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VFC 58: Third Strongest PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Linx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and marco ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linx comes to the cage accompanied by Hellbillies - Ei Krasafaren Steinbu. ramos has chosen do it as his entrance music. marco ramos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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22
189 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Linx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, marco ramos!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ramos slips under a jab from Linx.
ramos throws a series of punches but Linx moves out of range.
ramos throws the left hand but Linx avoids the punch easily.
Linx works the jab nicely.
Linx thows a body shot but no joy.
Linx lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ramos circles away quickly and effectively.
ramos ducks under a wild hook from Linx.
ramos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No joy there for ramos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Linx gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Linx throws a left and a right that both miss
and Linx takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Linx showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ramos.
Linx cracks ramos with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ramos ducks under a wild hook from Linx.
Linx dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
ramos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Linx throws out the jab.
Linx misses with a combination
letting ramos counter with a right hand.
Linx will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from ramos misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ramos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
ramos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
ramos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
ramos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Linx's head.
ramos trying to pass the guard but Linx defending well.
ramos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Linx wants to get back to his feet.
ramos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
ramos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Linx.
ramos scores with a hook to the body. Linx takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
ramos works over Linx's head and body with a nice combination.
Linx is breathing heavily.
ramos misses with a jab, cross combination.
ramos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
ramos dips to his left and cracks Linx with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Linx misses.
ramos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
ramos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Linx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
ramos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Linx looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Linx looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Linx!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ramos is looking to regain half guard here but Linx keeps moving and retains side control.
ramos wants to get back to his feet but Linx drags him back down.
ramos looking for a sweep but Linx has passed into full mount! Oh no!
ramos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
ramos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marco ramos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice defenses there by ramos.
ramos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Linx is trying to defend but ramos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
ramos trying to mount his opponent but Linx defends it.
ramos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Linx has one foot on ramos's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Linx throws a left and a right that both miss
and ramos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Linx connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Linx needs to keep his hands up - ramos had a free shot at his head there.
ramos scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ramos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ramos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ramos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
ramos is breathing heavily.
ramos misses with a straight right.
ramos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Linx slips a jab from ramos.
Linx shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Linx lands with a hook. ramos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body punch from Linx.
Linx moves away from the strike by ramos.
ramos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Linx throws a body punch but ramos moves out of range.
Linx swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and ramos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
ramos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linx misses with a straight right.
Linx swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling ramos to counter with a crisp jab.
Linx throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Linx 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Linx misses.
Linx misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ramos looks to land a left hand but Linx moved out of range nicely.
Linx throws a hook but ramos avoids it easily.
Charlie Linx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ramos.
Linx will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ramos staying out of range there.
Linx fails to land with a series of punches.
ramos scores with a one two! Linx had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
ramos cracks a nice hook into Linx's ribs.
Charlie Linx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Linx misses with a hook to the body
and ramos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Linx misses with an uppercut. ramos saw that one coming.
ramos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
ramos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
ramos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Linx moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Linx slaps away a takedown attempt from ramos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
ramos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linx.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linx uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ramos.
Linx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ramos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Linx lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
ramos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
ramos cracks Linx with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
ramos lands a two punch combo.
ramos tries to close the distance and clinch but Linx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
ramos throws out a loose jab but Linx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Linx slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Linx scores with a four punch combination!
ramos slips a jab from Linx.
Linx misses with a looping left.
Linx misses with a straight left.
Charlie Linx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by ramos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of ramos.
Linx walks into a stiff left hand from ramos.
ramos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Linx on the side of the head.
ramos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by ramos.
marco ramos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ramos moves out of range of the strikes.
ramos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Linx did well to prevent ramos getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ramos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
ramos passes to full mount!
ramos throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Linx because ramos loaded up on that one.
ramos throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Linx because ramos loaded up on that one.
ramos sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ramos looking to ground and pound but Linx is blocking nicely.
ramos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marco ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Linx misses with an uppercut. ramos saw that one coming.
ramos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Linx slips a jab from ramos.
ramos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Linx scores with a body shot.
Linx throws a hook but ramos blocks it.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Linx knocks ramos out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charlie Linx!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cato McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavsson comes to the cage accompanied by nate dogg - regulators. 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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205 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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210 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Cato McGraw!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraw moves away from the strike by Gustavsson.
McGraw throws a sloppy head kick and Gustavsson moves out of range easily.
Gustavsson dodges the punch combination from McGraw.
Alexander Gustavsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustavsson throws a combination that misses
and McGraw counters with a body kick that stops Gustavsson in his tracks momentarily.
McGraw with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gustavsson connects with a looping right hand.
McGraw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGraw lands a jab.
Gustavsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gustavsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Gustavsson moves out of range of the body kick from McGraw.
Gustavsson throws out a loose jab but McGraw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustavsson is looking to clinch.
Gustavsson tries to clinch
and McGraw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGraw misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGraw stalls.
Gustavsson is looking to break free of the clinch but McGraw has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGraw breaks the clinch.
McGraw scores with a leg kick.
McGraw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Gustavsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gustavsson wants to clinch
and McGraw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGraw circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGraw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGraw.
McGraw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gustavsson moves forwards but McGraw connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab by McGraw.
Gustavsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGraw makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGraw cracks the inside of Gustavsson's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGraw misses with the combination.
McGraw misses with a double jab
and Gustavsson counters with a body kick that stops McGraw in his tracks momentarily.
Gustavsson is breathing heavily.
Gustavsson misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGraw.
McGraw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGraw slips under a jab.
McGraw scores with a nice head shot.
Gustavsson gets a clinch.
McGraw stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gustavsson as McGraw tries to tie him up.
Gustavsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A bit of stalling here from McGraw.
Gustavsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGraw has him pressed against the cage.
McGraw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGraw breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGraw can pounce on him.
A low kick from McGraw misses
and Gustavsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice combination there by Gustavsson.
McGraw throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGraw goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gustavsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gustavsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGraw lands with a straight right. Gustavsson didn't see that one coming.
A right-left combo lands from McGraw.
McGraw lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from McGraw finds it's target.
McGraw lands a lovely overhand right.
McGraw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustavsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Gustavsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gustavsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGraw lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraw is looking to slow Gustavsson down with leg kicks.
McGraw lands a two punch combo.
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!
McGraw misses with a head kick.
McGraw throws a head kick that misses.
Gustavsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McGraw scores with a nice strike.
Gustavsson throws a sloppy head kick
and McGraw counters with a nice body shot.
McGraw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustavsson doesn't seem bothered though.
McGraw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGraw lands a two punch combo.
McGraw connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGraw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gustavsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gustavsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cato McGraw dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGraw!
Gustavsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGraw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGraw moves out of range as Gustavsson strikes.
McGraw throws out a powerful jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McGraw in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gustavsson throws a lazy head kick
and McGraw counters with a three punch combo that has Gustavsson backing up. Gustavsson nods at McGraw to acknowledge the strikes.
Gustavsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGraw scores with a jab. Gustavsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGraw lands with a shot to the body.
McGraw lands a nice looking body kick.
McGraw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gustavsson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gustavsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cato McGraw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGraw scores with a kick to the body.
McGraw tries to bum rush Gustavsson with a series of wild strikes but Gustavsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gustavsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGraw to score with a decent uppercut.
McGraw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGraw scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by McGraw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gustavsson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGraw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGraw scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGraw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGraw.
Gustavsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gustavsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gustavsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alexander Gustavsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGraw lands with an overhand left.
Gustavsson closes the distance but McGraw moves to the side
and McGraw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from McGraw.
Nice uppercut there from McGraw.
Gustavsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGraw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw scores with a head kick.
McGraw throws a one two combo.
McGraw throws a leg kick which misses Gustavsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Gustavsson tries to avoid it.
McGraw throws a series of strikes that have Gustavsson backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGraw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from McGraw lands.
Gustavsson walks into a stiff left hand from McGraw.
Gustavsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gustavsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGraw lands with a kick to the temple. Gustavsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGraw lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gustavsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gustavsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGraw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gustavsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGraw throws a leg kick which misses Gustavsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Gustavsson tries to avoid it.
McGraw is working the combinations to good effect here.
McGraw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGraw throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGraw stuns Gustavsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGraw, right into the meat.
McGraw cracks a nice hook into Gustavsson's ribs.
McGraw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGraw lands a nice hook to Gustavsson's body. Gustavsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGraw. That's going to slow Gustavsson down.
McGraw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGraw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGraw lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot by McGraw.
McGraw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab by McGraw.
Gustavsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraw tests Gustavsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGraw lands with a shot to the body.
McGraw clobbers Gustavsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGraw throws a sloppy head kick and Gustavsson moves out of range easily.
McGraw lands with a nice body punch.
McGraw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGraw jabs at Gustavsson's body.
Gustavsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGraw scores with a three punch combo!
McGraw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gustavsson has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGraw lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGraw connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gustavsson takes one on the button.
McGraw with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cato McGraw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gustavsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gustavsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGraw to score with a decent uppercut.
Gustavsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGraw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gustavsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGraw.
Gustavsson breaks the clinch.
Gustavsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gustavsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGraw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGraw.
McGraw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGraw scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gustavsson throws the left hand but McGraw avoids the punch easily.
McGraw lands a jab-cross combination.
McGraw lands a really nice looking cross but Gustavsson seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGraw circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGraw counters with a nice body shot.
McGraw lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGraw.
McGraw scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A right-left combo lands from McGraw.
McGraw feints and then cracks Gustavsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gustavsson down.
Gustavsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGraw connects with a jab.
McGraw lands with a straight right. Gustavsson didn't see that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGraw.
McGraw lands the left hand.
Decent striking displayed by McGraw there.
McGraw connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw feints and then cracks Gustavsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gustavsson down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGraw lunges at Gustavsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gustavsson's hand.
A jab lands there for McGraw.
Gustavsson tries to clinch but McGraw moves away
and McGraw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGraw misses with a series of wild punches.
Gustavsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGraw.
McGraw throws out a powerful jab.
Gustavsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gustavsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGraw connects with a body shot.
McGraw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustavsson doesn't seem bothered though.
McGraw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGraw scores with a body shot.
McGraw lands a slapping body shot.
Gustavsson blocks a head kick by McGraw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw connects with a looping right hand.
McGraw lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gustavsson will feel that in the morning.
Gustavsson clinches but McGraw breaks the clinch
and McGraw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gustavsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gustavsson ducks right into an uppercut from McGraw.
Cato McGraw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gustavsson takes one on the button.
McGraw connects with a body shot.
Gustavsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGraw's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McGraw duly obliges.
McGraw scores with a nice strike.
McGraw lands with a shot to the body.
McGraw scores with a hook to the body. Gustavsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGraw.
McGraw works over Gustavsson's head and body with a nice combination.
McGraw lands with an uppercut that bounces Gustavsson off the cage and back into rage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraw jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGraw scores with a spinning back kick!
McGraw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good shot there by McGraw.
McGraw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alexander Gustavsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustavsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGraw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGraw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGraw smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gustavsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGraw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gustavsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGraw scores with a hook to the body. Gustavsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGraw throws a leg kick which misses Gustavsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Gustavsson tries to avoid it.
