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O.R.G. 60 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stu Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Catfish Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harper's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Long Way Round - Stereophonics. Stu Harper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Stu Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Catfish Davis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Harper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harper cracks Davis with an open hand slap.
Davis scores with a one two! Harper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Stu Harper has been cut.
Harper lands with a kick to the temple. Davis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Harper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harper misses with a kick to the body.
Davis looks to land a body kick but Harper moved away.
Harper doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Harper fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harper is defended easily by Davis.
Harper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Davis throws a body punch but Harper moves out of range.
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Harper tries to pull guard but Davis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Davis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Harper seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.
Davis works over Harper with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harper wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis stands up from Harper's guard - Davis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Harper tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis shoots in and drives through. Harper sprawls well.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis throws a series of punches but Harper moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harper to the mat! Harper manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Harper wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Davis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harper is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harper has escaped and now he's on top!
Davis wriggles free and stands up.
Davis gets a clinch.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davis breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper tries a head kick but it misses.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davis throws a right and a left that Harper avoids nicely.
Harper throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davis checks a low kick from Harper.
Harper fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davis to the ground. Harper is now in Davis's guard.
Harper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Harper is breathing heavily.
Davis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Davis keeps control of Harper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harper is trying to pull guard but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis gets the takedown into side control.
Davis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Harper managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Davis.
Harper takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Harper trying to control but Davis flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Harper is really stuck here.
Harper controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Davis looking for the RNC.
I would not like to be Harper right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis throwing damaging strikes from the back! Harper could be in trouble here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Catfish Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stu Harper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Harper moves out of range of the body kick from Davis.
Harper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Davis gets a clinch.
Harper manages to break the clinch.
Davis moves into the clinch successfully.
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harper. Harper obviously looking to wear him down.
Harper clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davis's brow.
Harper is trying to stall.
Harper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Davis.
Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper fails to land with a series of punches.
Harper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Harper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Harper misses.
Harper falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harper is able to avoid easily.
Catfish Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis lands with a shot to the body.
Harper takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Davis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Davis gets a clinch.
Harper successfully pulls guard.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis throwing strikes from guard but Harper blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a big elbow that misses.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Harper is keeping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Davis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Davis landing some decent shots from guard.
Harper looking for a sweep. Not yet Harper, not yet.
Davis postures up.
Harper keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Davis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis postures up in Harper's guard and throws a big left but Harper blocks it.
Davis throwing strikes from guard but Harper blocks nicely.
Harper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davis is controlling him.
Davis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harper's head.
Davis scoring with some ground and pound.
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis throws a big elbow that misses.
Harper trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer.
Davis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis scoring with some ground and pound.
Davis works over Harper with some ground and pound from guard.
Davis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Davis is looking to work some ground and pound but Harper has wrist control.
Davis trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
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!
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Harper wants to stand but Davis is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Catfish Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stu Harper's cut.
That's time! Harper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A head kick by Harper misses
and Davis counters with a three punch combo that has Harper backing up. Harper nods at Davis to acknowledge the strikes.
Davis darts in and clinches Harper up against the cage.
Davis leaning against his opponent.
Harper wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Harper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harper tries to break free but Davis pushes him back against the cage.
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick there by Davis.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Davis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harper's waist but Harper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davis off to one side.
Stu Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Harper. That snapped Davis's head back.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Harper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Harper.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Davis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harper closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davis to the mat! Davis manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Harper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Harper throws a big elbow that misses.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Harper is fighting to break Davis's control of his arms but Davis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Catfish Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harper manages to get himself to full guard.
Davis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harper's head.
Davis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Davis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis trying to move into half guard but instead Harper has managed to sweep!
Harper trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.
Harper is pulling down on Davis's head. It's preventing any offense from Davis, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davis scoring with some ground and pound.
Davis throws a big right hand that misses.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harper is keeping the position for now.
Davis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis works over Harper with some ground and pound from guard.
Davis postures up and lands a big shot to Harper's brow.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stu Harper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Davis landing some decent shots from guard.
Catfish Davis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catfish Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Catfish Davis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craig Whitehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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162 lbs
23 - 29 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Whitehead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Brij Khali!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Whitehead.
Sloppy strikes from Khali. Those never looked like landing.
Khali darts in and clinches Whitehead up against the cage.
Khali prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khali misses with a knee strike.
Whitehead tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khali avoids it.
Khali is looking to break free of the clinch but Whitehead has double underhooks.
Khali tries to circle away but Whitehead has him pinned against the cage.
Khali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whitehead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khali has managed to clinch.
Khali is trying to force a seperation but Whitehead has the dominant position.
Khali blocks an elbow strike.
Khali is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Khali landing knees to the head.
Khali wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Whitehead has him pressed against the cage.
