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LFNC Presents - Fight Night 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Zilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolay Matviyenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Zilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicolay Matviyenko!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matviyenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Matviyenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zilla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matviyenko avoids the head kick by Zilla.
Zilla shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zilla misses with an uppercut
and Matviyenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Zilla throws a leg kick but Matviyenko moved away.
Zilla gets caught flat footed, as Matviyenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zilla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matviyenko wants to get up but he can't break Zilla's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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!
Zilla is trying to hold Matviyenko in close to prevent damage but Matviyenko has managed to pass into half guard.
Matviyenko stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zilla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matviyenko trying to control the action but Zilla is working from the bottom.
Matviyenko wants to stand up but Zilla is controlling the position.
Well, if Matviyenko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zilla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zilla is refusing to be controlled, as Matviyenko sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nicolay Matviyenko was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zilla lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zilla swats away the attempt to clinch by Matviyenko.
A head kick misses from Zilla.
Nicolay Matviyenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matviyenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matviyenko has managed to clinch.
Zilla working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matviyenko fails to pull guard.
Zilla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matviyenko's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zilla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matviyenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zilla tries to work over Matviyenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zilla lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zilla lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matviyenko backwards.
Zilla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Zilla.
Matviyenko is trying to stall.
Zilla pushes Matviyenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zilla struggles to land a body shot inside as Matviyenko controls his hands.
Matviyenko tries to work over Zilla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zilla blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zilla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andre Zilla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matviyenko has Zilla up against the cage in a clinch.
Zilla misses with a punch to the body.
Matviyenko misses with a punch to the body.
Matviyenko misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matviyenko tries to work over Zilla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zilla is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zilla lands a right hand.
Zilla can't find room to land a body shot as Matviyenko controls the action.
Zilla lands with a light punch inside.
Zilla is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zilla throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matviyenkos head.
Zilla manages to break the clinch.
Zilla lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good exchange - Matviyenko coming out on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matviyenko gets a clinch.
Come on Zilla - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zilla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicolay Matviyenko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Matviyenko looks to clinch
and Zilla makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matviyenko tries to clinch up but Zilla circles away and keeps his distance.
Matviyenko forces Zilla back against the cage and clinches.
Zilla scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zilla displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matviyenko up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Matviyenko.
Matviyenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Zilla controls his hands.
Matviyenko misses with a punch to the body.
Zilla scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Zilla fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Matviyenko.
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!
Matviyenko tries to throw a body punch but Zilla avoids it by throwing Matviyenko back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zilla tries to work over Matviyenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zilla leaning against his opponent.
Matviyenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matviyenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zilla.
Matviyenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zilla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zilla connects with a body shot.
Matviyenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zilla defends it nicely.
Zilla scoring well with a low kick there.
Nicolay Matviyenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matviyenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zilla. That one must have hurt.
Matviyenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Zilla scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zilla scores with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zilla lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matviyenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matviyenko slips a jab and a cross from Zilla.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zilla.
Matviyenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matviyenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Zilla tenderised Matviyenko's leg. Matviyenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matviyenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matviyenko scores with the left hand. Zilla knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matviyenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matviyenko is breathing heavily.
Zilla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good leg kick by Zilla there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matviyenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zilla counters with a flying knee. Nice.
It looks like Nicolay Matviyenko has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zilla.
Matviyenko blocks a head kick by Zilla.
Zilla feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matviyenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matviyenko is looking to clinch.
Matviyenko tries to clinch up but Zilla circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matviyenko throws a right hand that Zilla ducks under and follows up with a left that Zilla also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matviyenko wants to clinch
and Zilla counters with a thumping low kick.
Zilla with a nice cross.
Zilla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matviyenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matviyenko tries to clinch but Zilla is having none of it.
Matviyenko tries to clinch but Zilla is having none of it.
Zilla thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matviyenko if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zilla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zilla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matviyenko is trying to break the clinch but Zilla is controlling him.
Matviyenko tries to pull guard but Zilla holds him up against the cage and eventually Matviyenko drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Zilla dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nicolay Matviyenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zilla lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zilla throws a head kick but Matviyenko moves out of range.
Zilla scores with a three punch combo!
Zilla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matviyenko wants to clinch
and Zilla counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matviyenko's knee momentarily.
