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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rasor Schwager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Cummins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Cummins is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rasor Schwager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Cummins!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwager scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Schwager trying to control the action but Cummins is working from the bottom.
Cummins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schwager. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schwager decides to stand back up. Schwager steps back and let's Cummins get back to his feet.
Schwager has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schwager avoids the elbow strike from Cummins, against the cage.
Schwager looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice elbow from Cummins.
Schwager misses with the head strike.
Schwager tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cummins smiles and moves away.
Cummins misses with the combination.
Schwager looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schwager is defended easily by Cummins.
Cummins throws a right and a left that Schwager avoids nicely.
Cummins clinches but Schwager breaks the clinch
and Schwager counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummins breaks from the clinch.
Cummins takes the fight into the clinch.
Cummins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Schwager, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schwager scores with a three punch combo!
Cummins moves in looking to clinch but Schwager pushes him off.
Cummins rushes Schwager and presses him up against the cage.
Cummins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Schwager misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cummins lands an elbow just above Schwager 's eye.
Schwager takes an elbow to the forehead.
Schwager looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cummins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schwager's defenses.
Schwager wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schwager avoids a wild elbow strike from Cummins.
Cummins breaks from the clinch.
Cummins tries to clinch there but Schwager circles away.
Schwager is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cummins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasor Schwager. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cummins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Schwager fails to land the takedown.
Schwager is breathing heavily.
Cummins clinches with his opponent.
Schwager wants to break free but Cummins has control.
Cummins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cummins.
Schwager is looking to control Cummins's arms but Cummins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schwager has his back to the cage.
Cummins lands an elbow inside that Schwager shrugs off.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cummins drives through and clinches with Schwager against the cage.
Schwager misses with a punch to the body.
Schwager has Cummins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cummins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cummins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cummins lands a damaging elbow.
Cummins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cummins lands an elbow inside that Schwager shrugs off.
Cummins lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cummins stuns Schwager with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cummins throws a series of strikes that have Schwager backpedaling.
Cummins pushes Schwager up against the cage in a clinch.
Cummins breaks the clinch.
Cummins rushes Schwager and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cummins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cummins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cummins breaks from the clinch.
Cummins closes the distance and clinches.
Cummins pushes off an throws an elbow but Schwager leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schwager has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cummins pushes Schwager up against the cage in a clinch.
Cummins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cummins lands an elbow inside that Schwager shrugs off.
Cummins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cummins lands an elbow just above Schwager 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cummins rushes Schwager and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cummins lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Cummins.
Cummins breaks the clinch.
Cummins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cummins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cummins lands an elbow inside.
Schwager avoids a wild elbow strike from Cummins.
Cummins lands a nice elbow.
Cummins lands an elbow just above Schwager 's eye.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mark Cummins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Cummins catches Schwager right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cummins closes the distance and clinches.
Cummins manages to break the clinch.
Schwager tries to keep at a distance but Cummins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cummins lands an elbow that stopped Schwager in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Cummins dominated that round.
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.
Cummins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Schwager backs up against the cage.
Mark Cummins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cummins clinches up with Schwager and pushes him back against the cage.
Cummins pushes off an throws an elbow but Schwager leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Schwager tries to break the clinch but Cummins is controlling the position.
Cummins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Cummins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice takedown defense from Cummins. No joy for Schwager on that attempt.
Cummins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schwager fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Cummins.
Rasor Schwager is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Schwager.
Cummins is looking to clinch but Schwager is avoiding it.
Cummins moves into range and clinches up with Schwager.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schwager wants to get back to striking at distance but Cummins won't allow it.
Cummins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cummins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummins takes the fight into the clinch.
Cummins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schwager walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cummins.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cummins. That's going to slow Schwager down.
Cummins forces Schwager back against the cage and clinches.
Cummins lands an elbow inside that Schwager shrugs off.
Cummins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Schwager takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cummins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schwager's defenses.
Cummins manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cummins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cummins pushes Schwager up against the cage in a clinch.
Schwager blocks an elbow strike from Cummins.
Schwager dodges an elbow strike from Cummins.
Cummins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cummins misses with an elbow strike.
Mark Cummins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schwager's defenses.
Cummins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cummins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cummins throws an elbow but it misses.
Cummins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cummins manages to break the clinch.
Cummins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cummins has closed the distance and engaged Schwager in a clinch.
Cummins throws an elbow but it misses.
Cummins breaks from the clinch.
Cummins wants to clinch up but Schwager keeps it at a distance.
Cummins throws a combination. Schwager tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Cummins misses.
Cummins pushes Schwager up against the cage in a clinch.
