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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Rodellega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Rodellega!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodellega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Price shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodellega defends it nicely.
Price moves away from the strike by Rodellega.
Rodellega just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodellega misses with a looping left.
David Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodellega gets caught flat footed, as Price shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Price controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodellega is keeping the position for now.
Price is working hard here to advance position.
Price looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Price prevents Rodellega from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodellega can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Price controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodellega can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. David Price just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A jab from Rodellega misses.
Rodellega wants to clinch up but Price keeps it at a distance.
Rodellega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Price swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodellega works the jab nicely.
It looks like David Price has been cut.
Price takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Price shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodellega as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Price with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price is breathing heavily.
Rodellega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Price fails with a takedown attempt.
Price moves out of range as Rodellega strikes.
Price walks into a straight right hand from Rodellega.
Price shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice cross by Rodellega.
Arthur Rodellega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Jab from Rodellega.
Rodellega wants to clinch.
Rodellega scores with a hook to the body. Price takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodellega cracks Price with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rodellega has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Price to stand back up!
Rodellega closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Price out cold! Price corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arthur Rodellega!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and brenden schuab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). schuab has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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265 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, brenden schuab!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has schuab pinned against the cage. schuab gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lesnar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with schuab, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes schuab against the cage but schuab circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
schuab defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lesnar.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnar is defended easily by schuab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. schuab manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
schuab is looking to stand up but Lesnar isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
schuab looks gassed!
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lesnar shoots in for a double leg but schuab sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lesnar misses with a series of wild punches.
Lesnar drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar passes schuab's left leg - he's now in half guard.
schuab wants to get back to his feet.
schuab won't allow Lesnar to pass to mount.
Lesnar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for schuab!
schuab is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar landing strikes from the mount and schuab is in trouble!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands a big elbow.
Lesnar looking to ground and pound but schuab is blocking nicely.
schuab wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lesnar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
schuab is in a horrible position here. Lesnar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
schuab is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lesnar with the ground and pound from mount.
Lesnar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. schuab looks a forlorn figure.
Lesnar lands a big elbow.
schuab bucks Lesnar off and manages to get back to his feet!
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.
Lesnar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with schuab, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes schuab against the cage but schuab circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lesnar misses with a double jab.
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar shoots for a takedown but schuab saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lesnar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lesnar lands in his opponent's guard.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but schuab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from schuab. No joy for Lesnar on that attempt.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. schuab defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
schuab looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnar is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and schuab counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lesnar thinking.
Lesnar moves in looking to clinch but schuab pushes him off.
Lesnar has his takedown stuffed
and schuab counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
schuab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnar with a poor takedown
and schuab counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnar is defended easily by schuab.
schuab misses with a body punch
and Lesnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in schuab's guard.
Lesnar stops schuab from standing up.
schuab is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar passes schuab's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lesnar trying to control the action but schuab is working from the bottom.
Lesnar prevents schuab from standing back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesnar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lesnar misses with a low kick.
schuab stuffs the takedown attempt from Lesnar. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt.
Lesnar fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but schuab shows good takedown defense.
Lesnar misses with a few strikes there.
Lesnar scores with a one two! schuab had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
schuab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesnar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and schuab counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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.
Lesnar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
schuab throws a body punch but Lesnar moves out of range.
schuab leaves Lesnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
schuab is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lesnar.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt - schuab sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lesnar throws a body punch but schuab moves out of range.
Lesnar swings for the body but schuab moves out of range.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says schuab as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lesnar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from schuab. Lesnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lesnar lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like brenden schuab has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
schuab slaps away a takedown attempt from Lesnar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lesnar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
schuab tries to kick Lesnar off but Lesnar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
schuab pushes Lesnar off and gets back to his feet.
Lesnar misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but schuab shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from schuab. Lesnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
schuab avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but schuab sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
schuab takes a swing at Lesnar's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
schuab swats away the attempt to clinch by Lesnar.
Lesnar shoots for a double leg takedown but schuab sprawls well. He's pushed Lesnar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lesnar tries to clinch but schuab moves out of range.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but schuab paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but schuab shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
schuab throws a body punch but Lesnar moves out of range.
schuab avoids the head kick by Lesnar.
Brock Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
schuab displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lesnar.
Lesnar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
schuab is refusing to be controlled, as Lesnar sits in half guard.
