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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiddu Krishnamurthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krishnamurthy has chosen "Kashmir" - Led Zeppelin as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, James Miller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jiddu Krishnamurthy! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krishnamurthy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively. Krishnamurthy misses with a few strikes there.
Krishnamurthy fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krishnamurthy is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Krishnamurthy circles away and we're back to standing. Miller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Krishnamurthy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Miller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krishnamurthy has escaped the position, nice work there. Miller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krishnamurthy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Miller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krishnamurthy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Krishnamurthy is pushing Miller's head away, looking to escape. Miller manages to hold on to the position though. Miller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Miller is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Krishnamurthy tries to escape but Miller is in control. Krishnamurthy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Krishnamurthy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Krishnamurthy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Krishnamurthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krishnamurthy connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Miller tumbling to the canvas! Krishnamurthy pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Miller was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jiddu Krishnamurthy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between taff jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Shoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, taff jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Shoe! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
jones rushes Shoe and presses him up against the cage. Shoe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. jones manages to break the clinch.
jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. jones shoots in and drives through. Shoe sprawls well. jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shoe.
The fight stays on the outside here - jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though. jones tries to clinch up. Shoe looks to score with a jab to the body but jones is just out of range. Shoe tries to keep at a distance but jones has taken the fight into the clinch. Shoe can't get the takedown.
jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shoe tries to avoid it but jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shoe to the ground. Shoe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for taff jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily. jones shoots for a takedown but Shoe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Shoe throws the left hand but jones avoids the punch easily. jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shoe sprawls well. Shoe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. jones gets slowly back to his feet. jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - jones lands in his opponent's guard. Shoe wants to stand but jones is controlling the position. jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Shoe pushes jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. jones slips a jab and a cross from Shoe.
Shoe misses with a series of wild punches.
jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shoe but Shoe pushes him off and we're back to square one. jones is breathing heavily. No joy there for Shoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shoe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
jones gets a takedown into half guard. Shoe looks like he's trying to stand up.
jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shoe is just riding it out for now. jones eventually gives up the hold. jones stops Shoe from getting back to his feet.
Shoe scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but jones manages to mount him!
Shoe trying desperately to get to his feet.
jones with shots to the head and body - Shoe looks very uncomfortable down there. jones stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
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. jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. jones scores with a takedown into Shoe's guard. Shoe wants to stand and escape but jones is having none of it. jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Shoe wants to get back to his feet but jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it. jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. jones with a flurry of punches that miss. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
taff jones dominated that round. That's time! jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shoe circles away. Shoe misses with a hook. jones ducked under it nicely. jones takes a shot right to the bread basket. jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shoe. Shoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but jones circles away quickly and effectively. Shoe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shoe misses with a wild combination.
Shoe misses with a few strikes there.
jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shoe sprawls well initially but jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Shoe wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Shoe is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! jones has taken his back! Shoe wants to get back to his feet. jones scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Shoe is looking for a way out. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. jones is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. jones trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Shoe wants to get back to his feet. jones is looking to control Shoe but Shoe is wriggling around and keeping busy. Shoe takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Shoe trying to get back to his feet but jones is in full control for now. jones tries to get the hooks in deep but Shoe pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shoe controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position. Shoe looking very determined here, making life difficult for jones.
jones is really struggling to control Shoe but he's trying to hold on to the position. jones is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Shoe showing good submission defense here.
Shoe wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. jones trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shoe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Shoe is trying to stand back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that taff jones will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Shoe trying to remain calm as jones controls from the top position. Shoe wants to get back to his feet but jones is dominant here and he's now got Shoe's back! Shoe wants to get back to his feet. jones trying to control. Shoe is trying to stand back up. jones is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Shoe is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). taff jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buakaw Por Pramuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles The Immortal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 cm
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Buakaw Por Pramuk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Achilles The Immortal ! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The Immortal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pramuk. Pramuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Pramuk misses with a head kick.
Pramuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pramuk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. The Immortal looks gassed! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The Immortal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pramuk defends it nicely. Pramuk throws a head kick but The Immortal moves out of range.
The Immortal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick by Pramuk - that's a beauty! The Immortal is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Pramuk can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Buakaw Por Pramuk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Craze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hal Jordan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximus Craze! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hal Jordan! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Craze. Jordan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Craze walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jordan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Maximus Craze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Craze feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jordan's calf. Craze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jordan. That did some damage! Jordan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Craze.
Jordan drives through and clinches with Craze against the cage.
Jordan avoiding damage as Craze throws knees to the body.
Jordan is working Craze over against the cage. Craze trying to land knees to the body.
