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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Goodall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodall has chosen This fire burns as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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222 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adolf Goodall!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Goodall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Goodall misses.
Goodall doesn't manage to clinch there - Carwin circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goodall.
Carwin moves into range and clinches up with Goodall.
Carwin manages to break the clinch.
Carwin grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Goodall takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Carwin cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane Carwin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fred Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Timmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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133 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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KO power |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiny Timmy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmy blocks a head kick by Thomas.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Thomas works Timmy's body with a nice hook.
Thomas lands a high kick!
Timmy closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Timmy pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Timmy shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Timmy sprawls well. Timmy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Timmy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The strikes coming from Timmy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Timmy tries to advance to mount but Thomas denies him.
Timmy has an Americana. Thomas didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Timmy is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Timmy hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tiny Timmy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James The Executioner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Wayne Wolfe was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James The Executioner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Executioner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wolfe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Executioner feints and as Wolfe raises his hands in defense, The Executioner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wolfe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The Executioner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Executioner trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Wolfe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Executioner looking to pass the guard.
Wolfe keeping moving, preventing The Executioner from controlling successfully.
Wolfe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Executioner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wolfe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wolfe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolfe throws a head kick but The Executioner moves out of range.
Wolfe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Executioner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Executioner looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Executioner wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving.
Wolfe tries to strike from the bottom.
Wolfe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The Executioner wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving.
The Executioner is really struggling to control Wolfe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wolfe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wolfe throws a head kick but The Executioner moves out of range.
The Executioner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wolfe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wolfe is not content to let The Executioner control the position.
The Executioner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wolfe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wolfe misses with an elbow from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe is looking to regain half guard here but The Executioner keeps moving and retains side control.
Wolfe throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The Executioner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wolfe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wolfe sneaks back into half guard.
The Executioner trying to control the action but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wolfe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolfe throws a head kick but The Executioner moves out of range.
Wolfe stuffs the takedown.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses.
Wolfe looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Wolfe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Executioner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James The Executioner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Wolfe as The Executioner shoots in.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for The Executioner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wolfe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Executioner shoots in but Wolfe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Executioner blocks a head kick by Wolfe.
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolfe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Executioner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wolfe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The Executioner trying to control the action but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
The Executioner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wolfe tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The Executioner advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The Executioner has hold of Wolfe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wolfe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The Executioner blocks Wolfe's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The Executioner blocks Wolfe's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The Executioner landing strikes from the mount.
Wolfe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wolfe flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The Executioner blocks Wolfe's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The Executioner looking to finish Wolfe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wolfe!
Wolfe throwing hammer fists to the chest of The Executioner. What's that going to do exactly?
Wolfe flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James The Executioner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Executioner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wolfe tries to avoid it but The Executioner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wolfe to the ground. Wolfe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses.
The Executioner avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
Wolfe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wolfe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Executioner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolfe swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James The Executioner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfe misses with a head kick.
Wolfe throws a head kick but The Executioner moves out of range.
Wolfe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Executioner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wolfe tries to avoid it but The Executioner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wolfe to the ground. Wolfe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Executioner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Executioner is defended easily by Wolfe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolfe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Executioner shoots in and bounces Wolfe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The Executioner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Executioner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolfe thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wolfe throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The Executioner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wolfe throwing short punches from the bottom.
Wolfe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Executioner closes the distance and clinches.
The Executioner tightens his grip and picks Wolfe up, before dumping him to the ground. Wolfe manages to land in guard.
Wolfe trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wolfe throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wolfe looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolfe, not yet.
Wolfe tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The Executioner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wolfe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wolfe wants to sweep here but The Executioner controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Wolfe as The Executioner shoots in.
Wolfe throws a head kick but The Executioner moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by The Executioner.
The Executioner blocks the strikes from Wolfe.
The Executioner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolfe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wolfe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Executioner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Executioner trying to control the action but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Wolfe punching from the bottom.
The Executioner is pressing down on Wolfe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wolfe is holding on for now.
The Executioner 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 Executioner is working hard here to advance position.
Wolfe missing with punches from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Executioner avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
The Executioner avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
The Executioner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wolfe is refusing to be controlled, as The Executioner sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wolfe connecting with a few gentle strikes.
The Executioner blocks the strikes from Wolfe.
The Executioner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep. The Executioner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wolfe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Executioner winds up and cracks Wolfe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Executioner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wolfe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfe fails to land.