McGraw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cato McGraw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGraw winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cato McGraw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sledge Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatton comes into the arena with Blue Moon blaring out of the sound system. Ricky Hatton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Hatton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sledge Hammer!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatton misses with a few strikes there.
Hammer wants to clinch.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatton manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Hatton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer tests Hatton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Ricky Hatton has been cut.
Hatton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Hatton is avoiding it.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hatton is rocked!
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Hatton moved out of range.
Hatton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hatton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sledge Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hatton.
Hammer wants to clinch but Hatton slips to the side
and Hatton counters with a nice body shot.
Hammer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hatton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hatton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hatton.
Hatton slowing the pace effectively.
Hatton takes a shot to the head.
Hammer takes a shot to the head.
Hatton is leaning against Hammer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hammer tries to work over Hatton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hammer.
Hammer can't find room to land a body shot as Hatton controls the action.
Hatton blocks a body shot from Hammer.
Hatton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hammer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hammer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hammer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hatton passes into half guard.
Hammer looks gassed!
Hatton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hatton wants to take a breather but Hammer is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer looking for submissions off his back.
Hatton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hatton pulls his head out easily.
Hatton wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
Hammer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hatton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hatton's back!
I really don't envy Hatton right now.
Hammer doesn't have the hooks in and Hatton manages to turn into his guard.
Hammer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hatton defends it easily.
Hatton 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hatton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hatton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hammer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hatton has managed to get both his arms back between Hammer's legs - danger averted.
Hatton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hammer tries to clinch
and Hatton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hatton counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Hatton finds it's target.
Hatton clinches up against the cage.
Hammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hatton scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hatton.
Hatton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hatton.
Hatton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Hatton.
Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Hatton.
Hatton lands an elbow inside that Hammer shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Hatton.
Hatton blocking some punches.
Hatton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hatton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Hatton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hammer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good body shot from Hatton.
Hammer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hatton or not.
A short right from Hatton.
Hatton gets through Hammer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hatton lands an elbow that stopped Hammer in his tracks for a moment.
Hatton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Hatton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Hatton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hatton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer tries to clinch
and Hatton counters with a nice leg kick.
Hammer tries to clinch
and Hatton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hatton.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hammer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hatton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammer is defending well for now.
Hatton blocks an uppercut.
Hatton lands a body punch.
Hammer misses with some punches.
Hammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hammer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hatton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hatton prevents a body shot from Hammer.
A body shot lands from Hammer.
A hook to the body from Hammer.
Hatton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Hammer misses with a body punch
and Hatton finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sledge Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatton.
Hammer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hatton lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton throws a one two combo.
Hatton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hatton, right into the meat.
Hammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hatton drives through and clinches with Hammer against the cage.
Hatton is working Hammer over against the cage.
Hammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Hatton as the two fighters clinch.
Hatton tries to stall but Hammer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hatton cracks Hammer with a nice body shot.
Hatton lands a right hand.
Hatton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hammer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hatton scores with a hook to the body.
Hatton gets through Hammer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hatton.
Hatton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ricky Hatton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hammer letting Hatton take a breather here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hammer.
Hatton looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammer.
Hammer tries to throw a body punch but Hatton avoids it by throwing Hammer back against the cage.
A short left from Hatton.
Hammer scores with a shoulder strike.
Hatton is leaning against Hammer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hatton.
Hammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Hatton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hatton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Hammer fails to land.
Hammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hatton's elbow.
Hammer can't find room to land a body shot as Hatton controls the action.
Hatton cracks Hammer with a nice body shot.
Hatton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hatton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hammer avoiding damage as Hatton throws knees to the body.
Hammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hammer tries to throw a body punch but Hatton avoids it by throwing Hammer back against the cage.
Hammer misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Hatton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammer misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hatton lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Hatton.
A left hand lands to the body for Hammer.
Hammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hatton.
A left hand lands to the body for Hatton.
Hatton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammer.
Hammer throws a head punch that misses.
Hatton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Hammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatton controls his hands.
Hammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Hatton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hatton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammer.
Hatton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Hatton on the inside.
Hatton scores with a hook to the body.
Hatton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hatton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hatton is working Hammer over against the cage.
Hatton lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatton lands a good knee to the midsection. Hammer won't want to take too many of those.
Hatton lands a body shot.
Hatton lands a knee to the body.
Hatton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hatton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hatton lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hammer misses with a body punch.
Hatton lands a right hand.
Hatton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hammer.
Hatton working Hammer over with knees to the body.
Hatton lands a left hand.
Hammer misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Hatton.
Hammer jumps guard and drags Hatton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatton trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Hatton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Hatton's cut.
That's time! Hatton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hammer throws a jab when Hatton was well out of range.
Hatton misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Hammer finds it's target.
Hatton digs a good body shot into Hammer's ribs.
Hatton throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammer.
Hatton throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hatton counters by moving into the clinch.
Hammer lands a body punch.
Hatton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hatton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Hatton on the inside.
Hatton struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
Hammer can't find room to land a body shot as Hatton controls the action.
Hatton tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Hatton back against the cage.
Hammer pushes Hatton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hammer tries a body shot but Hatton blocks it.
Hammer wants to stall.
Hammer blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hatton.
Hatton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatton defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.
Hatton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hatton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hatton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hammer throws a hook but Hatton avoids it easily.
Hatton swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammer.
Hammer misses with a straight right.
Hatton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hammer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hammer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hatton counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricky Hatton is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammer clinches but Hatton breaks the clinch
and Hatton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hammer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hammer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A left and a right from Hatton both land. Nice combination.
A cross from Hammer lands.