Cummins breaks the clinch.
Cummins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cummins closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummins lands a nice elbow.
Cummins manages to break the clinch.
Cummins clinches up against the cage.
Cummins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cummins moves into the clinch successfully.
Cummins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cummins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cummins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cummins misses with a double jab.
Schwager takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cummins moves into the clinch.
Cummins lands an elbow inside.
Cummins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cummins works over Schwager's head and body with a nice combination.
Cummins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schwager, pushing him back against the cage.
Cummins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cummins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schwager swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cummins rushes Schwager and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cummins misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Cummins.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cummins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cummins has closed the distance and engaged Schwager in a clinch.
Cummins throws an elbow but it misses.
Cummins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cummins throws an elbow but misses.
Cummins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cummins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cummins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cummins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Cummins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cummins has closed the distance and engaged Schwager in a clinch.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schwager shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cummins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cummins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schwager.
Cummins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cummins throws an elbow but it misses.
Cummins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schwager has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cummins finds it's way round the side to connect with Schwager's head.
Schwager dodges the punch combination from Cummins.
Cummins gets a clinch.
Cummins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schwager's defenses.
Cummins breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cummins is looking to clinch but Schwager is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cummins lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cummins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schwager throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cummins pushes Schwager up against the cage in a clinch.
Cummins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cummins moves into range and clinches up with Schwager.
Cummins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cummins breaks from the clinch.
Cummins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cummins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cummins throws a right and a left that Schwager avoids nicely.
Schwager lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cummins backs up against the cage.
Cummins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schwager fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cummins misses with a double jab.
Cummins instigates a clinch.
Cummins lands an elbow that stopped Schwager in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schwager fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasor Schwager. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cummins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schwager swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cummins closes the distance and clinches.
Cummins lands an elbow just above Schwager 's eye.
Cummins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Cummins.
Cummins manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Cummins scores with a four punch combination!
Cummins scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Cummins does it's job there.
Cummins lands a two punch combo.
Cummins gets a clinch.
Cummins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cummins pushes Schwager up against the cage in a clinch.
Cummins lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummins lands a nice elbow.
Cummins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Schwager takes an elbow to the temple.
Cummins manages to break the clinch.
Cummins has managed to clinch.
Schwager takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cummins breaks the clinch.
Cummins throws a good cross that connects.
Cummins scoring well with a low kick there.
Cummins closes the distance and clinches.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schwager takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cummins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cummins.
Mark Cummins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cummins works over Schwager's head and body with a nice combination.
Cummins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cummins is looking to clinch but Schwager is avoiding it.
Schwager shoots for a double leg takedown but Cummins sprawls well. He's pushed Schwager's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cummins tries to close the distance and clinch but Schwager swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cummins darts in and clinches Schwager up against the cage.
Cummins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cummins clinches.
Schwager fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cummins breaks from the clinch.
Cummins works over Schwager's head and body with a nice combination.
Cummins throws a series of strikes that have Schwager backpedaling.
Cummins scores with a jab.
Cummins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schwager keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cummins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cummins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rasor Schwager has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cummins keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Cummins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cummins 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Cummins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caidal Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Caidal Cain!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Bale does no damage.
Cain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bale can pounce on him.
Bale moves in looking to clinch but Cain pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bale misses with a few strikes there.
Cain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joe Bale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bale is looking to clinch but Cain is avoiding it.
Bale looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Bale does no damage.
Donk. Cain catches Bale right on the button with a cross.
A punch combination from Bale misses.
Cain defending well as Bale loads up on a big left hand.
Cain takes a swing at Bale's ribcage but misses.
Bale walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cain throws a looping overhand right but Bale ducks down to avoid it.
Bale throws a right and a left that Cain avoids nicely.
Bale moves in looking to clinch but Cain pushes him off.
Cain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cain throws a right hand that Bale ducks under and follows up with a left that Bale also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bale needs to keep his hands up - Cain had a free shot at his head there.
Cain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bale.
Some wild striking there from Bale.
Bale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bale. Bale obviously looking to wear him down.
Bale misses with a straight left.
Bale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bale misses with a combination
and Bale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cain counters with a straight right hand.
Cain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bale counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bale just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cain tries to pull guard but Bale won't allow it.
Cain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joe Bale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caidal Cain.
Bale leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bale walks away with a smile on his face. Cain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain fails to land with a series of punches.
Bale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cain checks a leg kick nicely.
Bale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cain counters with a series of strikes. Bale will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bale 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!
