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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gervaso Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zabit Samedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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179 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gervaso Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zabit Samedov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Samedov as he jumps to the side.
Ferreira blocks a head kick by Samedov.
Ferreira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Samedov circles away.
Samedov lands a big head kick that sends Ferreira tumbling to the mat! Samedov takes a step backwards and waves Ferreira back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Gervaso Ferreira has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samedov looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Samedov backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Ferreira's temple! It sends Ferreira violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Samedov celebrates and the doctors try to help Ferreira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Zabit Samedov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ChinChin LaRue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaRue comes to the cage accompanied by Brass Monkey. Lotus has chosen Eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, ChinChin LaRue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lotus forces LaRue back against the cage and clinches.
Lotus tries to break free but LaRue pushes him back against the cage.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but LaRue has him pressed against the cage.
LaRue has hold of one of Lotus's legs. Lotus is fighting the takedown attempt but LaRue gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lotus kicks LaRue off and gets to his feet.
LaRue slips a jab and a cross from Lotus.
LaRue pushes Lotus up against the cage in a clinch.
LaRue missing with knees to the body.
LaRue with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, LaRue just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lotus's brow.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but LaRue has him pressed against the cage.
LaRue pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lotus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LaRue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lotus.
LaRue looking to throw knees to the head but Lotus is blocking nicely.
Lotus tries to circle away but LaRue has him pinned against the cage.
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!
LaRue throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lotus blocks it with crossed arms.
LaRue misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus tries to circle away but LaRue has him pinned against the cage.
Lotus stops a takedown attempt from LaRue.
Lotus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
LaRue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lotus circles away quickly and effectively.
Lotus is looking to clinch.
Lotus misses with a series of wild punches.
Lotus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
LaRue misses the jab.
LaRue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch up but LaRue swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lotus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before LaRue has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRue shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lotus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
LaRue fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ChinChin LaRue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaRue lands an elbow just above Lotus 's eye.
LaRue misses with a knee strike.
Lotus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lotus manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lotus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lotus tries to clinch but LaRue is having none of it.
Lotus misses with a few strikes there.
Lotus lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaRue takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus is looking to clinch.
LaRue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lotus gets a clinch.
Lotus tries to break the clinch but LaRue is controlling the position.
LaRue lands an elbow inside that Lotus shrugs off.
It looks like Tommy Lotus has been cut.
Lotus tries to circle away but LaRue has him pinned against the cage.
Lotus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LaRue has him pressed against the cage.
Lotus manages to break the clinch.
Tommy Lotus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lotus swats away the attempt to clinch by LaRue.
Lotus moves in looking to clinch but LaRue pushes him off.
Donk. Lotus catches LaRue right on the button with a cross.
LaRue tries to clinch but Lotus is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaRue paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lotus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaRue.
Lotus connects with a nice looking jab.
LaRue tries a head kick but it misses.
Lotus thuds a left hand into LaRue's body.
LaRue shoots in looking for a takedown. Lotus tries to sprawl out of it but LaRue keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lotus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lotus closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lotus is trying to force a seperation but LaRue has the dominant position.
LaRue tries to land knees in the clinch but Lotus avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaRue looking to slow down the pace here.
Lotus tries to circle away but LaRue has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lotus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Lotus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lotus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LaRue clinches with his opponent.
Lotus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
LaRue's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Lotus. No joy for LaRue on that attempt.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaRue paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LaRue takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
LaRue scores with a head kick.
LaRue doesn't manage to clinch there - Lotus circles away.
Lotus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LaRue moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lotus clinches up against the cage.
LaRue missing with knees to the body.
LaRue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lotus is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus wants to break free but LaRue has control.
LaRue throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lotus is looking to break free of the clinch but LaRue has double underhooks.
LaRue wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lotus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lotus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lotus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LaRue circles away quickly and effectively.
Lotus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaRue paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LaRue fails to land the takedown.
Lotus connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRue keeps the fight on the outside.
LaRue shoots for a double leg takedown but Lotus sprawls well. He's pushed LaRue's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ChinChin LaRue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch but LaRue swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lotus falls off balance throwing a combination
and LaRue counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lotus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaRue is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lotus.