Zilla lands a jab to Matviyenko's midsection.
Zilla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zilla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matviyenko tries to clinch
and Zilla counters with a nice body kick.
Matviyenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matviyenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matviyenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zilla's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matviyenko under the eye.
Zilla lands a jab.
Matviyenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zilla.
Zilla works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zilla plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matviyenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matviyenko tries to clinch up but Zilla circles away and keeps his distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zilla.
Zilla throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zilla lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zilla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andre Zilla is winning the standup battle so far.
Zilla connects with an inside leg kick.
Zilla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zilla lands with a right hand.
Zilla scores with the left hand. Matviyenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Zilla throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zilla throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matviyenko's head.
Matviyenko is rocked!
Zilla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zilla.
Zilla lands with a nice body punch.
Matviyenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zilla drops Matviyenko with a beautiful combination! Matviyenko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zilla is looking for the KO!
Matviyenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Zilla finish him?
Matviyenko ducks into an uppercut from Zilla and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Zilla!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Sloop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Lovehall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Sloop has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Sloop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Julius Lovehall!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovehall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloop looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lovehall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lovehall throws a leg kick that misses.
Lovehall fails to land with a series of punches.
Lovehall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lovehall counters with a nice leg kick.
Lovehall lunges at Sloop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sloop's hand.
Lovehall lands a two punch combo.
Sloop is rocked!
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!
Lovehall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Sloop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lovehall throws a right and a left that Sloop avoids nicely.
Lovehall throws a right hand that Sloop ducks under and follows up with a left that Sloop also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Lovehall misses.
Julius Lovehall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovehall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lovehall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lovehall throws an uppercut from hell that sends Sloop clean off his feet! He's out cold! Lovehall stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Lovehall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amin Sabz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabz comes to the cage accompanied by The Champ is here!. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tony Stark enters the cage!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Amin Sabz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabz scores with a takedown into Stark's guard.
Stark pushes a forearm under Sabz's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sabz is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Stark!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timo Jutila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Trinckelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Timo Jutila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Tony Trinckelton!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jutila ducks under a wild hook from Trinckelton.
Trinckelton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jutila.
Jutila takes the fight into the clinch.
Jutila jumps guard and drags Trinckelton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jutila manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Trinckelton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jutila takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jutila looking to control but Trinckelton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jutila misses with a head shot.
Trinckelton is trying to escape the mount.
Jutila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jutila lands a nice shot to the head.
Jutila trying to control but Trinckelton is having none of it.
Trinckelton tries to lock up and control but Jutila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jutila goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Trinckelton turns into him and now he's in Jutila's guard.
Trinckelton throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trinckelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jutila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trinckelton preventing the sweep.
Trinckelton landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jutila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jutila wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jutila is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trinckelton is aware though and is defending well.
Trinckelton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Trinckelton with a nice head shot there.
Jutila keeping moving, preventing Trinckelton from controlling successfully.
Jutila looking for a guillotine here but Trinckelton defends easily.
Trinckelton distracts Jutila with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jutila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trinckelton throwing strikes from guard but Jutila blocks nicely.
Trinckelton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trinckelton postures up in Jutila's guard and throws a big left but Jutila blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jutila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trinckelton's guard.
Jutila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jutila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trinckelton keeps working.
Jutila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trinckelton, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trinckelton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jutila.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Timo Jutila will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Trinckelton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trinckelton dives in and scores a takedown into Jutila's guard.
Jutila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trinckelton defends well.
Trinckelton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jutila trying to keep a closed guard but Trinckelton is proving a slippery customer.
Trinckelton lands a couple of digs.
Trinckelton trying to control but Jutila is working from the bottom.
Trinckelton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trinckelton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Trinckelton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jutila's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trinckelton preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trinckelton cracks Jutila with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trinckelton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Trinckelton is working Jutila over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jutila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trinckelton is one step ahead there.
Jutila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trinckelton stands up over Jutila, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trinckelton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jutila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jutila is on top in guard.
Jutila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jutila looking to sit in guard and control but Trinckelton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton throws a big elbow that misses.
Jutila looking for a guillotine here but Trinckelton defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trinckelton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trinckelton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jutila looking for a sweep. Not yet Jutila, not yet.
Trinckelton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trinckelton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jutila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton trying to control but Jutila is working from the bottom.
