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NCA 1: Uprising PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Backscratcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Richards has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Backscratcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Richards!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backscratcher lands a jab.
Richards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Backscratcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richards swats away the attempt to clinch by Backscratcher.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Backscratcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Backscratcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Backscratcher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Backscratcher throws a right and a left that Richards avoids nicely.
Luke Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards has closed the distance and engaged Backscratcher in a clinch.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Backscratcher blocks it.
Richards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Backscratcher's efforts to push away.
Richards creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Backscratcher's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Backscratcher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Backscratcher is trying to break the clinch but Richards is controlling him.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Backscratcher blocks it.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Richards.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Backscratcher blocks it.
Richards scores with a knee to the head.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Richards throws a knee to the head but misses.
Richards should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Backscratcher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Backscratcher throws an elbow but it misses.
Richards looking to throw knees to the head but Backscratcher is blocking nicely.
Richards looks gassed!
Backscratcher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richards pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Backscratcher can't break the clinch.
Richards prevents the takedown attempt.
Richards with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Backscratcher taking a breather.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards misses with a knee to the head.
Backscratcher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Backscratcher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backscratcher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Backscratcher tries to break free but Richards pushes him back against the ropes.
Backscratcher working hard to break the clinch.
Richards prevents Backscratcher from breaking the clinch.
Richards gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Richards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Backscratcher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Backscratcher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Backscratcher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Richards has him pressed against the ropes.
Backscratcher manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Richards wants to control from the top but Backscratcher keeps moving.
Richards stopping the sweep attempt from Backscratcher.
Richards looking to sit in guard and control but Backscratcher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backscratcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brian Backscratcher just wasn't active enough.
Backscratcher keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Backscratcher does no damage.
Richards tries to clinch but Backscratcher moves out of range.
Richards tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Backscratcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richards tries to clinch up but Backscratcher circles away and keeps his distance.
Richards tries to clinch there but Backscratcher circles away.
Richards looks to clinch
letting Backscratcher counter with a right hand.
Backscratcher 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.
Backscratcher misses with a series of wild punches.
Backscratcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richards fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Backscratcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch but Backscratcher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Richards will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Richards 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Backscratcher tries to clinch up.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Richards 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.
Richards moves into the clinch.
Backscratcher tries to pull guard but Richards won't allow it.
Backscratcher has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Richards is trying to keep an underhook but Backscratcher manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Backscratcher tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Richards.
Richards tries to kick Backscratcher off but Backscratcher keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Backscratcher controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Backscratcher wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Richards tries to clinch
and Backscratcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Backscratcher lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Richards is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Richards is looking to clinch.
Backscratcher wants to land a leg kick but Richards is out of range.
Richards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards tries to clinch up.
Backscratcher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Richards moves in looking to clinch but Backscratcher pushes him off.
Richards moves in looking to clinch but Backscratcher pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to clinch there but Backscratcher circles away.
Richards wants to clinch.
Backscratcher swats away the attempt to clinch by Richards.
Backscratcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richards tries to clinch but Backscratcher moves out of range.
Richards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Backscratcher lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards keeps the fight on the outside.
Richards closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Backscratcher circles away from the clinch attempt
and Backscratcher counters with a nice uppercut.
Backscratcher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Backscratcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Backscratcher swats away the attempt to clinch by Richards.
Backscratcher darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards wants to clinch up but Backscratcher keeps it at a distance.
Richards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Backscratcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Backscratcher scores with a jab to the body.
Backscratcher lands a head shot.
Backscratcher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Richardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richards moves to clinch but Backscratcher breaks away
and Backscratcher counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Backscratcher dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Richards tries to clinch but Backscratcher moves out of range.
Richards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch but Backscratcher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richards tries to clinch there but Backscratcher circles away.
Richards tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Backscratcher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Backscratcher swats away the attempt to clinch by Richards.
Backscratcher cracks Richards with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Backscratcher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Backscratcher circles away.
Backscratcher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Richards closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Backscratcher counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backscratcher tries to clinch there but Richards circles away.
Richards tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Backscratcher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Backscratcher looks to land a combination. Richards sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Backscratcher lands with an overhand left.
Richards shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Richards tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Backscratcher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richards darts in and clinches Backscratcher up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Backscratcher is trying to break the clinch but Richards is controlling him.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Backscratcher blocks it.
Richards connects with a knee to the head.
Richards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Backscratcher wants to take the fight to the mat but Richards manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Richards lands an elbow just above Backscratcher 's eye.
Richards landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backscratcher tries to break the clinch but Richards is controlling the position.
Richards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Backscratcher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Backscratcher is trying to push Richards away but Richards has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Backscratcher can't break the clinch.
Backscratcher avoids the elbow strike from Richards, against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Backscratcher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Backscratcher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richards has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Richards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Backscratcher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Backscratcher manages to break the clinch.
Backscratcher throws a combination. Richards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Backscratcher forces Richards back against the ropes and clinches.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Richards prevents Backscratcher from breaking the clinch.
Backscratcher jumps into guard, dragging Richards to the mat.
Backscratcher pulls Richards in close to his closed guard and prevents Richards from doing any damage or advancing position.
Backscratcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Backscratcher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richards looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Backscratcher is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brian Backscratcher has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Backscratcher throws a leg kick but Richards sees it coming and moves out of range.
Richards tries to clinch
and Backscratcher counters with a two punch combo.
Richards clinches up with Backscratcher and pushes him back against the ropes.
Richards keeps control of Backscratcher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but Backscratcher blocks with his arms.