Wolfe prevents the takedown attempt.
The Executioner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Executioner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wolfe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wolfe is in close to The Executioner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Executioner is trying to control the position but Wolfe postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James The Executioner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Horrible takedown by The Executioner or perhaps it was just good defense by Wolfe which made him look bad.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wolfe in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wolfe leaves The Executioner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Executioner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James The Executioner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wolfe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolfe misses with a head kick.
The Executioner closes the distance and clinches up with Wolfe, looking for a takedown. The Executioner pushes Wolfe against the cage but Wolfe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wolfe swats away the attempt to clinch by The Executioner.
Wolfe misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick and The Executioner moves out of range easily.
The Executioner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wolfe did well to prevent The Executioner getting side control.
Wolfe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Executioner blocks the strikes from Wolfe.
The Executioner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wolfe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Executioner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Executioner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wolfe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The Executioner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wolfe is just riding it out for now. The Executioner eventually gives up the hold.
The Executioner blocks the strikes from Wolfe.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Executioner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wolfe was covering up waiting for the punch and The Executioner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
James The Executioner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Executioner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wolfe throwing short punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Executioner trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Wolfe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolfe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The Executioner wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving.
The Executioner slips nicely into half guard.
Wolfe is looking to improve his position.
The Executioner trying to mount his opponent but Wolfe defends it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Executioner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wolfe backs up against the cage.
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for The Executioner with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Executioner fails to land the takedown.
The Executioner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for The Executioner with that takedown attempt.
James The Executioner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Executioner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolfe but Wolfe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Executioner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wayne Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses.
The Executioner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolfe defends it nicely.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses.
The Executioner scores a takedown into full mount!
The Executioner prevents Wolfe from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe throwing hammer fists to the chest of The Executioner. What's that going to do exactly?
The Executioner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The Executioner looking for a guillotine from mount but Wolfe is having none of it.
The Executioner throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wolfe because The Executioner loaded up on that one.
The Executioner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wolfe is looking to escape.
The Executioner blocks Wolfe's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Wolfe flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wayne Wolfe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Executioner controlling from the full mount.
The Executioner looking to control but Wolfe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
James The Executioner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Executioner, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James The Executioner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson has chosen Make It Rain (Remix) as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ross Stevenson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Guy Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blake but Blake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Blake.
Stevenson gets a takedown into half guard.
Blake is looking for a sweep. Stevenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stevenson is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blake won't allow Stevenson to pass to mount.
Stevenson wants to take a breather but Blake is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake trying to control but Stevenson postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stevenson was covering up waiting for the punch and Blake finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stevenson is on top in guard.
Stevenson preventing the sweep.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stevenson looks gassed!
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson won't allow Blake to sweep him here.
Blake has control of Stevenson's left arm, preventing Stevenson from doing any damage.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blake has his takedown stuffed
and Stevenson counters with a takedown into side control.
Stevenson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stevenson trying to control the action but Blake is working from the bottom.
Blake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stevenson's best efforts.
Stevenson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blake controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is thwarting Blake's attempts to control the position.
Blake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stevenson preventing the sweep.
Blake working a defensive guard here.
Blake is looking for a triangle but Stevenson pushes his legs off easily.
Blake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blake looking to control.
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.
Stevenson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stevenson with a nice head shot there.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stevenson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blake scores with a takedown into Stevenson's guard.
Stevenson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Stevenson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stevenson trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Stevenson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Stevenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blake slows the pace down.
Stevenson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blake trying to control the action but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson can't do much from the bottom here.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Blake working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stevenson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blake advances to half guard.
Blake working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stevenson's thigh. Stevenson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Blake looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Guy Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevenson pushes Blake off and gets back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blake.
Blake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stevenson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blake working away.
Blake moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Blake trying to control the position but Stevenson is working away.
Blake taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blake's best efforts.
Stevenson is trying to get back to full guard.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Stevenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blake wants to get back to his feet.
Blake trying to control the action but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
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.
Still in half guard, Blake seems content to control.
Blake wants to take a breather but Stevenson is having none of it.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Guy Blake just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Blake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stevenson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stevenson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blake wants to control but Stevenson is keeping him busy.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet.
Blake is trying to control the action in half guard but Stevenson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stevenson wants to get back to full guard.
Blake trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Blake dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stevenson tries for a takedown but Blake circles away easily
and Blake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stevenson won't be happy with that.