Lesnar tries to pass the half guard into mount. schuab knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
schuab pushes Lesnar off looking to stand but Lesnar dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
schuab has one foot on Lesnar's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lesnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lesnar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lesnar throws a combination that misses
and schuab counters with a lovely shot to the body.
schuab throws a sloppy body shot
and Lesnar makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. schuab really felt that one!
schuab avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lesnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but schuab circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
schuab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.
brenden schuab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Lesnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lesnar throws a sloppy head kick and schuab moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lesnar 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesnar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Evans!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winters misses with a few strikes there.
Winters throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nigel Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winters throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Evans scores with a jab to the head.
Winters throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Winters wants it to stay on the feet.
Winters throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Evans successfully pulls guard.
Winters throws and elbow that misses. Evans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winters's guard. Nice move by Evans!
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Winters manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Evans has Winters in his guard.
Winters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans is working an open guard so Winters takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Evans has managed to clinch.
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Evans dodges the punch combination from Winters.
The fighters circle momentarily. Winters darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Evans throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Evans throws a hook to the side of Winters's head but Winters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Evans counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Winters wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans jumps guard and drags Winters to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Winters wants to get up but he can't break Evans's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Winters stands up and waves to Evans to follow him.
Winters is breathing heavily.
Winters closes the distance looking to clinch
and Evans moves into the clinch.
Winters looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Evans jumps guard.
Winters tries to stand but Evans is controlling from the bottom.
Winters throws and elbow that misses. Evans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winters's guard. Nice move by Evans!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winters pushes Evans off and gets back to his feet.
Evans fails to land the takedown.
Nigel Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Evans.
A nice combination there by Evans.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt
and Evans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Evans finds it's way through Winters's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Evans.
Winters misses with a combination
and Evans counters with a left and a right that stings Winters.
Winters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evans counters with a slapping leg kick.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Winters throws a combination that misses
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Winters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evans counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Evans misses with a double jab.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Winters moves out of range easily.
Winters falls off balance throwing a combination
and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winters's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Evans dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Evans scores with a three punch combo!
Winters misses with a combination
and Evans counters by clinching up.
Evans has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Winters uses from the top position.
Winters throws a strike but Evans rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Evans works over Winters with some ground and pound from guard.
Winters on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Winters tries to get out of the position.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Evans drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Evans jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters has his feet on Evans's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Evans throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice body punch from Evans.
Winters looks to clinch
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Winters throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Winters.
Winters falls off balance throwing a combination
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Winters misses the target.
Winters throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evans darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Evans decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters stuffs the takedown attempt from Evans. Evans gets slowly back to his feet.
Winters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evans counters with a nice low kick that buckles Winters's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Evans.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Winters shows good takedown defense.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winters throws a combination that misses
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Evans lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Winters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evans.
Evans is nestled in close to Winters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Evans takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans throwing shots but Winters is blocking nicely.
Winters looks like he's trying to stand up.
Evans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Winters manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Evans cracks Winters with an open hand slap.
Evans jabs at Winters's body.
Evans gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Winters is trying to force a seperation but Evans has the dominant position.
Winters wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nigel Winters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winters throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Evans stalks Winters and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Winters's face. Winters staggers backwards, shaken.
Evans throws a head kick that Winters semi-blocks.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winters tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winters tries to clinch
and Evans counters by clinching up.
Winters is pressed up against the cage. Evans has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Winters down to the mat. Winters avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nigel Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Evans.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Evans.
Winters is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Winters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Evans working the head with strikes.
Winters wants to get back to his feet but Evans drags him back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winters on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Winters is working to avoid the ground and pound but Evans connects with a decent elbow.
Paul Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evans working the ground and pound but Winters is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winters was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Winters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evans counters with a leg kick.
A big left from Winters misses.
Winters looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
Evans explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Danga de danga de dang - Evans scores with a four punch combination!
Winters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Winters walks into a stiff left hand from Evans.
Winters misses with a double jab
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Winters falls off balance throwing a combination
and Evans counters with a head kick. That will keep Winters thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Evans.
Winters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Evans scores with a kick to the midsection.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt
and Evans counters with a series of strikes. Winters will be more careful next time no doubt.
Winters takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Winters wants it to stay on the feet.
Evans staying out of range there.
Winters throws a combination that misses
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters misses with the body kick
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evans 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.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Winters is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Evans gets to his feet. Winters looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Winters takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Evans scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Winters thows a leg kick but Evans checks it
and Evans counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Winters thinking.