Lotus wants to clinch up but LaRue keeps it at a distance.
LaRue needs to keep his hands up - Lotus had a free shot at his head there.
Lotus falls off balance throwing a combination
and LaRue counters by moving into the clinch.
Lotus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
LaRue thows a body shot but no joy.
Tommy Lotus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus looks to land a combination. LaRue sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
ChinChin LaRue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lotus wants to clinch.
Lotus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LaRue.
Lotus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lotus looks to score with a jab to the body but LaRue is just out of range.
Lotus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaRue.
Lotus lands with a nice combination. LaRue backs away looking to recover.
Lotus scores with a nice head shot.
Lotus falls off balance throwing a combination
and LaRue finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lotus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LaRue with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lotus to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Lotus. Beautiful body shot.
LaRue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lotus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lotus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LaRue circles away quickly and effectively.
Lotus throws a body punch but LaRue moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lotus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - LaRue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaRue is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Lotus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tommy Lotus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of LaRue 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Lotus.
Lotus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lotus tries to clinch up but LaRue circles away and keeps his distance.
Lotus scores with a body shot.
Lotus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LaRue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lotus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lotus's jab looks to have found its range, popping LaRue under the eye.
LaRue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lotus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Lotus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRue swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lotus counters with a two punch combo.
Lotus digs a good body shot into LaRue's ribs.
Lotus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
LaRue wants to clinch
and Lotus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lotus tries to clinch up but LaRue circles away and keeps his distance.
Lotus misses with a series of wild punches.
LaRue tries to clinch there but Lotus circles away.
Lotus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lotus throws a right hand that LaRue ducks under and follows up with a left that LaRue also avoids with ease.
LaRue is looking to clinch but Lotus is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRue circles away from the clinch attempt.
LaRue on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LaRue is looking to clinch but Lotus is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Lotus.
LaRue shoots in and drives through. Lotus sprawls well.
Lotus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lotus's jab looks to have found its range, popping LaRue under the eye.
Lotus blocks a head kick by LaRue.
LaRue moves into range and clinches up with Lotus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaRue trying to land knees to the body.
Lotus wants to break free but LaRue has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
LaRue trying to land knees to the body.
LaRue looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
LaRue keeps control of Lotus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LaRue fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ChinChin LaRue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LaRue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lotus.
LaRue has Lotus pressed against the cage, preventing Lotus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tommy Lotus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lotus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lotus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaRue is looking to clinch.
Lotus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lotus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
LaRue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lotus.
LaRue looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lotus avoiding damage as LaRue throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus tries to break the clinch but LaRue is controlling the position.
Lotus tries to circle away but LaRue has him pinned against the cage.
Lotus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LaRue has him pressed against the cage.
Lotus tries to break the clinch but LaRue is controlling the position.
LaRue is struggling to control the position.
Lotus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lotus scores with a one two! LaRue had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
LaRue lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaRue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Lotus. Those never looked like landing.
Lotus works the jab nicely.
ChinChin LaRue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Lotus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
LaRue throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Lotus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lotus 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Lotus!
After winning the bout, Tommy Lotus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Mayzing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Benevides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Mayzing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Benevides!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayzing slaps away a takedown attempt from Benevides, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benevides closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayzing circles away.
Benevides shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnny Mayzing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Benevides.
Donk. Mayzing catches Benevides right on the button with a cross.
Mayzing fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayzing leaves Benevides with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mayzing stuffs the takedown.
Mayzing closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Benevides tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mayzing throws a one two combo.
Mayzing scores a takedown into full mount!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Benevides is looking to get to half guard.
Benevides is squirming around, avoiding Mayzing's attempts to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayzing tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mayzing tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Mayzing trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mayzing is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sloppy strikes from Mayzing. Those never looked like landing.
Mayzing throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benevides shoots in and drives through. Mayzing sprawls well.
Mayzing throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benevides.
Benevides tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mayzing swivels and escapes.
Benevides decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mayzing trying to hold on to Benevides's head to control him but Benevides postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benevides is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mayzing sees it coming and defends easily.
Benevides 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.
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!
Benevides is looking for a kimura here.