Blake wants to control but Stevenson is keeping him busy.
Stevenson is looking for a sweep.
Blake moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Blake advances to mount.
Blake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stevenson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to control but Blake is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blake working the ground and pound effectively.
Blake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blake's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stevenson is squirming around, avoiding Blake's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blake controlling his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Guy Blake just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Blake tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily
and Stevenson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake working a defensive guard here.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Stevenson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a big right hand that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stevenson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stevenson.
Blake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stevenson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stevenson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Blake looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake wants to sweep but no luck.
Blake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stevenson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stevenson won't be happy with that.
Stevenson is trying to get back to half guard.
Stevenson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blake working away.
Stevenson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Guy Blake.
Well Blake 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Blake!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
270 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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230 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Keller!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Keller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Keller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is in trouble now - Keller has advanced to mount!
Jones taking shots to the head.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Keller is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Keller landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keller lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Keller landing shots from mount.
Keller is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keller cracks Jones with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Keller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Jones really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Keller cracks Jones with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Keller in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Keller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Keller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keller in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Keller controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to hold on but Keller pushes him away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Keller lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Keller is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Keller unloading with bombs!
Keller punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Keller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
Keller looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Keller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Keller controlling from mount.
Keller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Keller working Jones over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Keller.
Keller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Keller with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keller fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Keller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Keller scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Keller.
Keller raining down shots from the mount!
Keller lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Keller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Keller lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keller landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Keller in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Keller dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Keller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Keller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Keller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones shoots and misses
so Keller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones wants to stand and escape but Keller is having none of it.
Keller stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Keller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keller stops Jones from standing up.
Keller trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller landing with the ground and pound.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Keller from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Keller misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lance Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Keller.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Keller trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones is looking to stand up but Keller isn't so interested in that idea.
Keller works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Keller works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Keller cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Keller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Keller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones throws a strike but Keller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Keller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Keller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Keller is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Keller scoring with some ground and pound.
Keller trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Keller passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones trying to control but Keller postures up.
Keller controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Keller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Keller shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Keller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keller trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keller.
Keller looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Keller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Keller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Keller blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Keller. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Keller has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Keller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Keller pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keller has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Keller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones throws a hook but Keller blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Keller avoids it.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Keller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Keller lands in his opponent's guard.
Keller throwing strikes but missing.
Chris Keller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keller stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones tries to escape but Keller is in control.
Keller in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Jones is being controlled here.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Keller's best efforts.
Keller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lance Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Keller is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Keller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Keller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Keller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between carl jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Przemyslaw Lignarski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lignarski has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koiBNXqG3pk&feature=related as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
186 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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18
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, carl jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Przemyslaw Lignarski!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lignarski stuffs the takedown attempt from jordan. jordan gets slowly back to his feet.
Lignarski moves into range and clinches up with jordan.
Lignarski is trying to break free.
Lignarski is trying to trip jordan. He has hold of a leg but jordan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lignarski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
jordan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lignarski has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing jordan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lignarski is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - jordan pulls down on the head and he's put Lignarski to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). carl jordan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego James Ndui Gambitinoa Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambitinoa Jr has chosen Gorillaz - Feel Good Incorporated as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Diego James Ndui Gambitinoa Jr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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18
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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23
264 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego James Ndui Gambitinoa Jr!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards throws a one two combo.
It looks like Diego James Ndui Gambitinoa Jr has been cut.
Gambitinoa Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Richards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A clash of legs there as Gambitinoa Jr blocks the low kick.
Bruce Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards gets a clinch.
Gambitinoa Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richards's efforts to push away.
Richards is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gambitinoa Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Richards to the mat. Richards regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gambitinoa Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Richards looking for a sweep. Not yet Richards, not yet.
Gambitinoa Jr postures up.
Gambitinoa Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Richards is trying to control the position but Gambitinoa Jr postures up.
Gambitinoa Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Gambitinoa Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambitinoa Jr shoots in for a takedown but Richards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Richards throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Richards gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Richards's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Richards is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards breaks from the clinch.
Richards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gambitinoa Jr is out of range and Richards settles back down.
Gambitinoa Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richards as he avoids it easily.
Bruce Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego James Ndui Gambitinoa Jr.
Richards throws a right hand that Gambitinoa Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Gambitinoa Jr also avoids with ease.