Trinckelton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jutila wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jutila holds on and takes a little breather.
Jutila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jutila 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.
Trinckelton landing some decent shots from guard.
Trinckelton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trinckelton trying to move into half guard but instead Jutila has managed to sweep!
Tony Trinckelton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trinckelton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jutila manages to get himself to full guard.
Trinckelton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jutila is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trinckelton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jutila trying to control the position from guard on top but Trinckelton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jutila is really struggling to control Trinckelton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jutila tries to free his leg and advance position but Trinckelton is retaining full guard.
Jutila trying to move into half guard but instead Trinckelton has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Trinckelton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jutila misses with a straight left.
Trinckelton lands a lovely overhand right.
Jutila is looking to slow Trinckelton down with leg kicks.
Trinckelton looks to land a combination but Jutila avoids it well.
Jutila throws a chopping leg kick but Trinckelton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jutila shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Trinckelton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jutila can pounce on him.
Timo Jutila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jutila scores with a leg kick.
Jutila throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Timo Jutila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jutila throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Jutila.
Trinckelton throws a series of punches but Jutila avoids them all with ease.
Jutila forces Trinckelton back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trinckelton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jutila is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trinckelton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trinckelton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jutila fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jutila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jutila tries to clinch up.
Jutila throws a right and a left that Trinckelton avoids nicely.
Jutila feints and then cracks Trinckelton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trinckelton down.
Jutila closes the distance and pushes Trinckelton back into the cage.
Jutila is stalling here.
Trinckelton gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jutila is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trinckelton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Trinckelton looks to land a strike but Jutila avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jutila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trinckelton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trinckelton throwing strikes but missing.
Trinckelton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jutila's head.
Trinckelton works over Jutila with some ground and pound from guard.
Jutila has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Trinckelton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Trinckelton checks the leg kick.
Jutila moves into the clinch.
Jutila jumps guard and drags Trinckelton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jutila preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trinckelton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Trinckelton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jutila, who protects the arm well.
Trinckelton taking a break here but Jutila is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jutila gets full guard.
Jutila controls Trinckelton momentarily but Trinckelton frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Trinckelton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jutila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jutila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jutila wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jutila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trinckelton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jutila looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jutila looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jutila!
Jutila creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Trinckelton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jutila trying to control the action but Trinckelton is working from the bottom.
Trinckelton is looking to regain half guard here but Jutila keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jutila taking a break here but Trinckelton is having none of it and regains half guard.
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 Timo Jutila.
I think Jutila 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Timo Jutila!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klein comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat. Mickey Klein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
142 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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30
140 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Klein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Klein landing knees to the body.
Klein is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Klein stalling in the clinch.
Klein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jacobs's defenses.
Klein landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Klein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Klein lands an elbow inside that Jacobs shrugs off.
Klein breaks the clinch.
Klein closes the distance and pushes Jacobs back into the cage.
Klein landing knees to the body.
Jacobs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Klein is defending well.
Klein breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Klein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacobs somewhat.
Mickey Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Jacobs.
Klein takes the fight into the clinch.
Klein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein throws a quick head kick that knocks Jacobs silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Klein is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mickey Klein!
After the fight, Mickey Klein was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zmesan Borec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Borec's choice of entrance music: Megadeth - Lucretia. Zmesan Borec has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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289 lbs
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224 lbs
23 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Munch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Zmesan Borec!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borec feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Munch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borec throws an elbow that misses. Munch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Borec's guard. Nice move by Munch!
Borec managing to control the position.
Munch trying to control but Borec is working from the bottom.
Munch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Munch throws a big elbow that misses.
Borec trying to control the position here.
Borec utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch stopping the sweep attempt from Borec.
Borec working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borec keeping moving, preventing Munch from controlling successfully.
Munch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Munch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Borec keeping moving, preventing Munch from controlling successfully.
Borec looking for a sweep. Not yet Borec, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Borec works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munch postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Borec is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Munch, into his guard.
Borec landing some decent shots from guard.
Munch keeping full guard, as Borec tries to pass.
Borec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borec is controlling him.
Munch trying to keep a closed guard but Borec is proving a slippery customer.
Munch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Borec is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Borec throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munch keeping full guard, as Borec tries to pass.