Cain connects with a superb combination that knocks Bale out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Cain before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Bale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Caidal Cain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie copperfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Salo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamie copperfield has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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222 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Jamie copperfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bo Salo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salo connects with a jab.
copperfield feints and as Salo raises his hands in defense, copperfield changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Salo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
copperfield gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
copperfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Salo has his takedown stuffed
and copperfield counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
copperfield is working to tighten is grip on Salo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Salo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but copperfield is really squeezing tight and eventually Salo passes out! copperfield breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamie copperfield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ross Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross Woods could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oliver Roberts's chin.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Woods avoids it really well and circles away.
Woods blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Woods lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Woods closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Woods working the ground and pound from side control.
Roberts sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Roberts wants to improve his position but Woods is controlling well.
Woods works his way into full mount!
Woods looking to finish with strikes here!
Roberts regains half guard.
Woods 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.
Roberts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Woods.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts kicks off Woods and gets to his feet.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roberts lands with a light punch inside.
Roberts breaks the clinch.
Woods tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Woods scores with a takedown into Roberts's guard.
Woods tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Woods advances to half guard.
Woods is working for a kimura here but Roberts manages to reverse the position and he's now in Woods's guard.
Woods wants to get back to his feet but Roberts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Woods is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods looking for a sweep. Not yet Woods, not yet.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woods works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Woods wants to stand but Roberts is controlling the position.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard.
Woods has his foot on Roberts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roberts works his way back into a safe position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roberts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Woods counters with a good low kick that Roberts was not able to check.
Roberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A leg kick checked by Woods.
Woods rushes Roberts and presses him up against the cage.
Woods goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roberts prevents it.
Woods goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Woods wants a takedown but no success here.
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Woods has double underhooks.
Roberts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
Roberts is trying to force a seperation but Woods has the dominant position.
Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Woods's half guard.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working.
Woods works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Woods looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
Roberts stands up from Woods's guard - Roberts perhaps looking for a knockout.
Woods moves into the clinch.
Woods lands an elbow just above Roberts 's eye.
Roberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roberts shoots in but Woods avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ross Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Roberts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods closes the distance and pushes Roberts back into the cage.
Roberts breaks the clinch.
Woods delivers a nice body kick.
Woods rushes Roberts and presses him up against the cage.
Woods drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts tries to break the clinch but Woods is controlling the position.
Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Woods is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roberts is trying to break free.
Roberts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Woods has double underhooks.
Woods lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roberts or not.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Woods has him pressed against the cage.
Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roberts prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts breaks the clinch.
Roberts closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Woods to the mat! Woods manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
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 Ross Woods will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Woods closes the distance and clinches up with Roberts, looking for a takedown. Woods pushes Roberts against the cage but Roberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Woods tries to clinch up but Roberts circles away and keeps his distance.
Woods shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Woods is defended easily by Roberts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it.
Woods will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Woods fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Woods circles away.
Roberts throws out a leg kick but Woods moves out of range and Roberts only half commits.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woods tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts cracks Woods with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts misses with an uppercut. Woods saw that one coming.
Oliver Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts swinging wildly here.
Woods shoots for a double leg takedown but Roberts sprawls well. He's pushed Woods's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Woods on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roberts. Roberts obviously looking to wear him down.
Roberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Woods shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Woods showed some decent athleticism there.
Woods misses with a head shot. Roberts uses the momentum to regain guard.
Woods prevents Roberts from getting back to his feet.
Roberts has momentary wrist control but Woods slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods pushes down on Roberts's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Woods is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roberts sees it coming and defends easily.
Woods wants to work for an arm triangle but Roberts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Roberts wants to control but Woods is keeping busy.
Woods is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Woods is looking for a kimura but Roberts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Woods to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods stops Roberts from getting back to his feet.
Woods is working for a kimura but Roberts is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roberts throws a leg kick that is checked
and Woods counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Roberts is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily.
Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roberts wants it to stay on the feet.
Roberts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Woods circles away.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Woods fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.
Woods swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
Roberts shoots for a double leg takedown but Woods sprawls well. He's pushed Roberts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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.
Woods rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Woods keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roberts's efforts to push away.
Roberts misses with an elbow over the top.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Woods has him pressed against the cage.
Roberts prevents the takedown attempt.
Woods works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Woods postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow.
Woods is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.
Roberts has control of Woods's left arm, preventing Woods from doing any damage.
Woods has gone for a leg lock! Roberts slips out almost immediately though and dives into Woods's guard.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
Roberts stops Woods from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Woods dominated that second round.
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!
Roberts swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Woods has closed the distance and engaged Roberts in a clinch.
Roberts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Woods won't allow it.
Roberts tries to circle away but Woods has him pinned against the cage.