Benevides trying to mount his opponent but Mayzing defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benevides in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mayzing tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Benevides!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Benevides!
Dave Benevides made sure to mention his sponsor, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Valjean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Valjean has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Valjean!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estiarte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valjean was well out of range. Poor timing from Estiarte.
Nice straight punches there by Estiarte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Estiarte.
Estiarte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Estiarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Estiarte lunges at Valjean with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valjean's hand.
Valjean tries to bum rush Estiarte with a series of wild strikes but Estiarte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Estiarte thumps Valjean with a low kick.
Valjean punishes Estiarte's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valjean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Estiarte.
Valjean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Estiarte lands a jab to Valjean's midsection.
Valjean is looking to land body kicks.
Estiarte misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estiarte feints and then cracks Valjean's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valjean down.
Valjean throws a chopping leg kick but Estiarte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Estiarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Estiarte feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valjean's calf.
Estiarte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valjean.
Estiarte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valjean.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Estiarte.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Estiarte works the jab nicely.
Estiarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Estiarte fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valjean is out of range.
Valjean moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valjean moves forwards but Estiarte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Estiarte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valjean is rocked!
Estiarte misses with a body punch
enabling Valjean to counter with a crisp jab.
Estiarte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Estiarte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Estiarte throws a looping overhand right but Valjean ducks down to avoid it.
Estiarte lands a head kick that stumbles Valjean and the fighters go to the mat.
Valjean is still in real trouble! Can Estiarte finish him?
Estiarte arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Valjean's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte!
Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte took some time post fight to say the following; 'They call me Gym Rat. Well, fair enough. Starting from tonight, they know rats can bite hard...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Nutzack Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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160 lbs
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144 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Nutzack Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Nutzack Jnr.
Nutzack Jnr misses with some punches.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nutzack Jnr tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nutzack Jnr to the ground. Nutzack Jnr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith drives through with a takedown into Nutzack Jnr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nutzack Jnr circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nutzack Jnr on the side of the head.
Nutzack Jnr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith clinches.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nutzack Jnr wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nutzack Jnr's efforts to push away.
Nutzack Jnr is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Nutzack Jnr is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith keeps control of Nutzack Jnr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nutzack Jnr scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nutzack Jnr's efforts to push away.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutzack Jnr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nutzack Jnr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nutzack Jnr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith is keen to just control but Nutzack Jnr is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith throwing shots but Nutzack Jnr is blocking nicely.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Nutzack Jnr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutzack Jnr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nutzack Jnr defending well though.
Nutzack Jnr pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Smith throwing shots but Nutzack Jnr is blocking nicely.
Smith controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Smith 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.
Smith tries to clinch but Nutzack Jnr is having none of it.
Smith tries to clinch up but Nutzack Jnr circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Nutzack Jnr sprawls well.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnny Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Nutzack Jnr pushes him off.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Nutzack Jnr counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutzack Jnr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nutzack Jnr counters with a left to the body.
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Smith just content to control the position.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nutzack Jnr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nutzack Jnr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johnny Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Smith just content to control the position.
Smith swings around for an armbar but Nutzack Jnr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nutzack Jnr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutzack Jnr misses with a hook.
Nutzack Jnr gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Nutzack Jnr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith clinches up with Nutzack Jnr and pushes him back against the cage.
Nutzack Jnr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nutzack Jnr's half guard.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Nutzack Jnr is keeping him busy.
Nutzack Jnr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smith tries to clinch but Nutzack Jnr moves out of range.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nutzack Jnr defends it nicely.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Nutzack Jnr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nutzack Jnr swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Nutzack Jnr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nutzack Jnr doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith tries to clinch there but Nutzack Jnr circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith rushes Nutzack Jnr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Nutzack Jnr wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nutzack Jnr wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Nutzack Jnr is working away.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Nutzack Jnr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Nutzack Jnr's temple.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nutzack Jnr defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nutzack Jnr trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith thows a huge punch but Nutzack Jnr dodges it nicely.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Nutzack Jnr's temple.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nutzack Jnr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith looks to land a strike but Nutzack Jnr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harry Nutzack Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith works over Nutzack Jnr with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nutzack Jnr's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnny Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith postures up in Nutzack Jnr's guard and throws a big left but Nutzack Jnr blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ruffa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Tyson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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28
188 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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28
185 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Ruffa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson wants to clinch.
