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J.O.R.G17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bert Ernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bert Ernie looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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137 lbs
19 - 25 - 0 |
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150 lbs
24 - 14 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
19 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Bert Ernie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Renzo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ernie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Ernie tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ernie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Ernie's guard.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ernie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ernie is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ernie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Ernie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie prevents Ernie from standing back up.
Ernie is breathing heavily.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ernie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ernie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie has isolated one of Ernie's arms. Ernie looking to fight him off but Gracie twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renzo Gracie!
Our winner, Renzo Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Turrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turrett comes to the cage accompanied by Criticize. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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154 lbs
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159 lbs
4 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Turrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, John Clark!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark scores a takedown into full mount!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Turrett is working to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Turrett really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Turrett throwing hammer fists to the chest of Clark. What's that going to do exactly?
Clark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turrett is desperately trying to improve his position but Clark has a good base and remains in mount.
Clark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turrett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clark looking to control but Turrett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turrett is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turrett tries to lock up and control but Clark gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turrett is looking to escape.
Turrett sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Turrett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turrett keeps working.
Clark looks to land a strike but Turrett avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Turrett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Turrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turrett keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
Clark wants to control from the top but Turrett keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turrett trying to control the position.
Turrett keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Clark hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Turrett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clark's waist but Clark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turrett off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turrett.
John Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turrett shoots for a double leg takedown but Clark sprawls well. He's pushed Turrett'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 Paul Turrett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turrett tries to sprawl but Clark drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Clark trying to control from half guard but Turrett is working away.
Turrett is trying to maintain the position but Clark is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turrett actively working from the bottom here.
Clark is trying to control the action in half guard but Turrett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Clark dominated that round.
That's time! Turrett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Turrett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Turrett is keen to just control but Clark is a slippery customer.
Turrett trying to control the pace.
Paul Turrett has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Clark clinches with his opponent.
Clark lands a takedown into guard.
Turrett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clark passes into side control.
Clark swings around for an armbar but Turrett sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Clark's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turrett trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turrett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turrett stops Clark from standing up.
Turrett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Turrett wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Turrett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clark pinned against the cage. Clark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clark closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Clark looking to control but instead Turrett has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Clark is thwarting Turrett's attempts to control the position.
Turrett looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a strike but Turrett avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Clark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turrett keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Turrett has his foot on Clark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clark works his way back into a safe position though.
Clark trying to control but Turrett is working from the bottom.
Clark pushing down on Turrett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Turrett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark controlling the pace.
Clark wants to take a breather but Turrett is having none of it.
Clark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
It looks like Clark is going to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turrett wants to get back to his feet.
Turrett makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Clark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Clark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Turrett looking for submissions off his back.
Clark is keen to just control but Turrett is a slippery customer.
Clark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turrett defends it well.
Clark misses with a head shot. Turrett uses the momentum to regain guard.
Turrett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark postures up and lands a big shot to Turrett's brow.
Turrett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clark defends it easily.
Clark wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Turrett's closed guard. He's half up but Turrett has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Turrett pivots and extends the arm, Clark falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Turrett! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Turrett!
Paul Turrett decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Sproston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Hughes (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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154 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinnie Sproston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johny Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sproston blocks a head kick by Hughes.
Hughes tries to bum rush Sproston with a series of wild strikes but Sproston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hughes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Sproston sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sproston!
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Sproston clinches up with Hughes and pushes him back against the cage.
Hughes jumps guard and drags Sproston to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sproston wants to stand but Hughes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sproston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sproston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hughes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sproston wants to stand but Hughes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hughes pulls Sproston in close to prevent any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Johny Hughes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sproston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hughes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sproston lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sproston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sproston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sproston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hughes digs a good body shot into Sproston's ribs.
Hughes closes the distance but Sproston moves to the side
and Sproston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sproston throws a head kick that half lands.
Hughes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hughes duly obliges.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hughes.
Sproston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Hughes connects with a body shot that sends Sproston's belly button to the back.
Sproston wants to clinch.
Hughes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sproston tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hughes is in Sproston's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sproston trying to control the position.
Sproston is looking to sweep but instead, Hughes has passed into half guard.
Hughes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sproston is concentrating on defense, preventing Hughes from advancing position.
Sproston is looking to improve his position.
Hughes controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hughes misses with a kick to the body.
Sproston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Sproston moves out of range.
Sproston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sproston moves away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sproston enables Hughes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sproston manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sproston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sproston keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes gets to his feet - Sproston follows without any prompting.
Hughes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hughes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hughes looks gassed!
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sproston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hughes.
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 Sproston.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sproston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sproston scores with a kick to the body.