Hammer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hatton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hatton.
Hatton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Hatton won't allow it.
Hammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Hatton.
Hammer avoiding damage as Hatton throws knees to the body.
Hatton trying to stall but Hammer improves his position.
Hammer blocks an elbow strike.
Hatton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hatton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Hammer.
Hammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hatton prevents a body shot from Hammer.
Hammer misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Hatton.
Sledge Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hatton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricky Hatton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatton controls his hands.
Good body shot from Hatton.
Hammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Hammer.
A short body shot lands from Hammer as the two fighters clinch.
Hatton missing with knees to the body.
Hammer works on Hatton's body with a couple of short punches.
Hammer has a couple of punches blocked by Hatton.
Hammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Hatton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Hammer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Hatton.
Hammer is trying to stall.
Hammer fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hatton.
Hammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hatton lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Hammer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammer.
Hammer misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hatton's elbow.
Hatton lands a nice elbow.
Hammer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hatton is keeping busy.
Hammer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hatton is stalling here.
Hammer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hattons head.
A body shot lands from Hatton.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sledge Hammer.
Well Hatton 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Hatton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between mr gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). gold comes to the cage accompanied by yes. Shamrock has chosen Jesus Walks - Kanye West as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, mr gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
gold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
gold throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
gold throws a right hand that Shamrock ducks under and follows up with a left that Shamrock also avoids with ease.
gold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock is looking to clinch but gold is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses gold's front leg but catches the back leg as gold tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
gold has a takedown stuffed.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
gold throws a big shot that misses.
gold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
gold missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
gold connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shamrock. Shamrock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
gold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shamrock to the mat! Shamrock manages to get full guard.
gold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shamrock is looking for a triangle but gold pushes his legs off easily.
gold works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shamrock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but gold pulls his head out easily.
Shamrock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
gold is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shamrock sees it coming and defends easily.
gold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
gold stops Shamrock from getting back to his feet.
gold looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. gold lands a nice short elbow.
gold takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
gold is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
gold is breathing heavily.
gold lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shamrock actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
gold takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shamrock looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
gold is looking for a kimura but Shamrock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for gold to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock tries to roll over but gold keeps him under control.
gold passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shamrock takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shamrock taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
gold lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
gold is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shamrock can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shamrock taking shots to the head.
gold jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shamrock manages to avoid the submission attempt.
gold cracks Shamrock with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
gold tries to advance to mount but Shamrock denies him.
gold in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
gold in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shamrock is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Shamrock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
gold lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shamrock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
gold is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
gold landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock regains half guard.
gold is pressing down on Shamrock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shamrock is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr gold dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shamrock motions for gold to come forward. Shamrock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
gold lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a push kick.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
gold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice takedown defense from Shamrock. No joy for gold on that attempt.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. gold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gold cracks Shamrock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shamrock lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shamrock instigates a clinch.
gold managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
gold tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shamrock with a knee to the head.
gold tries to break the clinch but Shamrock is controlling the position.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
gold has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shamrock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mr gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Shamrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. gold lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
gold is trying to break the clinch but Shamrock is controlling him.
Shamrock scores a nice knee to the body.
gold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
gold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
gold fails to pull guard.
gold wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
gold jumps guard but Shamrock stands there with gold around his waist. gold gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
gold is trying to break free.
Shamrock gets underhooks to prevent gold's takedown attempt.
Shamrock lands a good knee to the midsection. gold won't want to take too many of those.
gold jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shamrock walks away with a smile on his face. gold gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good shot there by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
gold swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.
gold takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shamrock feints and then cracks gold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow gold down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
gold misses with an uppercut.
gold on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from gold misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock is looking to clinch but gold is avoiding it.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
gold is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shamrock's half guard.
gold landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shamrock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but gold pulls his head out easily.
Shamrock trying to control here.
gold is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shamrock has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but gold pulls his head out easily.
gold is nestled in close to Shamrock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
gold drops an elbow to the side of Shamrock's head.
gold is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shamrock wants to control but gold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shamrock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but gold pulls his head out easily.
gold is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
gold 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.
Shamrock is trying to control but can't.
gold lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shamrock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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.
gold throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock wants to clinch up but gold keeps it at a distance.
gold scores with a nice right hand.
gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
gold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
gold throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock cracks the inside of gold's front leg.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Shamrock.
gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
gold throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock throws a low kick but it's checked well by gold.
gold throws out a powerful jab.
gold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock slips a straight right by gold.
gold throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shamrock was covering up waiting for the punch and gold finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shamrock has momentary wrist control but gold slips an elbow through the middle.
gold 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.
gold lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock wants to stand and escape but gold is having none of it.
Shamrock working a defensive guard here.
Shamrock can't keep his opponent in guard - gold advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shamrock is pressing down on gold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shamrock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
gold stands up over Shamrock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shamrock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
gold lands a couple of elbows.
gold scoring with some ground and pound.
gold is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
gold works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shamrock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
gold sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shamrock's guard.
mr gold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
gold lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shamrock taking some punishment here, with gold in his half guard.
gold winds up and cracks Shamrock with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock is trying to get back to full guard.
Shamrock actively working from the bottom here.
Shamrock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but gold pulls his head out easily.
gold drops an elbow to the side of Shamrock's head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
gold misses with a body shot.
gold tries to bum rush Shamrock with a series of wild strikes but Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
gold tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
gold looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
gold preventing the sweep.
gold postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
gold chips away with some ground and pound.
Shamrock pushes gold off and gets back to his feet.
gold throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
gold tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shamrock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten gold somewhat.