Roberts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Woods tries to score a body lock takedown but Roberts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Woods misses with some punches.
Roberts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roberts tries to break the clinch but Woods is controlling the position.
Roberts misses with the head strike.
Roberts blocks an elbow strike.
Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Woods tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Roberts manages to break the clinch.
Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roberts wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts forces Woods back against the cage and clinches.
Roberts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Woods scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Woods.
Roberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Woods won't allow it.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Woods has him pressed against the cage.
Roberts tries to break free but Woods pushes him back against the cage.
Woods is working for takedown but Roberts is calmly controlling the position for now.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Woods is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Woods won't allow it.
Woods swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Woods's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roberts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roberts tries to break free but Woods pushes him back against the cage.
Roberts dodges an elbow strike from Woods.
Woods keeps control of Roberts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roberts wants to break free but Woods has control.
Roberts takes an elbow to the temple.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Woods is controlling him.
Woods changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roberts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Woods throws a leg kick but Roberts sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
A head kick from Woods lands but Roberts takes it in his stride.
A left and a right from Roberts both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Ross Woods has been cut.
Woods lands a high kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roberts is defended easily by Woods.
Roberts takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods shoots in but Roberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roberts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Woods stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Roberts.
Woods connects with a body shot.
Woods moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Roberts misses with a double jab.
Woods takes the fight into the clinch.
Woods landing knees to the head.
Roberts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woods shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Woods is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Roberts to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Roberts shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods is landing with some decent strikes but Roberts is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Roberts is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Roberts tries to hold on but Woods postures up.
Ross Woods overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woods is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Roberts can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Woods throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Woods swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Roberts is now in Woods's guard. A big mistake from Woods there, giving up the dominant position!
Woods had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roberts defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roberts passes Woods's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Woods on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Woods wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Woods wants to get back to his feet.
Roberts working over Woods with some ground and pound. Woods looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roberts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Woods is defending well.
Roberts is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roberts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oliver Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Woods pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oliver Roberts.
I think Woods 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ross Woods!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Buckinham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olbrzymi Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Buckinham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Olbrzymi Vlad!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckinham looks to land a combination but Vlad avoids it well.
Vlad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vlad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buckinham.
Buckinham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vlad pushes Buckinham up against the cage in a clinch.
Vlad tries for a takedown but Buckinham manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Buckinham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vlad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buckinham's efforts to push away.
Vlad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Buckinham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vlad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buckinham pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bob Buckinham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olbrzymi Vlad.
Vlad doesn't manage to clinch there - Buckinham circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckinham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buckinham motions for Vlad to come forward. Buckinham throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buckinham throws a series of punches but Vlad moves out of range.
Buckinham tries to bum rush Vlad with a series of wild strikes but Vlad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Bob Buckinham has been cut.
Vlad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buckinham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bob Buckinham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckinham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vlad tries to clinch there but Buckinham circles away.
Vlad takes the fight into the clinch.
Buckinham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vlad has hold of one of Buckinham's legs. Buckinham is fighting the takedown attempt but Vlad gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vlad 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vlad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buckinham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vlad 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.
Vlad's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I looks like Vlad might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Despite being in the dominant position, Olbrzymi Vlad just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vlad moves out of range of the leg kick from Buckinham.
Buckinham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vlad.
Buckinham misses with a few strikes there.
Buckinham swinging wildly here.
Buckinham tries to bum rush Vlad with a series of wild strikes but Vlad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad moves into the clinch.
Vlad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buckinham pulls his leg out and moves away.
Buckinham misses with the combination.
Vlad checks a low kick from Buckinham.
Vlad closes the distance and clinches.
Buckinham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vlad.
Vlad tries to score a body lock takedown but Buckinham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Buckinham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Buckinham gets underhooks to prevent Vlad's takedown attempt.
Vlad lands a left hand.
Buckinham has had enough of the clinch but Vlad keeps him there for the moment.
Vlad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buckinham is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vlad is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Buckinham to the mat. Buckinham regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckinham wants to stand up but Vlad is controlling him.
Buckinham is breathing heavily.
Vlad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vlad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vlad sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Buckinham wants to stand and escape but Vlad is having none of it.
Vlad is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Let's hope that Vlad has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olbrzymi Vlad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Buckinham's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vlad tries to clinch up but Buckinham circles away and keeps his distance.
Vlad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buckinham is fending him off so far but Vlad persists. Nope, Buckinham circles away and we're back to standing.
Buckinham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buckinham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vlad takes the fight into the clinch.
Vlad lands with a right to the head.