Gambitinoa Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Richards looking for a sweep. Not yet Richards, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gambitinoa Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards trying to control the position.
Gambitinoa Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Richards is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gambitinoa Jr, into his guard.
Gambitinoa Jr looks gassed!
Gambitinoa Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richards defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to control but Gambitinoa Jr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gambitinoa Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gambitinoa Jr throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards wants to control from the top but Gambitinoa Jr keeps moving.
Richards is really struggling to control Gambitinoa Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Richards stands and steps away. Gambitinoa Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gambitinoa Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gambitinoa Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Gambitinoa Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Gambitinoa Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Richards makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambitinoa Jr stops Richards from standing up.
Gambitinoa Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Richards controls Gambitinoa Jr momentarily but Gambitinoa Jr frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gambitinoa Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego James Ndui Gambitinoa Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego James Ndui Gambitinoa Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gambitinoa Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Richards tries to sprawl out of it but Gambitinoa Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richards slaps away a takedown attempt from Gambitinoa Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gambitinoa Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Richards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Gambitinoa Jr circles away.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Gambitinoa Jr circles away.
Richards clinches.
Gambitinoa Jr has Richards pressed against the cage, preventing Richards from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Richards manages to break the clinch.
Richards wants to clinch up but Gambitinoa Jr keeps it at a distance.
Gambitinoa Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gambitinoa Jr is breathing heavily.
Gambitinoa Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Richards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bruce Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richards wants to clinch up but Gambitinoa Jr keeps it at a distance.
Richards wants to clinch.
Gambitinoa Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gambitinoa Jr keeps control of Richards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richards working hard to break the clinch.
Richards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gambitinoa Jr dives in and grabs Richards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Richards pushes down on Gambitinoa Jr's head and hops out.
Bruce Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego James Ndui Gambitinoa Jr.
Richards tries to clinch there but Gambitinoa Jr circles away.
Richards tries to bum rush Gambitinoa Jr with a series of wild strikes but Gambitinoa Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richards moves in looking to clinch but Gambitinoa Jr pushes him off.
Gambitinoa Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Richards.
Gambitinoa Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Richards lands with a thumping leg kick.
Richards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gambitinoa Jr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Gambitinoa Jr circles away.
Richards is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a jab-cross combination.
Richards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Richards tries to clinch up but Gambitinoa Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Richards moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bruce Richards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards tries to clinch up but Gambitinoa Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Richards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Richards misses with a wild combination.
Richards pushes Gambitinoa Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Gambitinoa Jr wants a takedown.
Richards is looking to break free of the clinch but Gambitinoa Jr has double underhooks.
Gambitinoa Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Richards prevents it.
Richards is looking to break free of the clinch but Gambitinoa Jr has double underhooks.
Gambitinoa Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Richards pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Richards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gambitinoa Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Richards takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambitinoa Jr wants a takedown.
Richards working hard to break the clinch.
Richards wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gambitinoa Jr wants a takedown.
Richards breaks the clinch.
Richards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Richards.
Richards gets a clinch.
Richards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richards tries to clinch up but Gambitinoa Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Gambitinoa Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gambitinoa Jr. That did some damage!
Richards clinches up with Gambitinoa Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Richards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gambitinoa Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Richards sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Richards is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to control from the bottom.
Gambitinoa Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Richards pushes Gambitinoa Jr off looking to stand but Gambitinoa Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Richards is refusing to be controlled, as Gambitinoa Jr sits in half guard.
Richards is looking to escape.
Gambitinoa Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gambitinoa Jr prevents Richards from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambitinoa Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gambitinoa Jr is keen to just control but Richards is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Richards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego James Ndui Gambitinoa Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Richards wants to clinch.
Richards thumps Gambitinoa Jr with a low kick.
Bruce Richards is winning the standup battle so far.
Richards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gambitinoa Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richards scores with a kick to the body.
Richards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gambitinoa Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richards cracks the inside of Gambitinoa Jr's front leg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Richards throws a leg kick which misses Gambitinoa Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Gambitinoa Jr tries to avoid it.
Richards moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gambitinoa Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards lands a front kick.
Richards scores with a leg kick.
Gambitinoa Jr dodges the punch combination from Richards.
Richards is looking to clinch but Gambitinoa Jr is avoiding it.
Richards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Richards lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gambitinoa Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gambitinoa Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Richards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gambitinoa Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gambitinoa Jr passes Richards's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambitinoa Jr is looking to advance position but Richards won't allow it.
