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TIP 10 - Worlds Collide PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walter William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes the Boom-Intimidation. Justin Hall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Walter William's chin.
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter William!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Hall!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for William!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
William tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hall misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
William wants to control but Hall postures up.
Hall tries to score with some ground and pound. William controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
William is looking to regain half guard here but Hall keeps moving and retains side control.
Hall tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
William pushes Hall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
William wants to control but Hall postures up.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
William can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Hall.
Hall throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hall misses with the ground and pound.
William trying to remain calm as Hall controls from the top position.
William is trying to work for a sweep but Hall has mounted him!
Hall looking to finish with strikes here!
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
William swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
William is working to get back to half guard.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
William working to try and regain half guard.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hall with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
William avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hall.
William working to try and regain half guard.
Hall raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
William tries to buck Hall off but he can't manage it.
Hall landing strikes, looking to finish!
William is rocked!
William really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oh William is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hall breaks from William's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hall misses with a head shot.
William seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hall cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Hall with shots to the head and body - William looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hall scoring with strikes but William is staying in there.
William holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hall tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hall avoids the attempt from William to control.
Hall sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
William avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hall.
Hall thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hall thowing shots but they're missing.
Hall punching from mount but William doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall cracks William with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Hall thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hall with good strikes from the mount here!
William tries to hold on but Hall postures up.
William is bucking up trying to escape but Hall cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hall throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
William working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Hall dominated that round.
That's time! William's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hall's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hall duly obliges.
Hall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. William looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
William is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
William is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sloppy strikes there by Hall.
Hall taking a breather here.
William avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hall.
Hall staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
William tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
William shoots for a takedown but Hall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but William was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
William gets caught flat footed, as Hall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as William works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
William looking to control.
Hall controlling from the top position.
William manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
William can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall is looking to improve his position but William isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
William trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hall trying desperately to get to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hall can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hall wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by William.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
William trying to control but Hall is having none of it.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of William's lack of action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
William trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hall's guard.
William prevents Hall from getting back to his feet.
William is looking to stand up but Hall won't let him.
Hall wants to stand up but William is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
William looking to sit in guard and control but Hall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Justin Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hall works over William with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Hall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. William tries to avoid it but Hall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag William to the ground. William escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hall shoots in and bounces William off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
William preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hall won't allow William to get back to his feet.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
William can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Justin Hall wasn't active enough on the ground.
William slips a jab from Hall.
Hall feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
William is looking to stand up but Hall isn't so interested in that idea.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
William utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Justin Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Justin Hall was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hall scores with a takedown into William's guard.
Hall controlling from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
William is trying to get back to half guard.
William struggling a bit here.
William wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Let's hope that Hall 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
William is pushing Hall's head away, looking to escape. Hall manages to hold on to the position though.
William is looking for a sweep.
Hall staying calm.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Justin Hall was stalling too much, according to the referee.
William fails with a takedown attempt.
Walter William has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. William does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. William quickly recovers to half guard.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Justin Hall has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in William's half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hall 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Hall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maloney's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, enter sandman-metallica. Machida has chosen Linkin Park - Bleed It Out as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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201 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
Determined |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Maloney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida closes the distance but Maloney moves to the side
and Maloney counters with a two punch combo.
Machida is looking to clinch.
Maloney on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Machida looks to clinch
and Maloney counters with a two punch combo.
Maloney misses with a series of wild punches.
Maloney fails to land with a series of punches.
Machida throws a head kick but Maloney moves out of range.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machida wants to clinch up but Maloney keeps it at a distance.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maloney counters with a series of strikes. Machida will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Maloney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maloney misses with a double jab.
Maloney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machida tries to clinch up but Maloney circles away and keeps his distance.
Machida tries to clinch but Maloney is having none of it.
Maloney fails to land with a series of punches.
Machida wants to clinch up but Maloney keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to clinch but Maloney moves out of range.
Maloney throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Maloney swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Machida rushes Maloney and presses him up against the cage.