Vlad has hold of one of Buckinham's legs. Buckinham is fighting the takedown attempt but Vlad gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vlad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Buckinham wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckinham wants to get back to his feet.
Vlad with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vlad stops Buckinham from getting back to his feet.
Vlad content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Despite being in the dominant position, Olbrzymi Vlad just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buckinham throws a chopping leg kick but Vlad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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.
Buckinham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bob Buckinham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vlad is looking to clinch.
Buckinham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buckinham throws a series of punches but Vlad moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Buckinham.
Buckinham throws a right hand that Vlad ducks under and follows up with a left that Vlad also avoids with ease.
Buckinham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vlad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buckinham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buckinham fails to land with a series of punches.
Buckinham misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad closes the distance and clinches.
Vlad can't get the takedown.
Buckinham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bob Buckinham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olbrzymi Vlad.
Vlad tries for a takedown but Buckinham manages to get underhooks.
Vlad tries for a takedown but Buckinham manages to get underhooks.
Vlad is trying to trip Buckinham. He has hold of a leg but Buckinham is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vlad persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Vlad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vlad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vlad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vlad postures up and lands a big shot to Buckinham's brow.
Vlad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Buckinham wants to stand and escape but Vlad is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad stays in close to Buckinham's body and controls the position.
Vlad advances to half guard.
Vlad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Vlad connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vlad lands a big shot there that rocks Buckinham but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vlad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Buckinham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Buckinham tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vlad with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olbrzymi Vlad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Buckinham's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vlad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buckinham circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Vlad blocks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vlad.
Buckinham tried to score with a low kick but Vlad checks it.
Buckinham throws a series of punches but Vlad avoids them all with ease.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch but Buckinham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buckinham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buckinham swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Buckinham misses.
Buckinham misses with a double jab.
Vlad takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckinham is pressed up against the cage. Vlad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Buckinham down to the mat. Buckinham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bob Buckinham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olbrzymi Vlad.
Buckinham fails to land with a series of punches.
Buckinham throws a series of punches but Vlad moves out of range.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt.
Buckinham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vlad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vlad decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vlad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Buckinham pushes Vlad off looking to stand but Vlad dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Vlad seems content to control.
Olbrzymi Vlad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bob Buckinham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Despite being in the dominant position, Olbrzymi Vlad just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vlad clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Buckinham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vlad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vlad is working for takedown but Buckinham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vlad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buckinham tries to break the clinch but Vlad is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vlad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vlad prevents Buckinham from breaking the clinch.
Vlad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buckinham pulls his leg out and moves away.
Buckinham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vlad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vlad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Buckinham defends it well.
Buckinham taking some punishment here, with Vlad in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vlad lands strikes from half guard.
Buckinham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vlad scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vlad content to control rather than advance.
Buckinham is trying to stand back up but Vlad is controlling him
Nice strikes from Vlad there.
Vlad stalling.
Olbrzymi Vlad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olbrzymi Vlad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vlad 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olbrzymi Vlad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by Digital Versicolor. The key to victory for Charlie Bronson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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245 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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197 cm
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278 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Charlie Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Walker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bronson as he jumps to the side.
Bronson gets caught flat footed, as Walker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Walker won't allow Bronson to get back to his feet.
Bronson wriggles free and stands up.
Logan Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson gets caught flat footed, as Walker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Walker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bronson dives on top into guard.
Bronson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walker on the ground.
Walker trying to control the position.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker has control of Bronson's left arm, preventing Bronson from doing any damage.
Bronson wants to stand but Walker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Walker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bronson is one step ahead there.
Bronson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson tries to stand but Walker is controlling from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Walker shoots in looking for a takedown. Bronson tries to sprawl out of it but Walker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bronson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bronson stuffs the takedown.
Charlie Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Walker.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bronson defends it nicely.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bronson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walker somewhat.
Walker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Walker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bronson has managed to clinch.
Bronson connects with a knee to the head.
Bronson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Bronson.
Walker tries for a takedown but Bronson manages to get underhooks.
Walker looks gassed!
Walker takes a shot to the head.
Walker tries to pull guard but Bronson holds him up against the cage and eventually Walker drops back down to his feet.
Bronson landing knees to the head.
Bronson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bronson lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Logan Walker has been cut.
Bronson landing knees to the head.
Bronson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bronson misses with a knee to the head.
Bronson pushes Walker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lands a knee to the head.
Bronson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike.
Bronson lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bronson.
Bronson landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Bronson.
Bronson scores with a knee to the head.
Bronson connects with a knee to the head.
Walker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Walker is working for takedown but Bronson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bronson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bronson tries a knee to the head but Walker blocks it.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Walker blocks with his arms.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Walker blocks with his arms.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walker avoids it.