Khali throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khali missing with a left hand there. Whitehead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehead tries to clinch up but Khali circles away and keeps his distance.
Khali clinches up with Whitehead and pushes him back against the cage.
Khali misses with an elbow strike.
Khali is looking to break free of the clinch but Whitehead has double underhooks.
Whitehead drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khali gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Whitehead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khali blocks an elbow strike.
Whitehead wants a takedown but no success here.
Khali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khali throws the left hand but Whitehead avoids the punch easily.
Khali misses with a double jab.
Khali clinches up against the cage.
Khali looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khali throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khali swings widly with a right hand
and Whitehead counters with a nice uppercut.
Khali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khali closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whitehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khali blocks an elbow strike.
Khali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whitehead blocks it with crossed arms.
Khali wants to get back to striking at distance but Whitehead won't allow it.
Khali misses with an elbow over the top.
Khali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khali throws an overhand right that lands on Whitehead's shoulder, as Whitehead tries to avoid the shot.
Khali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whitehead.
Khali swinging wildly here.
Khali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whitehead has time to react.
Whitehead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whitehead jabs Khali right on the nose. Khali blinks but takes it well.
Whitehead uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khali has time to react.
Whitehead bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khali's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali darts in and clinches Whitehead up against the cage.
Whitehead lands with a light punch inside.
Khali wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Whitehead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whitehead throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khali misses with an uppercut
and Khali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whitehead gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Whitehead misses with an elbow over the top.
Khali lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Craig Whitehead has been cut.
Khali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whitehead blocks it with crossed arms.
Khali gets underhooks to prevent Whitehead's takedown attempt.
Khali has had enough of the clinch but Whitehead keeps him there for the moment.
Whitehead avoids a wild elbow strike from Khali.
Whitehead tries to stall but Khali uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Whitehead lands with a right to the head.
Whitehead working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Whitehead lands an elbow that stopped Khali in his tracks for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
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!
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Whitehead for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Khali wants to break free but Whitehead has control.
Khali is trying to force a seperation but Whitehead has the dominant position.
Whitehead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Khali has had enough of the clinch but Whitehead keeps him there for the moment.
Khali managing to block the knees to the body from Whitehead.
Khali tries to break free but Whitehead pushes him back against the cage.
Whitehead tries to land a knee to the head but Khali blocks with his arms.
Whitehead blocks the elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Khali manages to break the clinch.
Whitehead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Whitehead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khali has managed to clinch.
Whitehead with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brij Khali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Whitehead's cut.
That's time! Whitehead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Whitehead digs a good body shot into Khali's ribs.
Khali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitehead was well out of range. Poor timing from Khali.
A slow jab from Khali misses its intended target.
Khali closes the distance and clinches.
Khali wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Whitehead has him pressed against the cage.
Whitehead trying to land knees to the body.
Khali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Khali misses.
Khali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whitehead.
Whitehead changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Khali looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Khali is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Whitehead is controlling him well.
Whitehead scores with punches from side control.
Whitehead landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Whitehead wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khali, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khali wants to get back to his feet but Whitehead drags him back down.
Whitehead scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khali keeps working.
Khali wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Khali is breathing heavily.
Whitehead lands some shots froms side control.
Whitehead working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khali is working to avoid the ground and pound but Whitehead connects with a decent elbow.
Whitehead lands a decent elbow from side control.
Khali is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Whitehead asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Khali taking a bit of punishment here - Whitehead scoring with strikes.
Whitehead working the ground and pound.
Whitehead has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitehead thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Whitehead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khali keeps working.
Whitehead connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Khali some visible discomfort.
Whitehead cracks Khali with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Khali takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Khali pushes Whitehead away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Whitehead gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Whitehead connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Khali some visible discomfort.
Whitehead lands an elbow.
Khali is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Whitehead has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Khali takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Khali is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Whitehead in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Khali takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Whitehead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khali keeps working.
Khali is pushing Whitehead's head away, looking to escape. Whitehead manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Whitehead is looking to take a break and control but Khali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitehead lands an elbow.
Whitehead lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Whitehead looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Whitehead has hold of Khali's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Khali tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Whitehead cranks the arm and Khali screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Khali, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Craig Whitehead!
An out of breath and clearly excited Craig Whitehead thanked GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liv Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Nutzack Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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160 lbs
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160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Liv Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Nutzack Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler is looking to clinch.
Tyler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nutzack Jnr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyler.
Nutzack Jnr misses with a left hand
and Tyler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tyler swats away the attempt to clinch by Nutzack Jnr.
Tyler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nutzack Jnr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nutzack Jnr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyler can pounce on him.
Tyler connects with a body shot that sends Nutzack Jnr's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler tries to clinch but Nutzack Jnr moves out of range.