Sproston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hughes on the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Sproston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johny Hughes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A solid body kick from Sproston.
Vinnie Sproston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sproston avoids the head kick by Hughes.
Vinnie Sproston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sproston scores with the left hand. Hughes knows he should have avoided that one.
Sproston shoots in and drives through. Hughes sprawls well.
Sproston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Sproston.
Hughes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
Sproston bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sproston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughes.
Sproston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Sproston throws a nice head kick!
Sproston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sproston misses with a head kick.
Sproston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hughes pinned against the cage. Hughes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sproston.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sproston throws a sloppy head kick and Hughes moves out of range easily.
Hughes tries to clinch but Sproston moves out of range.
Hughes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sproston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sproston wants it to stay on the feet.
Sproston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sproston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hughes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sproston connects with a high kick.
Sproston sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sproston fakes the leg kick and cracks Hughes in the body.
Sproston blocks the body kick.
Sproston tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Hughes.
Both fighters circling a little - Sproston finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sproston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.
No joy there for Hughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hughes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sproston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Sproston finishes the exchange with a kick 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!
Hughes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sproston connects with a looping right hand.
Sproston connects with an inside leg kick.
Sproston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sproston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hughes takes a kick to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sproston.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Sproston moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vinnie Sproston is winning the standup battle so far.
Sproston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sproston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sproston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sproston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sproston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hughes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sproston shoots in looking for a takedown. Hughes tries to sprawl out of it but Sproston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hughes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Sproston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes misses with a wild combination.
Hughes is looking to clinch but Sproston is avoiding it.
Hughes tries to clinch but Sproston moves out of range.
Sproston swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Hughes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sproston.
Sproston clinches.
Sproston manages to break the clinch.
Hughes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sproston rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sproston slips under a jab from Hughes.
Hughes wants to clinch up but Sproston keeps it at a distance.
Sproston tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sproston explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hughes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sproston prevents the takedown attempt.
Sproston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sproston thows a body kick. Hughes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hughes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sproston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sproston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hughes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sproston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sproston.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sproston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice combination there by Hughes.
Sproston tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Sproston dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Hughes feints and as Sproston raises his hands in defense, Hughes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hughes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sproston's head.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sproston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sproston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Sproston keeps moving.
Hughes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sproston looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sproston looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sproston!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sproston's best efforts.
Hughes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sproston is trying to control. Hughes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hughes trying to control here.
Hughes is staying active underneath Sproston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sproston sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hughes defending well though.
It looks like Sproston is going to stand back up.
Hughes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sproston is working away from the top position though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Sproston avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Sproston moves out of range easily.
Sproston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sproston is looking to clinch but Hughes is avoiding it.
Hughes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Sproston moved away.
Sproston throws a head kick that Hughes semi-blocks.
Sproston lands with a slapping head kick.
Sproston throws a series of punches but Hughes avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Hughes. Those never looked like landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes has Sproston pressed against the cage, preventing Sproston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sproston throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hughes tries a body shot but Sproston blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hughes jumps guard and drags Sproston to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Sproston from controlling successfully.
Hughes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sproston is controlling him.
Hughes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sproston moves into range and clinches up with Hughes.
Sproston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes tries to clinch up.
Sproston scores with a kick to the body.
Sproston dodges the punch combination from Hughes.
Sproston moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Sproston.
Sproston wants to take the fight to the mat but Hughes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sproston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sproston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sproston enables Hughes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sproston manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sproston keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Sproston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sproston pushes Hughes off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vinnie Sproston.
I think Sproston has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Sproston!
A victorious Vinnie Sproston thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchael Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Kid's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Moby - Flower . Young has chosen Young Forever- Jay Z ft. Mr Hudson as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle The Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitchael Young!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young feints and as The Kid raises his hands in defense, Young changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Young scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young looking to pass the guard.
The Kid wants to stand and escape but Young is having none of it.
Young stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Kid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Kid wants to stand up but Young is controlling him.
Young working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Kid's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Young's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Young distracts The Kid with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Young landing some decent shots from guard.
The Kid scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Kid shoots in looking for a takedown but Young manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Kid's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Young is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Kid's half guard.
Young is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Kid is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Young scores with a couple of nice shots.
Young working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Young lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Young working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The Kid is trying to stand back up but Young is controlling him
The Kid trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The Kid is breathing heavily.
Young drops an elbow to the side of The Kid's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Young lands a nice short elbow.
The Kid is trying to stand up here but Young is controlling him well.
Young working over The Kid with some ground and pound. The Kid looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The Kid is rocked!
Young scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh The Kid is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young slips a nice elbow through The Kid's hands, connecting with The Kid's forehead.