Craze missing with knees to the body.
Jordan has hold of one of Craze's legs. Craze is fighting the takedown attempt but Jordan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Jordan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jordan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Jordan throws a big right hand that misses. Jordan looking to pass the guard. Jordan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Craze is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jordan is controlling him. Jordan gets to his feet - Craze follows without any prompting. Craze is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jordan wants to clinch. Maximus Craze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jordan checks a leg kick. Jordan looks for a takedown but Craze sprawls well. Jordan shoots in and bounces Craze off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Craze is looking to stand up but Jordan isn't so interested in that idea. Jordan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Jordan stands up and waves to Craze to follow him. Jordan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Craze defends it nicely. Maximus Craze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hal Jordan. Jordan gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Craze is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jordan is defending well for now. Jordan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Craze is not content to let Jordan control the position. Craze is trying to get back to his feet. Jordan stands up. Craze gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jordan to score an easy takedown into full guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jordan stands and steps away. Craze gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. An inside leg kick from Craze misses. Jordan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Craze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jordan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jordan lands in his opponent's guard. Craze is working an open guard so Jordan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Craze throws a push kick but Jordan slaps the foot to one side. Craze throws a half hearted mid kick. Craze gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Jordan prevents Craze from getting back to his feet. Jordan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Jordan shoots in looking for a takedown. Craze tries to sprawl out of it but Jordan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Craze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Craze misses with a few strikes there.
Jordan darts in and lands a nice 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! Jordan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Craze throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Jordan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jordan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Craze wants to get back to his feet.
Jordan landing punches. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jordan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Craze trying desperately to get to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jordan has control of Craze's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Craze regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jordan gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hal Jordan dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Craze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jordan shoots in looking for a takedown. Craze tries to sprawl out of it but Jordan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Craze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Craze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jordan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Craze avoids it really well and circles away. Jordan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Craze looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Jordan stands up and beckons Craze to his feet. Craze misses with a wild combination.
Maximus Craze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Craze scores with a push kick. Craze gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jordan to score an easy takedown into full guard. Craze wants to stand up but Jordan is controlling him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jordan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Jordan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Craze is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jordan is controlling him. Jordan drops back looking for a leg! Craze is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Craze manages to kick Jordan off! Jordan jumps back into Craze's guard. Hal Jordan has got the better of the ground game so far. Jordan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Craze's head. Jordan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Craze is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A nice inside leg kick there by Craze. That's going to slow Jordan down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Jordan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Maximus Craze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hal Jordan. Craze cracks the inside of Jordan's front leg. Jordan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Craze tries to avoid it but Jordan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Craze to the ground. Craze escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Craze feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jordan's calf. Craze misses with a double jab.
Jordan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Craze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Jordan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Craze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jordan. Jordan shoots in for a takedown but Craze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Craze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jordan. Craze scores with a spinning back kick! Craze stuffs the takedown attempt from Jordan. Jordan gets slowly back to his feet. Craze throws a right and a left that Jordan avoids nicely. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Craze. Jordan shrugs it off though. Craze lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jordan fails with the takedown. Jordan shoots in and drives through. Craze sprawls well. Craze scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Craze keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A chopping leg kick lands by Craze. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jordan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Craze - the referee stops the clock and Jordan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Craze. Jordan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. A slapping leg kick lands for Craze.
Craze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Craze throws a nice looking combination but Jordan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jordan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Jordan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Craze is keeping the position for now. Jordan won't allow Craze to get back to his feet. Jordan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jordan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Craze - the referee stops the clock and Jordan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Craze. Jordan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Jordan closes the distance and clinches. Craze takes an elbow to the temple. Jordan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Craze. Jordan pulls guard effortlessly. Craze tries to stand but Jordan is controlling from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jordan looking for a sweep. Not yet Jordan, not yet. Craze wants to stand but Jordan is controlling his posture from full guard. Jordan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Craze doesn't defend quickly enough and Jordan has managed to lock this one up! Can Craze escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jordan on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hal Jordan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Bautin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Spangle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Bautin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Bautin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Spangle! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bautin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Kurt Spangle has been cut. Bautin slips a jab and a cross from Spangle.
Bautin connects with a nice cross there... Spangle is looking wobbly and Bautin recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Spangle to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bautin jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sergei Bautin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Tyson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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203 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Powers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tyson! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tyson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Powers lands a left and a right that send Tyson crashing to the mat, dazed. Powers thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tyson is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Powers gets a big slam - oh, Tyson is out! Tyson is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Rocky Powers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyson TapOut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scally Wag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TapOut comes to the cage accompanied by Pump It - Black Eyed Peas. Tyson TapOut has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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138 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson TapOut! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Scally Wag! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! TapOut fails with a takedown attempt. Wag lands with an uppercut that bounces TapOut off the cage and back into rage. TapOut dodges the punch combination from Wag.