Nutzack Jnr tries to clinch up.
Tyler moves in looking to clinch but Nutzack Jnr pushes him off.
Nutzack Jnr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nutzack Jnr throws a series of punches but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyler.
Nutzack Jnr breaks the clinch.
Tyler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyler cracks Nutzack Jnr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Harry Nutzack Jnr has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nutzack Jnr manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nutzack Jnr has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tyler is looking to defend but Nutzack Jnr has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tyler! Nutzack Jnr pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tyler taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harry Nutzack Jnr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Hahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Skins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hahn comes into the arena with why cant we be friends? blaring out of the sound system. Tony Skins will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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27
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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28
164 lbs
13 - 24 - 0 |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Hahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Skins!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skins is looking to clinch.
Hahn avoids the head kick by Skins.
Hahn scores with a nice head shot.
Hahn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Skins did well to prevent Hahn getting side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hahn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hahn trying to mount his opponent but Skins defends it.
Hahn is working hard here to advance position.
Hahn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hahn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hahn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skins is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skins tries to lock up and control but Hahn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hahn working for a guillotine from mount but Skins is in no mood to give up.
Hahn throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hahn wants to finish this one by submission but Skins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hahn.
Skins throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hahn. What's that going to do exactly?
Skins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skins tries to lock up and control but Hahn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hahn goes for an armbar but Skins turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Skins.
Skins looking to pass the guard.
Skins trying to control the position from guard on top but Hahn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hahn wants to improve his position but instead Skins has moved into half guard.
Skins wants to stand up but Hahn is controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hahn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skins pulls his head out easily.
Hahn wants to get back to full guard but Skins has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hahn tries to reverse the position but Skins maintains control.
Skins trying to control but Hahn is having none of it.
Skins prevents Hahn from getting the reversal.
Hahn tries to hold on but Skins postures up.
Hahn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hahn is squirming around, avoiding Skins's attempts to control the action.
Hahn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hahn is staying active underneath Skins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hahn manages to get to full guard.
Hahn keeping moving, preventing Skins from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hahn manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Skins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skins lands in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hahn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hahn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skins has managed to get both his arms back between Hahn's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hahn is looking for a triangle but Skins pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hahn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hahn looks for a takedown but Skins sprawls well.
Skins throws a push kick but Hahn slaps the foot to one side.
Skins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skins shoots in and drives through. Hahn sprawls well.
Skins is looking to clinch but Hahn is avoiding it.
Hahn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Skins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hahn's half guard.
Skins controlling the action here.
Hahn actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skins is thwarting Hahn's attempts to control the position.
Skins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Skins there.
Skins stands up from half guard.
Skins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skins misses with a takedown attempt
and Hahn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hahn.
Billy Hahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Skins.
Hahn passes Skins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hahn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hahn is working for a kimura but Skins is defending it quite comfortably.
Hahn wants to pass to mount but Skins is defending the position.
Skins trying to control from the bottom.
Skins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hahn working some strikes from top position.
Hahn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Billy Hahn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hahn wants to control from the top but Skins keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skins wants to sweep but no luck.
Hahn trying to control the position from guard on top but Skins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skins pushes Hahn off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Skins tries to sprawl but Hahn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hahn is keen to just control but Skins is a slippery customer.
Hahn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Skins is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hahn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skins keeps working.
Skins wants to get back to full guard but Hahn has passed into side control.
Hahn has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Skins is working to get back to half guard.
Skins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hahn tries to control but Skins wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skins wants to hold on but Hahn pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Hahn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Skins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hahn is trying to defend but Skins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Skins tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hahn controls his leg.
Hahn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Skins passes Hahn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hahn tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hahn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hahn is looking to escape.
Skins seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hahn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Skins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hahn is just riding it out for now. Skins eventually gives up the hold.
Hahn wants to get back to full guard.
Hahn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hahn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hahn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skins has managed to get both his arms back between Hahn's legs - danger averted.
Billy Hahn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hahn's guard.
Hahn working a defensive guard but Skins passes into half guard.
Hahn trying to control but Skins postures up.
Hahn is not content to let Skins control the position.
Hahn trying to control from the bottom.
Hahn gets full guard.
Skins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skins trying to control the position from guard on top but Hahn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hahn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skins defends it easily.
Hahn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hahn has his foot on Skins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skins works his way back into a safe position though.
Hahn looking for subs off his back but Skins has passed one foot through into half guard.
Skins is working for a kimura but Hahn is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skins stalling away here and it's allowed Hahn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hahn working for a triangle but Skins defends it easily.
Skins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Hahn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hahn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Hahn!