Young lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt The Kid quite badly. The Kid pulls Young in close trying to recover. Young postures up and lands two really hard shots that put The Kid on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but The Kid doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchael Young!
A very excited looking Mitchael Young made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Roszkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollyfield is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Paris. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tyson Hollyfield was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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26
163 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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23
156 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Roszkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hollyfield!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roszkowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hollyfield holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hollyfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hollyfield lands a good knee to the midsection. Roszkowski won't want to take too many of those.
Hollyfield lands a damaging elbow.
Hollyfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Roszkowski goes for a takedown attempt but Hollyfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roszkowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Roszkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hollyfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hollyfield wants to clinch up but Roszkowski keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield is looking to clinch.
Hollyfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyson Hollyfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roszkowski tries for a takedown but Hollyfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hollyfield clinches.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Robert Roszkowski has been cut.
Hollyfield pressing his opponent against the cage.
Roszkowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hollyfield has Roszkowski pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Roszkowski is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Hollyfield - that's hurt Roszkowski badly! Oh, another knee lands and Roszkowski is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Roszkowski doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Tyson Hollyfield!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bull Bantum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannabil Barka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannabil Barka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
164 lbs
10 - 14 - 0 |
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150 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Bull Bantum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hannabil Barka!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barka shoots in and gets a takedown into Bantum's guard.
Barka tries to free his leg and advance position but Bantum is retaining full guard.
Bantum has his foot on Barka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barka works his way back into a safe position though.
Bantum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bantum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barka lands a couple of digs.
Bantum trying to control the position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bantum keeping moving, preventing Barka from controlling successfully.
Barka stays in close to Bantum's body and controls the position.
Bantum has his foot on Barka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barka works his way back into a safe position though.
Barka throwing strikes from guard but Bantum blocks nicely.
Barka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bantum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barka postures up in Bantum's guard and throws a big left but Bantum blocks it.
Barka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bantum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bantum being controlled here, momentarily.
Barka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bantum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barka wants to control from the top but Bantum keeps moving.
Barka stays in close to Bantum's body and controls the position.
Hannabil Barka has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bantum scores with a decent looking hook.
Barka swinging wildly here.
Barka looking to score a takedown here. Bantum is defending well but Barka drives through and ends up in Bantum's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bantum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barka content to stall in guard here.
Bantum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barka is aware though and is defending well.
Bantum keeping moving, preventing Barka from controlling successfully.
Bantum is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barka is controlling him.
Bantum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barka controls the pace.
Barka wants to pass the guard but Bantum is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bantum wants to sweep here but Barka controlling him for the moment.
Bantum working for a triangle but Barka defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bantum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barka is aware though and is defending well.
Barka wants to control from the top but Bantum keeps moving.
Bantum trying to control the position.
Barka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hannabil Barka has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Bantum. Those never looked like landing.
Barka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bantum is trying to defend but Barka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bantum keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barka slips a nice elbow through Bantum's hands, connecting with Bantum's forehead.
Barka wants to control but Bantum is keeping him busy.
Barka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bantum regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bantum looking for a guillotine here but Barka defends easily.
Bantum wants to stand and escape but Barka is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bantum working a defensive guard here.
Barka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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 Bull Bantum will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bantum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barka feints and as Bantum raises his hands in defense, Barka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bantum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barka wants to control from the top but Bantum keeps moving.
Barka looking to pass the guard.
Barka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bantum keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Bantum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barka trying to control but Bantum is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bantum working for a triangle but Barka defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bantum controls Barka momentarily but Barka frees himself.
Barka working some strikes from top position.
Barka wants to control from the top but Bantum keeps moving.
Bantum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barka.
Barka looking to sit in guard and control but Bantum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bantum won't allow Barka to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bantum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bantum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bantum throwing strikes but missing.
Bantum stops Barka from standing up.
Bantum lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bantum wants to get up but he can't break Barka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barka has his feet on Bantum's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bantum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barka but Barka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bantum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Barka's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Bantum is looking to regain half guard here but Barka keeps moving and retains side control.
Barka landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bantum taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bantum is trying to control Barka's posture but Barka avoids it.
Bantum tries to buck Barka off but Barka is having none of it.
Barka throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bantum works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bantum is trying to maintain the position but Barka is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bantum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bantum wants to get back to his feet.
Bantum wants to control but Barka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barka is looking to take a break and control but Bantum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bantum actively working from the bottom here.
Barka controlling the action here.
Barka throwing shots but Bantum is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bantum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barka lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hannabil Barka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bantum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bantum shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bantum was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bantum has hold of Barka's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Barka manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barka is trying to stand up.