Shamrock is looking to slow gold down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
mr gold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think gold has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mr gold!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jore Marjaranta - Tunteisiin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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198 lbs
9 - 5 - 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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddy Krueger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krueger shoots in and drives through. Taalasmaa sprawls well.
Taalasmaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krueger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taalasmaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krueger.
Krueger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taalasmaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Taalasmaa has closed the distance and engaged Krueger in a clinch.
Taalasmaa is leaning against Krueger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taalasmaa lands an elbow that stopped Krueger in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Freddy Krueger has been cut.
Taalasmaa lands with a light punch inside.
Taalasmaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taalasmaa lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa digs a right hand into Krueger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krueger's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Taalasmaa.
Krueger is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Taalasmaa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taalasmaa lands an elbow inside that Krueger shrugs off.
Taalasmaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taalasmaa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good body shot from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taalasmaa presses Krueger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taalasmaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Krueger goes for a takedown attempt but Taalasmaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Krueger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Taalasmaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taalasmaa lands a with a good body shot.
Taalasmaa closes the distance and pushes Krueger back into the cage.
Good body shot from Taalasmaa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taalasmaa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa lands with a left to the head.
Taalasmaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Krueger takes a shot to the head.
Krueger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Taalasmaa as the two fighters clinch.
Taalasmaa pushes Krueger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krueger backwards.
Krueger is rocked!
A short right from Taalasmaa on the inside.
Oh Krueger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taalasmaa presses Krueger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taalasmaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krueger.
Taalasmaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krueger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa scores with a shot to the side of Krueger's head.
A shot in the inside from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Krueger! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Taalasmaa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kari Taalasmaa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Powerman 5000 - Drop The Bombshell. Davis has chosen The Who - Baba O'Riley as his entrance music. Craig Davis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Xavier Gracie's chin.
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283 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Davis!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie drops Davis with a right and a left! Gracie comes rushing in but Davis regains his composure and manages to keep Gracie in guard.
It looks like Craig Davis has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie prevents Davis from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie steps into range and cracks Davis with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Davis flops backwards and Gracie dives into his guard looking to finish!
Gracie won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Davis tries to improve position but can't.
Davis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie stands up from half guard.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Davis looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.
Gracie swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie drops Davis with a big left hand and mounts him. Davis is in big trouble!
Davis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Davis avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gracie.
Davis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Davis throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis slips under a jab.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Davis coming out on top.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Davis tries to clinch up.
Davis throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Davis throws a combination that misses
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Davis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis fakes the leg kick and cracks Gracie in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Davis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie lands with a cross.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Davis is rocked!
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Davis.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Davis's head.
Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?
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 misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis seems to have recovered his senses.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Craig Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Davis throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Davis.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Davis moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Davis cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis moves forwards but Gracie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davis ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis connects with a solid leg kick.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davis can pounce on him.
Xavier Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick from Davis lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
Davis connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davis. Davis obviously looking to wear him down.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Davis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Gracie slips a straight right by Davis.
Davis has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Gracie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Davis misses with a looping left.
Jab by Gracie.
Davis wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Davis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Davis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Craig Davis's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Davis misses with a head kick.
Davis throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Gracie finds it's target.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Davis throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Gracie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Davis doesn't seem phased though.
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 misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie scores with a nice strike.
Gracie moves in close and cracks Davis with a massive right hand! Davis, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xavier Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kareem al Rashid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Breaking Benjamin - Blow Me Away. Kareem al Rashid has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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164 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kareem al Rashid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel King!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses with a straight right.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
al Rashid scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by al Rashid as he connects with a hook.
al Rashid takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
al Rashid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
al Rashid slips under a jab from King.
al Rashid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
al Rashid throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
al Rashid misses the shot to the body.
Samuel King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
al Rashid moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by al Rashid.
King misses with a hook. al Rashid ducked under it nicely.
al Rashid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
al Rashid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from al Rashid.
Good standup being displayed there by al Rashid as he connects with a hook.
King throws a body punch but al Rashid moves out of range.
al Rashid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from al Rashid misses.
al Rashid missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Rashid slips a jab and a cross from King.
al Rashid misses with a straight right.
al Rashid throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but al Rashid circles away quickly and effectively.
al Rashid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
al Rashid lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into rage.
al Rashid scores with a jab to the body.
al Rashid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but al Rashid uses good head movement to avoid it.
al Rashid lands an uppercut.
al Rashid has King pressed against the cage.
al Rashid lands a body shot.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from al Rashid as the two fighters clinch.
al Rashid lands with a light punch inside.
al Rashid lands an uppercut.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
al Rashid gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King looking to slow down the pace here.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
al Rashid has King pressed against the cage.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
al Rashid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King tries to clinch but al Rashid is having none of it.
al Rashid lands a slapping body shot.
al Rashid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
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!
al Rashid drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
al Rashid lands a nice uppercut.
King presses al Rashid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
al Rashid taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
al Rashid scores with a nice hook to the head.
al Rashid is pushing King up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
King misses with the head strike.
King looking to slow down the pace here.
al Rashid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from al Rashid - that landed with a thud.
King looks gassed!
A right hook to the body lands for al Rashid.
A short right from al Rashid.
al Rashid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but al Rashid gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
al Rashid pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from al Rashid.
al Rashid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
A right hand to the body from al Rashid.
al Rashid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
al Rashid breaks the clinch.
al Rashid thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King is rocked!
al Rashid cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
al Rashid dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
King is still on wobbly legs! Can al Rashid finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
al Rashid takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from al Rashid.
al Rashid just leaning against King, taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for al Rashid.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
al Rashid presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as al Rashid controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
al Rashid's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
al Rashid lands a body shot in the clinch.
al Rashid works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from al Rashid - that landed with a thud.
al Rashid taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
al Rashid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
al Rashid presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
al Rashid is stalling here.
al Rashid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
al Rashid breaks from the clinch.
al Rashid lands with a cross.
al Rashid with a hook.
al Rashid is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
al Rashid lands the left hand.