Billy Hahn made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Holy crap I'm amazed I pulled that one off. He was a tough guy! But I just hope the drug test comes back good for me..Ya know I love weed and all. So I wanna say thank you to weed. Thanks weed I love you!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Stefaniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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29
160 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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24
145 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Stefaniak!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to bum rush Stefaniak with a series of wild strikes but Stefaniak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Stefaniak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stefaniak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Stefaniak goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Sam Smith has been cut.
Smith blocks a head kick by Stefaniak.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stefaniak finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stefaniak. That's going to slow Smith down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stefaniak!
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stefaniak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefaniak lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Stefaniak.
Stefaniak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stefaniak dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Stefaniak counters with an outside leg kick.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith is breathing heavily.
Stefaniak throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stefaniak lands a hook that stumbles Smith back into the cage. Stefaniak follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Smith to the canvas! Stefaniak pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Smith has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Anthony Stefaniak!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Beardsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Mlodzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Mlodzinski has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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23
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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22
154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Decent 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Beardsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Mlodzinski!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beardsley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mlodzinski trying to control but Beardsley is working from the bottom.
Beardsley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mlodzinski is one step ahead there.
Beardsley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mlodzinski's guard.
Mlodzinski is looking for a triangle but Beardsley pushes his legs off easily.
Beardsley 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.
Beardsley has gone for a leg lock! Mlodzinski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beardsley's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mlodzinski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mlodzinski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beardsley's head.
Beardsley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardsley wants to sweep here but Mlodzinski controlling him for the moment.
Mlodzinski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mlodzinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beardsley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mlodzinski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beardsley's head.
Beardsley seems keen to control Mlodzinski's posture.
Mlodzinski stopping the sweep attempt from Beardsley.
Beardsley keeping moving, preventing Mlodzinski from controlling successfully.
Beardsley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beardsley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mlodzinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beardsley is keeping the position for now.
Beardsley has momentary wrist control but Mlodzinski slips an elbow through the middle.
Mlodzinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beardsley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beardsley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beardsley has momentary wrist control but Mlodzinski slips an elbow through the middle.
Beardsley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mlodzinski.
Mlodzinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Beardsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Mlodzinski looking to pass the guard.
Beardsley trying to control the position.
Beardsley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mlodzinski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beardsley has Mlodzinski pulled in close to control his posture.
Mlodzinski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beardsley controls Mlodzinski momentarily but Mlodzinski frees himself.
Mlodzinski 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.
Beardsley has Mlodzinski pulled in close to control his posture.
Beardsley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mlodzinski is one step ahead there.
Mlodzinski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mlodzinski has passed into side control.
Beardsley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mlodzinski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Beardsley manages to get back to half guard.
Mlodzinski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beardsley is looking to control Mlodzinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beardsley avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mlodzinski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mlodzinski thows a huge punch but Beardsley dodges it nicely.
Mlodzinski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Mlodzinski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beardsley tries to sprawl but Mlodzinski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Beardsley wants to control but Mlodzinski is keeping busy.
Mlodzinski is looking for a kimura here.
Mlodzinski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beardsley wants to hold on but Mlodzinski pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mlodzinski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mlodzinski unloads with some shots from mount but Beardsley bucks and avoids them well.
Adam Mlodzinski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mlodzinski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Beardsley can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mlodzinski looking to control but Beardsley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beardsley wants to hold on but Mlodzinski pushes him away.
Mlodzinski lands a heavy elbow.
Beardsley is working to get back to half guard.
Beardsley is in a horrible position here. Mlodzinski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Mlodzinski there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mlodzinski tries to control but Beardsley wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mlodzinski working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beardsley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mlodzinski wants to finish this one by submission but Beardsley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mlodzinski.
Mlodzinski is breathing heavily.
Beardsley regains half guard.
Beardsley is looking for a sweep. Mlodzinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mlodzinski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beardsley's head.
Beardsley is trying to maintain the position but Mlodzinski is very close to passing his half guard.
Beardsley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mlodzinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mlodzinski works his way into side control.
Beardsley tries to improve position but can't.
Mlodzinski working the body and head with strikes.
Beardsley is trying to control Mlodzinski's posture but Mlodzinski avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beardsley is looking for a sweep.
Beardsley is not content to let Mlodzinski control the position.
Mlodzinski scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mlodzinski cracks Beardsley with a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mlodzinski working the body and head with strikes.
Mlodzinski is looking to take a break and control but Beardsley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mlodzinski throws an elbow but Beardsley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Beardsley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Beardsley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mlodzinski looks up at the clock and then as Beardsley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mlodzinski smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An elbow from Mlodzinski crashes against the mat.
Beardsley is looking to regain half guard here but Mlodzinski keeps moving and retains side control.
Mlodzinski scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beardsley to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Mlodzinski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mlodzinski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Beardsley to the mat! Beardsley manages to get full guard.
Mlodzinski works over Beardsley with some ground and pound from guard.