Maloney is trying to break the clinch but Machida is controlling him.
Machida prevents Maloney from breaking the clinch.
Machida lands with a short shot to the head.
Maloney working hard to break the clinch.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Machida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maloney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machida wants to clinch but Maloney slips to the side
and Maloney counters with a left and a right that stings Machida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney misses with a wild combination.
Machida gets a clinch.
Maloney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maloney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maloney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maloney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machida tries to clinch but Maloney is having none of it.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maloney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maloney moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Maloney circles away.
Machida wants to clinch.
Maloney fails to land with a series of punches.
Machida moves to clinch but Maloney breaks away
and Maloney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maloney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Machida misses.
Maloney keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyoto Machida will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maloney swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Machida moves to clinch but Maloney breaks away
and Maloney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Machida closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maloney counters with a three punch combo that has Machida backing up. Machida nods at Maloney to acknowledge the strikes.
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Machida in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Machida creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maloney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Maloney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maloney tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position.
Maloney is trying to break free.
Machida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maloney is defending well for now.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maloney is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida lands a nice elbow.
Machida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maloney is defending well for now.
Maloney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maloney throws a combination. Machida tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maloney throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machida clinches up against the cage.
Maloney has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maloney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Maloney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maloney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
Maloney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A frustrated look appears on Maloney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Maloney controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maloney wants to break free but Machida has control.
Maloney can't break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maloney is looking to break free of the clinch but Machida has double underhooks.
Maloney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maloney is trying to force a seperation but Machida has the dominant position.
Maloney is trying to push Machida away but Machida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maloney is looking to break free of the clinch but Machida has double underhooks.
Maloney wants to get back to striking at distance but Machida won't allow it.
Maloney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Maloney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machida prevents Maloney from breaking the clinch.
Maloney has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Maloney tries to break free but Machida pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney managing to block the knees to the body from Machida.
Maloney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maloney wants to break free but Machida has control.
Maloney looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maloney wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Maloney blocks with his arms.
Machida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maloney is defending well for now.
Maloney has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
Machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maloney is defending well for now.
Maloney is trying to force a seperation but Machida has the dominant position.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Machida trying to control the position but instead, Maloney has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machida into the cage.
Maloney has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
Machida tries to stall but Maloney uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maloney working hard to break the clinch.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Maloney avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Maloney is blocking nicely.
Maloney is trying to break free.
Maloney tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maloney blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maloney blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Maloney blocks with his arms.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Maloney avoids the damage to the body.
Maloney looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maloney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maloney working hard to break the clinch.
Maloney wants to break free but Machida has control.
Maloney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maloney is trying to break free.
Lyoto Machida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maloney tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maloney.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lyoto Machida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Maloney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shaun Maloney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Maloney circles away.
Maloney misses with a few strikes there.
Machida wants to clinch but Maloney slips to the side
and Maloney counters with a one-two to the body.
Machida wants to clinch up but Maloney keeps it at a distance.
Machida moves to clinch but Maloney breaks away
and Maloney counters with a left and a right that stings Machida.
Machida is looking to clinch but Maloney is avoiding it.
Machida darts in and clinches Maloney up against the cage.
Maloney working hard to break the clinch.
Maloney can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney wants to get back to striking at distance but Machida won't allow it.
Maloney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maloney wants to break free but Machida has control.
Maloney is trying to break free.
Maloney can't break the clinch.
Maloney working hard to break the clinch.
Maloney is trying to break free.
Machida keeps control of Maloney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maloney can't break the clinch.
Maloney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Maloney is trying to push Machida away but Machida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida keeps control of Maloney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Maloney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maloney takes an elbow to the temple.
Maloney wants to get back to striking at distance but Machida won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maloney takes an elbow to the temple.
Maloney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Maloney avoids the damage to the body.
Shaun Maloney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maloney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maloney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Machida instigates a clinch.
Machida keeps control of Maloney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maloney avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Maloney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maloney is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida tries a body shot but Maloney blocks it.