King sizes up al Rashid with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem al Rashid dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but al Rashid manages to avoid it.
King misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King lands with a nice combination. al Rashid backs away looking to recover.
al Rashid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
al Rashid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King takes a swing at al Rashid's ribcage but misses.
al Rashid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
A combination from al Rashid does no damage.
Kareem al Rashid is winning the standup battle so far.
King scores with a jab to the head.
al Rashid takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
al Rashid tries to clinch up.
al Rashid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
al Rashid scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from al Rashid. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but al Rashid was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and al Rashid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as al Rashid throws out the jab.
al Rashid lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Rashid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
al Rashid thuds a left hand into King's body.
King is breathing heavily.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King misses with a double jab
and al Rashid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
al Rashid ducks under a wild hook from King.
King misses with a straight left.
King misses with a hook. al Rashid ducked under it nicely.
King drops his hands momentarily and al Rashid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
al Rashid slips a jab and a cross from King.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but al Rashid moves away.
al Rashid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from al Rashid.
Samuel King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
al Rashid closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
al Rashid has King pressed against the cage.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
King misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from al Rashid.
al Rashid digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
King manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
al Rashid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
al Rashid blocks a body shot from King.
al Rashid pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by al Rashid as King tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from al Rashid.
al Rashid has King pushed against the cage.
al Rashid presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
al Rashid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
al Rashid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King drops his hands momentarily and al Rashid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
al Rashid cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
al Rashid throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for al Rashid.
al Rashid slips a straight right by King.
al Rashid throws a right and a left that both miss.
King scores with a three punch combo!
al Rashid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
al Rashid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
al Rashid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
King throws a body punch but al Rashid moves out of range.
King misses with a double jab
and al Rashid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
al Rashid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
al Rashid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
al Rashid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
al Rashid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
al Rashid closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
al Rashid lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for al Rashid.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
al Rashid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
al Rashid holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kareem al Rashid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from al Rashid.
al Rashid scores with a shoulder strike.
al Rashid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
King throws a head punch that misses.
al Rashid lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from al Rashid - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from al Rashid.
al Rashid stalling against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
al Rashid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
al Rashid scores with a nice hook to the head.
al Rashid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from al Rashid.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem al Rashid dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
al Rashid cracks King with a good jab.
al Rashid connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
al Rashid lands a right hook to the body.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
al Rashid wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
al Rashid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
al Rashid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. al Rashid does a little dance to reset his feet.
al Rashid with a hook.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King misses with an uppercut.
King has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
King lands a jab.
King misses with a straight left.
al Rashid scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
al Rashid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
al Rashid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
al Rashid throws a good cross that connects.
al Rashid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Rashid uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
al Rashid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - al Rashid coming out on top.
al Rashid defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but al Rashid is just out of range.
King moves in looking to clinch but al Rashid pushes him off.
al Rashid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
al Rashid fails in his attempt to clinch.
King misses with a straight left.
King thuds his right hand into al Rashid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
al Rashid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
al Rashid tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab lands there for King.
al Rashid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
al Rashid throws a shot to the body.
al Rashid looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Samuel King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
al Rashid jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
King throws a hook but al Rashid avoids it easily.
al Rashid closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from al Rashid.
King tries a body shot but al Rashid blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
al Rashid lands an uppercut.
al Rashid lands a body punch.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt al Rashid or not.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt al Rashid or not.
King takes a shot to the head.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from al Rashid.
al Rashid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
al Rashid lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for al Rashid.
al Rashid lands a body punch in the clinch.
al Rashid stalls.
al Rashid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid scores with a shoulder strike.
al Rashid lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, al Rashid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
al Rashid pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
al Rashid stalls.
al Rashid seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as al Rashid controls his hands.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
al Rashid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
al Rashid lands with a cross.
al Rashid cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
al Rashid scores with a body shot.
King takes one on the button.
al Rashid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
al Rashid moves out of range as King strikes.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King throws a nice looking combination but al Rashid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
al Rashid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
al Rashid lands a lovely overhand right.
King tries to clinch up
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for al Rashid.
King takes a swing at al Rashid's ribcage but misses.
King misses with a combination
enabling al Rashid to counter with a crisp jab.
al Rashid works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
al Rashid lands a lovely overhand right.
al Rashid lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
al Rashid tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but al Rashid moves away.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kareem al Rashid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well al Rashid 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kareem al Rashid!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noel James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Griswald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think James might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Whats New pussy Cat by Tom Jones. Griswald is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Grizz' Hype Song. Johnny Griswald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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221 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Noel James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Griswald!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a double jab.
Griswald ducks under a wild hook from James.
Griswald misses with a wild combination.
Griswald misses with a body shot.
Griswald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
James looks to land a combination but Griswald avoids it well.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griswald.
James shoots in for a double leg but Griswald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circling - Griswald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griswald clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Griswald breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a hook but Griswald blocks it.
Griswald shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ground and pound from Griswald seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Griswald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
James can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Griswald lands a big uppercut and James crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but James looks OK. Griswald waves James back to his feet!
It looks like Noel James has been cut.
Griswald lands a slapping body shot.
James is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Griswald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Griswald avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griswald with a hook.
Griswald misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Griswald misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Griswald misses.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Griswald to counter with a crisp jab.
Griswald misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Griswald connects with the punch.
Griswald throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griswald with a poor takedown
letting James counter with a right hand.