Ruffa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tyson was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruffa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruffa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruffa works over Tyson with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruffa lands a couple of elbows.
Ruffa with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruffa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ruffa cracks Tyson with a solid left hand.
Ruffa with a nice head shot there.
Tyson has his foot on Ruffa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruffa works his way back into a safe position though.
Ruffa postures up and lands a big shot to Tyson's brow.
Ruffa scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruffa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ruffa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruffa lands a couple of digs.
Ruffa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tyson is rocked!
Ruffa working some strikes from top position.
Tyson is still in real trouble! Can Ruffa finish him?
Ruffa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruffa passes Tyson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruffa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tyson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruffa pulls his head out easily.
Tyson seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruffa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tyson has hold of Ruffa's hands but Ruffa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruffa lands a nice short elbow.
Tyson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruffa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruffa is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Tyson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ruffa fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Tyson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ruffa! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Ruffa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maimuta Prunea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shogun Rua could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maimuta Prunea's chin.
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30
201 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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27
190 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Good knees
KO power |
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Shogun Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Maimuta Prunea!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prunea takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rua leaves Prunea with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Prunea shoots for a double leg takedown but Rua sprawls well. He's pushed Prunea's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Rua finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Prunea. Those never looked like landing.
Prunea misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shogun Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maimuta Prunea.
Rua is looking to slow Prunea down with leg kicks.
Rua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Prunea.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rua.
Rua throws a body kick that misses.
Rua throws a front kick that sends Prunea stumbling back into the cage.
Prunea tries to clinch up.
Prunea gets tackled into the cage by Rua. Rua maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Prunea blocks with his arms.
Rua with a knee to the head.
Prunea is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
Prunea takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua scores with a knee to the head.
Prunea takes a knee right on the jaw!
Prunea wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Prunea is blocking nicely.
Rua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rua connects with a knee to the head.
Prunea takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rua crunches a lovely knee into Prunea's ribcage.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Rua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Prunea up against the cage.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Prunea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua prevents the takedown attempt.
Rua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prunea working hard to break the clinch.
Rua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Prunea takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Prunea blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Prunea just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rua's brow.
Prunea tries to pull guard but Rua holds him up against the cage and eventually Prunea drops back down to his feet.
Rua lands a knee to the head.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Prunea blocks it.
A knee to the head by Rua.
Prunea is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands a big knee to the head and Prunea goes down! Rua pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shogun Rua!
Shogun Rua thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Padraig O Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Snow- Informer. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
209 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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33
212 lbs
19 - 9 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Padraig O Hare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Casper Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Hare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
A combination from O Hare does no damage.
O Hare misses with a wild body shot.
O Hare fails to land with a series of punches.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Hare was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
O Hare avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Hare on the side of the head.
O Hare shoots in and drives through. Jenkins sprawls well.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from O Hare.
O Hare is looking to clinch.
O Hare misses with a hook
and Jenkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Hare gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a hook but O Hare blocks it.
O Hare tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
O Hare's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jenkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! O Hare scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare scores with a jab.
Jenkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
O Hare tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jenkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
O Hare closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. O Hare pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Hare was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jenkins connects with a nice looking jab.
O Hare takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jenkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
O Hare closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jenkins did well to prevent O Hare getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Hare tries to pass to full mount but Jenkins defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Hare is looking to take a break and control but Jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is in trouble now - O Hare has advanced to mount!
O Hare misses with a head shot.
O Hare jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jenkins is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jenkins and O Hare has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
O Hare laying and praying for a moment but Jenkins takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jenkins tries to roll over but O Hare keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hare is stalling here. Jenkins is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! O Hare seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jenkins has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
O Hare wants to control but Jenkins postures up.
O Hare bucks up and tries to throw Jenkins off but instead Jenkins has got his back!
Jenkins is hanging on to O Hare's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins doesn't have the hooks in and O Hare manages to turn into his guard.
O Hare postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins wants to stand and escape but O Hare is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jenkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jenkins can't keep his opponent in guard - O Hare advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jenkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from O Hare.