TapOut shoots in looking for a takedown. Wag tries to sprawl out of it but TapOut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wag manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Wag stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson TapOut. That's going to take a lot out of him. TapOut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wag as he avoids it easily. TapOut ducks under a wild hook from Wag. TapOut slips a jab and a cross from Wag.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wag throws a series of punches but TapOut avoids them all with ease. Wag scores to the head and body with a nice combination! TapOut walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Wag throws a right and a left that both miss. TapOut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wag. Wag is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wag connects with a right hand. TapOut shakes it off. Wag throws a right hand that TapOut ducks under and follows up with a left that TapOut also avoids with ease. Wag lands with a hook. TapOut tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Wag throws a right hand that TapOut ducks under and follows up with a left that TapOut also avoids with ease. A punch combination from Wag misses. Wag misses with a few strikes there.
Scally Wag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wag lands a jab to TapOut's midsection. TapOut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wag as he avoids it easily. Wag throws a series of strikes that have TapOut backpedaling.
Wag moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. TapOut needs to keep his hands up - Wag had a free shot at his head there. Wag works over TapOut's head and body with a nice combination. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. TapOut closes the distance and clinches up with Wag, looking for a takedown. TapOut pushes Wag against the cage but Wag circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. TapOut is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Excellent takedown into side control there by TapOut. Wag is trying to buck TapOut off. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. TapOut is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wag is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Wag is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but TapOut has just dragged him back down to the mat. TapOut tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wag tries to escape but TapOut is in control. TapOut tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no TapOut has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Wag is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Wag swinging wildly here.
TapOut darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. TapOut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wag is just riding it out for now. TapOut eventually gives up the hold. TapOut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wag is just riding it out for now. TapOut eventually gives up the hold. Wag is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. TapOut is working for a kimura but Wag is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Wag looks like he's trying to stand up.
TapOut is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wag sees it coming and defends easily. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Wag throws a series of punches but TapOut avoids them all with ease. Wag thuds a left hand into TapOut's body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scally Wag dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
TapOut looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wag is fending him off so far but TapOut persists. Nope, Wag circles away and we're back to standing. Scally Wag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. TapOut has a takedown stuffed. Wag will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
TapOut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. TapOut closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wag circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson TapOut. That's going to take a lot out of him. TapOut walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Wag throws a nice looking combination but TapOut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wag swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by TapOut. Wag connects with a nice looking jab.
Decent striking displayed by Wag there. Wag scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. TapOut dodges the punch combination from Wag.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Donk. Wag catches TapOut right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wag lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
TapOut fails with a takedown attempt. Wag lands a right hook to the body.
Wag throws a chopping leg kick but TapOut manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Wag misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wag throws a series of punches but TapOut avoids them all with ease. Wag cracks TapOut with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. TapOut takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wag changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Wag fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches TapOut on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wag is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Scally Wag seems to be getting the better of the standup. TapOut on the wrong end of a nice jab. TapOut doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Wag connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. TapOut looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wag's corner calls for a 1-2. Wag obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wag throws a right hand that TapOut ducks under and follows up with a left that TapOut also avoids with ease. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wag!
Scally Wag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wag scores with a punch to the head. Wag misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
TapOut looks for a takedown but Wag sprawls well. Wag lands a with a good body shot. Wag displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wag goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. TapOut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wag looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A jab from Wag does it's job there. TapOut shoots for a double leg takedown but Wag sprawls well. He's pushed TapOut's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. TapOut gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wag. Wag scores to the head and body with a nice combination! TapOut walks into a jab. Wag throws a right and a left that TapOut avoids nicely. Wag cracks TapOut with a good jab. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wag lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and TapOut has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from TapOut and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Wag scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round. A left and a right from Wag both land. Nice combination. A combination from Wag does no damage. TapOut shoots in looking for a takedown. Wag tries to sprawl out of it but TapOut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wag manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. 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! TapOut shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Wag swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by TapOut. Wag lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Wag fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. TapOut looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wag jabs TapOut right on the nose. TapOut blinks but takes it well. TapOut drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Some wild striking there from Wag.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scally Wag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wag looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. TapOut shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Wag moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Wag loads up on a big right hand but TapOut slips the punch. Wag slaps away a takedown attempt from TapOut, before circling back to the center of the mat. TapOut avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wag tests TapOut's chin there with a solid looking shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A swing and a miss from Wag. Wag throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. A left and a right from Wag both land. Nice combination. A big right from Wag misses. TapOut fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson TapOut. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wag lands with a right hand. Wag keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Wag displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from TapOut. Wag ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Wag misses with a few strikes there.