Griswald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noel James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Griswald.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Griswald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griswald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Griswald's head.
Griswald throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Johnny Griswald has been cut.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James throws a right hand that Griswald ducks under and follows up with a left that Griswald also avoids with ease.
Johnny Griswald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James throws a shot from downtown. Griswald moves away and avoids it.
Griswald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from James misses.
Griswald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters with a left to the body.
Griswald moves out of range of the strikes.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griswald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griswald dodges the punch combination from James.
Griswald connects with a jab.
Griswald closes the distance and clinches.
Griswald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
Griswald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James tries to circle away but Griswald has him pinned against the cage.
Griswald tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James working hard to break the clinch.
Griswald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griswald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Griswald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Griswald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice cross by James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Griswald dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
James misses with the combination.
Griswald throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griswald tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griswald with a poor takedown
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James throws a head kick but Griswald moves out of range.
Griswald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griswald has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by James.
Griswald wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James throws a jab when Griswald was well out of range.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Griswald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Griswald has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Griswald is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to advance to mount but Griswald denies him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griswald regains half guard.
James stalling.
Griswald wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
James slips a nice elbow through Griswald's hands, connecting with Griswald's forehead.
Griswald wants to get back to full guard.
James is figuring out what he wants to do next.
James is keen to just control but Griswald is a slippery customer.
James takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Griswald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James passes into half guard.
James prevents Griswald from improving his position.
James controlling the pace.
Griswald works his way to full guard. Good work.
James is pushing down on Griswald's leg trying to pass to half guard. Griswald is fighting to maintain full guard but James has managed to sneak the leg through.
James wants to take a breather but Griswald is having none of it.
James throwing shots but Griswald is blocking nicely.
James trying to control the action but Griswald is working from the bottom.
Griswald wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control from half guard but Griswald is working away.
Griswald kicks James off and gets back to his feet.
Griswald tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griswald might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Griswald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griswald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griswald.
Noel James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Griswald.
James slips a jab from Griswald.
Griswald with a lazy takedown attempt
and James counters with a big head kick but Griswald shrugs it off.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griswald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James scores with a jab to the head.
James scores with a three punch combo!
James throws a head kick that misses.
James throws a right hand that Griswald ducks under and follows up with a left that Griswald also avoids with ease.
Nice shot by James.
Griswald misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Griswald looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Griswald tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Griswald misses.
James misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel James dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Griswald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James ducks under a wild hook from Griswald.
Griswald misses with a looping left.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griswald throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Griswald avoids a punch combination nicely.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griswald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by James. That's going to slow Griswald down.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Griswald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griswald cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
Griswald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!
James scores with a jab.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griswald tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Griswald is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Griswald throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griswald circles away quickly and effectively.
James lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Griswald tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Griswald throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Griswald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James throws a right hand that Griswald ducks under and follows up with a left that Griswald also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griswald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
James lands with a kick to the temple. Griswald shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Griswald takes one to the side of the head.
Johnny Griswald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griswald throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griswald.
Griswald has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by James.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griswald looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Griswald takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griswald tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griswald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griswald cracks James with a good jab.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griswald.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Griswald throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Griswald looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for James. That snapped Griswald's head back.
James throws a wild body kick that Griswald sees coming a mile off.
Griswald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James lands the left hand.
James works over Griswald's head and body with a nice combination.
James tries to bum rush Griswald with a series of wild strikes but Griswald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griswald avoids the head kick by James.
Griswald throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griswald shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Noel James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Griswald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griswald is on the wrong end of a nice combination from James.
Griswald with a poor takedown
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James loads up on a big right hand but Griswald slips the punch.
James throws a head kick but Griswald moves out of range.
Griswald just misses with a punch to the body.
Griswald misses with a takedown
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Griswald misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griswald takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Griswald fails with the takedown
and James counters with a head kick.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noel James showed his dominance in that final round.
I think James has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noel James!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Redd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Redd might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to We Will Rock You. Volkov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Trooper by Iron Maiden. Jake Redd could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vincent Volkov's chin.
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179 lbs
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182 lbs
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Good knees
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Redd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redd gets the takedown into side control.
Volkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?
Volkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Redd off and has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd wants to escape the position.
Redd manages to reverse the position and now he's in Volkov's guard. Nice work there by Redd.
Volkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Volkov is trying to control the position but Redd postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Volkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redd.
Redd wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Volkov trying to keep a closed guard but Redd is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Volkov has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Redd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Volkov's efforts to push away.
Redd jumps into guard, dragging Volkov to the mat.
Redd being controlled here, momentarily.
Volkov pushes down on Redd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Volkov is pressing down on Redd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Redd is holding on for now.
Volkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Redd with the active half guard here but Volkov passes nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Volkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Redd has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Volkov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Volkov!
Volkov wants to control but Redd is keeping him busy.
Volkov taking a break here but Redd is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov tries to pass to full mount but Redd defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vincent Volkov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Redd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Redd slips under a jab.
Redd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Redd on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Redd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Volkov breaks the clinch.
Redd checks a leg kick nicely.
Redd takes the fight into the clinch.
Redd lands a good knee to the midsection. Volkov won't want to take too many of those.
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redd shoots in for a double leg but Volkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Volkov misses with a two punch combination.
Volkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redd shoots in and bounces Volkov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Redd thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Volkov trying to keep a closed guard but Redd is proving a slippery customer.
Redd is in close to Volkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Volkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Redd is controlling him.
Volkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Redd won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
Volkov controls Redd momentarily but Redd frees himself.
Redd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Redd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Redd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redd misses with a takedown attempt - Volkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Redd checks a leg kick.