Jenkins tries to get to full guard but O Hare has control of the leg.
O Hare wants to free his trapped foot but Jenkins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Hare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Padraig O Hare will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed right hand from Jenkins misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a body punch
and O Hare counters with a nice body shot.
Jenkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Hare.
O Hare has a takedown stuffed.
Jenkins lands with a right hand.
Casper Jenkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from O Hare does no damage.
O Hare scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jenkins lands a right hook to the body.
O Hare looks to land a right hand but Jenkins moved out of range.
O Hare misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins dodges the punch combination from O Hare.
O Hare uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jenkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
O Hare walks into a straight right hand from Jenkins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. O Hare does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Hare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Hare fails with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins lands a nice hook to O Hare's body. O Hare takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
O Hare manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jenkins on his heels. He'll look to pass Jenkins's guard now, I'm sure.
O Hare wants to get up but he can't break Jenkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jenkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jenkins, not yet.
Jenkins pushes O Hare off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but O Hare is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Hare.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Padraig O Hare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but O Hare ducks down to avoid it.
O Hare moves away from the strike by Jenkins.
O Hare shoots for a double leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls well. He's pushed O Hare's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jenkins digs a good body shot into O Hare's ribs.
Jenkins scores with a body shot.
O Hare misses the shot to the body.
O Hare throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Hare shoots for a double leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls well. He's pushed O Hare's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jenkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
O Hare misses with a takedown attempt - Jenkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jenkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
O Hare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jenkins looks to throw the jab but O Hare is out of range.
O Hare tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance.
O Hare fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Padraig O Hare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from O Hare.
O Hare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for O Hare, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jenkins swings widly with a right hand
and O Hare counters with a series of strikes. Jenkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
O Hare falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jenkins counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Hare tries for a takedown but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
O Hare tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Jenkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Casper Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins slaps away a takedown attempt from O Hare, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Hare shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Hare takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Casper Jenkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
O Hare clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jenkins.
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Hare throws a nice looking combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jenkins jabs O Hare to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O Hare swinging wildly here.
O Hare takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
O Hare takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O Hare throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
O Hare ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Hare tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jenkins throws a body punch but O Hare moves out of range.
Jenkins takes a swing at O Hare's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare shoots in and drives through. Jenkins sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Hare gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jenkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Hare doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Hare throws a right hand that Jenkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Jenkins also avoids with ease.
Jenkins scores with a jab.
Jenkins throws a hook to the side of O Hare's head but O Hare sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenkins lands an overhand right.
O Hare misses with a double jab
and O Hare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from O Hare.
Jenkins misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins cracks O Hare with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O Hare walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O Hare misses the shot to the body.
Jenkins with a nice cross.
Jenkins misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Hare moves into the clinch successfully.
Jenkins stalling against the cage.
Jenkins receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but O Hare uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Hare is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Padraig O Hare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jenkins has O Hare pushed against the cage.
Jenkins continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Casper Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a jab.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown.
Jenkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jenkins wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Hare tries for a takedown but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jenkins, as that shot connected.
Jenkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jenkins slaps away a takedown attempt from O Hare, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jenkins lands a glancing blow to the side of O Hare's head.
Jenkins throws a big shot that misses.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Jenkins with a hook.
O Hare shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Hare looks for a takedown but Jenkins sprawls well.
O Hare throws a poor cross that misses
and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand.
Jenkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casper Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jenkins 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 Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Rojer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnfinn Nesset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nesset has chosen Mohamed's theme tune 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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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Rojer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Arnfinn Nesset!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojer throws a sloppy head kick and Nesset moves out of range easily.
Rojer shoots in but Nesset avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rojer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nesset thows a body shot but no joy.
Rojer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rojer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nesset as he jumps to the side.
Nesset moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rojer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nesset pinned against the cage. Nesset gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Rojer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Nesset lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rojer doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from Rojer misses.
Nesset misses with a right hand
and Rojer counters with a thumping low kick.
Rojer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nesset lands with a cross.
Nesset scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rojer in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rojer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nesset paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rojer tries to clinch but Nesset moves away
and Nesset connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojer shoots in for a takedown but Nesset shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rojer shoots in for a takedown but Nesset shows good takedown defense.