Borec drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Munch dives on top into guard.
Borec has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munch is pushing down on Borec's leg trying to pass to half guard. Borec is fighting to maintain full guard but Munch has managed to sneak the leg through.
Munch prevents Borec from improving his position.
Munch wants to take a breather but Borec is having none of it.
Munch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borec is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borec keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Munch wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zmesan Borec will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Munch gets caught flat footed, as Borec shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Borec postures up.
Borec prevents Munch from getting back to his feet.
Munch looking for a sweep. Not yet Munch, not yet.
Borec scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borec trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borec throws a strike but Munch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Munch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Borec utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borec is looking for a triangle but Munch pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch throws a big elbow that misses.
Munch trying to control the position from guard on top but Borec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borec bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munch's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borec accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zmesan Borec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borec passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Munch is looking for a sweep.
Borec working the head and body with strikes.
Borec is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Munch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Munch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Borec's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borec is working for a submission of some sort.
Munch manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Borec has managed to clinch.
Borec wants a takedown but no success here.
Munch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Borec avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Munch wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borec has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Munch is trying to keep an underhook but Borec manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Borec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Munch wants to get back to his feet.
Borec lands with a punch from half guard.
Munch trying to control but Borec postures up.
Borec is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Munch is just riding it out for now. Borec eventually gives up the hold.
Borec wants to pass to mount but Munch is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munch wants to improve his position but Borec is controlling well.
Munch wants to get back to his feet.
Munch wants to get back to full guard.
Borec has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borec not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Munch tries to get to full guard but Borec has control of the leg.
Borec thows a huge punch but Munch dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zmesan Borec 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!
Munch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Borec throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Munch throws a leg kick but Borec sees it coming and moves out of range.
Munch looks for a takedown but Borec sprawls well.
Munch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Munch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borec was well out of range. Poor timing from Munch.
Borec changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Munch tries to avoid it but Borec manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Munch to the ground. Munch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Borec. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Munch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Borec has Munch up against the cage in a clinch.
Borec's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Munch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Munch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Borec postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch wants to get back to his feet but Borec passes into half guard.
Borec thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borec seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Munch tries to kick Borec off but Borec keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borec 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.
Borec is looking to advance position but Munch won't allow it.
Borec is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Munch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borec.
Borec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Munch defending well though.
Zmesan Borec is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borec missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borec tries to pass the half guard into mount. Munch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Munch is trying to control but can't.
Munch is trying to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borec is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Borec is keen to just control but Munch is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munch actively working from the bottom here.
Munch is trying to stand back up but Borec is controlling him
Borec is thwarting Munch's attempts to control the position.
Borec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borec slows the pace down in half guard.
Borec seems to be looking for submissions.
Munch is trying to maintain the position but Borec is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borec missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borec passes to full mount!
Borec trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Borec working Munch over with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Borec connects with a massive shot to the dome!
John Munch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borec content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zmesan Borec comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Borec 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zmesan Borec!
Zmesan Borec was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sasa Gusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusi comes to the cage accompanied by Ekipa- BGD Syndicate. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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31
195 lbs
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26
199 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Sasa Gusi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Lewis!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Leonard Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gusi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gusi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gusi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lewis wants to improve his position but Gusi is controlling well.
Gusi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gusi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gusi winds up and cracks Lewis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gusi wants to pass the guard but Lewis is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gusi stalling away here and it's allowed Lewis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gusi advances to half guard.
Gusi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gusi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gusi is looking for a kimura here.
Gusi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lewis sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusi wants to free his trapped foot but Lewis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gusi wants to work for an arm triangle but Lewis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gusi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lewis is looking for a sweep. Gusi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gusi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lewis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
Gusi passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lewis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gusi but great work by Lewis.
Gusi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lewis tries to stand but Gusi is controlling his head.
Gusi tries to buck Lewis off but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lewis on his heels. He'll look to pass Lewis's guard now, I'm sure.
Gusi advances position into side control!
Lewis manages to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gusi connects with a nice short shot to Lewis's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gusi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gusi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gusi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gusi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasa Gusi 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.
Lewis misses with a hook. Gusi ducked under it nicely.
Lewis connects with a body shot that sends Gusi's belly button to the back.
Lewis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gusi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid body kick from Lewis.