Beardsley trying to control the position here.
Beardsley trying to control the position.
Mlodzinski throwing strikes from guard but Beardsley blocks nicely.
Mlodzinski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mlodzinski wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.
Beardsley controls Mlodzinski momentarily but Mlodzinski frees himself.
Mlodzinski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mlodzinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Beardsley is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mlodzinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Beardsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mlodzinski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beardsley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mlodzinski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beardsley tries to bench press Mlodzinski off him but Mlodzinski keeps the position.
Mlodzinski working away.
Beardsley is not content to let Mlodzinski control the position.
Mlodzinski in side control, throwing shots but Beardsley defends.
Mlodzinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beardsley keeps working.
Beardsley struggling a bit here.
Beardsley regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mlodzinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beardsley is looking to control Mlodzinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beardsley avoid being mounted?
Mlodzinski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mlodzinski is working for a submission of some sort.
Beardsley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beardsley is trying to control the position but Mlodzinski postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mlodzinski wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.
Mlodzinski postures up in Beardsley's guard and throws a big left but Beardsley blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Beardsley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mlodzinski looking to pass the guard.
Beardsley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peter Beardsley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mlodzinski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beardsley sprawls well initially but Mlodzinski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Beardsley is looking to improve his position.
Beardsley manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mlodzinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Beardsley is retaining full guard.
Beardsley pulls Mlodzinski in close to prevent any damage.
Peter Beardsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mlodzinski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mlodzinski drops back looking for a leg! Beardsley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beardsley manages to kick Mlodzinski off! Mlodzinski jumps back into Beardsley's guard.
Mlodzinski stands up over Beardsley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Mlodzinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mlodzinski 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Mlodzinski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Nazario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ruffa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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201 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Nazario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Ruffa!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazario gets caught napping as Ruffa dives in and scores a takedown. Nazario manages to retain guard.
Ruffa lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruffa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazario is keeping the position for now.
Ruffa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ruffa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nazario works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nazario working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazario is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nazario thows a huge punch but Ruffa dodges it nicely.
Nazario is trying to work for a kimura but Ruffa is defending well.
Ruffa is trying to stand up here but Nazario is controlling him well.
Nazario is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazario is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruffa kicks Nazario off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazario shoots and misses
and Ruffa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nazario won't be happy with that.
Nazario is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ruffa connects with a decent elbow.
Nazario taking a bit of punishment here - Ruffa scoring with strikes.
Ruffa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nazario manages to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Ruffa.
Ruffa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nazario with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruffa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Ruffa.
Ruffa working Nazario over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruffa lands a nice short elbow.
Nazario is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruffa scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruffa lands with a punch from half guard.
Nazario is rocked!
Ruffa working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Nazario is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruffa 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.
Ruffa scores with a big shot! Nazario's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Nazario! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Ruffa!
Rick Ruffa took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Polskie Odżywki/ Polish Nutrition [PL] for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogun Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Shogun Rua!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Rua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dos Santos connects with a nice looking jab.
Dos Santos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rua is out of range.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rua has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Dos Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rua can pounce on him.
Dos Santos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rua.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dos Santos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dos Santos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dos Santos needs to keep his hands up - Rua had a free shot at his head there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rua throws a leg kick but Dos Santos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dos Santos moves out of range as Rua throws a body kick.
Rua tries to land a front kick but Dos Santos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos cracks Rua with an open hand slap.
Shogun Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dos Santos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dos Santos stuns Rua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a lovely overhand right.
Dos Santos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rua throws a hook to the side of Dos Santos's head but Dos Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Rua.
Rua throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Rua lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a leg kick
and Dos Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dos Santos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rua. Rua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Dos Santos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rua throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dos Santos counters with a two punch combo.
Dos Santos dips to his left and cracks Rua with an uppercut!
Rua throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Rua throws a hook but Dos Santos avoids it easily.
Dos Santos throws a good cross that connects.
Rua throws a leg kick but Dos Santos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy left from Dos Santos finds it's target.
Dos Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rua circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a leg kick
and Dos Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Rua throws a leg kick
and Dos Santos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rua is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dos Santos counters with a head kick. That will keep Rua thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rua cracks the inside of Dos Santos's front leg.
Dos Santos lands a nice hook to Rua's body. Rua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rua misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua throws a leg kick but Dos Santos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rua throws a leg kick
and Dos Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dos Santos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rua throws a leg kick
and Dos Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rua throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Rua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dos Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rua.
Rua moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dos Santos blocks the body kick.
Rua blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
John Dos Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Santos looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
John Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Rua misses
and Dos Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Rua scores with a nice body kick.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dos Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by Rua misses
and Dos Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking to land body kicks.
Rua avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dos Santos duly obliges.
A good leg kick by Rua.
Rua throws a leg kick but Dos Santos moved away.