Luke Richards seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Backscratcher tries for a takedown but Richards manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Backscratcher lands a hook that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Richards lands an elbow inside.
Backscratcher is trying to push Richards away but Richards has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
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 Brian Backscratcher.
I think Backscratcher 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Backscratcher!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Atoni Knanjaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Atoni Knanjaoui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knanjaoui goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knanjaoui blocks the body kick.
Knanjaoui stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knanjaoui wants it to stay on the feet.
Knanjaoui swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knanjaoui.
Some wild striking there from Knanjaoui.
Knanjaoui blocks a head kick by Wilson.
A combination from Knanjaoui does no damage.
Knanjaoui lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilson's sensitive parts.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knanjaoui.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Knanjaoui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atoni Knanjaoui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knanjaoui tried to score with a low kick but Wilson checks it.
Wilson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Knanjaoui enables Wilson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Knanjaoui manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Knanjaoui controlling the position.
Knanjaoui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knanjaoui looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Knanjaoui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Wilson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Knanjaoui screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Wilson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lee Wilson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killa Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to On March The Saints. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicholas Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Killa Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson working the head with strikes.
Johnson has hold of Jones's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jones tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Johnson cranks the arm and Jones screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jones, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nicholas Johnson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nicholas Johnson thanked Untouchable Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Smeg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Dove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Dove 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno Smeg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Dove!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dove fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dove misses with a takedown
and Smeg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dove on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dove misses with a takedown
and Smeg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bruno Smeg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Dove.
Dove shoots in but no luck this time.
Smeg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dove napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dove wants to control but Smeg postures up.
Smeg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dove has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dove is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smeg off and has taken his back!
Smeg has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Dove throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smeg trying to control but not successfully.
Smeg covering up well and avoiding damage.
Dove wants to control but Smeg manages to buck him off and is now in Dove's guard! Nice work there by Smeg!
Smeg wants to stand but Dove has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smeg is looking to advance position but Dove has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Smeg tries to lock up and control but Dove gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smeg wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dove.
Dove dominating with strikes here.
Dove working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smeg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dove landing shots from mount.
Dove is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smeg can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dove lands a nice shot to the head.
Dove throws some wild stikes that Smeg manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smeg tries to hold on but Dove postures up.
Smeg taking shots to the head.
Dove thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dove throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dove looking to ground and pound but Smeg is blocking nicely.
Dove can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smeg is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dove with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dove unloads with some shots from mount but Smeg bucks and avoids them well.
Dove throwing strikes here but Smeg is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Smeg is trying desperately to improve position.
Dove trying to control but Smeg is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dove moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smeg has worked his arm free - good work by Smeg!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Dove dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dove shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smeg sprawls well. Smeg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dove gets slowly back to his feet.
Smeg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smeg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dove.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dove has a takedown stuffed.
Dove fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruno Smeg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Dove.
Dove fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dove moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smeg shoots in for a takedown but Dove shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dove fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dove is breathing heavily.
Dove takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dove shoots in but Smeg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dove is looking to clinch but Smeg is avoiding it.
Smeg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dove has time to react.
Dove stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smeg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dove looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smeg!
Dove throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smeg because Dove loaded up on that one.
Dove wants to control the pace but Smeg is squirming around nicely.
Smeg is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smeg is desperately trying to improve his position but Dove has a good base and remains in mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smeg manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Smeg, under a barage of strikes from Dove.
Smeg regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smeg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dove is one step ahead there.
Dove looking to pass the guard.
Dove in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dove stays in close to Smeg's body and controls the position.
Dove won't allow Smeg to get back to his feet.
Dove trying to control the position from guard on top but Smeg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gary Dove has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smeg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dove takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smeg wants to clinch.
Dove closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smeg quickly recovers to half guard.
Smeg trying to hold on to Dove's head to control him but Dove postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dove throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Dove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smeg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dove shoots for a double leg takedown but Smeg sprawls well. He's pushed Dove's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dove shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dove takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smeg scores with the left hand. Dove knows he should have avoided that one.
Dove shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smeg as he jumps to the side.
Bruno Smeg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Dove.
Smeg thuds a left hand into Dove's body.
Smeg lands with an overhand left.
Dove instigates a clinch.
Dove takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smeg is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smeg is trying to force a seperation but Dove has the dominant position.
Smeg is trying to break the clinch but Dove has him pressed against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dove's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dove throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dove throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smeg with a nice cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Smeg scores with a four punch combination!
Smeg shoots in looking for a takedown but Dove manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smeg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dove fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smeg sprawls well initially but Dove persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smeg is trying to maintain the position but Dove is very close to passing his half guard.
Smeg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dove throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dove with the ground and pound but Smeg uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dove looking to sit in guard and control but Smeg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dove keeping full guard, as Smeg tries to pass.
Dove really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smeg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smeg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smeg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dove's guard.
Smeg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smeg wants to take a breather but Dove is having none of it.
Smeg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gary Dove has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smeg is working for a kimura but Dove is defending it quite comfortably.
Dove moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dove wants to stand up but Smeg is controlling him.
Smeg wanted to stand there but Dove had control of the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dove can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dove preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smeg tries to stand but Dove is controlling from the bottom.
Smeg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smeg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dove's guard.
Smeg wants to pass the guard but Dove is keeping the position.
Bruno Smeg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smeg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Smeg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dove 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Dove!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Forsyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Forsyth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Forsyth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Forsyth has his feet on Robinson's thighs here. He's pushed Robinson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Robinson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Forsyth!
A victorious Bruce Forsyth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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