TapOut darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Wag has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wag kicks TapOut off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wag tests TapOut's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wag misses with a few strikes there.
Wag lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. TapOut drops his hands momentarily and Wag takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Wag swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
TapOut tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wag swivels and escapes. Wag throws a combination but it was largely blocked by TapOut. Wag looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. TapOut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wag as he avoids it easily. Some bone on bone action there as TapOut checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wag moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Wag goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Wag with a nice cross. Wag connects with the punch. Wag changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Some wild striking there from Wag.
Wag's corner calls for a 1-2. Wag obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wag with a nice cross. Nice cross by Wag. Wag stalks TapOut and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into TapOut's face. TapOut staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round. TapOut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. TapOut walks into a straight right hand from Wag. Wag scores with a nice right hand.
Wag scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. TapOut is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wag sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Wag throws a combination. TapOut tries to block but a couple of punches get through. TapOut checks a low kick from Wag. Wag throws a combination. TapOut tries to block but a couple of punches get through. TapOut fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Tyson TapOut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wag wants to slow TapOut down by chopping away at his legs. Wag lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight! Scally Wag comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Wag 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Scally Wag! Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Scally Wag! Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Scally Wag!
Scally Wag wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grant Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronan Hollace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollace has chosen Doin' Your Mom as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronan Hollace! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The crowd cheers as Hollace lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though. Hollace throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely. Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hollace, pushing him back against the cage. Jackson digs a right hand into Hollace's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hollace's gas tank. Hollace tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jackson lands a body shot.
Hollace misses with the combination.
Hollace works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Grant Jackson has been cut. Ronan Hollace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hollace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hollace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hollace takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. This has been an exciting period of action! Jackson instigates a clinch. Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut. Hollace tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Hollace tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grant Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronan Hollace. Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hollace or not. Hollace looks gassed! A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Hollace jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Hollace gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Hollace throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot. Jackson stalks Hollace and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hollace's face. Hollace staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Ronan Hollace has been cut. Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hollace if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Hollace is rocked! Jackson lands with a big left! Hollace is wobbled badly! Jackson comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Hollace to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Grant Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Ricketts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's entrance music is Twilight Of The Thunder God. A fine choice. Lorian Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ray Ricketts 's chin.
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265 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorian Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Ricketts ! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones misses with a wild combination.
Lorian Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jones throws out a loose jab but Ricketts uses good head movement to avoid it. Ricketts throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Ricketts finishes the takedown easily into guard. Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ricketts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ricketts defends it easily. Ricketts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ricketts has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted. Jones keeping moving, preventing Ricketts from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones is looking for a triangle here but Ricketts uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't. Ricketts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Jones manages to get back to half guard.
That's two 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. Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ricketts pulls his head out easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jones is breathing heavily. Jones looking for submissions off his back. Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ricketts content to control rather than advance. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ricketts has eaten all the pies!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones wants to get back to full guard. Jones with the active half guard here but Ricketts passes nicely into side control. Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ricketts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Ricketts controlling from side mount. Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Ricketts keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Jones trying to remain calm as Ricketts controls from the top position. Jones tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ricketts presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Jones is trying desperately to improve position. Ricketts controlling his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jones is trying desperately to improve position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Ricketts 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.
Ricketts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ricketts defends well. Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ricketts passes into side control.
Ricketts takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Ricketts keeps moving and retains side control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones trying to remain calm as Ricketts controls from the top position. Jones tries to bench press Ricketts off him but Ricketts keeps the position. Jones is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ricketts is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to 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. Ricketts sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ricketts looking to control and managing it successfully. Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Jones is working hard here to advance position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Ricketts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ricketts shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard. Jones isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ricketts stacks Jones on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ricketts ! Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Ricketts keeps moving and retains side control. Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Jones looking for submissions off his back. Jones is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ricketts jumps into side control! Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ricketts presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Ricketts controlling his opponent. Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two 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. Ricketts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Jones can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ricketts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Jones regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Jones is looking for a sweep. Ricketts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Jones actively working from the bottom here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jones actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight! Ray Ricketts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ricketts has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Ray Ricketts ! Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Ray Ricketts ! Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Ray Ricketts !
Ray Ricketts wins by unanimous decision!
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