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dos Santos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rua throws the kick towards the body but Dos Santos avoids it.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that Rua semi-blocks.
Rua misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua looks for the body kick but Dos Santos saw that one coming.
Rua misses with a hook. Dos Santos ducked under it nicely.
Dos Santos throws a head kick but Rua moves out of range.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dos Santos avoids a kick to the body.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua misses with a kick to the body
and Dos Santos counters with a big head kick but Rua shrugs it off.
A punch lands to the side of Rua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rua misses with a leg kick
and Dos Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rua clinches up against the cage.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Dos Santos.
Rua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
A combination from Rua does no damage.
A head kick by Rua misses
and Dos Santos counters with a one-two to the body.
Rua clinches with his opponent.
Dos Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dos Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Dos Santos working aggressively here.
Rua utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dos Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dos Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Rua takes a shot to the head.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Rua wants to stall.
Dos Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dos Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Dos Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch but Rua keeps him there for the moment.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Rua has Dos Santos pressed against the cage, preventing Dos Santos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dos Santos wants to break free but Rua has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dos Santos.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shogun Rua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dos Santos throws a head kick but Rua moves out of range.
Rua throws a leg kick but Dos Santos moved away.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rua tries a low kick but Dos Santos avoids it.
Rua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rua.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rua slips under a jab from Dos Santos.
Rua avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dos Santos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Rua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rua is looking to land body kicks.
Dos Santos tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rua can pounce on him.
Rua scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Rua. Those never looked like landing.
Dos Santos scores with a hook to the body. Rua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rua looks to land a right hand but Dos Santos moved out of range.
Dos Santos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rua thows a leg kick but Dos Santos checks it
and Dos Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rua tries to land a front kick but Dos Santos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rua throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dos Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Rua's shoulder, as Rua tries to avoid the shot.
Rua throws a low kick but Dos Santos avoids it.
Rua throws a low kick, looking for Dos Santos's leg but Dos Santos calmly moves out of range.
Dos Santos tries to land a front kick but Rua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dos Santos. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dos Santos counters with a good, hard body kick but Rua shrugs it off.
Dos Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rua throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dos Santos checks a leg kick.
Rua instigates a clinch.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Dos Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos breaks from the clinch.
Dos Santos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Dos Santos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rua.
Rua misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos checks a leg kick.
Rua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice shot lands for Dos Santos.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rua forces Dos Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Dos Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Santos is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Rua controls his hands.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dos Santos.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shogun Rua.
I think Rua 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shogun Rua!
A relieved looking Shogun Rua 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Rojer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homo Heikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ray Rojer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ray Rojer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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202 lbs
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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 - 11 - 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Homo Heikki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Heikki controls Rojer momentarily but Rojer frees himself.
Rojer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Heikki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rojer stays in close to Heikki's body and controls the position.
Heikki trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ray Rojer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rojer tries to clinch up but Heikki circles away and keeps his distance.
Rojer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heikki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rojer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ray Rojer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rojer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojer is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rojer misses with a two punch combination.
Rojer rushes Heikki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Heikki tries for a takedown but Rojer manages to get underhooks.
Rojer manages to break the clinch.
Heikki tries for a takedown but Rojer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Rojer finds it's way through Heikki's defenses.
Rojer closes the distance and clinches.
Rojer decides to pull guard.
Heikki throws a big right hand that misses.
Rojer is trying to control the position but Heikki postures up.
Heikki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heikki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heikki tries to free his leg and advance position but Rojer is retaining full guard.
Heikki passes Rojer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Heikki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rojer to regain full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Heikki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Heikki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Heikki has gone for a leg lock! Rojer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Heikki's guard.
Rojer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rojer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Heikki pulls Rojer in close to his closed guard and prevents Rojer from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heikki is keeping the position for now.
Heikki pulls Rojer in close to prevent any damage.
Heikki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rojer tries to clinch but Heikki moves out of range.
Rojer is looking to clinch but Heikki is avoiding it.
Rojer tries to clinch up but Heikki circles away and keeps his distance.
Rojer dives in and scores a takedown into Heikki's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heikki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rojer wants to control from the top but Heikki keeps moving.
Rojer stopping the sweep attempt from Heikki.
Heikki is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rojer lands a leg kick that knocks Heikki off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heikki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ray Rojer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homo Heikki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heikki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rojer is fending him off so far but Heikki persists. Nope, Rojer circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Rojer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Heikki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Heikki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Heikki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Heikki trying to work for an americana but Rojer has managed to regain full guard.
Heikki throwing strikes but missing.
Heikki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rojer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rojer wants to stand and escape but Heikki is having none of it.
Rojer pushes Heikki off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rojer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojer darts in and clinches Heikki up against the cage.