Richards is not content to let Gambitinoa Jr control the position.
Richards is trying to stand back up but Gambitinoa Jr is controlling him
Richards is looking for a sweep. Gambitinoa Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gambitinoa Jr scores with a takedown into Richards's guard.
Richards is trying to keep Gambitinoa Jr in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambitinoa Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Richards dives on top into guard.
Gambitinoa Jr keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Gambitinoa Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richards defends well.
Richards preventing the sweep.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambitinoa Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards tries to stand but Gambitinoa Jr is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gambitinoa Jr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gambitinoa Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richards pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Richards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gambitinoa Jr is trying to drag Richards to the mat but Richards just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bruce Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego James Ndui Gambitinoa Jr.
Gambitinoa Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Richards gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richards is trying to break the clinch but Gambitinoa Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Richards gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gambitinoa Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gambitinoa Jr has Richards pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Richards manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Richards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gambitinoa Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Gambitinoa Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Richards shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Richards has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Richards!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Rough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ponury grabaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ponury grabaz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Rough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, ponury grabaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
grabaz forces Rough back against the cage and clinches.
grabaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roughs head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by grabaz.
It looks like Jim Rough has been cut.
grabaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rough drops down looking for an ankle pick but grabaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rough shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rough shoots in but grabaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Rough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
grabaz gets caught flat footed, as Rough shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rough has gone for a leg lock! grabaz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rough's guard.
Rough is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
grabaz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rough shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rough is breathing heavily.
grabaz has closed the distance and engaged Rough in a clinch.
grabaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. grabaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
grabaz wants to get back to his feet but Rough is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
grabaz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rough off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
grabaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
grabaz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rough's defenses.
Rough can't get the takedown.
Rough tries to pull guard but grabaz won't allow it.
grabaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
grabaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rough jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as grabaz walks away with a smile on his face. Rough gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
grabaz instigates a clinch.
grabaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rough is trying to work for a single leg takedown but grabaz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
grabaz scores with a shoulder strike.
grabaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rough jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as grabaz walks away with a smile on his face. Rough gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rough throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around grabaz's waist but grabaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rough off to one side.
ponury grabaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
grabaz rushes Rough and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
grabaz lands a shoulder strike.
grabaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, grabaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jim Rough's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, grabaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
grabaz scores with a shoulder strike.
grabaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Rough backwards.
grabaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
grabaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
grabaz lands with a left to the head.
grabaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
grabaz lands a shoulder strike.
Jim Rough's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
grabaz lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by grabaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
grabaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Rough is rocked!
grabaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Rough is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
grabaz lands an uppercut.
Jeez, Jim Rough's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
grabaz lands with a right to the head.
grabaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from grabaz.
grabaz lands a big right hand that drops Rough! The killer instinct kicks in and grabaz finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by grabaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ponury grabaz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Masajada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregg Pastora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pastora is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Perfect Storm by Black Iris. Daniel Masajada is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Masajada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregg Pastora!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masajada cracks the inside of Pastora's front leg.
Masajada with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pastora shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masajada but Masajada pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masajada drops Pastora with a beautiful combination! Pastora stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Masajada is looking for the KO!
Pastora is rocked!
It looks like Gregg Pastora has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masajada looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pastora looks gassed!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masajada, right into the meat.
Masajada lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pastora takes a step back to recover.
Masajada feints and then cracks Pastora's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pastora down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masajada.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pastora crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Masajada - the referee stops the clock and Pastora gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Masajada. Pastora manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Masajada fakes the leg kick and cracks Pastora in the body.
Masajada bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Masajada lands a left and a right that send Pastora crashing to the mat, dazed. Masajada thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Pastora is still on wobbly legs! Can Masajada finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masajada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masajada instigates a clinch.
Masajada manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pastora seems to have recovered his senses.
Masajada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Masajada.
That has opened up Gregg Pastora's cut even more.
Masajada is looking to slow Pastora down with leg kicks.
Masajada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masajada throws a series of punches but Pastora moves out of range.
Masajada thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pastora if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masajada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masajada lands a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masajada.
Masajada lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masajada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Masajada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masajada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masajada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masajada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pastora.
Masajada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pastora tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pastora crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Masajada - the referee stops the clock and Pastora gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Masajada. Pastora manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Daniel Masajada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masajada.
Masajada misses with a body kick.
Masajada forces Pastora back against the cage and clinches.
Masajada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masajada lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pastora takes a step back to recover.