Bantum looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Barka trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bantum lands with some strikes.
Bantum stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bull Bantum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bantum moves into the clinch successfully.
Bantum has Barka pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bantum pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barka tumbling to the mat - Bantum dives into Barka's guard.
Bantum drops back looking for a leg! Barka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barka manages to kick Bantum off! Bantum jumps back into Barka's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bantum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bull Bantum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bantum is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barka has escaped and now he's on top!
Bantum trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bantum is trying to keep Barka in close.
Barka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bantum is keeping the position for now.
Barka throws a big elbow that misses.
Barka prevents Bantum from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bantum trying to control the position here.
Barka wants to control from the top but Bantum keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barka lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bantum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barka manages to get himself to full guard.
Bantum drops back looking for a leg! Barka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barka manages to kick Bantum off! Bantum jumps back into Barka's guard.
Bantum stands and steps away. Barka gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bantum gets caught flat footed, as Barka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bantum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bantum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bull Bantum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bantum 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Miguel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Thomas told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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30
155 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
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157 lbs
23 - 30 - 0 |
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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
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Miguel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 30 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Thomas!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miguel momentarily.
Sam Miguel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miguel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Miguel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miguel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miguel lands the left hand.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Miguel avoids it well.
Miguel swinging wildly here.
Miguel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miguel is in Thomas's guard.
Miguel tries to stand but Thomas is controlling from the bottom.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Miguel isn't so interested in that idea.
Miguel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miguel defends well.
Miguel tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Miguel trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miguel is controlling him.
Miguel preventing the sweep.
Miguel trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam Miguel wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thomas connects with a right hand. Miguel shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Miguel misses.
Miguel tries to clinch up.
Miguel avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Miguel ducks down to avoid it.
Miguel tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miguel throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paul Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miguel doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Miguel avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Miguel with that takedown attempt.
Miguel is breathing heavily.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miguel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miguel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Miguel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Miguel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Miguel is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miguel moves away.
Miguel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
Miguel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miguel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Miguel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miguel tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Sam Miguel has been cut.
Miguel wants to clinch but Thomas slips to the side
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Thomas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas digs a good body shot into Miguel's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.
Miguel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miguel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Thomas finds it's way through Miguel's defenses.
Miguel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thomas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miguel moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Miguel's cut.
That's time! Miguel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miguel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miguel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Miguel slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
A right-left combo lands from Thomas.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miguel is rocked!
Miguel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Miguel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miguel.
Miguel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miguel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miguel thinking.
Miguel moves to clinch but Thomas breaks away
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miguel is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Miguel seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Miguel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miguel somewhat.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Miguel moves to clinch but Thomas breaks away
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miguel avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas connects with the punch.
Miguel rushes Thomas and presses him up against the cage.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miguel is keeping busy.
Thomas is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is working Miguel over against the cage.
Thomas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A right handed body shot lands from Miguel.
Miguel is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
Thomas slows down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Thomas.
Thomas has Miguel pushed against the cage.
A short left from Thomas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Miguel's head.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Miguel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miguel prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas trying to stall but Miguel improves his position.
Miguel tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miguel as Thomas tries to tie him up.
Miguel has Thomas pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paul Thomas.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Miguel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miguel misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Miguel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miguel dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miguel was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Miguel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Thomas jabs Miguel right on the nose. Miguel blinks but takes it well.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Miguel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miguel is looking to clinch.
Miguel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Thomas!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas is looking to improve his position but Miguel isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Miguel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miguel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Miguel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Miguel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Miguel tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miguel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Thomas.
Miguel tries to clinch up.
Miguel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miguel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas swings for the body but Miguel moves out of range.
Thomas takes a swing at Miguel's ribcage but misses.
Miguel slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Miguel misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Miguel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Miguel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miguel tries to move into range but Thomas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Miguel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Miguel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miguel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miguel takes a shot to the head.
Thomas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Miguel missing with knees to the body.
Thomas wants to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miguel.
Miguel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thomas walks away with a smile on his face. Miguel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Miguel's shoulder, as Miguel tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas clobbers Miguel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miguel moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Thomas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Miguel back to the cage. Thomas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Miguel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thomas dips to his left and cracks Miguel with an uppercut!
Miguel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas takes a swing at Miguel's ribcage but misses.
Miguel closes the distance and clinches.
Miguel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miguel as Thomas tries to tie him up.
Miguel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thomas to keep the fight standing.
Miguel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miguel is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miguel tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
Paul Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miguel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thomas tries to work over Miguel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miguel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thomas walks away with a smile on his face. Miguel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miguel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miguel avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Sam Miguel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thomas 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Thomas!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Thomas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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