Walker wants a takedown but no success here.
Bronson lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
Walker tries to pull guard but Bronson won't allow it.
Walker tries for a takedown but Bronson manages to get underhooks.
Bronson with a knee to the head.
Bronson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bronson prevents the takedown attempt.
Bronson misses with a knee to the head.
Walker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bronson smiles and moves away.
Bronson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bronson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walker.
Walker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Logan Walker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bronson pushes Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
Bronson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Walker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Bronson.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bronson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bronson scores with a knee to the head.
Bronson landing knees to the head.
Bronson connects with a knee to the head.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but Walker blocks it.
Walker jumps guard but Bronson stands there with Walker around his waist. Walker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Walker blocks with his arms.
Walker wants a takedown.
Bronson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Walker's face.
Bronson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bronson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Walker jumps guard but Bronson stands there with Walker around his waist. Walker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Charlie Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Walker.
Bronson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Walker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bronson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bronson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson pushes Walker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Walker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bronson walks away with a smile on his face. Walker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Walker takes a little break here. Bronson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Walker laying and praying for a moment but Bronson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Walker is working for a kimura but Bronson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet.
Walker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walker is looking to stall here but Bronson recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker pushes down on Bronson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Walker stops Bronson from getting back to his feet.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Bronson is working away.
Walker tries to pass to full mount but Bronson defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bronson is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker trying to pass the guard but Bronson defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker tries to keep at a distance but Bronson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bronson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bronson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
Bronson misses with a knee to the head.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but Walker blocks it.
Walker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bronson looking to throw knees to the head but Walker is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bronson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Logan Walker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Walker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Walker tries to move to mount but Bronson blocks the move with his legs.
Walker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bronson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Walker's guard! Nice work there by Bronson!
Walker has a closed guard, preventing Bronson from standing up.
Walker is pulling down on Bronson's head. It's preventing any offense from Bronson, at least for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bronson gets to his feet - Walker follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Bronson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walker shoots in looking for a takedown. Bronson tries to sprawl out of it but Walker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bronson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bronson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bronson rushes Walker and presses him up against the cage.
Walker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bronson landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Bronson.
Bronson connects with a knee to the head.
Bronson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Walker's face.
Bronson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Charlie Bronson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
Walker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bronson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Charlie Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Walker.
Bronson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Walker jumps guard but Bronson stands there with Walker around his waist. Walker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bronson crunches a lovely knee into Walker's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bronson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bronson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Walker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Bronson.
A shot in the inside from Bronson.
Bronson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bronson is pressed up against the cage. Walker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bronson down to the mat. Bronson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Charlie Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson is looking to clinch.
Bronson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bronson is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Walker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bronson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bronson, who protects the arm well.
Walker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Walker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bronson stops Walker from passing to mount.
That's four 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.
Walker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bronson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Walker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bronson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Bronson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Walford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leafar Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Walford!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Leafar Rafael!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafael throws a right hand that Walford ducks under and follows up with a left that Walford also avoids with ease.
Walford shoots in for a double leg but Rafael sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rafael takes a swing at Walford's ribcage but misses.
Walford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rafael pinned against the cage. Rafael gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walford decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rafael wants to get back to his feet.
Walford throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walford is working for a submission of some sort.
Walford thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rafael to regain full guard.
Walford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walford drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rafael looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rafael looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rafael!
Rafael tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rafael has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rafael has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rafael thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Walford tries to improve position but can't.
Rafael looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rafael goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Walford rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rafael's guard! Nice work there by Walford!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walford postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rafael is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Walford, into his guard.
Walford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walford manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Walford 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.
Rafael tries to buck Walford off but he can't manage it.
Walford jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rafael manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rafael wants to get back to his feet but Walford drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Walford swings around for an armbar but Rafael sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Walford's guard.
Walford keeping moving, preventing Rafael from controlling successfully.
Rafael drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Walford manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rafael has Walford in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rafael looks gassed!
Walford wants to pass the guard but Rafael is keeping the position.
Walford throwing strikes from guard but Rafael blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walford throws and elbow that misses. Rafael uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Walford's guard. Nice move by Rafael!
Rafael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rafael wants to control from the top but Walford keeps moving.
Rafael is looking to stand up but Walford won't let him.
Rafael drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Walford manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rafael has Walford in his guard.
Rafael can't keep his opponent in guard - Walford advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Walford is trying to work for a kimura but Rafael is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leafar Rafael will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rafael throws a series of punches but Walford moves out of range.
Rafael tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rafael lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walford circles away quickly and effectively.