Machida throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maloney looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is trying to push Machida away but Machida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maloney is trying to force a seperation but Machida has the dominant position.
Maloney is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Machida keeps control of Maloney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maloney is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Maloney takes a knee to the side of the body.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maloney's efforts to push away.
Maloney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maloney has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
Maloney looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maloney wants to get back to striking at distance but Machida won't allow it.
Machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
Maloney has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
Maloney wants to break free but Machida has control.
Maloney has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida controlling the action here for a moment.
Maloney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maloney.
Maloney takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maloney blocks an elbow strike.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maloney avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida prevents Maloney from breaking the clinch.
Maloney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maloney tries to break free but Machida pushes him back against the cage.
Maloney tries to break free but Machida pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maloney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Maloney blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machida.
Lyoto Machida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lyoto Machida.
Well Machida 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
A victorious Lyoto Machida thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Faint - Linkin Park. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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168 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Teller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Fletcher.
Teller has Fletcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Teller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Fletcher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Teller is trying to drag Fletcher to the mat but Fletcher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fletcher is trying to break the clinch but Teller is controlling him.
Teller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fletcher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fletcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fletcher.
Teller fails to land the takedown.
Teller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fletcher but Fletcher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Teller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fletcher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher misses with a jab to the body
and Teller counters with a one-two to the body.
Fletcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Teller misses with a few strikes there.
Fletcher connects with a single shot there.
Fletcher dips to his left and cracks Teller with an uppercut!
Frankie Fletcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teller checks a leg kick.
Fletcher cracks Teller with an open hand slap.
Teller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fletcher.
Teller moves in looking to clinch but Fletcher pushes him off.
Fletcher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Teller doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot by Fletcher.
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!
Fletcher lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fletcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teller manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fletcher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Teller's head backwards.
Fletcher lands a jab to Teller's midsection.
Teller is breathing heavily.
Teller has closed the distance and engaged Fletcher in a clinch.
Fletcher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Teller jumps guard but Fletcher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Teller wants to stall.
Teller has Fletcher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fletcher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fletcher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fletcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Teller defending well as Fletcher loads up on a big left hand.
Teller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Fletcher counter with a right hand.
Fletcher lands a glancing blow to the side of Teller's head.
Fletcher cracks Teller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fletcher scores with a decent looking hook.
Teller is rocked!
Fletcher connects with a superb combination that knocks Teller out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Fletcher before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Teller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frankie Fletcher!
Our winner, Frankie Fletcher, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dark Daemon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Turbitt (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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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dark Daemon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Turbitt!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daemon drives through with a takedown into Turbitt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Turbitt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Daemon pushes down on Turbitt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Daemon is looking to advance position but Turbitt won't allow it.
Daemon wants to work for an arm triangle but Turbitt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turbitt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daemon is working away from the top position though.
Daemon is looking for a kimura here.
Daemon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Turbitt!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turbitt is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Turbitt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Daemon controlling the pace for now.
Turbitt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turbitt working to try and regain half guard.
Daemon with a couple of short strikes.
Daemon wants to finish this one by submission but Turbitt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Daemon.
Turbitt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Daemon looking to control but Turbitt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turbitt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Turbitt is squirming around, avoiding Daemon's attempts to control the action.
Daemon raining down shots from the mount!
Daemon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Turbitt hang on?
Turbitt can't escape the position.
Daemon working for a guillotine from mount but Turbitt is in no mood to give up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Daemon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Turbitt is rocked!
It looks like Sam Turbitt has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turbitt tries to hold on but Daemon pushes him away.
Daemon punishing his opponent with strikes.
That has opened up Sam Turbitt's cut even more.
Daemon controlling from the full mount.
Daemon fails to take his opponent's back.
Turbitt tries to hold on but Daemon pushes him away.
Daemon breaks from Turbitt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Turbitt tries to lock up and control but Daemon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Daemon controlling from mount.
Turbitt is in a horrible position here. Daemon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The cut above Sam Turbitt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daemon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Turbitt's face.