Masajada feints and then cracks Pastora's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pastora down.
Masajada throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Masajada throws the kick towards the body but Pastora avoids it.
Pastora fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daniel Masajada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregg Pastora.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masajada scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masajada misses with a two punch combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Masajada - that will leave a mark!
Masajada lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Masajada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Masajada.
Pastora is trying desperately to land a takedown but Masajada is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pastora.
Masajada scoring well with a low kick there.
Masajada tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masajada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pastora.
Masajada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Masajada dips to his left and cracks Pastora with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Masajada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregg Pastora's cut.
That's time! Masajada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A combination from Masajada does no damage.
Masajada is looking to chop away at Pastora's legs.
Masajada throws a leg kick but Pastora sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pastora shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masajada fails to land with a series of punches.
Daniel Masajada is winning the standup battle so far.
Pastora fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Masajada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pastora stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daniel Masajada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masajada throws a head kick that misses.
Masajada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pastora moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masajada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pastora moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body kick there by Masajada.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Masajada.
Pastora changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masajada tries to avoid it but Pastora manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masajada to the ground. Masajada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daniel Masajada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregg Pastora.
Masajada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masajada with a nice cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pastora.
Masajada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masajada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pastora is defended easily by Masajada.
That's two 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.
Masajada looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pastora avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pastora fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Masajada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pastora's sensitive parts.
Masajada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Masajada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Masajada misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Masajada scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masajada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pastora circles away quickly and effectively.
Masajada has closed the distance and engaged Pastora in a clinch.
Masajada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Masajada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masajada throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good leg kick by Masajada there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Masajada lands with an uppercut that bounces Pastora off the cage and back into rage.
Masajada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pastora circles away quickly and effectively.
Masajada moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pastora has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Masajada.
Masajada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Masajada does no damage.
Pastora blocks a head kick by Masajada.
Pastora blocks a head kick by Masajada.
Pastora tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masajada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masajada clinches up with Pastora and pushes him back against the cage.
Pastora has Masajada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masajada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Masajada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pastora slips a jab and a cross from Masajada.
Pastora blocks a head kick by Masajada.
Masajada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Masajada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gregg Pastora's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pastora shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masajada as he avoids it easily.
Masajada throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masajada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masajada looks for the body kick but Pastora saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pastora looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masajada clinches with his opponent.
Pastora goes for a takedown in the clinch but Masajada prevents it.
Masajada is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masajada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masajada.
Masajada lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pastora on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pastora tries to keep at a distance but Masajada has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masajada manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Masajada scores with a four punch combination!
Masajada explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Masajada throws a leg kick which misses Pastora's front leg but catches the back leg as Pastora tries to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masajada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masajada connects with a looping right hand.
A combination from Masajada does no damage.
Masajada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pastora fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniel Masajada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregg Pastora.
Masajada throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masajada stalks Pastora and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pastora's face. Pastora staggers backwards, shaken.
Daniel Masajada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masajada misses with a kick to the body.
Masajada feints and then cracks Pastora's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pastora down.
Masajada throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pastora's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Masajada.
An inside leg kick from Masajada misses.
Masajada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Masajada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Masajada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gregg Pastora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pastora shoots in but Masajada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pastora's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body kick from Masajada.
Pastora avoids the head kick by Masajada.
Masajada works over Pastora's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pastora is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Masajada.
Masajada throws a series of punches but Pastora moves out of range.
Pastora tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Masajada counters with a one-two to the body.
Masajada misses with a few strikes there.
Pastora shoots in but no luck this time.
Masajada is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pastora shoots in looking for a takedown. Masajada tries to sprawl out of it but Pastora keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masajada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pastora has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pastora sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Daniel Masajada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid body kick from Masajada.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pastora walks forward, straight into a front kick from Masajada.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Masajada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masajada 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Masajada!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Persius Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Danny Lynch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Persius Masters!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters shoots for a takedown but Lynch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lynch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lynch lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lynch drops Masters with a beautiful combination! Masters stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lynch is looking for the KO!
Masters is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters closes the distance and clinches up with Lynch, looking for a takedown. Masters pushes Lynch against the cage but Lynch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masters is still on wobbly legs! Can Lynch finish him?
Lynch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masters circles away quickly and effectively.
Lynch tries to clinch but Masters is having none of it.
Lynch tries to clinch but Masters is having none of it.