Lewis lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Sasa Gusi has been cut.
Gusi thows a leg kick but Lewis checks it
and Lewis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gusi misses with a double jab
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis checks the leg kick.
Lewis lands a slapping body shot.
Lewis throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gusi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gusi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lewis lands an overhand right.
Lewis closes the distance and clinches.
Gusi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lewis's face.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses.
Lewis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lewis taking a breather.
Gusi gets through Lewis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gusi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lewis just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lewis fails to land.
Lewis tries to work over Gusi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusi pulls guard.
Lewis wanted to stand there but Gusi had control of the position.
Lewis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gusi, up you get!
Lewis cracks Gusi with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusi moves away from the strike by Lewis.
Gusi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lewis scoring well with a low kick there.
Lewis connects with a nice looking jab.
Lewis clinches up against the cage.
Lewis misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lewis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasa Gusi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Gusi is predictable there
and Gusi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lewis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gusi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gusi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Lewis lands a jab to Gusi's midsection.
Lewis throws a hook but Gusi avoids it easily.
Gusi tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gusi connects with a single shot there.
Gusi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusi is just out of range.
Lewis scores with a shot to the body.
Lewis leaves Gusi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gusi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gusi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lewis lands a body shot.
Gusi shoots in for a double leg but Lewis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lewis lands a nice looking body shot.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gusi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Lewis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sasa Gusi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gusi throws a series of punches but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Lewis. That snapped Gusi's head back.
Lewis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gusi. That did some damage!
Lewis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gusi shoots and misses
and Lewis counters with a nice body kick.
A big right from Gusi misses.
Donk. Lewis catches Gusi right on the button with a cross.
Gusi tries for a takedown but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lewis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis scores with a shot to the side of Gusi's head.
Lewis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lewis trying to control the position but instead, Gusi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lewis into the cage.
Gusi manages to pull guard.
Lewis wants to stand but Gusi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lewis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gusi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewis has managed to get both his arms back between Gusi's legs - danger averted.
Lewis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis postures up.
Lewis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gusi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lewis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gusi trying to keep a closed guard but Lewis is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sasa Gusi.
Lewis looks for the body kick but Gusi saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donk. Lewis catches Gusi right on the button with a cross.
Lewis rushes Gusi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gusi is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasa Gusi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gusi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lewis trying to control the position but instead, Gusi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lewis into the cage.
Lewis stops a takedown attempt from Gusi.
Lewis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Lewis.
Lewis has Gusi pressed against the cage, preventing Gusi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Lewis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gusi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from Lewis lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusi doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Lewis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gusi.
Lewis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gusi 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.
Lewis seems keen to control Gusi's posture.
Lewis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gusi passes Lewis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Lewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lewis 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Lewis!
Leonard Lewis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Montaigue Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shigeo Miyato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
183 lbs
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177 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Montaigue Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shigeo Miyato!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miyato counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rhodes's guard now.
Miyato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rhodes is trying to control the position but Miyato postures up.
Miyato gets to his feet - Rhodes follows without any prompting.
Miyato looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Miyato is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rhodes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhodes tries to roll over but Miyato keeps him under control.
Rhodes is working hard here to advance position.
Miyato maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rhodes could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Miyato has cracked it and Rhodes is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Miyato!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shigeo Miyato!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Saber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Montros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montros is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Going Under - Evanescence. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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181 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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Cameron Saber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Montros!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good shot there by Montros.
Saber misses the shot to the body.
Montros connects with a jab.
Saber misses with a body shot
and Montros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Saber as he connects with a hook.
Montros takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Montros looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saber defending well as Montros loads up on a big left hand.
Montros scores with a nice right hand.
Saber throws a hook to the side of Montros's head but Montros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saber throws an off balance right hand
and Montros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montros works Saber's body with a nice hook.
Montros fails with the takedown.
Saber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Saber.
Montros cracks a nice hook into Saber's ribs.
Montros tries to bum rush Saber with a series of wild strikes but Saber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montros throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Montros lands a glancing blow to the side of Saber's head.
Montros throws a series of punches but Saber moves out of range.
Saber lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Montros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saber.
Montros tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Montros misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saber swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Montros counters with a good low kick that Saber was not able to check.
Cameron Saber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montros throws a nice outside leg kick.