Turbitt is squirming around, avoiding Daemon's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Daemon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sam Turbitt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sam Turbitt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dark Daemon!
Dark Daemon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hanlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Avery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanlon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ash - Arcadia. Mark Hanlon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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246 lbs
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280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Hanlon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Avery!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanlon walks into a straight right hand from Avery.
It looks like Mark Hanlon has been cut.
Avery rushes Hanlon and presses him up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Avery receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Avery with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Avery using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avery lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hanlon is breathing heavily.
Hanlon working hard to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Avery.
Avery throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanlon blocks it with crossed arms.
Avery lands a knee to the head.
Avery connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hanlon's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery scores a nice knee to the body.
Avery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Avery misses with a knee to the head.
Avery landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Avery with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Avery with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avery dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Avery with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mark Hanlon's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Avery is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Avery pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanlon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hanlon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avery.
Avery moves into range and clinches up with Hanlon.
Avery scores with a knee to the head.
Avery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Avery lands a front kick.
Avery turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery moves into the clinch.
Avery with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mark Hanlon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Avery lands with a light punch inside.
Avery lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Avery putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hanlon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Avery landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avery lands a good knee to the midsection. Hanlon won't want to take too many of those.
Avery with a knee to the head.
Avery connects with a knee to the head.
Avery lands a nice uppercut.
Jeez, Mark Hanlon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hanlon tries to stall but Avery uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avery with a knee to the head.
Come on Avery - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Avery misses with a knee to the head.
Come on Avery - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Avery with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Avery putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hanlon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Avery working Hanlon over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Avery stalling.
Avery lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Hanlon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus Avery!
Marcus Avery is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennins Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels has chosen donGURALesko - Szpadymelodia as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dennins Daniels told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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19
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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23
184 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cliff Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennins Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson closes the distance but Daniels moves to the side
and Daniels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daniels explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Some bone on bone action there as Henderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Henderson moves to clinch but Daniels breaks away
and Daniels counters with an outside leg kick.
Henderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Daniels counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson slips a straight right by Daniels.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Daniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daniels darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Henderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Daniels counters with a huge left! Henderson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Daniels isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Henderson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Daniels!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennins Daniels!
Dennins Daniels decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sydney Weyzen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arild Einemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Einemo has chosen Arkasia - Into Nowhere (Feat CoMa) as his entrance music. Arild Einemo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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, Sydney Weyzen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arild Einemo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Weyzen as he connects with a hook.
Weyzen throws a chopping leg kick but Einemo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Weyzen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Einemo misses with a body kick.
Einemo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Einemo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weyzen throws out the jab.
Einemo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Einemo scores with a nice body kick.
Einemo blocks a head kick by Weyzen.
Weyzen lands a leg kick that knocks Einemo off balance momentarily.
Weyzen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Einemo.
Sydney Weyzen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Einemo throws a sloppy head kick and Weyzen moves out of range easily.
Einemo motions for Weyzen to come forward. Einemo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Weyzen misses.
Weyzen throws a body punch but Einemo moves out of range.
Weyzen works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einemo checks a leg kick nicely.
Einemo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Einemo throws a head kick that misses.
Einemo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weyzen.
Einemo slips a straight right by Weyzen.
Einemo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weyzen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Weyzen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Einemo dips to his left and cracks Weyzen with an uppercut!
Einemo misses the jab.
Weyzen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Einemo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Weyzen misses with a few strikes there.
Weyzen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Einemo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weyzen digs a good body shot into Einemo's ribs.
Einemo takes one to the side of the head.
Weyzen tries to clinch but Einemo is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Einemo.
Weyzen misses with a lunging right hand
and Einemo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Einemo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Einemo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weyzen.
Weyzen throws an off balance right hand
and Einemo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Einemo misses with a two punch combination.
Weyzen swinging wildly here.
Weyzen throws the kick towards the body but Einemo avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weyzen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Einemo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Weyzen, right into the meat.
Einemo takes a swing at Weyzen's ribcage but misses.
Weyzen scores with a hook to the body. Einemo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weyzen. That's going to slow Einemo down.