Nesset lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nesset scores with a hook to the body. Rojer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rojer shoots in looking for a takedown but Nesset manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rojer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rojer throws a combination that misses
and Nesset counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rojer is breathing heavily.
Nesset circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nesset connects with a single shot there.
Nesset with a nice cross.
Nesset misses with the combination.
Nesset misses with a looping left.
Rojer throws a hook to the side of Nesset's head but Nesset sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rojer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rojer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nesset misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nesset lands with a kick to the temple. Rojer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Nesset blocks the low kick.
Rojer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nesset waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojer.
Rojer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nesset is fending him off so far but Rojer persists. Nope, Nesset circles away and we're back to standing.
Nesset cracks Rojer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nesset stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nesset wants it to stay on the feet.
Arnfinn Nesset is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nesset fails to land with a series of punches.
Rojer fails to land with a series of punches.
Rojer misses with a takedown attempt - Nesset sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rojer wants to clinch up but Nesset keeps it at a distance.
Rojer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rojer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rojer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nesset lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nesset breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nesset scoring well with a low kick there.
Nesset stuffs the takedown attempt from Rojer. Rojer gets slowly back to his feet.
Nesset throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesset tries to bum rush Rojer with a series of wild strikes but Rojer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Nesset, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Nesset misses.
Nesset lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nesset steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojer.
Nesset scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rojer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rojer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nesset throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ray Rojer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojer walks into a jab.
Rojer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nesset circles away.
Nesset fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rojer.
Rojer slips under a jab.
Rojer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nesset swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nesset thows a body kick. Rojer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojer throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesset connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rojer throws a series of punches but Nesset moves out of range.
Rojer shoots in for a double leg but Nesset sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rojer. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nesset tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Nesset. No joy for Rojer on that attempt.
Nesset is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rojer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rojer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rojer takes one to the chin there.
Rojer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nesset paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nesset connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nesset lands the left hand.
Nesset with a nice cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nesset. That's going to slow Rojer down.
Rojer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rojer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nesset.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rojer looks to land a combination but Nesset avoids it well.
Nesset feints and then cracks Rojer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rojer down.
Rojer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rojer moves in looking to clinch but Nesset pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnfinn Nesset 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.
Nesset slaps away a takedown attempt from Rojer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rojer.
Nesset connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rojer's hands.
Rojer drops his hands momentarily and Nesset takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ray Rojer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rojer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nesset at a distance.
Rojer shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Rojer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rojer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nesset swings widly with a right hand
and Rojer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rojer.
Nesset escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nesset scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rojer in his tracks.
Rojer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rojer doesn't manage to clinch there - Nesset circles away.
Rojer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rojer duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nesset pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rojer back to the cage. Nesset follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rojer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nesset paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesset looks to throw the jab but Rojer is out of range.
Rojer throws a sloppy head kick
and Rojer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nesset bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rojer's head backwards.
Rojer misses with a head kick.
Rojer shoots in for a takedown but Nesset shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rojer misses with a few strikes there.
Rojer shoots for a double leg takedown but Nesset sprawls well. He's pushed Rojer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rojer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rojer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nesset lands with an overhand left.
Nesset lands a jab-cross combination.
Nesset feints and then cracks Rojer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rojer down.
Nesset scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nesset throws a series of strikes that have Rojer backpedaling.
It looks like Ray Rojer has been cut.
Nesset lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nesset bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rojer's head backwards.
Nesset bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rojer's head backwards.
Nesset throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojer is looking to clinch.
Rojer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rojer throws a head kick but Nesset moves out of range.
Nesset scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nesset keeps Rojer at a distance using the push kick.
Nesset misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rojer misses with a takedown
and Rojer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nesset lands a right hook to the body.
Nesset throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nesset lands with an uppercut that bounces Rojer off the cage and back into range.
Nesset's corner calls for a 1-2. Nesset obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nesset throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rojer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rojer fails to land with a series of punches.
Nesset lands with an overhand left.
Rojer needs to keep his hands up - Nesset had a free shot at his head there.