Rafael throws a right hand that Walford ducks under and follows up with a left that Walford also avoids with ease.
Rafael misses with a series of wild punches.
Walford shoots in and bounces Rafael off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Walford drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rafael dives on top into guard.
Rafael is breathing heavily.
Walford is looking for a triangle but Rafael pushes his legs off easily.
Walford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Walford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rafael is one step ahead there.
Rafael is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rafael stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walford wants to sweep here but Rafael controlling him for the moment.
Rafael is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Walford is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Walford has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walford prevents Rafael from getting back to his feet.
Walford postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rafael is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Walford, into his guard.
Walford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rafael is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rafael thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael looking to sit in guard and control but Walford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Walford connects with a couple of short punches.
Walford drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rafael dives on top into guard.
Rafael postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Walford is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rafael, into his guard.
Walford postures up in Rafael's guard and throws a big left but Rafael blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walford trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rafael manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rafael drops back looking for a leg! Walford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walford manages to kick Rafael off! Rafael jumps back into Walford's guard.
Rafael drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Walford dives on top into guard.
Walford works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rafael is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Walford dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Walford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rafael wants to get back to his feet.
Walford is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Rafael as he works his way to full guard.
Walford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rafael's head.
Rafael wants to stand but Walford is controlling the position.
Walford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rafael is keeping the position for now.
Rafael wants to get back to his feet but Walford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walford throws a big right hand that misses.
Walford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rafael wants to stand and escape but Walford is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No joy there for Rafael, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rafael throws a body punch but Walford moves out of range.
Walford bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Walford is trying to get an arm triangle but Rafael is defending well.
Tom Walford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael regains half guard, as Walford was trying to land strikes.
Walford is looking for a kimura here.
Rafael wants to get back to his feet.
Walford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rafael sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael pushes Walford off and gets back to his feet.
Rafael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walford.
Rafael takes a swing at Walford's ribcage but misses.
Rafael throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walford shoots in looking for a takedown. Rafael tries to sprawl out of it but Walford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rafael manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rafael lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Walford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rafael fails to land with a series of punches.
Rafael throws a looping overhand right but Walford ducks down to avoid it.
Rafael tries to clinch there but Walford circles away.
Rafael thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walford scores a takedown into full mount!
Walford landing shots from mount.
Walford wants to take Rafael's back but he can't do it this time.
Walford moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rafael has worked his arm free - good work by Rafael!
Walford goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rafael has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Walford but great work by Rafael.
Walford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Walford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rafael trying to pass the guard but Walford defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Walford clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Walford moves away from the strike by Rafael.
Walford shoots for a double leg takedown but Rafael sprawls well. He's pushed Walford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rafael throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rafael jabs at Walford's body.
Rafael swinging wildly here.
Walford looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Walford throwing shots but Rafael is blocking nicely.
Rafael keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Walford trying to mount his opponent but Rafael defends it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Walford misses with a head shot. Rafael uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walford is looking to work some ground and pound but Rafael has wrist control.
Walford drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rafael dives on top into guard.
Rafael is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Walford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rafael drops back looking for a leg! Walford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walford manages to kick Rafael off! Rafael jumps back into Walford's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walford looking for a guillotine here but Rafael defends easily.
Walford wants to sweep here but Rafael controlling him for the moment.
Rafael is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rafael is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Walford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rafael defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael preventing the sweep.
Rafael drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rafael jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Walford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rafael drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rafael jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rafael is aware though and is defending well.
Walford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rafael is aware though and is defending well.
Rafael got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rafael has managed to get both his arms back between Walford's legs - danger averted.
Walford looking for a guillotine here but Rafael defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walford looking for a guillotine here but Rafael defends easily.
Rafael sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Walford's guard.
Walford is looking for a sweep. Rafael is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rafael is working for a kimura but Walford is defending it quite comfortably.
Walford actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Walford had his way with Leafar Rafael in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Walford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from Rafael misses.
Walford moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Walford checks a leg kick.
Rafael swinging wildly here.
Walford shoots in but no luck this time.
Rafael throws a series of punches but Walford avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rafael throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rafael with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walford counters with a shoot takedown. Rafael fights it but they end up in guard.
Walford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rafael swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Walford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walford drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rafael dives on top into guard.
Rafael passes into half guard.
Rafael 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.
Rafael 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael is looking for a kimura but Walford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rafael to get the leverage.
Walford actively working from the bottom here.
Rafael is working for a submission of some sort.
Walford actively working from the bottom here.
Walford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael 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.
Rafael works his way into side control.
Rafael has an Americana. Walford didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rafael is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rafael hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Leafar Rafael!
