum is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dusavik wants to control from the top but Biggum keeps moving.
Dusavik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dusavik throws and elbow that misses. Biggum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dusavik's guard. Nice move by Biggum!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dusavik manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dusavik is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Biggum can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dusavik looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggum bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dusavik controls Biggum momentarily but Biggum frees himself.
Dusavik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Biggum throwing strikes but missing.
Biggum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dusavik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dusavik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dusavik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dusavik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Biggum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dusavik's guard.
Biggum trying to control from half guard but Dusavik is working away.
Dusavik has hold of Biggum's hands but Biggum slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dusavik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Biggum pulls his head out easily.
Dusavik is refusing to be controlled, as Biggum sits in half guard.
Dusavik looking for submissions off his back.
Dusavik has hold of Biggum's hands but Biggum slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Dusavik will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Biggum avoids the head kick by Dusavik.
Dusavik with a jab.
Biggum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dusavik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Biggum's head.
Dusavik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown by Biggum or perhaps it was just good defense by Dusavik which made him look bad.
Dusavik throws out a powerful jab.
Dusavik slips under a jab.
Biggum throws a nice looking combination but Dusavik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Biggum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dusavik finds it's way round the side to connect with Biggum's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggum takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dusavik tries to close the distance and clinch but Biggum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dusavik.
Tyrone Biggum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dusavik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dusavik lands a really nice looking cross but Biggum seems unphased.
Dusavik scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dusavik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dusavik connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Dusavik.
Biggum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dusavik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dusavik scoring well with a low kick there.
Dusavik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Biggum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A lazy left from Dusavik finds it's target.
Dusavik lands the left hand.
Dusavik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Biggum. Biggum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick from Dusavik lands but Biggum takes it in his stride.
Dusavik throws a head kick but Biggum moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dusavik.
Henry Dusavik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggum takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dusavik. That's going to slow Biggum down.
Biggum ducks right into an uppercut from Dusavik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Dusavik.
Dusavik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Biggum is rocked!
Nice cross by Dusavik.
Oh Biggum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dusavik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Biggum's head.
Biggum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left lands for Dusavik.
Dusavik with a hook.
Biggum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dusavik scores with a nice head shot.
Dusavik tries to clinch up.
Dusavik lands a really nice looking cross but Biggum seems unphased.
Dusavik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Biggum has time to react.
Biggum keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Dusavik as he connects with a hook.
Donk. Dusavik catches Biggum right on the button with a cross.
Dusavik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Biggum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dusavik.
Biggum seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice uppercut there from Dusavik.
Biggum moves forwards but Dusavik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Biggum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Biggum swats away the attempt to clinch by Dusavik.
Dusavik tries to clinch but Biggum is having none of it.
A head kick from Dusavik lands but Biggum takes it in his stride.
Dusavik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dusavik throws a shot to the body.
Biggum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dusavik sizes up Biggum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Biggum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dusavik.
Henry Dusavik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biggum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dusavik lands a really nice looking cross but Biggum seems unphased.
Dusavik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Biggum has time to react.
Dusavik clinches up with Biggum and pushes him back against the cage.
Dusavik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Dusavik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dusavik throws a punch but it's blocked by Biggum.
Dusavik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Biggum backwards.
A body shot lands from Dusavik.
Dusavik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Biggum blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Dusavik.
A head punch on the inside from Dusavik fails to land.
Dusavik throws a punch but it's blocked by Biggum.
Dusavik lands an uppercut.
Biggum lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dusavik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Biggum pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dusavik trying to control from the bottom.
Dusavik wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Dusavik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dusavik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Biggum.
Dusavik thumps Biggum with a low kick.
Dusavik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dusavik is looking to slow Biggum down with leg kicks.
Dusavik throws a leg kick which misses Biggum's front leg but catches the back leg as Biggum tries to avoid it.
Dusavik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dusavik tries to clinch up but Biggum circles away and keeps his distance.
Dusavik fails in his attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Dusavik.
Dusavik scores with a three punch combo!
Biggum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters circling a little - Dusavik finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dusavik is working Biggum over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dusavik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dusavik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dusavik scoring well with a low kick there.
Dusavik lands a slapping body shot.
Biggum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dusavik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dusavik lands with a cross.
Dusavik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dusavik.
Dusavik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Biggum blocks a head kick by Dusavik.
Dusavik lands a jab to the nose.
Dusavik jabs Biggum right on the nose. Biggum blinks but takes it well.
Dusavik lands a jab to the nose.
Dusavik lands a lovely overhand right.
Biggum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dusavik throws a head kick but Biggum moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusavik tries to clinch up.
Dusavik is looking to clinch.
Biggum takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dusavik cracks the inside of Biggum's front leg.
Dusavik lands with an uppercut that bounces Biggum off the cage and back into rage.
Dusavik tries to clinch there but Biggum circles away.
Biggum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dusavik can pounce on him.
Dusavik throws a leg kick which misses Biggum's front leg but catches the back leg as Biggum tries to avoid it.
Biggum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dusavik can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Dusavik - just one landing.
Nice cross by Dusavik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dusavik digs a good hook to Biggum's body.
Dusavik throws a head kick that half lands.
Dusavik with a hook.
Dusavik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Biggum's calf.
Biggum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dusavik defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusavik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Biggum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Biggum takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Biggum misses.
Dusavik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dusavik with a nice cross.
Biggum takes one on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dusavik.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dusavik.
Dusavik lands an overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dusavik.
Dusavik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Biggum on the side of the head.
Dusavik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dusavik lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dusavik thuds his right hand into Biggum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Biggum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dusavik lands with an uppercut that bounces Biggum off the cage and back into rage.
Dusavik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Biggum's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dusavik.
Dusavik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dusavik cracks the inside of Biggum's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dusavik.
Dusavik closes the distance and pushes Biggum back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dusavik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dusavik misses with a knee to the head.
Dusavik swings wildly with an uppercut but Biggum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dusavik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggums head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dusavik lands with a left to the head.
Dusavik landing knees to the head.
Dusavik misses with the head strike.
A short left from Dusavik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Dusavik really dominated that 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.
Biggum tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Biggum walks straight into a right hand from Dusavik - that's dropped him! Dusavik jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Biggum from any more punishment! Biggum complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Henry Dusavik!
Henry Dusavik is the new bantamweight champion!
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