Volkov throws a jab when Redd was well out of range.
No luck for Redd with that takedown attempt.
Redd shoots in for a takedown but Volkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Redd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Volkov misses.
Volkov tests Redd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Jake Redd has been cut.
Redd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volkov circles away.
Redd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Redd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volkov.
Volkov throws a hook but Redd blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Redd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Redd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Redd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Redd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Redd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Redd throws a sloppy strike and Volkov uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Volkov has ended up in Redd's guard.
Volkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Volkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Redd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Volkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Volkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Redd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volkov defends well.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Redd is keeping the position.
Volkov throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Redd is looking for a triangle but Volkov pushes his legs off easily.
Redd has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Volkov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Redd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redd gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Volkov content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov prevents Redd from getting the reversal.
Volkov controlling the pace for now.
Volkov looking to finish Redd with some ground and pound. This is bad for Redd!
Redd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Redd bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Redd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Redd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jake Redd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov looking to control.
Redd is fighting to break Volkov's control of his arms but Volkov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vincent Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkov 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov controlling Redd's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jake Redd.
I think Volkov 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Volkov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by Those Dancin Days - Run Run. The crowd seem to be enjoying Flair's choice of entrance music: Ric Flair Intro. Ric Flair has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sonny Boy's chin.
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22
217 lbs
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26
221 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ric Flair!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flair tries to clinch there but Boy circles away.
Boy throws a leg kick that misses.
Boy scoring well with a low kick there.
Boy misses with a straight left.
Flair throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flair jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boy throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Boy coming out on top.
Boy lands with a nice combination. Flair backs away looking to recover.
Boy lands a with a good body shot.
Flair swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
Boy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Flair counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy trying to control but Flair postures up.
Boy is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flair wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boy keeps working.
Boy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boy is refusing to be controlled, as Flair sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boy digs a good hook to Flair's body.
Flair looks gassed!
Flair avoids a kick to the body.
Flair misses with a head kick.
Boy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boy scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Boy.
Flair drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Flair moves forwards but Boy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flair.
A head kick misses from Boy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flair.
Boy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boy misses with a double jab.
Flair gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boy.
Flair thows a body shot but no joy.
Flair thows a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Boy catches Flair right on the button with a cross.
Boy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boy throws a series of punches but Flair avoids them all with ease.
Boy connects with a crisp jab.
Boy misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy stalks Flair and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flair's face. Flair staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Ric Flair has been cut.
Flair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boy.
Boy misses with a body punch
and Flair counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flair stalling away here and it's allowed Boy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Flair throws and elbow that misses. Boy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flair's guard. Nice move by Boy!
Boy is looking to stand up but Flair won't let him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flair looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Boy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ric Flair's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Flair takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sonny Boy is winning the standup battle so far.
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flair.
Boy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flair circles away quickly and effectively.
Flair takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Flair tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sonny Boy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boy with a nice cross.
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!
Flair on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Flair moves into the clinch.
Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flair is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flair dodges the punch combination from Boy.
Flair fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flair.
Boy scores with a sloppy right hand. Flair should have avoided that one.
Boy throws a body punch but Flair moves out of range.
Boy swinging wildly here.
Flair avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flair takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws a right and a left that Flair avoids nicely.
Boy misses with a series of wild punches.
Boy swinging wildly here.
Flair takes one on the button.
Boy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Flair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from Boy both land. Nice combination.
Flair takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy scores with a jab to the body.
Boy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy scores with a jab. Flair acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flair counters with a stiff right hand.
Boy throws a push kick but Flair slaps the foot to one side.
Flair is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boy rather than just go for the knockout.
Boy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boy lands a nice shot that snaps Flair's head back.
Flair looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boy is fending him off so far but Flair persists. Nope, Boy circles away and we're back to standing.
Boy connects with a body shot.
Boy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boy throws a push kick but Flair slaps the foot to one side.
Boy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Flair takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flair takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Flair misses.
Boy works Flair's body with a nice hook.
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!
Boy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flair. That did some damage!
Boy tests Flair's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flair moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sonny Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Flair has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boy scores with a nice head shot.
Flair slips a jab and a cross from Boy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Boy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ric Flair's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Flair checks a leg kick.
Boy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Donk. Boy catches Flair right on the button with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Boy.
Boy throws a one two combo.
Boy motions for Flair to come forward. Boy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boy scores with a nice strike.
Boy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flair on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boy throws a shot to the body.
Sonny Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flair looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Boy coming out on top.
Flair takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boy scores with a punch to the head.
Boy connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Boy coming out on top.
Boy feints and then cracks Flair's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flair down.
Flair has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boy finds it's way round the side to connect with Flair's head.
Boy digs a good body shot into Flair's ribs.
Flair takes one to the chin there.
Flair on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boy. Boy obviously looking to wear him down.
Flair takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy scores with a decent looking hook.
Boy throws a good cross that connects.
Ric Flair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flair can do to turn this around?
Boy scores with a nice strike.
Flair avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flair gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boy cracks Flair with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flair circles away quickly and effectively.
Flair is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Boy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flair dodges the punch combination from Boy.
Boy scores with a body shot.
Sonny Boy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boy swivels and escapes.
Flair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boy manages to avoid it.
Boy scores with a shot to the body.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Flair takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boy clobbers Flair with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flair takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boy scores with a hook to the body. Flair takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab by Boy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flair has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boy finds it's way round the side to connect with Flair's head.
Boy connects with a body shot.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Flair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boy scoring well with a low kick there.
Flair takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flair shoots in but Boy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boy scores with a hook to the body. Flair takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boy scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flair walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Boy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boy, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Boy!
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