Montros looks to land a body kick but Saber moved away.
Saber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Montros fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montros looks to land a combination but Saber avoids it well.
Saber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saber throws a lazy right hand but Montros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Montros misses its intended target.
Saber scores with a jab to the head.
Jason Montros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saber connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Saber misses.
Saber swings for the body but Montros moves out of range.
Montros sizes up Saber with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montros moves away.
Montros shoots in and gets a takedown into Saber's guard.
Saber keeping full guard, as Montros tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montros trying to control the position from guard on top but Saber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montros throwing strikes but missing.
Saber manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Montros is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Montros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Montros is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saber is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saber rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montros counters with a nice leg kick.
Saber misses with a two punch combination.
Saber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saber misses with a leg kick
and Montros counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Montros.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montros connects with an inside leg kick.
Montros scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Montros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saber.
Montros slips a jab from Saber.
Saber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Montros stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Montros misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saber thows a body shot but no joy.
Saber thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cameron Saber will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Montros attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Montros swings for the body but Saber moves out of range.
Montros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saber moves away.
Saber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saber throws a leg kick but Montros checks it.
Montros moves in looking to clinch but Saber pushes him off.
Saber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saber works the jab nicely.
Montros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saber lands a jab to the head.
Saber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montros.
Saber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montros.
Montros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saber.
Saber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montros connects with a body shot that sends Saber's belly button to the back.
Montros throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Montros momentarily.
Saber swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cameron Saber is winning the standup battle so far.
Montros lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Montros lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Montros lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saber connects with the punch.
Saber connects with a body shot.
Montros throws a good cross that connects.
Saber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montros swings for the body but Saber moves out of range.
Montros checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A slow jab from Montros misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montros misses with a hook. Saber ducked under it nicely.
Saber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montros moves away.
Montros misses with a hook. Saber ducked under it nicely.
Saber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saber swings for the body but Montros moves out of range.
Saber blocks a jab.
Saber misses with a straight right.
Montros lands with a straight right. Saber didn't see that one coming.
Saber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Montros will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montros doesn't seem bothered though.
Saber lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Montros backs up against the cage.
Montros is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saber misses with a looping right.
Montros is still on wobbly legs! Can Saber finish him?
Montros misses with an uppercut.
Saber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Montros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saber.
Montros seems to have recovered his senses.
Montros throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saber.
Saber takes a swing at Montros's ribcage but misses.
Montros blocks a jab.
Saber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Montros on the side of the head.
Montros slips under a jab.
Montros looks for a takedown but Saber sprawls well.
Saber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montros manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Saber. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montros. Saber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montros slips under a jab from Saber.
Montros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montros misses with a hook
and Saber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saber moves out of range of the strikes.
Saber bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montros scores with a nice right hand.
Montros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saber thumps Montros with a low kick.
Saber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saber lands a slapping body shot.
Saber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saber tests Montros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saber throws a body punch but Montros moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Saber dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Montros throws a front kick that sends Saber stumbling back into the cage.
Saber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saber misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Montros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saber misses the body punch
and Montros counters with a two punch combo.
Montros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saber moves away.
Saber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Montros bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saber's head backwards.
Saber on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Montros ducks under a wild hook from Saber.
Saber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montros moves away.
Montros cracks Saber with a good jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saber throws a jab when Montros was well out of range.
Saber throws a body punch but Montros moves out of range.
Montros takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montros scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Montros lands a jab to Saber's midsection.
Montros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saber throws out the jab.
Saber blocks a jab.
Montros misses the shot to the body.
Saber misses with a looping left.
Montros throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saber's head.
Saber connects with a body shot that sends Montros's belly button to the back.
Montros throws out a loose jab but Saber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montros throws a lazy right hand but Saber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montros throws a solid leg kick but Saber takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Montros.
Montros gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saber throws a jab when Montros was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saber's waist but Saber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Montros off to one side.
Saber misses with an uppercut.
Montros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saber.
Saber throws a body punch but Montros moves out of range.
Montros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Montros 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 Saber has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saber and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Montros throws a head kick but Saber moves out of range.
Saber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montros.
Montros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saber.
Saber throws a jab but it's blocked by Montros.
Montros throws a looping overhand right but Saber ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Montros tries to clinch but Saber is having none of it.