Weyzen misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weyzen.
Einemo tries a low kick but Weyzen avoids it.
Einemo misses with a low kick.
Einemo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weyzen loads up on a big right hand but Einemo slips the punch.
Weyzen throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weyzen throws a solid leg kick but Einemo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Weyzen.
Einemo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weyzen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Weyzen lands with an uppercut that bounces Einemo off the cage and back into range.
Weyzen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Weyzen scores with a punch to the head.
Weyzen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Einemo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weyzen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weyzen throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Einemo misses the shot to the body.
Einemo throws a solid leg kick but Weyzen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Einemo.
Einemo looks to score with a jab to the body but Weyzen is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sydney Weyzen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Weyzen tried to score with a low kick but Einemo checks it.
Einemo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weyzen manages to avoid it.
Weyzen avoids the head kick by Einemo.
Weyzen throws a big shot that misses.
Weyzen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weyzen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weyzen lands a body shot.
Sydney Weyzen is winning the standup battle so far.
Weyzen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Einemo tries a head kick but it misses.
Einemo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Weyzen rather than just go for the knockout.
Weyzen checks a leg kick.
Einemo checks the leg kick.
Weyzen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Einemo blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weyzen lands with an uppercut that bounces Einemo off the cage and back into range.
Einemo avoids the body shot from Weyzen.
Einemo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Weyzen.
Einemo thuds a left hand into Weyzen's body.
Weyzen looks to land a combination but Einemo avoids it well.
Einemo motions for Weyzen to come forward. Einemo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Weyzen, right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as Einemo blocks the leg kick.
Weyzen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Weyzen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Weyzen connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weyzen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Einemo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weyzen.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Einemo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Einemo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Einemo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Einemo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weyzen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Weyzen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Einemo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Einemo defending well as Weyzen loads up on a big left hand.
Weyzen takes a swing at Einemo's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Weyzen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Einemo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Einemo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Weyzen is looking to clinch but Einemo is avoiding it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Einemo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Weyzen has got the better of the exchanges.
Einemo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weyzen at a distance.
Einemo is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weyzen looks to land a combination but Einemo avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weyzen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weyzen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Einemo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Weyzen's knee momentarily.
Einemo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weyzen throws a hook but Einemo blocks it.
Weyzen thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Einemo.
Einemo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Weyzen counters with an outside leg kick.
Einemo wants to land a leg kick but Weyzen is out of range.
Weyzen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Einemo throws a lazy body kick
letting Weyzen counter with a right hand.
Einemo misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Weyzen.
Weyzen lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weyzen throws a front kick aimed at Einemo's knee but Einemo avoids it well.
Einemo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weyzen throws a body kick that misses.
Weyzen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Einemo can do to turn this around?
That kick from Einemo tenderised Weyzen's leg. Weyzen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Einemo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Weyzen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Weyzen takes a swing at Einemo's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Einemo.
Weyzen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Einemo misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sydney Weyzen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Weyzen misses the shot to the body.
Weyzen throws out a loose jab but Einemo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weyzen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Einemo.
Einemo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Weyzen swinging wildly here.
Einemo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weyzen's sensitive parts.
Weyzen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weyzen tries to clinch there but Einemo circles away.
Weyzen is looking to chop away at Einemo's legs.
Weyzen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Weyzen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Einemo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Weyzen misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weyzen misses with a hook. Einemo ducked under it nicely.
Einemo throws a leg kick but Weyzen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Einemo misses with a low kick.
Einemo throws a leg kick but Weyzen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Weyzen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Einemo counters with a good low kick that Weyzen was not able to check.
Weyzen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Einemo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Weyzen eats them both and turns towards Einemo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Einemo throws a head kick but Weyzen moves out of range.
Einemo throws a low kick but Weyzen avoids it.
Einemo throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Weyzen.
Einemo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weyzen cracks Einemo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weyzen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Einemo scores with a hook.
Weyzen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Einemo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weyzen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Weyzen staying out of range there.