Masters seems to have recovered his senses.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masters moves away.
Masters misses with a takedown attempt - Lynch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Danny Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Persius Masters.
A punch combination from Lynch misses.
Masters shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lynch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lynch has his feet on Masters's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lynch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masters throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lynch was covering up waiting for the punch and Masters finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Masters working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lynch wants to stand up but Masters is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masters accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lynch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lynch tries to get out of the position.
Lynch has his feet on Masters's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Masters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lynch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lynch tries to clinch up.
Masters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lynch, pushing him back against the cage.
Lynch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Masters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lynch's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lynch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lynch on the inside.
Lynch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lynch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Lynch is pressed up against the cage. Masters has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lynch down to the mat. Lynch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lynch wants to clinch.
Lynch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Masters looks gassed!
Lynch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masters gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lynch lands with a short shot to the head.
Masters is working for takedown but Lynch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lynch is trying to force a seperation but Masters has the dominant position.
Masters struggles to land a body shot inside as Lynch controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masters dives in and grabs Lynch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lynch pushes down on Masters's head and hops out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lynch wants to clinch but Masters slips to the side
and Masters counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lynch wants to stand but Masters is controlling the position.
Masters throws a big right hand that misses.
Masters throws and elbow that misses. Lynch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Masters's guard. Nice move by Lynch!
Lynch wanted to stand there but Masters had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch stands up and waves to Masters to follow him.
Masters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lynch throws a series of punches but Masters moves out of range.
Lynch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masters shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Masters was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Masters landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lynch squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Masters breaks from Lynch's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Lynch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lynch lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Masters darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Masters missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Masters connects with a nice short shot to Lynch's temple.
Lynch is looking to escape.
Lynch kicks Masters off and gets back to his feet.
Lynch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lynch swinging wildly here.
Masters feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masters controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lynch is looking to stand up but Masters isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters is in close to Lynch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters stops Lynch from standing up.
That's two 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.
Masters working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lynch's head.
Masters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lynch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lynch pinned against the cage. Lynch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lynch is looking to clinch.
Lynch throws a nice looking combination but Masters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masters misses with a double jab.
Masters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lynch as he jumps to the side.
No joy there for Lynch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masters throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lynch was covering up waiting for the punch and Masters finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masters is controlling him.
Masters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lynch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Masters throws and elbow that misses. Lynch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Masters's guard. Nice move by Lynch!
Masters is looking to stand up but Lynch isn't so interested in that idea.
Lynch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Masters is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lynch won't allow Masters to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masters is on top in guard.
Lynch wants to stand but Masters is controlling the position.
Lynch wriggles free and stands up.
Lynch tries to clinch but Masters moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Lynch.
Masters closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Persius Masters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lynch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lynch jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Masters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lynch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Lynch does no damage.
Masters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Masters is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lynch bucks up and throws Masters to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Lynch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Masters counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Masters postures up in Lynch's guard and throws a big left but Lynch blocks it.
Lynch has his feet on Masters's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Masters closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lynch has had enough of the clinch but Masters keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lynch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lynch is trying to maintain a safe position but Masters gets an underhook and turns Lynch into the cage.
Lynch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Danny Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Persius Masters.
Masters lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lynch backwards.
Lynch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Masters.
Masters can't get the takedown.
Masters misses with a punch on the inside.
Lynch has Masters pushed against the cage.
Lynch tries to break free but Masters pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lynch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lynch tries to clinch up but Masters circles away and keeps his distance.
Lynch closes the distance and clinches.
Lynch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lynch tries to break free but Masters pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Masters to work.
Masters prevents Lynch from breaking the clinch.
Lynch stops a takedown attempt from Masters.
Lynch lands an uppercut.
Lynch breaks the clinch.
Lynch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters dodges the punch combination from Lynch.
Masters closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lynch did well to prevent Masters getting side control.
Lynch is trying to stand.
Masters lands strikes from half guard.
Lynch wants to get back to his feet.
Masters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masters misses with a head shot. Lynch uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lynch is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lynch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch but Masters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lynch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lynch moves in looking to clinch but Masters pushes him off.
Lynch throws a series of punches but Masters avoids them all with ease.
Lynch throws a nice looking combination but Masters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danny Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masters shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lynch makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Masters circles away from the clinch attempt
and Masters decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lynch's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Persius Masters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Masters has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Persius Masters!
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