Leafar Rafael is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ready Go (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Austin Powers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ready Go!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers tries to clinch but Go moves out of range.
Powers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Go swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powers tries to clinch up but Go circles away and keeps his distance.
Go shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Powers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Powers working for a triangle but Go defends it easily.
Go with a flurry of punches that miss.
Go is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Go trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Go throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Go looking to pass the guard.
Powers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Powers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Go defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Go is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Go trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Go must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Go 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.
Go passes Powers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Powers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Go pulls his head out easily.
Powers is looking to improve his position.
Powers is working hard here to advance position.
Powers wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Powers wants to improve his position but Go is controlling well.
Go winds up and cracks Powers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Powers trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Go is trying to control the action in half guard but Powers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Go is nestled in close to Powers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Powers tries to roll over but Go keeps him under control.
Go scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Powers trying to hold on to Go's head to control him but Go postures up.
Go landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Go working the head and body with strikes.
Powers trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Go with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Powers looking for submissions off his back.
Powers trying to control but Go postures up.
Go is nestled in close to Powers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Powers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Go pulls his head out easily.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Go is looking to pass Powers's guard but actually Powers recovers to full guard.
Go is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Go with a nice head shot there.
Go in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Powers working a defensive guard but Go manages to pass into side control anyway.
Powers tries to buck Go off but Go is having none of it.
Go lands an elbow.
Go working the body and head with strikes.
Go scores with a couple of short elbows.
Go working the head and body with strikes.
Go is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Powers's shoulder. That is not cool.
Powers tries to improve position but can't.
Go lands a decent elbow from side control.
Powers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ready Go dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Go fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Powers sprawls well initially but Go persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Go lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Powers trying to control here.
Powers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Powers.
Powers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Powers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Powers keeping full guard, as Go tries to pass.
Powers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Go makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Go controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Go trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Go pushing down on Powers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Powers misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Go is controlling the pace.
Powers is looking to control Go's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Powers avoid being mounted?
Powers is trying to get back to full guard.
Go is controlling the pace.
Powers flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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.
Go is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Go.
Go trying to mount his opponent but Powers defends it.
Powers throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Go slows the pace down in half guard.
Go is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ready Go has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powers actively working from the bottom here.
Go blocks the strikes from Powers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Go shoots for a double leg takedown but Powers sprawls well. He's pushed Go's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Powers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Austin Powers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powers scores with a leg kick.
Go misses with a takedown attempt - Powers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Powers as Go shoots in.
Austin Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ready Go.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Go counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Powers!
Powers is working to get back to half guard.
Go fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Go controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers is trying to escape the mount.
Go has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Powers's face.
Go wants to control the pace but Powers is squirming around nicely.
Powers tries to hold on but Go pushes him away.
Go lands a big shot there that rocks Powers but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Powers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Go is landing with some decent strikes but Powers is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Go looking to control and managing it successfully.
Powers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ready Go 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!
Powers misses with a head kick.
Go drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Go landing with the ground and pound.
Go tries to free his leg and advance position but Powers is retaining full guard.
Powers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Go doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Go manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Powers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Go working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Go scoring with some ground and pound.
Go throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powers is trying to keep Go in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Go stopping the sweep attempt from Powers.
Go landing some decent shots from guard.
Go is in close to Powers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Go chips away with some ground and pound.
Go got a little sloppy there for a moment and Powers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Go has managed to get both his arms back between Powers's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Go's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Go controls from within his opponent's guard.
Go stands up over Powers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Go pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Powers is keeping the position for now.
Powers trying to control the position.
Go trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Go avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Powers trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Go would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Go's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Go closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Powers did well to prevent Go getting side control.
Powers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Go.
Powers tries to get to full guard but Go has control of the leg.
Go drops an elbow to the side of Powers's head.
Go lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Go trying to control from Powers's half guard. Powers has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Powers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Go defends it easily.
Go throwing strikes but missing.
Go looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers looking to control but Go passes into half guard.
Go is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Powers taking some punishment here, with Go in his half guard.
Go working over Powers with some ground and pound. Powers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Go slows the pace down in half guard.
Powers trying to hold on to Go's head to control him but Go postures up.
Go is keen to just control but Powers is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ready Go really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Powers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Go counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Go connects with a couple of short punches.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Go from controlling successfully.
Powers controlling Go's posture.
Go preventing the sweep.
Powers is looking to sinch up a triangle. Go throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Powers's body to avoid the submission. Powers has instead reached around Go's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Powers arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Austin Powers!
Austin Powers retains his welterweight title!
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