Weyzen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Einemo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Weyzen lands with an overhand left.
Einemo moves forwards but Weyzen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Weyzen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weyzen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weyzen cracks the inside of Einemo's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Einemo.
Weyzen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Einemo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Weyzen throws a shot from downtown. Einemo moves away and avoids it.
Weyzen blocks a head kick by Einemo.
Einemo is looking to land body kicks.
Einemo misses with a body kick.
Weyzen throws the left hand but Einemo avoids the punch easily.
Einemo defending well as Weyzen loads up on a big left hand.
Einemo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Weyzen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Einemo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weyzen finds it's way round the side to connect with Einemo's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weyzen throws a head kick that misses.
Einemo misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Weyzen.
Einemo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weyzen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Einemo.
Weyzen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Einemo circles away quickly and effectively.
Einemo misses with the combination.
Einemo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weyzen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Einemo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weyzen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Einemo slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sydney Weyzen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Weyzen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Einemo blocks a leg kick.
Weyzen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weyzen blocks a head kick by Einemo.
Einemo blocks a leg kick.
Einemo throws a chopping leg kick but Weyzen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Einemo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Einemo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weyzen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Einemo misses with a kick to the body.
Einemo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weyzen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einemo misses with a few strikes there.
Weyzen stuns Einemo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Einemo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Weyzen misses with a low kick.
Einemo feints and then cracks Weyzen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weyzen down.
Weyzen misses with a straight left.
Weyzen tried to score with a low kick but Einemo checks it.
Weyzen throws a head kick that misses.
Einemo lands a right hook to the body.
Weyzen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weyzen wants to clinch.
Weyzen thows a leg kick but Einemo checks it
and Einemo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einemo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Weyzen.
Einemo looks to land a combination but Weyzen avoids it well.
Weyzen tries to bum rush Einemo with a series of wild strikes but Einemo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Weyzen misses.
Einemo looks to land a right hand but Weyzen moved out of range.
Weyzen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Einemo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Weyzen is out of range.
Weyzen throws a hook but Einemo avoids it easily.
Weyzen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weyzen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Einemo throws a head kick but Weyzen moves out of range.
Einemo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weyzen lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weyzen looks for the body kick but Einemo saw that one coming.
Weyzen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Einemo.
Weyzen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Einemo throws a sloppy head kick and Weyzen moves out of range easily.
Weyzen misses with a wild combination.
Einemo slips under a jab from Weyzen.
Weyzen blocks a leg kick.
Einemo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weyzen.
Weyzen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Einemo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Weyzen throws a sloppy head kick and Einemo moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weyzen connects with a right hand. Einemo shakes it off.
Einemo fails to land with a series of punches.
Einemo takes a swing at Weyzen's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Einemo lands.
Weyzen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Einemo.
Weyzen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Einemo gets through Weyzen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Weyzen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Einemo breaks the clinch.
Weyzen throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weyzen lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sydney Weyzen had his way with Arild Einemo in 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. This is the final round!
Weyzen wants to clinch up but Einemo keeps it at a distance.
Weyzen tries to land a leg kick but Einemo saw it coming and moves away.
Weyzen connects with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Weyzen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Einemo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Einemo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Einemo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weyzen's hands.
Einemo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weyzen was well out of range. Poor timing from Einemo.
Einemo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weyzen avoids a kick to the body.
Weyzen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Einemo throws a sloppy head kick and Weyzen moves out of range easily.
Weyzen throws a series of strikes that have Einemo backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weyzen scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weyzen lands with a right hand.
Weyzen tries to close the distance and clinch but Einemo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weyzen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Weyzen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Einemo.
Einemo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Weyzen is out of range.
Einemo misses with a head kick.
Weyzen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Weyzen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Einemo is rocked!
Einemo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Einemo is still on wobbly legs! Can Weyzen finish him?
A lazy body kick from Weyzen
and Einemo counters with a left and a right that stings Weyzen.
Einemo seems to have recovered his senses.
Weyzen avoids the body shot from Einemo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einemo moves away from the strike by Weyzen.