Evans is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Evans lands with a kick to the temple. Winters shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Winters misses with a double jab
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters misses with a double jab
and Evans counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Winters thinking.
Evans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Winters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Winters's head.
Nice strikes from Evans there.
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. Evans connects with a nice short shot to Winters's temple.
Evans is nestled in close to Winters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Evans is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Winters!
Evans has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Winters's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a heavy elbow.
Evans lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Evans cracks Winters with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Winters is bucking up trying to escape but Evans cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Paul Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Winters is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nigel Winters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Winters looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Winters looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evans has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Evans!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Hathaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Roberts!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hathaway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roberts.
Roberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hathaway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hathaway checks the leg kick.
Hathaway closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roberts to the mat! Roberts manages to get full guard.
Hathaway trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts working a defensive guard here.
Roberts might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hathaway kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roberts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hathaway wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Roberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hathaway. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hathaway drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roberts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hathaway has Roberts in his guard.
Hathaway has his feet on Roberts's thighs here. He's pushed Roberts 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! Roberts screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Hathaway!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Lycett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James The Executioner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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140 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cornelius Lycett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James The Executioner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Executioner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Executioner showed some decent athleticism there.
The Executioner is looking for a kimura here.
The Executioner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lycett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Executioner seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lycett is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James The Executioner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego James Ndui Gambitinoa Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambitinoa Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Gorillaz - Feel Good Incorporated . The crowd seem to be enjoying Bronson's choice of entrance music: Digital Versicolor. Diego James Ndui Gambitinoa Jr has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego James Ndui Gambitinoa Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Charlie Bronson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambitinoa Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gambitinoa Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Bronson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gambitinoa Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bronson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gambitinoa Jr shoots in but Bronson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gambitinoa Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego James Ndui Gambitinoa Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson swinging wildly here.
Bronson cracks Gambitinoa Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Diego James Ndui Gambitinoa Jr has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson sends Gambitinoa Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bronson is motioning to the referee to let Gambitinoa Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gambitinoa Jr is rocked!
Bronson clinches up with Gambitinoa Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Gambitinoa Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bronson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gambitinoa Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Gambitinoa Jr is breathing heavily.
Bronson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Gambitinoa Jr - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Bronson, and another! Gambitinoa Jr is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Charlie Bronson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ready Go (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregg Pastora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pastora's choice of entrance music: Perfect Storm by Black Iris. Ready Go could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gregg Pastora's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ready Go!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregg Pastora!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Go gets the takedown into side control.
Go controls the position.
Go scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pastora to see if he's OK.
Pastora is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Go is chipping away with strikes.
It looks like Gregg Pastora has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pastora is looking for a sweep.
Go takes a little break here. Pastora wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pastora taking a bit of punishment here - Go scoring with strikes.
Go lands some shots froms side control.
Go is putting a hurting on Pastora here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Go scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pastora is rocked!
That has opened up Gregg Pastora's cut even more.
A lull in the action here.
Pastora is still in real trouble! Can Go finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Go cracks Pastora with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The cut above Gregg Pastora's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Go working the ground and pound but Pastora is defending the strikes.
Pastora seems to have recovered his senses.
Go tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pastora trying to remain calm as Go controls from the top position.
Pastora wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Go tries to advance to mount but Pastora denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pastora wants to control but Go postures up.
Pastora is looking to regain half guard here but Go keeps moving and retains side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Go scores a takedown into full mount!
Pastora wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Pastora tries to reverse the position but Go maintains control.
Go looking to control and managing it successfully.
Go connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gregg Pastora's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gregg Pastora's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ready Go!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hortons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leafar Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leafar Rafael has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Hortons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Leafar Rafael!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafael closes the distance and clinches up with Hortons, looking for a takedown. Rafael pushes Hortons against the cage but Hortons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rafael swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hortons darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rafael looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rafael flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hortons is nestled in close to Rafael, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
It looks like Leafar Rafael has been cut.
Rafael tries to roll over but Hortons keeps him under control.
Hortons looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That has opened up Leafar Rafael's cut even more.
Hortons prevents Rafael from improving his position.
Hortons working over Rafael with some ground and pound. Rafael looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rafael actively working from the bottom here.
Hortons lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hortons lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The cut above Leafar Rafael's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hortons wants to stand up but Rafael has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hortons drops an elbow to the side of Rafael's head.
Leafar Rafael's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leafar Rafael's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tim Hortons!
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