Heikki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Heikki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rojer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rojer is looking to clinch but Heikki is avoiding it.
Rojer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heikki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rojer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ray Rojer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homo Heikki.
Rojer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rojer throws a combination that misses
so Heikki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heikki postures up.
Rojer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heikki is one step ahead there.
Heikki trying to control but Rojer is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heikki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heikki throws a strike but Rojer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Heikki looking for a sweep. Not yet Heikki, not yet.
Rojer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Heikki pulls Rojer in close to prevent any damage.
Rojer preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Heikki is proving hard to escape from.
Rojer trying to control the position from guard on top but Heikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rojer won't allow Heikki to sweep him here.
Ray Rojer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Heikki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Heikki stops Rojer from getting back to his feet.
Heikki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rojer to regain full guard.
Heikki trying to control but Rojer is working from the bottom.
Heikki is working Rojer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojer working a defensive guard here.
Heikki trying to control but Rojer is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojer is looking to stand up but Heikki isn't so interested in that idea.
Heikki stopping the sweep attempt from Rojer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heikki distracts Rojer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homo Heikki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rojer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Heikki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rojer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heikki pulls Rojer in close to prevent any damage.
Heikki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rojer trying to control but Heikki is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ray Rojer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rojer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No joy there for Rojer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikki feints and as Rojer raises his hands in defense, Heikki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Heikki is looking to work some ground and pound but Rojer has wrist control.
Heikki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rojer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heikki throws a big elbow that misses.
Rojer keeping full guard, as Heikki tries to pass.
Rojer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rojer keeping full guard, as Heikki tries to pass.
Rojer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikki looking to sit in guard and control but Rojer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Heikki is adopting a defensive guard.
Heikki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojer tries to stand but Heikki is controlling from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rojer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Heikki was covering up waiting for the punch and Rojer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rojer won't allow Heikki to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Heikki is adopting a defensive guard.
Heikki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rojer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Heikki's guard.
Rojer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Heikki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rojer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heikki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Heikki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heikki has control of Rojer's left arm, preventing Rojer from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Heikki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Heikki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heikki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rojer's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heikki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rojer is keeping the position for now.
Heikki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heikki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rojer working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Homo Heikki.
I think Heikki 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnfinn Nesset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nesset's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mohamed's theme tune. 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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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
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Arnfinn Nesset!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Small!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nesset wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Small blocks the leg kick.
Nesset throws out a leg kick but Small moves out of range and Nesset only half commits.
Nesset throws a low kick, looking for Small's leg but Small calmly moves out of range.
Small stuns Nesset with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nesset.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nesset.
Small throws an overhand right that lands on Nesset's shoulder, as Nesset tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Nesset throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nesset loads up on a big right hand but Small slips the punch.
Nesset throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily.
Nesset lands a nice leg kick that just misses Small's sensitive parts.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nesset.
Small throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nesset counters with an inside leg kick.
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 throws a looping overhand right but Nesset ducks down to avoid it.
Nesset lands with an overhand left.
Small throws a right hand that Nesset ducks under and follows up with a left that Nesset also avoids with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nesset. That's going to slow Small down.
Small ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesset slips under a jab.
Small has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nesset.
Small connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nesset manages to avoid it.
Nesset uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Small misses with a double jab.
Nesset steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Small throws a big shot that misses.
Small is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nesset.
Nesset looks for the body kick but Small saw that one coming.
Nesset connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Small momentarily.
Nesset takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nesset slips under a jab from Small.
Nesset misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Nesset lands an overhand right.
Nesset throws a push kick but Small slaps the foot to one side.
Nesset scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesset is looking to slow Small down with leg kicks.
Nesset takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nesset connects with a crisp jab.
Nesset misses with a kick to the body.
Small misses with a few strikes there.
Nesset connects with a solid leg kick.
Small thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nesset is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nesset throws a quick inside leg kick.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nesset.
Nesset lands a nice shot that snaps Small's head back.
Nesset lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nesset tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Small is able to avoid easily.
Nesset is looking to clinch.
Nesset lands a head shot.
Nesset throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arnfinn Nesset seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nesset walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Small checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nesset scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Small.
A big right from Nesset misses.
Small misses with a hook.
Nesset is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Small misses with a series of wild punches.
Nesset uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Nesset misses with a wild body shot.
Small throws a jab but it's blocked by Nesset.
Small throws a combination that misses
and Nesset counters with a slapping leg kick.
Small fails to land with a series of punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nesset - that will leave a mark!
Small slips a straight right by Nesset.
Nesset tries a low kick but Small avoids it.
Small comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Small throws a poor cross that misses
and Nesset counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nesset throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Small.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesset moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nesset throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nesset counters with a stiff right hand.
Nesset is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nesset.