Einemo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weyzen loads up on a big right hand but Einemo slips the punch.
Weyzen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Einemo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Einemo lands with an uppercut that bounces Weyzen off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Weyzen misses.
Einemo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Einemo throws a hook but Weyzen blocks it.
Einemo throws a leg kick but Weyzen moved away.
Einemo throws a body kick that misses.
Good work by Einemo as he checks the leg kick.
Sydney Weyzen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einemo slips under a jab.
Einemo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weyzen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A bone on bone clash there as Einemo blocks the leg kick.
Weyzen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Weyzen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Einemo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Weyzen.
A big right from Einemo misses.
Weyzen moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice combination there by Weyzen.
Weyzen fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
Weyzen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weyzen throws a low kick but Einemo moves out of range easily.
Einemo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Einemo counters with a right hand to the body.
Einemo is looking to land body kicks.
Weyzen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Einemo circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick from Einemo.
Weyzen catches Einemo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arild Einemo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Einemo misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weyzen throws a lazy right hand but Einemo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Einemo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sydney Weyzen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Weyzen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sydney Weyzen!
Sydney Weyzen retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Sydney Weyzen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Rold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tat Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tat Taylor was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Enrique Rold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tat Taylor!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rold misses with a low kick.
Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Rold misses with a leg kick.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rold throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Rold avoids nicely.
Taylor tries to work over Rold's front leg with a kick but Rold checks it.
Taylor misses with a body kick.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Taylor.
Rold clinches.
Rold with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Rold turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rold wants to break free but Taylor has control.
Rold misses with a punch to the body.
Rold tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Rold back against the cage.
Rold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Rold shows good takedown defense.
Enrique Rold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tat Taylor.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Rold misses with a series of wild punches.
Rold bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taylor's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rold cracks Taylor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rold scores with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rold.
Rold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taylor's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Rold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Rold.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rold. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enrique Rold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Taylor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rold feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taylor's calf.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Rold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rold misses with a knee to the head.
Rold tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee calls for Taylor to work.
Taylor drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rold passes into half guard.
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rold.
Rold wants to free his trapped foot but Taylor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rold is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taylor is trying to stand back up but Rold is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rold is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Rold dominated that round.
That's time! Rold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rold looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Taylor!
Rold tries for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Rold working away.
Taylor gets back to half guard.
Taylor is trying to stand back up but Rold is controlling him
Taylor keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rold is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
Rold is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well.
Rold trying to mount his opponent but Taylor defends it.
Rold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rold has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rold is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Taylor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rold.
Rold is looking to advance position but Taylor won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rold is working for a submission of some sort.
Rold is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rold is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well.
Rold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Enrique Rold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor is pressing down on Rold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rold looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rold sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Taylor's guard.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rold tries to pass to full mount but Taylor defends it.
Rold is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Taylor as he works his way to full guard.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Rold tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rold landing with the ground and pound.
Rold looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Rold dominated that second round.
That's time! Rold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Taylor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Taylor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rold is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taylor off and has taken his back!
Rold is persistently looking for the submission but Taylor is defending it well.
Taylor manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rold's guard. Nice work there by Taylor.
Rold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rold is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rold is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taylor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taylor has escaped and now he's on top!
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rold is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taylor defends well.
Rold looking to control.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Enrique Rold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor postures up in Rold's guard and throws a big left but Rold blocks it.
Taylor throws an elbow that misses. Rold uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taylor's guard. Nice move by Rold!
Rold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Rold from controlling successfully.
Rold is really struggling to control Taylor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Taylor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Taylor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rold manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Taylor prevents Rold from improving his position.
Rold trying to control here.
Rold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taylor.
Taylor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rold defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rold tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Taylor throwing shots but Rold is blocking nicely.
Taylor lands strikes from half guard.
Rold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rold trying to control but Taylor postures up.
Tat Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rold is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor throwing shots but Rold is blocking nicely.
Rold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rold is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
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!
Rold is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tat Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rold has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Rold!
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