Rojer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nesset throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rojer looks for a takedown but Nesset sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesset scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rojer in his tracks.
Nesset has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rojer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nesset lands with a straight right. Rojer didn't see that one coming.
Rojer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Nesset. That snapped Rojer's head back.
Nesset connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rojer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nesset, pushing him back against the cage.
Nesset escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rojer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nesset counters with a nice uppercut.
Rojer shoots in for a takedown but Nesset shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rojer wants to clinch up but Nesset keeps it at a distance.
Nesset lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nesset circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rojer tries to clinch but Nesset is having none of it.
Nesset lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nesset lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch lands to the side of Rojer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arnfinn Nesset seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rojer throws a right and a left that Nesset avoids nicely.
Rojer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nesset connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rojer shoots in and drives through. Nesset sprawls well.
Nesset lands with a shot to the body.
Nesset lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some bone on bone action there as Nesset checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nesset with a nice cross.
Nesset scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nesset is looking to slow Rojer down with leg kicks.
Nesset throws a big shot that misses.
Nesset darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rojer tries to clinch up.
Nesset lands with an uppercut that bounces Rojer off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnfinn Nesset showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ray Rojer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nesset wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rojer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nesset misses with a body shot.
Nesset showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rojer.
Rojer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nesset scores with a hook.
Nesset ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nesset.
Rojer tries to clinch there but Nesset circles away.
Nesset just misses with a punch to the body.
Nesset rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rojer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nesset lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rojer takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nesset swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rojer.
Rojer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rojer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesset scores with a nice strike.
Nesset scores with a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rojer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nesset doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojer fails to pull guard.
Nesset breaks the clinch.
Rojer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nesset paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rojer shoots in for a double leg but Nesset sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Rojer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nesset. Rojer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nesset, pushing him back against the cage.
Nesset misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nesset fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nesset is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nesset manages to break the clinch.
Arnfinn Nesset is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesset's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rojer under the eye.
A punch lands to the side of Rojer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nesset scores with a nice head shot.
Rojer misses with an uppercut
and Nesset counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojer walks into a straight right hand from Nesset.
Rojer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nesset tries to avoid it but Rojer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nesset to the ground. Nesset escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rojer has Nesset up against the cage in a clinch.
Rojer is looking to break free of the clinch but Nesset has double underhooks.
Nesset misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nesset breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Nesset misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojer dives in and grabs Nesset's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nesset pushes down on Rojer's head and hops out.
Rojer tries to clinch there but Nesset circles away.
Nesset scores with a jab to the head.
Nesset misses with a kick to the body
letting Rojer counter with a right hand.
Rojer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nesset but Nesset pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice body punch from Nesset.
Nesset lands with a hook. Rojer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rojer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nesset as he jumps to the side.
Nesset fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nesset fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nesset lands a jab to the nose.
Nesset throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rojer on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nesset.
Rojer pushes Nesset up against the cage in a clinch.
Rojer wants to get back to striking at distance but Nesset won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nesset lands a body punch.
Nesset throws a head punch that misses.
Nesset escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rojer with a poor takedown
and Nesset counters with a nice uppercut.
Nesset throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nesset takes a swing at Rojer's ribcage but misses.
Rojer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ray Rojer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rojer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rojer throws a right hand that Nesset ducks under and follows up with a left that Nesset also avoids with ease.
Nesset lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good work by Nesset as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Nesset finds it's way through Rojer's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnfinn Nesset comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nesset 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnfinn Nesset!
Arnfinn Nesset looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt and on top of that my genital warts burn like a mutherfuker'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davison comes to the cage accompanied by Nowhere to run. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Davison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Small!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small throws out a powerful jab.
Davison takes one on the button.
Davison throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Small throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Small lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Small lands with a right hand.
Davison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Small is fending him off so far but Davison persists. Nope, Small circles away and we're back to standing.
Davison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Small tries to avoid it but Davison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Small to the ground. Small escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davison gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Small.
Davison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Small scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davison doesn't seem bothered though.
Davison is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davison.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Davison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Small drops Davison with a huge uppercut! Davison drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Small is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Small!
A relieved looking James Small thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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