Nesset moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Small misses the jab.
Nesset scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nesset feints and then cracks Small's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Small down.
Small looks to land a left hand but Nesset moved out of range nicely.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Nesset ducks down to avoid it.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Small stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nesset.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Small misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nesset keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small takes one on the button.
Nesset fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Small, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnfinn Nesset dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nesset lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nesset throws a head kick that half lands.
Small misses with a few strikes there.
Small moves out of range of the strikes.
Small walks into a straight right hand from Nesset.
Small bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nesset's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Small.
Small staying out of range there.
Small scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nesset in his tracks.
Nesset tries to close the distance and clinch up but Small swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nesset fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Small has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nesset throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James Small is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Small scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Small misses.
Small misses the shot to the body.
Small's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small blocks a low kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Small blocks the leg kick.
Small misses with a body shot.
Nesset avoids the body shot from Small.
Small throws a hook to the side of Nesset's head but Nesset sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Nesset is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nesset.
Nesset lands with a nice body punch.
Arnfinn Nesset is winning the standup battle so far.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nesset misses with a hook.
Nesset tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Small paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nesset uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Nesset ducks under a wild hook from Small.
Small takes a swing at Nesset's ribcage but misses.
Nesset lands a nice hook to Small's body. Small takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nesset.
Nesset dips to his left and cracks Small with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Nesset there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Small fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nesset.
Nesset drops his hands momentarily and Small takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nesset fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nesset sizes up Small with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nesset is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nesset bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Small throws a hook to the side of Nesset's head but Nesset sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nesset dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Small. That did some damage!
Small lands a nice looking body shot.
Small thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nesset lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Small is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesset lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Nesset.
Small chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nesset can pounce on him.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nesset wants to land a leg kick but Small is out of range.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nesset.
Small walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nesset misses with a low kick.
Nesset connects with a solid leg kick.
Nesset tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nesset waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Small.
Small fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nesset looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Nesset is just out of range.
Nesset throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nesset manages to avoid it.
Nesset uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Nesset does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small blocks a jab.
Small steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nesset. That one must have hurt.
Small takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Small misses with a few strikes there.
Small misses the jab.
Nesset moves into range and clinches up with Small.
Nesset doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nesset tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nesset makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Small lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nesset lands a right hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Nesset can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Small trying to stall but Nesset improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arnfinn Nesset will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Small loads up on a big right hand but Nesset slips the punch.
Nice cross by Nesset.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Small misses with a wild combination.
Small scores with a hook to the body. Nesset takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nesset lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Small misses with a hook to the body
and Nesset counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nesset scores with a nice strike.
Nesset scores with a hook to the body. Small takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nesset avoids the body shot from Small.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Nesset does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nesset.
Small takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nesset tries to clinch there but Small circles away.
Nesset buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nesset.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small 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.
Nesset lands a jab to Small's midsection.
Small throws a nice looking combination but Nesset bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Small has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Small takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Small throws a hook to the side of Nesset's head but Nesset sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Nesset.
Nesset works the jab nicely.
Nesset cracks the inside of Small's front leg.
Nesset throws a nice inside leg kick.
Small throws a hook but Nesset avoids it easily.
Small throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nesset with a nice cross.
Nesset turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nesset tries a head kick but it misses.
Nesset misses with a low kick as Small jumps back.
Arnfinn Nesset is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nesset connects with a looping right hand.
Small throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Small checks a low kick from Nesset.
Nesset jabs at Small's body.
Nesset uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small.
Small checks a leg kick nicely.
Nesset scores with a jab to the head.
Small has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nesset.
Nesset scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nesset.
Small fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nesset looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nesset throws a nice outside leg kick.
Small throws a right hand that misses
letting Nesset counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small misses with a left hand
and Nesset counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Small on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nesset tries a low kick but Small avoids it.
Nesset throws a head kick that misses.
Nesset thows a body shot but no joy.
Nesset throws a low kick but Small moves out of range easily.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Small rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nesset moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Small lands a two punch combo.
Nesset tests Small's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nesset pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nesset scores with a hook.
Small misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Nesset misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesset slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nesset throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nesset slips under a jab from Small.
Nesset lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Small throws the left hand but Nesset avoids the punch easily.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nesset manages to avoid it.
Nesset thumps Small with a low kick.
Nesset scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Nesset ducks under a wild hook from Small.
Nesset connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Small momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Small throws a right hand that misses
and Nesset counters with a left to the body.
Good leg kick by Nesset there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
James Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nesset throws a chopping leg kick but Small manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nesset changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnfinn Nesset showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nesset 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnfinn Nesset!
Post fight, Arnfinn Nesset stared into the camera and said 'the commentator is a gay cunt'.
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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