Saber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montros at a distance.
Saber throws a hook to the side of Montros's head but Montros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saber misses with a hook
and Montros counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saber misses with a shot to the body
and Montros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saber throws a body punch but Montros moves out of range.
Saber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Montros does it's job there.
Montros lands a leg kick that knocks Saber off balance momentarily.
Jason Montros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saber lands with a cross.
Montros misses the shot to the body.
Saber throws a body punch but Montros moves out of range.
Cameron Saber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montros just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Saber. That snapped Montros's head back.
Saber lands a nice looking body shot.
Montros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Montros as he connects with a hook.
Saber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montros misses with a wild body shot.
Montros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saber.
Saber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montros.
Saber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montros.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montros's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saber under the eye.
Saber throws an overhand right that lands on Montros's shoulder, as Montros tries to avoid the shot.
Saber throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Montros.
I think Saber 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Saber!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Cameron Saber waved his t-shirt featuring Stonewall's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between King Marvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin comes into the arena with King of Kings by Motorhead blaring out of the sound system. King Marvin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, King Marvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Sean Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marvin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Quinn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marvin jabs Quinn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marvin shoots in but no luck this time.
Quinn misses with a wild combination.
Marvin shoots for a double leg takedown but Quinn sprawls well. He's pushed Marvin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Marvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marvin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quinn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marvin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Quinn.
It looks like King Marvin has been cut.
Quinn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marvin closes the distance and clinches up with Quinn, looking for a takedown. Marvin pushes Quinn against the cage but Quinn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marvin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn dodges the ground and pound from Marvin.
Marvin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marvin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Marvin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quinn, who protects the arm well.
Quinn parries the strikes from Marvin easily there. Marvin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Quinn to escape.
Quinn is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Marvin is trying to get an arm triangle but Quinn is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marvin tries to score with some ground and pound. Quinn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quinn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marvin is looking to take a break and control but Quinn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marvin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quinn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marvin trying to control the position but Quinn is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marvin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marvin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Marvin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Quinn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Marvin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quinn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marvin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Quinn to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marvin trying to control the position but Quinn is working away.
Marvin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marvin is looking to take a break and control but Quinn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marvin tries to score with some ground and pound. Quinn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marvin throws a strike aimed at the side of Quinn's head but Quinn avoids it well.
Marvin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Quinn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Marvin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Marvin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marvin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Quinn throws a shot from downtown. Marvin moves away and avoids it.
Quinn throws a hook to the side of Marvin's head but Marvin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marvin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Quinn is refusing to be controlled, as Marvin sits in half guard.
Marvin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marvin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
King Marvin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marvin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quinn defending well though.
Quinn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marvin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quinn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marvin.
Marvin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marvin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marvin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quinn is just riding it out for now. Marvin eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn wants to get back to full guard.
Marvin is looking to take a break and control but Quinn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marvin wants to pass to mount but Quinn is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is refusing to be controlled, as Marvin sits in half guard.
Marvin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marvin lands with a punch from half guard.
Marvin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Marvin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marvin.
Marvin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Quinn is on top in guard.
Quinn preventing the sweep.
Quinn stands and throws Marvin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marvin gets back to half guard.
Marvin is looking for a sweep. Quinn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Marvin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on King Marvin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Marvin lands with a hook. Quinn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Quinn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marvin manages to avoid it.
Quinn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marvin has time to react.
Quinn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quinn moves forwards but Marvin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quinn. Marvin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marvin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Marvin. That snapped Quinn's head back.
Marvin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Quinn looks to land a left hand but Marvin moved out of range nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Quinn enables Marvin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Quinn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Marvin tries to free his leg and advance position but Quinn is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn has his hands on Marvin's head, controlling the position.
Marvin preventing the sweep.
Marvin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marvin landing with the ground and pound.
Marvin trying to control but Quinn is working from the bottom.
Sean Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marvin won't allow Quinn to sweep him here.
Marvin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marvin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marvin slips nicely into half guard.
Marvin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marvin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marvin.
Marvin trying to control the action but Quinn is working from the bottom.
Quinn is defending against the submission attempts here by Marvin.
Quinn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marvin.
King Marvin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marvin wants to work for an arm triangle but Quinn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marvin is trying for a kimura here. Quinn looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Marvin wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). King Marvin!
King Marvin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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